Model: Dometic A&E 8300 Awning
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1. rousnosne SERVICE MANUAL To check fabric for square measure from the top right hand corner of the fabric not the weatherguard to the bottom left hand corner at the poly rope Now measure from the top left hand corner to the bottom right hand corner as shown below AWNING RAIL WEATHER GUARD FABRIC 1ST POLY ROPE ROLLER TUBE Ky DISTANCE FROM FABRIC TO END CAP SAME ON EACH END In this check the difference of the two dimensions should be no more than one inch If it is more the fabric is out of Square and replacement would be necessary 2 3 WEATHERGUARD The weatherguard is the last 15 inches of the awning that encloses the fabric in the rolled up position It protects the striped fabric from the environment and E elements The weath S NS erguard is a heavy 17 oz vinyl fabric 6 X 1 2 TEK SCREW EN 2 TOP BRACKET When the vinyl weath 555 erguard or fabric has excessive wrinkles it will be necessary to stretch the weatherguard or fabric Open the awning and allow the fabric to warm up Remove one Tek screw grasp the weatherguard stretch it and resecure the screw Repeat this procedure for the other end making sure to stretch each side an equal distance keeping the fabric centered between the top mounting brackets Close and reopen the awning three times If wrinkles are still present repeat the above stretching procedure This may have to be done 4 or 5 times before all wrinkles di2. 148 Fabric Asm 14 R3105699 Colour Code 155 Fabric Asm 15 R3105699 Colour Code 163 Fabric Asm 16 Colour Code SEE INDEX FOR CODES Dometic M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8300 Awning Part No 3108018 080 TORSION ASSEMBLY RIGHT HAND ITEM PART No 3108017 009 3104664 044 3105695 005 3105691 004 A10 3105687 002 DESCRIPTION Asm cap end Pin spring 3 16 x 1 2 req Spring torsion lock Disk lock Spring torsion right hand Part No 3108018 098 TORSION ASSEMBLY LEFT HAND ITEM PART No 3108017 009 3104664 044 3105687 010 DESCRIPTION Asm cap end Pin spring 3 16 x 1 Spring torsion left hand 8300 8500 9000 REPLACEMENT OF TORSION ASSEMBLY 1 Insertthe leg of the idler opposite the torsion spring screw and washer overthe seamed groove of the rollertube See FIG 10 NOTE The idler leg opposite the torsion spring screw has a triangle shape 2 Installation ofa new roller tube may require a notch cutin the side of the groove away from lock lever for each poly rope See FIG 11 NOTE Insert torsion idler into roller tube before the poly rope is stretched See Section E Step 1 3 Use pliers to stretch the poly rope 1 4 1 2 and tuck it into the notch and place off to the side See FIG 13A 13G Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on opposite end J Cut 5 16 wide notch 1 4 3 8 deep in the x Side of groove away from lock lev
3. 1996 The Dometic Corp LaGrange IN 46761 French 3108650 007 A amp E Systems by Dometic INSTALLATION COVERED BY PATENT 4 524 791 OTHER PATENTS APPLIED FOR REQUIRED PARTS Packed with each Hardware Assembly 2 1 4 20 Machine Screws 1 Door Roller Kit Containing 2 1 4 20 Short Locknuts 2 10 Self Drilling Screws 8 14x2 Screws 1 Door Roller 2 10 Self Drilling Screws 1 Edge Guard 2 Stop Washers 2 6 Self Drilling Screws Application The A amp E Awning is designed and intended for use on motorhomes mini motorhomes 5th wheels and travel trailers with straight sides IMPORTANT Read and understand ALL of the follow ing steps before beginning installation The Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify appearances and specifications without notice Installation of A amp E Awnings will at some points require three people Use the following procedure to assure a properly installed and properly functioning awning Position Wheel Directly over edge of Door Wheel Above Dook 1 4 3 8 1 Where the A amp E Awning is to be mounted above the entry door the door roller must be installed on the exterior side of the door in the extreme upper corner above the door handle FIG 1A In addition if there is a screen door inside the regular door adoor edge F G 1B oe guard must be installed DO REDG on the exterior side of GUARD the screen door in the e
4. portion of the rail TOP MOUNTING BRACKET TOP VIEW OF MAIN SUPPORT ARM AND RAFTER MAIN SUPPORT ARM 1 4 CLEARANCE EACH SIDE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF ARM ASSEMBLY A amp E Patio Awnings On the Series 9000 awning the top mounting bracket can be mounted lower when possible If the top mount ing bracket is mounted above center of the awning rail the aluminum guard may not cover the fabric completely in the closed position If this is the case relocate the top mounting bracket accordingly The top mounting brackets have slotted holes for the mounting screws allowing them to be adjusted side to side To adjust the brackets close the awning and sight down the main support arm and the main rafter The clearance on each side of the rafter should be approximately 1 4 inch If clearance is not appropriate adjust the top mounting bracket s as necessary 1 6 BOTTOM MOUNTING BRACKETS The bottom mounting brackets are screwed to the floor line of the unit and they support the weight of the BOTTOM MTG BRACKET awning They INSERT also provide a i cn quick release RUNING s D to set up the BRACKET SPACER 14 X 2 1 2 HEX HD SCREWS awning in the patio position If a bottom mounting bracket settles sags or becomes loose it can reduce the clearance between the top casting of the torsion and the extension of the top mounting bracket making operation difficult Check the bottom mounting
