Blue Bird M380 2003, Owner'S Manual

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M380 Owner’s Manual__________________________Interior and Exterior Systems Operation – Awning Operation – 4-8
Rev. “F” 4-8-3
4-8.1.2 Closing
1. Release the snap stud of the main arm and lower the awning.
2. 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.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other end of the awning.
4. Face the awning and hold the end of the control strap firmly 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.
5. Lock the awning in place by reversing Steps 1 and 2 of the opening procedure ( Figs. 1A and
1B ).
NOTE: If you don’t have clamp wheels ( Fig. 1B ), see Universal Operation later in this
manual.
4-8.2 Universal Awning Operation
4-8.2.1 Opening
1. Insert the pull rod into the Z-Lock lever and pull
down ( Fig. 8 ). This releases the awning.
NOTE: Leave Z-Lock open when awning is open to
avoid damage.
2. Insert the pull rod into the loop of the center control strap and unroll the awning by pulling it
toward you. ( Fig. 9 ). Step under the awning and roll or fold the control strap toward the
backside of the roller and tuck under the restraining strap.