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REPLACING PROJECTION ARMS
CAUTION: DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE ARMS WITHOUT READING THE FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST;
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE INJURY AND DAMES TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND THE AWNING.
Please observe CAUTION: HIGH TENSION PROJECTION ARMS labels when replacing the lateral arms of your
awning. These arms are located with high tension springs and can cause severe personal injury and property
damage if extreme caution is not used. Follow the step-by-step instructions to change the arms of your retractable
awning:
Close or retract the awning completely.
Tie each of the arms closed (in folded/retracted position). They should not be tied to either the front or back bar.
Once ALL arms are securely tied, you are ready to remove one arm. The arms are marked “left” or “Right” Determine
left or right by facing the awing.
First, remove the nuts and bolts that secure the arm to the front bar.
Then, remove the nuts and bolts that secure the arm to the back bar.
Remove the arms from the awning
Install the replacement arm by attaching it tot eh back bar first and then the front bar. Do not tighten the bolts,
adjustment will be needed.
After you have replaced the arm, lift the hinge slide of the arm as high as it will go (this aligns the arms), Then tighten
up all the nuts on the bolts (front and back bars) Connecting the arms tot eh awning frame. If you have more than one
arm to replace, repeat sets for each arm.
It is very important that all bolts are full tightened before removing the ties. Be careful not to damage the awning
when removing the ties. If you have question please contact Technical Support at 800-203-7049
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR AWNING RETRACTED WHEN NOT IN USE, ALWAYS RETRACT YOUR AWNING DURING RAIN,
ICE, SLEET, SHOW, HIGH WIND AND GUSTY CONDITIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE YOUR AWNING. ANY
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER YOUR AWNTECH
CONDITIONAL WARRANTY.