5. away from the coach as needed to lower the top pivot to the awning rail height Insert the pivot into the awning rail as shown in FIG 5B Position the top bracket in the top pivot Alternate slots allow for use with various awning rails and constructions FIG 5C D E Mark the top bracket hole locations Predrill the two holes using a 3 16 drill bit The hole should angle downward slightly Use 7 32 drill bit if drilling through steel Install top bracket with two 14 hex hd screws FIG 5C D E Use clear silicon to seal where the screw enters the coach The main support arm cap will rest on the top pivot Check that there is approximately 1 8 inch between the arm and rafter on each side Install remaining top mounting bracket using the same procedure Remove the tape holding the awning arm and rafter together and unhook the travel straps after both brackets are installed TOP MOUNTING BRACKET Tape Do Not_ gt Remove TOP MOUNTING BRAC KET AWNINC RAIL FIG 5E w gt TOP MOUNTING BRACK 14 HEX HD SC REW 7 Installation of Bottom Mounting Brackets Position the bottom mounting bracket FIG 6 between 66 and 80 below the awning rail centered on the main arm with the coach level Always select the position that offers the best supporting str
6. awning is rolled up and the travel lock is engaged ononosne SERVICE MANUAL Attempting to open the awning without first loosening the black adjustment knobs can damage the slider of the secondary rafter making it difficult to open the awning SECTION 2 FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY FRTA 2 1 POSITION For the awning to operate properly the fabric must be positioned properly in the awning rail and on the roller tube Open the awning and check the position of the fabric between the top mounting brackets If the fabric is not centered remove the tek screws center it and replace the screws rene CLEARANCE FROM FABRIC SS TO END CAP 6 X 1 2 TEK SCREW ISLA om AWNING JS TOP BRACKET mO s VINYL FABRIC When the fabric is properly positioned next check the position of the fabric on the roller tube The clearance from the end cap of the torsion assembly to the edge of the fabric must be the same on each end If it is not adjust the fabric on the tube as necessary On the Elite 9000 and 9500 awning the fabric is held in place to the weatherguard with 1 8 pop rivets Check the position of the fabric at each end of the weather guard If the fabric has shifted remove the pop rivets center the fabric and re rivet 2 2 SQUARE If the fabric on the awning is out of square it could cause the fabric to telescope in one direction when rolling up or to not hang properly in the open position
7. bracket for looseness or settling and tighten or reposition it accordingly for proper operation 1 7 STOP PLUG The stop plug is a mechanical stop that supports the main arm when opening and closing the awning It controls the clearance between the top casting of the torsion to the extension of the top mounting bracket This clearance should be 1 4 inch to 1 inch To adjust the clearance raise or lower the stop plug as needed On the 9000 and 9500 Series awning the clearance should be kept to a minimum for best operation A amp E Patio Awnings TOP MOUNTING BRACKET AWNING RAIL CLEARANCE EXTENSION MAIN SUPPORT ARM STOP PLUG k MAIN ARM 10 LOCK NUT 3 16 DIA HOLE CLOSEST TO MAIN ARM 1 8 RAFTERS The rafters telescope from the top mounting brackets to the main support arms to provide tension on the fabric in the full open position If the rafters are bent or twisted this will hinder the operation of the awning Open the awning and remove the secondary rafter from the main support arm Now sight down the main and secondary rafters and check for any bends twists or deflection If one or the other rafter is not true it should be replaced sss SLIDER 1 9 BLACK ADJUSTMENT KNOB The black adjustment knob tightens the secondary rafter to the main rafter to keep the fabric taut in the full open position When closing the awning the knob should not be tightened down until after the
8. 8300 Sunchaser French 3108603 006 aia A amp E Systems by Dometic TO OPEN Index 1 Loosen the rafter adjustment lock knobs located behind the main arm and unhook the travel straps FIG 1 RAFTER TRAVEL STRAP 28 RAFTER ADJUSTMENT q LOCK KNOB 2 Locate Safe T Lock Lever on the right end cap of the fabric roller tube assembly Place the hook of the pull rod behind lock lever and pull lever forward into the ROLL DOWN position FIG 2 3 Insert hook of the pull rod through the loop of the pull strap Pull the strap outward and completely extend the awning The awning will stay positioned by itself FIG PULL STRAP PULL ROD 4 Fromthe side of either arm assembly pull sideways on the rafter and slide it to the top of the support arm Place downward force on main support arm to remove slack from fabric and tighten black adjustment knob on the rafter arm Repeat for other side FIG 4 SUPPORT ARM L fo w 5 Reposition the pull strap out of the way by sliding itdown the fabric roller tube assembly toward the right same end as the Safe T Lock Wrap the strap around the main support arm FIGS 5A amp 5B FIG 5A lt r 6 To raise awning grasp arm loosen knob and lift the arm assembly When the
