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c.
When motor drive assembly is prop-
erly aligned as indicated in step 8.8.5b,
it is placed in the roller tube with the
motor slot positioned under the chan-
nel with the fabric rope.See FIG. 8.8.2.
d.
Turn the end cap on the motor drive
torsion until the rivet hole match the
holes in the roller tube. Install the
three 3/16" x 3/8" pop rivets to secure
the torsion to the roller tube.
Note: FRTA’s installed on the coach will require the motor
drive torsion assembly to be operated till the top casting will
slip easily into the arm assembly. This will align the top
casting of the motor drive to the left hand top castings. The
left and right arms must be parrallel to each other.
8.9
Left Hand Torsion Assembly Winding
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.
8.9.1 Clamp the Vise Grip® tightly to the top
casting on the left hand torsion assembly.
See FIG. 8.9.2.
8.9.2 Start with the Vise Grip® in the 6 o-clock
postion.Keep a firm hold on the Vise
Grip®. Slowly wind in the direction of the
arrow 9 complete turns. See FIG. 8.9.2.
Note: If Awning is fully extended; wind the spring tension
a total of 17 turns.
Left Hand
Torsion Shown
FIG. 8.9.2
Clamp Vise Grip®
Firmly To Top Casting
Top Casting
Pull Cotter Pin
End Cap
Wind In Direction Of Arrow
FIG. 8.9.3
Turn 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
8.9.3 Turn top casting or FRTA until the pin is
parallel with the two slots in the end cap.
See FIG. 8.9.3. Insert a 7/64" x 2-3/4" cot-
ter 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. 8.9.3.
8.9.4 Remove Vise Grip® from top casting and
insert into arm assembly. Replace Hex
Head 1/4"-20 x 1/2" screw and tighten.
Note: If awning is not installed on coach. Install per the
WeatherPro installation instructions.
8.9.5 Remove 2-3/4" cotter pin and check op-
eration of the awning.
