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INDOW 

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WNING

 

Tip:  Make a temporary 1/8" shim to position the bumper during installation.  (Refer to Detail B) 

4.

(Refer to Detail C)

  Ensure that the arm is perpendicular to the awning rail.  Secure the lower mounting

bracket using one #8 x 1 truss head screw through the access hole in the end cap of the arm.

5. Repeat step 4 for the second arm.  Make sure that the rollbar is parallel with the awning rail and that the

arm is perpendicular to the awning rail.

6. Remove the spring locking pins from each end of the roll bar.

 

NOTICE  

Failure to remove the spring locking pins before attempting to open the awning can 

cause damage to the awning and/or coach. 

7. Carefully open the awning by pulling down on the pull strap.

8. Horizontally position the pull strap on the rollbar.

9.

(refer to Detail D) 

 Insert the pull strap catch into the loop of the pullstrap.

10. Hold the awning arms with the valance pointing down from the bottom of the roller tube.  While holding the pull

strap taut and position the catch against the coach wall; then attach the catch using two (2) #10 x 3/4 screws.

11.

(refer to Detail E)

  With the awning open, finish attaching the lower brackets.  Secure using two (2) #10

x 1 truss head screws for each arm.

12. Open and close the awning several times.  This is to center the awning in the awning rail.

13.

(refer to Detail F)

  To secure the canopy, place a #6 x 3/8 screw through awning rail, polyrod and

canopy approximately 1 inch from the end of the fabric.

Catch

#10 x 3/4
Screw

DETAIL 

A

DETAIL 

B

DETAIL 

C

(Arm Closed)

DETAIL 

E

(Arm Open)

#8 x 1 Screw

(1 per arm)

Spring
Locking Pin

EW003

#8 x 1 Screw

(2 per arm)

A, B, F

C, E

D

Pull Strap

Awning

Fabric

1"

Awning Rail

#6 x 3/8
Screw

Polyrod

DETAIL 

F

Bumper

1/8” Gap

DETAIL 

D

Valance

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Page 3: ...e to protect the awning from inclement weather conditions If Uniguard is installed the awning requires 2 5 clearance below any projections above the window awning i e window awning is mounted below a patio awning An XL model is available for windows with 36 or more height COMPONENT CHECKLIST ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NOTE 1 Awning Rail 1 2 Screw Truss Head Square Drive Awning Rail Attach 10 x 1 NOTE 1 ...

Page 4: ...ing rail track with silicone lubricant INSTALLING THE AWNING 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 S...

Page 5: ...l strap on the rollbar 9 refer to Detail D Insert the pull strap catch into the loop of the pullstrap 10 Hold the awning arms with the valance pointing down from the bottom of the roller tube While holding the pull strap taut and position the catch against the coach wall then attach the catch using two 2 10 x 3 4 screws 11 refer to Detail E With the awning open finish attaching the lower brackets ...

Page 6: ...ed while on the awning frame For Vinyl Fabric Use a soft brush and warm water with soap For Acrylic Fabric Use a stiff brush and warm water with soap 3 When cleaning the fabric it is important to observe the following Always use a natural soap Never detergent Water should be cold to lukewarm Never more than 100 degrees Air dry only Never apply heat to the fabric Mildew Mildew is a fungus growth th...

Page 7: ...low space for the mounting brackets Figure 1 Window awnings are available in six inch increments from three feet to seven feet and in one foot increments from 8 to 16 Choose an awning length one size above the measured length Example Window and frame measures 35 plus 4 1 2 bracket allowance equals 39 1 2 total A three and one half foot 42 awning is the correct size Figure 1 SECTION III INSTALLATIO...

Page 8: ...rom pull strap catch and allow the awning to roll up to its stored position against the vehicle See Important Note Below CAUTION DO NOT RELEASE STRAP UNTIL THE AWNING IS AGAINST THE VEHICLE IN ITS RETRACTED POSITION THE SPRING RETURN WILL VIOLENTLY ROLL UP AWNING RESULTING IN A SLAM AGAINST VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO RV OR AWNING IMPORTANT NOTE YOUR CAREFREE WINDOW AWNING IS EQUIPPED WITH A LO...

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