9. 9 5 11 positions and turn towards the side of the coach Left 10 5 11 hand end capis turned clock wise and right hand end cap 11 5 11 is turned counter clock wise to add tension 12 5 11 13 6 12 14 6 12 FIG 14 c 15 7 13 16 7 13 S Ry 17 9 15 gt ADD TORSIO A 18 9 15 19 10 16 O z TORSION 20 i0 T WIND 21 AND ABOVE 10 16 ROLL RO UP CN Add 6 additional turns to torsion spring when awning is fully extended E 7 m 3 After torsion spring is wound to proper number of turns when nails are installed insert a steel pin in the end cap to prevent rapid spin off when reinstalling on coach See FIG 3 Page 2 NOTE Right hand torsion must have Safe T Lock lever in the roll down position 4 Reinstall awning perthe Operating and Installation Manual If the awning is not removed from the coach reverse disassembly procedure rouswosne SERVICE MANUAL A amp E Patio Awnings This program will address the most common system problems associated with the A amp E Patio Awnings supplied by The Dometic Corporation Our intent is to provide you with a guideline of checks to make should you encounter one of the following symptoms SYMPTOM 1 10 11 12 13 Black adjustment knob will not tighten Fabric leaks at the roller tube Main support arms will not extend Awning has bulges or wrinkles where pull strap rolls up Awning fabric will not roll up straight Weathe
10. M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS Model Dometic A amp E 8300 Awning A amp E innovation leads the field again with the The canopy fabric is reinforced vinyl in all new 8300 vinyl patio awning Its theme is popular Horizon stripe patterns the clean simplicity yet with all the rugged A amp E weathershield is durable laminated white quality RVers have trusted for years It s great looking long lasting easy to operate and very affordable vinyl And like all A amp E awnings the 8300 is stain and mildew resistant waterproof washable and fully UV protected e Lengths 10ft to 16ft in one foot increments A amp E Sunchaser 8300 e Full approx 8ft extension Colours e Simple one person setup e Sporty coloured canopy top cool white underneath COFFEE HORIZON e Sleek hardware design e Handy ergonomic lock knobs inn let see A amp E s fabric sample kit Index aime A amp E Systems by Dometic SUNCHASER usa Index Fabric Roller Tube Assembly with Square 1 Hardware CANADA Cambridge Ontario c This Manual should be read and understood before a sS installation adjustment service or maintenance is Assistance Call performed This unit must be installed and serviced by a qualified serviceman Modification of this appliance can be extremely hazardous and could result in personal injury or property damage INSTALLATION MODEL INSTRUCTIONS Sunchaser Form No 3106879 004 1 96
11. a bulge from forming in the area where the strap is rolled up A amp E Patio Awnings If the pull strap is rolled up at one end of the awning it can cause the fabric to telescope in that direction during roll up and create a bulge or wrinkles at that end This could cause the awning arm to stay against the side of the coach when trying to open 3 2 CLOSING On the 9000 and 9500 Series when rolling up the awning the roller tube assembly should not be slowed down before reaching the aluminum guard This could cause the roller tube to stall at the guard 3 3 TAUTNESS On 9000 Sereis awnings that utilize a hinge slat see Sec 2 5 To minimize water leakage through the aluminum guard the fabric must be taut when the awning is extended This will keep the sections of the aluminum guard tight against each other Before tightening the black adjustment knob be sure to apply enough downward force on the main support arm to pull the fabric taut 3 4 TRAVEL LOCK The travel lock must be fully released before trying to open the awning SECTION 4 MAIN SUPPORT ARM UNLOCK TRAVEL MAIN SUPPORT ARM LOCK TRAVEL LATCH A amp E Patio Awnings AWNING RAIL 4 1 LEAKAGE When water drips down the side of the coach the seal between the coach and the awning rail must be checked If improper seal is detected reseal the awning rail 4 2 STRAIGHT Before condemning the fabric for sags or wrinkles the awni
12. before opening entry door middle of awning Using strap for control of speed and even roll up allow awning to return to the vehicle side FIG 4 WHEN TOGET MORE HELP If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected by reviewing this user s guide contact a qualified Dometic service technician NOTE Wind the strap diagonally as the awning rolls up to avoid creating a bulge and stretching the awning fabric Please note A slight travel line may appear where the door roller contacts the awning fabric This is considered aN normal and does not affect the integ rity of the awning M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8300 Awning 122 M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8300 Awning Item No 10 11 12 Description Main Arm 2 req A1 Handle lift A2 Rivet 2 req A4 Shim lift base Ad Kit slider catch pair Arm asm adjustable 2 req B1 Foot diecast Ci Rivet semi tube 5 16 x2 59 C2 Rivet semi tube 1 4 x2 56 Rafter asm main 2 req D1 Bracket asm top D2 Rivet semi tube D3 Bumper rubber D4 Latch travel 2 req Rafter asm secondary 2 req E1 Slider E2 Rivet semi tube 3 6 x 1 45 SS Knob 5 point 2 req Nut special 2 req Rod EZ pull 8271003 402B Part No 3104502 426B 830644 308171 020 830472 002 830466 516B 3108708 342 Old 3108708 042 Ne
