Blue Bird Coachworks 450 LXi, Owner'S Manual

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4-6 Awning Operation
450 LXi Owner Manual
~ 4-6-2 ~ Rev. “C”
Raise the awning to the desired height by releasing the snap stud on the main
arm and pushing up and outward on the roller assembly (
Fig. 6 ).
REPEAT STEPS 3-5 FOR THE OTHER END OF THE AWNING.
5.
Partial Extension or “Caravan”
Position
Follow Steps 1 and 2 above.
Insert the pull rod in the loop of the
center control strap and unroll the
awning to the desired extension (
Fig. 7 ).
To prevent billowing, hook the claw of
the unextended rafter arm over the
roller shaft (
Fig. 4 ). This will require the
awning be extended approximately four
and one half feet.
Raise the awning to the desired height
by following step above.
1.
2.
3.
4.
4-6.1.2 Closing
Release the snap stud of the main arm and lower the awning.
Release the ratchet stud on the rafter arm by pulling outward on the cap. Lift the claw from the roller shaft and place it
on the height adjustment stud located on the inside of the main arm. This allows a “scissors-like” action that helps guide
the arm upward.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other end of the awning.
Face the awning and hold the end of the control strap fi rmly in one hand then push the roller up briskly with a rolling
motion until you feel the spring take over. Control the speed by holding the control strap and let the awning roll freely the
rest of the way. This additional force will help tighten the fabric around the roller for the tightest, neatest appearance.
Lock the awning in place by reversing Steps 1 and 2 of the opening procedure ( Figs. 1A and 1B ).
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2.
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4.
5.
4-6.2 Universal Awning Operation
4-6.2.1 Opening
Insert the pull rod into the Z-Lock lever and pull down ( Fig. 8 ). This releases the
awning.
1.
NOTE: If you don’t have clamp wheels ( Fig. 1B ), see Universal Operation later in this manual.
NOTE: Leave Z-Lock open when awning is open to avoid damage.