BRACKET
#14 X 2 INCH
APPLY SEALANT
TO SCREW
HEADS
BOTTOM MOUNTING
BOTTOM
BRACKET
#14 x 2"
HEX. HD. SCREWS
APPLY SEALANT TO
SCREW
THREADS
FIG. 6C
Place top pivot in position over awning rail from below
as shown in FIG. 5B. Align pivot directly behind and
centered with the main support arm. (Rotate the Class-
A pivot onto the rail by lifting up and out on the rafter.)
Pull the main support arm away from the top bracket and
rafter. Mark the top bracket position and predrill the two
holes (use a 3/16" drill bit in steel.) Install top bracket
over the awning rail. Apply sealant to the threads of the
two #14x2-1/2" hex. hd. screws and where the screws
enter the coach with clear silicone. Secure the top
bracket. Place main support arm on the top pivot.(FIG.
5B).
Lift the arm handle (releasing lock button) and CARE-
FULLY extend the inner arm to the ground to support the
awning. (FIG. 6B).
Repeat for the other side.
6. Install Bottom Brackets
Snap the patio foot on the bottom of the inner arm into the
bottom bracket. (FIGS. 6A & 6B). Insure the arm top
casting is resting on the top pivot. Lift the main arm
handle and slide the inner arm up to the desired mounting
position. Select the best supporting structure, i.e. mount
directly into the floorline, molding, etc.
Release the handle and slide the inner arm down until the
handle lock button snaps into a hole. Close the travel
latch.
Mark position of bottom bracket holes into the floorline.
Pre-drill two 3/16" dia. holes through the marked loca
tions. (Drill 7/32" dia. into steel).
Disconnect bottom bracket from patio foot and secure it
to the coach using two #14 x 2" hex head screws. Apply
sealant to the threads of the two #14x2-1/2" hex. hd.
screws and where the screws enter the coach with clear
silicone. (FIG. 6C). Snap the foot back into the bracket.
Repeat for other side.
NOTE: If installing over a molding, A&E Standoff Kit
3104781 must be used (See Fig. 6D).
STANDOFF
MOLDING
FIG. 6D
FIG. 6B
RELEASE LEVER
BOTTOM
BRACKET
PATIO FOOT
FIG. 6A
After the top bracket has been mounted, do not pull the
bottom of the arm assembly away from the side of the
vehicle, with the Safe-T-Lock
TM
in the roll-up position.
Damage to the torsion lock can occur, which may cause
the torsion to malfunction.
TOP
PIVOT
RAFTER
AWNING RAIL
Universal Hardware
Mounting
TOP BRACKET
#14 x 2 1/2"
Hex Hd. Screw
FIG. 5B