13. desired awning height is reached retighten the knob Extend other arm assem bly to the same height FIG 6 RAFTER 7 For extended stays and where ground and weather 8 conditions permit the patio position allows easier ac cess and more usable space FIG 7B Lower the awning reverse Steps in Sec 6 Grasp the arm and support the awning weight Push on the thumb latch and remove the foot from the bracket FIG 7A Place the support arm down vertically on the ground and adjust the support arm height FIG 7B CAUTION Whenever heavy or prolonged rain or wind is anticipated or you will leave the awning unattended it is best to close the awning Damage as a result of weather is not covered by warranty FLOW OF RAIN F Z z Z Z Z Z z lt Z Z ZZ Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z EREKE Sag Accessory hold down stakes should be installed through the holes on the awning foot to secure the awning in case of wind FIG 7C T CAUTION DO NOT DRIVE THE STAKES HOME AS IT 2 WILL BE DIFFICULT TO PULL THEM OUT AND MAY DAMAGE THE AWNING FOOT Repeat this step on the other side to complete the patio position setup Oy LOWERED SUPPORT ARM O CLOSE FROM PATIO POSITION Remove the stakes from the awning foot and swing the support ar
14. emove the tape or spacer holding the arm and rafter together until the top brackets are installed Prepare the awning rail to accept the awning roller cover by selecting the end from which the awning shall be fed then widen that end of the rail with a flat screwdriver and remove burrs FIG 3 With one person grasping each support arm care fully lift the entire assembly to an upright position Keeping the two arm assemblies PARALLEL to each other to avoid excessive twisting and possible damage to assembly walk the awning to the prepared end of the awning rail FIG 4A FIG 4A AWNING FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY RAIL ARM ASSEMBLIES A third person is now required to guide the full awning into the awning rail while standing on a stepladder while the other two walk the entire awning assembly to the desired position FIG 4 5 Loosen the knobs and extend the arms to the ground Position the pivot 2 inches above the awning rail Retighten the knobs so the arms support the awning weight 6 Install Top Mounting Brackets After the complete awning assembly has been slid into the awning rail check to be sure that its position allows for solid mounting of the top and bottom brackets and that support arms are in desired location not restricting use of doors access doors etc FIG 5A DO NOT untape or move the main support arm away from the top mounting bracket and rafter arm Swing the foot
15. en SD 66 BS RIVET LIFT HANDLE LOCK BUTTON 3 16 X 1 4 GRIP ALUMINUM I POP RIVET sol BUTTON RETAINER HEX NUT MAIN SUPPORT ARM SD 66 BS RIVET 7 3 16 DIA POP RIVET F rouswosne SERVICE MANUAL broken off the push button assembly must be replaced At times the lock pin of the push button assembly can break off and jam between the push button housing and the adjustable arm assembly making it difficult to extend the main support arm 1 4 ADJUSTABLE ARM ASSEMBLY The adjustable arm assembly allows for telescoping height adjustment of the main support arm and it connects to the bottom mounting bracket to support the weight of the awning If the main support arm cannot be extended freely the adjustable arm assembly should be checked Remove the adjustable arm assembly and check for nicks burrs bends or twists If any deflection is noted the adjustable arm assembly must be replaced For ease of operation apply GO EASY a special lubri cant LIFT HANDLE om i AA a s ADJUSTABLE gt IIT ASSEMBLY ARM TON NOTE GO EASY is available from your distributor 1 5 TOP MOUNTING BRACKETS The top mounting bracket supports the main rafter assembly to hold the awning in the open extended position and allows the rafter to pivot into the C channel of the main support arm Each top mounting bracket should be mounted directly over the awning rail so the screws go through the C
16. en the awning to full extension Grasp the roller tube with your hands and try to turn the tube in the direction it will rollup If the tube can be rotated 1 2 turn or more the OO CO NIN O O5 O O O O gt CO CO OO OO OO OO RIGHT HAND SIDE LEFT HAND SIDE VIEWED FROM FRONT VIEWED FROM REAR cam lock must be repaired or replaced When winding the torsion be sure to wind in the proper 2 10 STITCHES direction The side hems and poly ropes of the awning are SEVERE INJURIES CAN RESULT FROM stitched in with a sewing machine At times the stitches THE SPINNING TOP CASTING USE VISE can allow water to leak through to the inside of the A aO CAEN While LOAGILG roller tube On vinyl awnings the stitches should be TORSION sealed with seam sealer available at sporting goods stores This will stop the water from running down the Note Rewinding must be done with the inside of the roller tube For the woven acrylic fabric of Awning Fabric extended two feet away the 9000 9500 Series awning Acrylife is an approved from the coach sealant When sewing in the poly ropes of the fabric if a straight 2 9 CAM line is not followed it could cause the fabric to hang The cam assembly locks the roller tube from turning in 8 rousnosne SERVICE MANUAL improperly A close inspection of the stitching could reveal the cause of a sag or pucker 2 11 FABRIC A 9000 AND 9500 T
