Blue Bird M380 2003, Owner'S Manual

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4-8 – Interior and Exterior Systems Operation – Awning Operation__________________________M380 Owner’s Manual
4-8-4 Rev. “F”
3. Release the rafter arm by pulling outward on the cap of
the ratchet stud. Raise the arm upward toward the case
(
Fig. 10 ). Extend the arm and set the claw shaped end
into the slot of the rafter lock ( Fig. 11 ).
4. Lock the rafter arm in position by pressing down on the
steel main arm bar ( Fig. 12 ) until the ratchet stud
clicks. At this point the fabric will be taut.
5. Raise the awning to the desired height by releasing
the snap stud on the main arm and pushing up and out
on the roller assembly (
Fig. 13 ).
NOTE: Leave Z-Lock open when awning is open to
avoid damage.
Partial Extension or “Caravan” Position
1. Follow
Step 1 above.
2. Insert the pull rod in the loop of the center control
strap and unroll the awning to the desired
extension.
3. To prevent billowing, release and raise the rafter
arm ( Fig. 10 ) and hook the claw of the arm into the
slot of the rafter lock ( Fig. 14 ). This will require the
awning to be extended approximately four and one
half feet.
4. Raise the awning to the desired height by
following Step 5 above.