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RAVEL
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Installation
Manual
Carefree of Colorado
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052540-002r4
I
NSTALLING AN
A
WNING
R
AIL
NOTE: For canopies
WITHOUT
Alumaguard or Uniguard: If the vehicle already has a full-length
awning rail installed, skip to step 5. The awning rail and arms must be positioned so that any
existing trim does not interfere with the awning arm when in the closed position.
For Alumaguard and Uniguard installations: If the existing awning rail is incorporated into
the coach trim or a drip rail, it will be necessary to mount a standard awning rail flat on the
coach wall. The awning rail and arms must be positioned so that any existing trim does not
interfere with the Alumaguard or Uniguard's "Flex Connect" or the awning arm when in the
closed position.
Standard Awning Rail
Mounted to Coach Wall
Flex Connect Must Be
Flat When the Awning
is Closed
UNIGUARD
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Standard Awning Rail
Mounted to Coach Wall
ALUMAGUARD
Coach Wall
Coach Wall
Figure 3. Fabric Wrap Positioning.
1.
Determine the optimum positioning of the awning so that the arms will not interfere with the door frame or
light fixtures. The centerline of the awning rail should be above the door opening a minimum of 6" for vinyl
and 7" for Alumaguard/Uniguard. After determining mounting position, mark the position with a chalk
line.
2.
Awning rail must be level.
3.
Seal the back of the rail with silicone sealant or putty tape.
4.
Align the awning rail onto the wall and secure with #10 x 3/4” screws.
Use all the attach holes in the rail.
CAUTION
M
AKE SURE THE SCREWS ARE SECURELY MOUNTED TO THE STRUCTURAL FRAME
OF THE VEHICLE
.
5.
Use a screwdriver to spread open one end of the awning rail on the
installation side.
6.
File any sharp edges or burrs from the end of the rail. This will help
protect the awning fabric from damage during installation.
7.
Spray inside the awning rail track with a dry silicone lubricant.
Spread open
the end of the
awning rail
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Figure 4. Adjusting the
Awning Rail.