17. er 4 Slide torsion assembly into roller tube Identify the end cap A B or C refer to FIG 12 Position the Safety T Lock Lever as shown in FIGS 13A 13F The left hand end capis always positioned with the open notch over the open groove See FIG 13G 5 Mark the location of rivet holes in the end cap on roller tube Drill 3 16 hole Remove any drill burrs from inside roller tube 6 Attach end cap to roller tube with two 3 16 x 3 8 pop rivets Repeat on opposite end TORSION SPRING SCREW amp WASHER J IDLER TRIANGLE SLOT OF IDLER OPPOSITE SPRING SCREW ROLLER TUBE SEAM g RI Gy gt rw Ta WIND TO ADD TORSION ex Ta WIND TO ADD TORSION FIG 13A RIGHT HAND END CAP A Fabric without hemmed edge Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube See Fig 11 Open Trim Poly Rope ANIM Groove leaving sufficient A length to tuck in a i place behind the Place open notch open groove in alignment with open groove RIGHT HAND END CAP A Fabric edge folded and Place open notch in alignment hemmed with fabric groove Cut Poly Rope flush FIG 13B with end of tube See Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behind the open groove RIGHT HAND END CAP B Fabric edge folded and Place open notch in alignment hemmed with fabric groove Cut Poly R
18. experienced in rolling the awning up the tension on the torsion should be checked In 6 MACHINE SCREW TOP CASTING WASHER 2 3 16 POP RIVETS P TORSION SPRING STABILIZER ASSEMBLY IDLER SLEEVE STABILIZER FABRIC TORSION ROD ROLLER TUBE most cases adding a few turns of torque to each end will correct the problem If all tension has been lost refer to the following chart and apply the specified number of turns as indicated This must be done with the awning extended two feet away from the coach WARNING A amp E DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL Patio Awnings TORSION ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Number of Turns MODEL NUMBER 9500 Awning Length Ft Grande Pavillion SPRING IDENTIFICATION CHART Standard Heavy Duty Painted red cap Painted red cap end and no paint end and white on stabilzier end on stabilzier end No paint on either Painted white on end cap end and no paint on stabilizer end TURNS OF TENSION 14 8 8 8 8 one direction or the other according to which way the cam lock lever is flipped AWNING RAIL To check the cam lock on the A amp E awning unlock the Tora aaa main support arms Hook the pull rod into the pull strap and try to open the awning Be sure the cam lock lever is in the roll up position If the roller tube rotates 1 2 turn or more the cam lock must be repaired or re placed To check the roll down position of the cam lock op
19. h the nutsert and the black adjustment knob NUTSERT On some arm assemblies the nutsert has been replaced with a SPECIAL NUT If the knob will not tighten first separate the rafter assembly Turn the knob to determine if the special nut is stripped If so replace the special nut If you cannot turn the knob it will be necessary to replace both the special nut and the back adjustment knob NOTE The special nut could be a large hex nut as well as the one shown rersnosne SERVICE MANUAL REFER TO Operation Guard Tube deflection Awning rail Rubber seal Fabric 1 2 WASHER STACK UP Washer stack up merely means the proper positioning of the washers on the stud of the black adjustment knob Remove the knob and check for proper washer position The plastic washer should be against the main rafter and backed by the metal washer for stiffness If the stack up is not proper it should be corrected lt q SECONDARY RAFTER lt q PLASTIC WASHER lt METAL WASHER lt q ADJUSTMENT KNOB 1 3 PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY The push button assembly locks the main support arm to the adjustable arm assembly and controls the height of the awning in the open position To check it open the awning to full extension Look inside the main support arm and activate the push button to see if the locking pin is moving in and out of the hole in the adjustable arm assembly If the locking pin does not move or has be
20. he awning fabric is woven acrylic not vinyl It is water resistant but not waterproof Once a year it should be cleaned with Canopy Clean and resealed to maintain its water resistance Acrylife is an approved sealant for the 9000 9500 fabric Follow the directions for application of Canopy Clean and Acrylife NOTE Avoid touching the underside of the awning fabric when it is wet as this breaks the surface tension of the water causing it to seep through B 8500 AND GRANDE PAVILLION The awning fabric is vinyl It is waterproof Once a year it should be cleaned with Canopy Clean and treated with Vinyl Formula 201 to protect and extend the life of the fabric Follow the directions for application for Canopy Clean and Vinyl Formula 201 Contact your distributor for these products 2 12 TEK SCREWS The Tek screws are the two screws installed through the awning rail of the coach They keep the aluminum guard from shifting in the awning rail On vinyl and some acrylic awnings see Sec 2 5 they keep the fabric from shrinking with age If one Tek screw is missing the fabric will pull toward the remaining Tek screw causing the fabric to wrinkle 6 X 1 2 TEK SCREW lt AWNING RAIL TOP BRACKET FABRIC SECTION 3 OPERATION 3 1 PULL STRAP When closing the awning the pull strap must be rolled up at an angle from the center of the roller tube This will keep the awning from telescoping forward or rearward and will prevent
