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” 4-8-19
4-8.4.9.4 Pivotal Adjustment of Lead Rail
Tools Required:
•
5mm (3/16”) Allen Wrench
•
17mm (11/16) Open End Wrench
This adjustment, not being available on earlier models, affects the pivotal angle of the Lead Rail and
is seldom required, as, this angle is factory preset. However, if adjustments are required, the
procedures are:
1. Open the awning about 16 inches.
2. Locate the connection bracket at the forward most portion of the left/rear arm, i.e., the arm
furthest from the motor. ( Item #43 of Exploded View ).
3. The “pivoting” style connection bracket can be identified by having one set screw in the
center of the bracket, in addition to a second set screw at the upper portion of the pivoting
section of the bracket assembly. The non-pivoting style bracket has two set screws, in-line, in
the center of the bracket.
4. If the pivoting style bracket is present, grasp the Lead Rail with one hand and manually pivot,
up and down, the Lead Rail on this bracket. It should pivot freely. If it does not pivot freely,
loosen slightly, the large lock nut on the end of the horizontal bolt that fastens these two
pivoting brackets together. This should free the two brackets and allow a pivot between them.
Repeat for each arm, if necessary.
5. Using the awning switch and motor, close the awning to about 3”. Check the angle of the
Lead Rail in relation to the awning casing. The Lead Rail should approach the awning casing
with the TOP portion of the Lead Rail striking the casing FIRST. From the TOP of the Lead
Rail, a 10 degree angle should occur as it angles away from the awning casing. If this angle
is not present, again open the awning to about 18”. Locate the UPPER set screw in the
pivoting portion of the connection bracket. Using a 5mm (3/16”) Allen Wrench, turn this set
screw (counterclockwise) to achieve the desired 10 degree angle. Repeat this procedure for
each of the arm connections, assuring that the proper angle and “free pivot” condition is
maintained.
4-8.4.9.5 Height Adjustment of Arms
(see Exploded View - Item No. 37 )
Tools Required:
•
19mm (3/4”) Open End Wrench
•
10mm (3/8”) Open End Wrench
This adjustment may be required if, as the awning Lead Rail closes into the awning casing, the
“elbow” of one of the arms is hanging downward, hitting the bottom of the casing. This adjustment
is usually required after an Arm replacement.
1. Open the awning about 18 inches.
2. At the selected arm, loosen the (2) Locknuts located at the side of the upper arm connection
using a 19mm (3/4”) Open End Wrench.
3. See Exploded View Item #92 . Locate the smaller adjustment bolt located directly under the
rear Locknut that was just loosened. Place a 10mm (3/8”) Open End Wrench around this bolt
head, and rotate the wrench in a TIGHTEN direction to RAISE the arm. Slight rotation is all
that is necessary. Likewise, LOOSENING the bolt will LOWER the arm. As this adjustment is
being performed, keep in mind that after re-tightening the Locknuts, the arm will raise slightly
further.
4. Tighten the (2) locknuts located on the side of the arm connection.
5. Close the awning completely, and check for proper fit.