3. MOUNTING BOTTOM BRACKETS
A. Align the arms parallel with the window frame, (or vertical if the
window edge is not plumb).
B. Place the top of the bottom bracket 15-3/4” below the bottom of
the awning rail. (Figure 3.)
C. Verify that the roller end cap is positioned just below the bottom
of the awning rail slot and resting against the protective bumper.
(Figure 4)
Figure 4
D. Drill 1/8” holes into the RV and secure bracket with #10 x 3/4”
black hex head screws. If there is no support behind the skin of
the RV then drill 7/32” holes and secure bottom brackets using
3/16” molly rivets. (not supplied)
4. INSTALLING PULL STRAP CATCH
A. After both brackets are installed, open the awning to its full
extension by pulling down on the pull strap.
B. Insert the pull strap catch into the loop of the strap.
C. Position the strap vertically and under
proper tension mark the mounting
hole(Figure 5) location for the strap
catch. Drill 1/8” holes in the RV and
attach catch with either #10 x 3/4” hex
head screws or 3/16” molly rivets as
needed.
5. SECURING
THE CANOPY
A. Remove loop from catch and allow the awning to roll up to its
stored position against the RV.
B. Check to see that the arms are aligned properly allowing the
canopy to roll up straight.
C. Drill two 3/32” holes through awning rail, polycord and canopy
approximately 2” from each end of canopy. Secure canopy using
a #6 x 3/8” Hex Head screws.
NOTE: FOR ACRYLIC CANOPY
AWNINGS: ACRYLIC CANOPY AWNINGS WITH
ALUMAGUARD SLATTED BY INSTALLING THE #6 X 3/8”
SCREWS OUTSIDE OF THE ALUMAGUARD --NOT THROUGH
IT!
Figure 6
SECTION IV: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. TO EXTEND AWNING
Grasp or hook the pull strap loop and unroll the awning. Hook the loop
onto the pull strap catch.
2. TO RETRACT AWNING
:
Remove loop from 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 LONGER PULL STRAP. THE LONGER
LENGTH WILL GIVE YOU GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN MOUNTING
THE STRAP HOOK AND ADJUSTING YOUR WINDOW AWNING.
WHEN ROLLING UP YOUR WINDOW AWNING, WE RECOMMEND
THAT YOU REMOVE THE STRAP FROM THE CATCH AND HOLD
THE LOOPED END 14” TO 18” OFF CENTER AS YOU ALLOW
THE AWNING TO ROLL UP.
THIS WILL ENSURE THAT THE STRAP DOES NOT ROLL-UP ON
ITSELF AND CAUSE A PERMANENT DIMPLE OR STRETCH MARK
IN THE AWNING FABRIC. THIS WILL ALSO KEEP THE AWNING
STRAP FROM HANGING TOO FAR BELOW THE ROLLER IN THE
TRAVEL POSITION. (THE MORE YOU MOVE THE END OF THE
STRAP TO THE SIDE, THE LESS STRAP YOU’LL HAVE SHOWING
BELOW THE ROLLER.)
SECTION V: CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE OF CAREFREE WINDOW AWNINGS
VINYL AWNINGS
Mildew will not form on the awning material itself, but may form on the
dust allowed to accumulate on the canopy. A mild cleaner (soap &
water) keep your vinyl awning looking like new. Follow instructions on
the container.
DO NOT USE BLEACH
!
ALUMAGAURD/ACRYLIC AWNINGS
A mild cleaner should be used to clean the acrylic canopy. Warm
soapy solution should be used to clean the Alumaguard.
MAINTENANCE
Like any other part of the RV, an owner should periodically inspect the
awning. The following items should be checked.
A. All mounting screws in brackets are tight.
B. Check all pivot points for enlargement of holes or broken rivets.
C. Check end caps for cracking, splitting.
D. Check that awning rail is tight against coach and all screws are
tight.
E. Check canopy for loose stitching and possible shrinkage or
puckering.
Figure 5