21. m up to the bottom mounting bracket Repeat on other side FIG 1 j PUT FOOT INTO BRACKET FROM VEHICLE MOUNTING POSITION Grasp the main arm loosen the arm knob and lower main support arm down to the stop plug FIG 2 RAFTER 3 Torelease the rafter arm loosen black adjustment knob on the rafter arm and lift up on the slider catch located 5 Tighten the four ad under the slider Pull sideways on the rafter and slide it justment knobs and to the bottom of the main arm DO NOT retighten secure the travel adjustment knob at this time FIG 3 straps BLACK ADJUSTMENT KNOB The awning is now ready for travel A SLIDER CATCH N 4 Prepare fabric roller tube assembly for roll up While HELPFULHINTS pulling down on the pull strap or while from the bottom FOR AWNING CARE turning the entire roller tube toward you slightly flip the Safe T Lock Lever into the ROLL UP position Whenever the awning is wet while rolled up as soon CAUTION DO NOT release the awning as it is as conditions allow roll it out and let it dry before now under tension and could snap back against rolling it up again This will help prevent mildew and the vehicle side rotting Always make sure the awning is extended high Hold the roller tube down and slide the pull strap to the enough
22. ng rail should be checked Open the awning and sight down the rail to see if the rail or sidewall varies up down inward or outward This must be taken into consideration when checking a fabric 4 3 TYPE 10 gt acnosro SERVICE MANUAL There are three types of awning rail used in the RV industry Of these type A and B see below are acceptable for use on the 9000 Series awning that utilizes a hinge slat see Sec 2 5 Type C should never be used on the 9000 Series that utilizes a hinge slat see Sec 2 5 as it could cause a binding problem on the aluminum guard assembly but it is acceptable on B C dq A OPENING UPWARD OPENING OUTWARD OPENING DOWNWARD
23. ope flush with end of tube FIG 13C See Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behind the open groove RIGHT HAND END CAP B Fabric without hemmed edge Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube See Fig 11 FIG 13D Trim Poly Rope bee coi leaving sufficient Lg lt length to tuck in gt place behind the Place open notch Open groove in alignment with valance groove END CAP C Fabric without Place open notch in alignment hemmed edge with fabric groove Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube FIG 13E See Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behind the open groove RIGHT HAND END CAP C Fabric edge folded and hemmed Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube FIG 13F See Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behind the open groove Place open notch in alignment with Open groove FIG 13G LEFT HAND END CAP The Left Hand End Cap is always placed with open notch in alignment with open groove Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behind groove Open Groove F WINDING TORSIONS 1 Insert torsion winding tool into torsion rod See FIG 7 AWNINGLENGTH ROLLEDUP EXTENDED TURNS TURNS 2 Always have the speed wrench handle at the 6 O clock a 2 n iti i
24. orter and heavy duty adjustable arm assemblies If the roller tube is bent it will bounce up and down when opening and closing the awning On the 9000 Series this can cause the aluminum guard to leak because the guard assembly may not be tight 2 7 RUBBER SEAL On the 9000 Series awning see Section 2 5 an ex truded black rubber seal is located at the awning rail of the coach The seal slides into the metal hinge which connects the aluminum guard to the awning rail This seal is designed to prevent water from running down the side of the coach To check inspect the full length of the seal for proper positioning and for cuts tears or wrinkles If any of these problems are found the seal should be repaired or replaced On some units it may be necessary to silicone seal the lips of the rubber seal to the awning rail and the top slat of the aluminum guard as shown to prevent water from running down the side of the RV 2 8 TORSION SILICONE SEALANT TOP SLAT METAL HINGE eer AWNING RAIL E 9000 AWNINGS WITH HINGE SLAT The torsion assembly has a wound coil spring which A amp E Patio Awnings provides tension on the roller tube to roll the awning up into the travel position The right hand torsion end cap contains a cam assem bly which prevents the awning from billowing or unroll ing during travel It also allows one person set up of the awning by preventing rollback When difficulties are
