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FLOW OF RAIN WATER
LOWERED SUPPORT ARM
7. The Automatic Water Release must be set during rain
to prevent damage from water build-up. To set it, simply
lower one of the Support Arms, enough to created down
slope towards that side.
NOTE: Whenever a heavy or prolonged rain is antici-
pated, it is best to roll away the Awning.
WIND STRAPPING
8. The Wind Strapping is for prolonged stays when it may
be more practical to keep Awning set up semi-permanently.
To insure against unexpected gusty winds, wrap the Strap-
ping around Roller Tube and stake down each end as
illustrated. NOTE: Strapping is not included with Awning.
TO CLOSE
1
STRAIGHT MODEL’
CURVED MODELS
THE WAY
I. From Patio Position: Pull out the Stakes and attach
Support Arms back to the Bottom Mounting Brackets.
Proceed to Step 2.
2. From Vehicle Mounted Position: Lower the Main Sup-
port Arm until the end of it is about 2 inches above the
Bolt for the Lift Cam. See Fig. 1.
NOTE: If your Support Arms are Curved, as for the
Airstream, Lower the Support Arm all the way Down to
the Lift Cam. See Fig. 2.
Repeat this Step for the other Support Arm.
3. Return E-Z Pull to the center of the Awning.
For the Airstream, Argosy, Silver Streak and the Park
Models only, remove the knob at the top of the Support Arm
and store it back into the hole at the bottom.
(
Fig.3A 3B)
Untighten the Knob on the Rafter Arm, and lift up Slider
Catch Knob to release Rafter Arm. Slide down Rafter Arm all
the way down to the bottom of Support Arm. Do not retighten
the Knob. (See Fig. 3C)
4. Let the Awning roll back all the way, using E-Z Pull for
control of speed and even roll-up.
Return the E-Z Pull diagonally to avoid bulge in the middle of
rolled up awning.
5. While keeping the upper part of the Support Arm pushed
towards the vehicle side, press the Push Button in and lower
the Arm down to the Lift Cam. Release Push Button and let it
catch a punched hole.
NOTE: If you lowered the Support Arm all the way down
in TO CLOSE, Step 2, you Must Raise the Arm Up to
about 2” Before Locking the Support Arm. The Lift Cam
may be used to raise the Arm up.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the Top Casting at the top of
the Main Support Arm is hooked over the Bracket
Extension. This is the Travel Position.
When both Support Arms are secured against the vehicle,
your Travel-Awn 5000 is ready for travel.
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