10
FIG. 8.3.2
Turn FRTA Or Top Casting To
Align Slots In End Cap With Pin
Pin
Slots In
End Cap
Cotter Pin
Insert Cotter Pin All The
Way Through End Cap
And Hole In Torsion Rod
Left Hand Torsion Shown
8.3.4 Insert a wood block, between front and
back channel to space the FRTA 2 - 3
inches from the coach. Push arm assem-
bly closed. Wrap a nylon wire tie around
arm to keep it from extending.
8.3.5 Remove Hex Head 1/4"-20 x 1/2" screw
that attaches arm assembly to top cast-
ing. Lift casting out of arm assembly.
8.3.6 Clamp a Vice-Grip® firmly to the top cast-
ing. See FIG. 8.3.6.
8.3.7 Keep a tight hold onto the Vise Grip®
whilethe cotter pin is pulled out of the end
cap.
8.3.8 Slowly unwind the spring tension, do not
allow rapid spin off.
8.3.9 Use the electric drill with a 3/16" drill to
remove the 3 pop rivets that secure the
end cap to the roller tube. Pull the torsion
out of the tube and remove any burrs or
rivet bodies.
Left Hand Torsion Shown
FIG. 8.3.6
Clamp Vise Grip®
Firmly To Top
Casting
Top Casting
Cotter Pin
End Cap
Note: Bottom brackets and back channel may be riveted.
8.2.7 While lifting the arm assemblies to sup-
port the FRTA, remove the lag bolts hold-
ing the top and bottom mounting brack-
ets to the side wall of the coach. Slowly
walk the awning fabric out of the awning
rail.
8.2.8 Lay the FRTA on a large clean work area
to prevent damage.
8.2.9 Before removing the arm assemblies, you
must read and understand Sections 8.3
and 8.4.
8.3 Left Hand Torsion Removal
Use extreme care. Springs under tension are
dangerous. If not controlled they will unwind
quickly. Keep hands and clothing clear of top
casting, as personal injury may result.
Note: If the awning is installed on a coach, complete the
following steps on a step ladder with the FRTA extended
two turns from the awning rail.
Severe injury can result from the rapid spin-
of of the top casting. NEVER use bare hands
to handle a top casting under spring tension.
8.3.1 Before the left arm assembly is removed
the torsion must be pinned to prevent un-
controlled unwinding of the spring.
8.3.2. Turn top casting or FRTA until the pin is
parallel with the two slots in the end cap.
See FIG. 8.3.2.
8.3.3 To pin the left hand torsion insert a 7/64"
x 2-3/4" cotter pin through the end cap
and torsion rod. Put a piece of tape over
the head of the cotter pin to prevent it from
dropping out. See FIG. 8.3.2.
Note: Do step 8.3.4 if FRTA is installed on coach. If not
installed on coach proceed to step 8.3.5.
Wire Tie 8”
Below Top
Bracket
FIG. 8.2.6
Top Bracket
Front Channel
Cover
Bottom Bracket
Wire Tie 8”
Above Front
Channel Cover
