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INDOW
A
WNING
I
NSTALLATION
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NSTALLING THE
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WNING
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AIL
Page 1 shows the general installation layout for the SL Window Awning.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and level the unit.
2. Thoroughly clean the vehicle walls where the arms
and awning rail are to be attached. Remove any
old caulking or sealant.
3. Determine the optimum positioning of the awning
so that the arms will not interfere with the window
frame or light fixtures.
4. The bottom of the awning rail must be a minimum
of 3 inches above the window frame.
5. The awning rail must be level.
6. After determining mounting position, mark the position with a chalk line.
7. Seal the back of the rail with silicone sealant or putty tape.
8. Align the awning rail onto the wall and secure with the supplied truss head #10 x 1” screws. The
awning rail must be installed with the slot pointing up.
NOTICE
Make sure the screws are securely mounted to the structural frame of the vehicle.
9. Use a screwdriver to spread open one end of the awning rail track on the installation side.
10. File any sharp edges or burrs from the end of the rail. This will help protect the awning fabric from
damage during installation.
11. Spray inside the awning rail track with silicone lubricant.
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NSTALLING THE
A
WNING
NOTES:
The illustrations show the Uniguard. The instructions apply to awnings with or without Uniguard.
Screws used to mount the components of the awning must go into structure. If there is no structure at the
mounting location, drill a 7/32" hole through the skin and use 3/16" moly rivet (not included).
1. Assemble the arms and roll bar assembly.
Slide the arm into the end cap.
Secure using one #10 x 3/4 stainless steel
screw through the back of the end cap.
Repeat for the other arm.
2.
(refer to Detail A)
With one person holding each arm, a third person should thread the polyrod (the
plastic rod on the edge of the fabric) into the awning rail. Carefully move across the vehicle, gently
pulling the fabric into the rail until the awning is centered over the window.
NOTE: While the awning fabric is fairly robust, exercise care to not snag it on the awning rail.
3.
(refer to Detail B)
Position the arms. The bumper pad on the back of the end caps must align and
contact the flat portion of the awning rail and should be approximately 1/8" below the rail protrusion.
NOTE: If an awning rail screw interferes with the bumper, it will be necessary to remove the
screw. The bumper must set flat on the flat portion of the awning rail.
EW005
3”
#10 x 1
Truss Head
Screw
Spread open
the end of the
awning rail
#10 x 3/4
SS Screw
Arm Channel
Bumper (ref)
Cotter Pin
(ref)
EW004
