Blue Bird Coachworks 450 LXi, Owner'S Manual

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4-6 Awning Operation 450 LXi Owner Manual
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Rev. “C”
4-6.4.13 Lead Rail Adjustments
Lateral Shifting of Lead Rail
Tools Required:
5mm (3/16”) Allen Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Rubber Mallet
1/8” Drill Bit and Drill Motor
The Lead Rail has shifted toward the front or toward the rear of the awning casing, preventing the awning from closing
properly.
Open the awning about 2 feet.
Locate the connection bracket at the forward most portion of the arm at the Lead Rail. (
Item #43 of Exploded View
).
Using an Allen Wrench, loosen the center set screw on this bracket, by ¾ turn, which un-tightens this bracket from
the Lead Rail. Repeat for all arms. Do NOT loosen the offset leveling screw found on the upper corner of the bracket
assembly.
With a Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the (2) fabric set screws ( Item #50 of Exploded View ) which secure the fabric
to the Lead Rail.
Close the awning to about 4 inches and, using a rubber mallet, tap on the end of the Lead Rail, allowing it to shift
relative to the fabric and arm attachments.
Close the awning to check for proper alignment.
Re-open the awning to about 2 feet, and re-tighten set screws at each arm connection. Finish by replacing both fabric
set screws.
Close awning completely to check for fi nal fi t.
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4-6.4.14 “IN” Adjustment of Lead Rail
Tools Required:
5mm (3/16”) Allen Wrench
Rubber Mallet
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NOTE: These screws should be located approx. ¾” from the edge of the fabric. If the adjustment
process places either of these 2 screws further than this point, drill new holes (1/8” dia) and re-install
fabric screws.
This adjustment may be required if the Lead Rail remains out from the awning casing at one end. The Limit Switches may
need to be adjusted. Please see that section entitled
ADJUSTING MOTOR LIMIT SWITCHES
. Otherwise, arms may need to be
adjusted as follows:
Open the awning about 16 inches.
At the selected arm, locate the connection bracket at the forward most portion of the arm at the Lead Rail (
Item #43
of Exploded View
). Using a 5mm (3/16) Allen Wrench, loosen the center set screw on this bracket, by ¾ turn, which
un-tightens this bracket from the Lead Rail. This bracket should now be free to slide. Do NOT loosen the offset leveling
screw found on the upper corner of this bracket assembly.
Close awning completely and the arms will relocate themselves to the proper location. Re-open the awning just far
enough to re-tighten the arm screws.
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