25. ove wire tie from the Safe T Lock Lever Rotate the lever to the roll up position and allow the awning to roll up The awning should now roll up snugly against the vehicle side If no tension is felt check to make sure the Safe T Lock Lever is in the roll up position FIG 8 Safe Flock lever in Roll Up Po sitio Fe ROLLER TUBE END CAP 10 Securing Awning The fabric must be secured from shifting within the awning rail Open and close awning a few times to allow for natural self adjustment of awning Track the strap slightly to one side as it closes to avoid bulging over the extra thickness of material and stretching the fabric With the awning closed the fabric will locate itself between the two top brackets Pull the main arm sideways to the rafter so there is no gap between them The fabric will move with the roller tube Measure in 2 from the edge of the fabric and secure by driving a 6 self drilling screw through the rail and into the fabric rope FIG 9 Repeat at other end hold the main arm against the rafter while securing the fabric AWNING RAIL 6 SELF sane REW s S 2 inches Top MOUNTING pee BRACKET 11 Operate awning according to the Operating Instruc tions to check that all parts function properly 12 Re secure the travel straps STALE See SUNCHASER Gre Date Corp Fabric Roller Tube Assembly with Square 1 Hardware MODEL
26. rguard wrinkled Fabric does not hang well Must lift main arm s to open or close the awning Awning arm s stay up against side of coach when trying to open awning Awning will not roll up Awning will not stay in rolled down position Awning billows out when traveling down the road Awning stops at guard when rolling up CAUSE Nutsert Washer Stack up Stitches Push button assembly Adjustable arm assembly Operation Fabric position Out of square Seams Vehicle sidewall Tek screws Weatherguard Out of square Out of square Tube deflection Tek screws Seams Vehicle sidewall Stitches Stop plug Bottom mounting brackets Top mounting bracket Fabric position Operation Travel lock Rafters Cam Black adjustment knob Torsions Cam Cam Rafters Stop plug Operation Torsions Awning rail Top mounting brackets REFER TO 1 8 3 2 2 8 4 3 1 5 A amp E Patio Awnings SYMPTOM 14 Water leaks through guard 15 Water drips down the side of coach 16 Water leaks through fabric SECTION 1 HARDWARE COMPONENTS 1 1 NUTSERT OR SPECIAL NUT The nutsert is simply a threaded fastening device used to tighten down the black adjustment knob If the knob will not tighten first remove the secondary rafter assembly from the hardware Turn the knob to determine if the nutsert is stripped or spinning If so replace the nutsert If you cannot turn the knob it will be necessary to replace bot
27. sappear 2 4 SEAMS A amp E Patio Awnings The seams of the vinyl awning are electronically welded together with a heat seal The welded seams are the strongest part of the fabric If the fabric has wrinkles or sags it may be due to improper seam welding A close inspection may reveal the seams to be the source of the problem If so fabric replacement would be needed Whenever wrinkles are detected in the fabric stretching of the weatherguard should be performed before the fabric is condemned for bad seams See 2 3 for stretching instructions 2 5 ALUMINUM GUARD The aluminum guard on the Elite 9000 and 9500 is the last 15 inches of the awning that encloses it in the rolled up position and protects the woven acrylic fiber fabric from the environment and elements On 9000 awnings that have the hinge slat which fits into the awning rail When the awning is fully extended the aluminum guard should have an arch of at least 2 inches The arch helps water to run off rather than between the sections of the guard NOTE The aluminum guard is not waterproof g f Xy SECOND SLAT 2 MIN TOP SLAT HINGE ASSEMBLY G2 BOTTOM SLAT ELITE 9000 SHIELD ASSEMBLY To check the aluminum guard for proper arch open the awning to full extension making sure the fabric is taut Hold a flat edge to the bottom of the guard and measure from the flat edge to the inside of the arch at its highest point If the measurement is le
28. ss than 2 inches the guard should be replaced On both 9000 and 9500 awnings that DO NOT have the hinge slat The arch of the aluminum guard is not important as the fabric goes under the aluminum guard and attaches the awning to the awning rail 2 6 ROLLER TUBE A amp E DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL Patio Awnings 9000 WITH HINGE SLAT NNR rw A VINYL STRIP B HINGE SLAT C TOP SLAT D MAIN SLAT E AWNING RAIL 4 a INSTALL A 1 8 POP RIVET EACH END HINGE SLAT B TOP SLAT C VIEW RH END F T k 5 16 nine BOTH ENDS MAIN SLAT D VIEW RH END INSTALL TOWARD 5 16 CHANNEL INSTALL TOWARD AWNING RAIL CANOPY 3 8 CHANNEL HINGE SLAT B STRIP A I w 5 16 ROD IN 1 4 CHANNEL AWNING RAIL INSTALL A 1 8 EACH END VINYL STRIP A 9000 AND 9500 WITHOUT HINGE SLAT rouswosne SERVICE MANUAL The roller tube is a 3 1 2 inch diameter tube It has three symmetrical grooves to retain the poly ropes of the awning fabric lf the fabric appears to have more than normal sag the roller tube deflection must be taken into consideration Depending on the length of the awning the roller tube can deflect from one to five inches with the awning in the open position Installing a tension rafter will usually remove 80 per cent of sag and roller tube deflection All awnings 22 feet and longer should be installed with heavy duty hardware which includes a center tension rafter a center supp
