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” 4-8-15
4-8.4.8 Troubleshooting
NOTE: These troubleshooting tips are offered to you for informational purposes and it is
recommended that the following adjustments be made by an authorized service center. This
guide will, however, allow you to become more familiar with your awning and will provide you
with adequate knowledge in the event of an emergency.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Lead Rail is binding on side of
awning casing, i.e. is offset from
awning casing. Open awning about three (3) feet. Loosen both set screws on each arm at their point of
connection to the lead rail. Remove both fabric set screws located at each end of the
lead rail. The lead rail is now ready to be shifted. Close the awning to about four (4)
inches and, using a rubber mallet, tap on the end of the lead rail to move the rail over.
Check for proper alignment, retighten the set screws, and replace the fabric set screws.
For more information see LATERAL SHIFTING OF LEAD RAIL.
One part of the box (opposite end
from motor) does not close tightly.
Motor end closes correctly. See "IN AND OUT ADJUSTMENT OF LEAD RAIL."
After above adjustment, one end of
box (opposite end from motor)
STILL does not close tightly. Motor
end closes correctly. On later model awnings, a "pivotal" adjustment of the lead rail is available. This means
that the lead rail is allowed to PIVOT on its connection bracket to the awning ARMS.
First, check that this option is present. If so, check that the lead rail is free to pivot on its
pivot bolt. If not, loosen the lock nut on the pivot bolt by 1/2 turn. Additionally, check that
the privot angle is correct.
The motor will not operate. Check that the GFI circuit breaker in the vehicle is turned on. Also, if the vehicle is
equipped with an awning main power switch, located inside the cabinets, check that it is
turned on. The 110V motor in the G-2000 awning is for intermittent use only (4 Min Per
Hour) and is designed to "temporarily cut out" if it is used to the point of overheating. In
this event, the motor must be allowed to cool, to provide time for its built-in circuit breaker
to reset. Please allow up to one hour, depending on outside air temperature, for this cool
down period. The manual crank can be used during this period.
The motor will not operate, or the
motor will operate long enough for
the awning to extend 10 to 12
inches and then stops. The motor is not receiving enough amps, i.e., the inverter output is low. Check that a
minimum of 10 amps is running. If not, turn on the generator or go to shore power.
The fabric is loose when the
awning is fully extended, i.e., the
roller keeps turning after the
awning arms have locked open. The motor "OUT" limits need to be re-set (see Setting Motor Limits section) to ensure
that the motor stops when the arms are fully extended and locked.
The box does not close
completely, i.e., the motor stops
before the lead rail has retracted
completely (on either end) into the
awning casing. There is no
apparent binding of the awning
components. Your awning is equipped with a MO (manual override) motor which has manual limit
settings. The "IN" limit may need to be re-set to allow the box to close tighter. See
"Setting Motor Limits" section.
As the awning is closing, the
"elbow" of one or more of the arms
is hanging downward, preventing
the case from closing. Open the awning about 18 inches. At the selected arm, loosen the two (2) large lock nuts
located at the side of the upper arm connection. Locate the smaller adjustment bolt head
directly under the REAR lock nut and rotate SLIGHTLY UPWARD to raise the arm.
Retighten lock nuts. NOTE: After re-tightening lock nuts the arm will raise slightly further.
See Height Adjustment of Arms.