29. ucture for mounting the bottom bracket i e mount directly into the floorline mold ing etc MOUNTING BRACKET Mark position of bottom bracket so that both holes are positioned over the floorline Predrill two 3 16 dia holes through the marked locations Use 7 32 dia if drilling through steel Secure bracket using two 14 hex head screws FIG 6B Use clear silicon to seal where the screw enters the coach Repeat for other side BOTTOM MOUNTING BRACKET SEALANT TO SCREW HEX HD SCREWS THREADS CAUTION The bracket must be mounted level When installing over a molding A amp E Stand Off Kit Part No 3104781 may be used FIG 6C 8 Installation of Stop Washer CAUTION 1 This step is essential for the proper functioning of all A amp E Awnings 2 The top brackets FIG 5 must be bolted tight to the coach to ensure proper stop washer loca tion and proper awning function A Ensure the arm cap is above the rafter pivot Hold the arm snug to the rafter Loosen the arm knob slowly so the arm lowers onto the rafter pivot Raise the inner arm to where the foot is at the bottom of the foot bracket and retighten the knob FIG 7A 3 Lower aN RAFTER PIVOT ae Behind RAFTER ARM oP ARM HOLD D gt f TOGETHER LOOSEN ry TIGHTEN 4 RAISE INNER ARM 4 B Lift the
30. w 143002 059 143002 058 830295 542B 3108119 003M 143002 053 141031 3105278 026 830463 512B 830463 143002 055 3105421 014 3104652 007 830152 102 123 s nd SS Pas SS M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8300 Awning F3 F5 Fg SN F dy TY Item Description Part No No F2 Bracket bottom 2 req 3104653 005 F3 Kit hardware includes 3104852 003 Washer split 2 req Screw cap Hex 1 42 2 req Screw 6 20 2 req Screw 10 24 2 req Nut lock 2 req Washer stop 2 req Screw 14 x 2 0 4 req Screw 14 x 3 0 4 req F4 Screw 1 4 20 2 req 3104176 114 F5 Cap arm 2 req 3107942 009 F6 Washer nylon 2 req 309513 054 f F7 Nut lock 2 req 3106825 007 nae F2 F3 Universal Hardware Kit 2 req 3104125 020 124 M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8300 Awning A gt ITEM PART DESCRIPTION No No 1 940001 Kit pull strap 94 5 3 3108018 080 Torsion Asm Right hand 4 3108018 098 Torsion Asm Left hand 5 3108346 010 Roller Tube 10 3108346 011 Roller Tube 11 3108346 012 Roller Tube 12 3108346 013 Roller Tube 13 3108346 014 Roller Tube 14 3108346 015 Roller Tube 15 3108346 016 Roller Tube 16 6 R3105699 Colour Code 106 Fabric Asm 10 R3105699 Colour Code 114 Fabric Asm 11 R3105699 Colour Code 122 Fabric Asm 12 R3105699 Colour Code 130 Fabric Asm 19 R3105699 Colour Code
31. weight of the awning with the arm and snap the foot into place FIG 7B o A ROTATE OUT j O PUT FOOT D S INTO BRACKET PUSH r SNAP IN ra ely ADJUSTABLE ARM PICK UP AWNING C Refer to FIG 7C 1 Rotate the arm to the coach holding it against the rafter again 2 Loosen the rafter knob so the rafter will slide within the arm ROTATE LOOSEN LOOSEN SLOWLY 3 only after Steps 2 and 7 RETIGHTEN MARK bottom of main arm 4 o 3 Loosen the arm knob slowly letting the arm cap settle onto the rafter pivot 4 Mark the stop bolt location lightly at the very bottom of the main arm in the center of the adjustable arm 5 Lift the arm 1 inch and 6 Retighten the arm knob 7 Install the stop plug with 1 10 self drilling screw centered to 1 8 above the marked line 8 Loosen the arm knob letting the weight settle onto the stop plug The main support arm cap should completely clear the main rafter and pivot as it swings toward the vehicle Repeat for other side You may need to push the other arm rotating the awning to the coach wall 9 Releasing Pre Set Tension When removing nails keep hands clear of hardware and roller tube Springs are under tension and the awning will attempt to close The nail is found in the roller tube end cap FIG 8 Twist the roller tube as if unrolling awning while pulling the nail by hand and discard Rem
32. xtreme upper corner opposite the door hinges FIG 1B This allows the door roller or the edge guard in stead of the sharp door corner to contact the under side of the fabric when the entry or screen door is swung out while the awning fabric is extended low 2 Carefully lay the fabric roller tube assembly on a clean well padded V trough to prevent fabric damage Working on the torsion lock end first insert the arm cap into the arm position the nail in the end cap to the front of the hardware align and secure the arm assembly to the torsion rod using the 1 4 20 machine screws nylon washers and 1 4 locknuts FIG 2A Align and attach the other end Fabric Off Top Arm Cap Position Nail to the front DO NOT ROTATE Safe T Lock Direction Lever 1 4 20 Machine Screw amp Nylon Washer Remove Left Side Nail Only Cam Lock is on the right only 1 4 Machine Screw DO NOT REMOVE the NAIL from the right end at this time and DO NOT attempt to rotate the Safe T Lock Lock Direction Lever until installation is complete Lever has been preset in the roll down position FIG 2A 3 Remove the left nail only With both awning arms secured to the Fabric Roller Tube Assembly and facing the floor rotate the left arm clockwise as if rolling the fabric up This takes the torsion pressure off of the nail Remove the nail by hand and lower the arm to the floor FIG 2B 4 DONOT r
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