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This  service  manual  is  the  result  of  the 
dedication  of  The  Dometic  Corporation 
Technical,  Warranty  and  its  engineering 
staff  in  giving  service  people  the  nec-
essary  instruction  for  making  accurate 
analyses  of  certain  conditions.  Provided 

is  a  diagnostic  chart  leading  a  qualified 

mechanic into the service manual pages 
to locate and solve symptoms which may 
occur. Dometic has continued its commit-
ment in providing service people with this, 
the  most  up-to-date  information  about 
servicing Dometic RV accessories.

SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS

This manual has safety information and instruc-
tions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk 
of accidents and injuries.

RECOGNIzE SAfETy INfORMATION

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this 
symbol in this manual, be alert to the potential 
for personal injury.

Follow recommended precautions and safe op-
erating instructions.

UNDERSTAND  SIGNAL WORDS

A signal word

 

WARNING

 OR 

CAUTION

 is used 

with the safety-alert symbol. They give the level 
of risk for potential injury.

 

 Indicates a potentially hazard-

ous situation which, if not avoided, could result 
in death or serious injury.

 

Indicates a potentially hazard-

ous situation which, if not avoided may result in 
minor or moderate injury.

 

When used without the safety 

alert symbol  indicates, a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided may result in prop-
erty damage.

Read  and  follow  all  safety  information  and  in-
structions.

Summary of Contents for A&E Systems Sunchaser

Page 1: ...34 007 2007 Dometic Corporation LaGrange IN 46761 A E SUNCHASER 8500 9000 Patio Awnings USA SERVICE OFFICE Dometic Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart IN 46516 574 294 2511 CANADA Dometic Dist...

Page 2: ...e or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries Recognize Safety Information This is the safety alert symbol When you see this symbol in this manual be alert to the potential for personal injury Follow...

Page 3: ...rm Assembly 8 2 5 Top Mounting Bracket 9 2 6 Bottom Mounting Bracket 9 2 7 Stop Plug 10 2 8 Rafters 10 Section 3 Fabric Roller Tube Assembly FRTA 3 1 Fabric 10 3 1 1 Position 10 3 1 2 Tek Screws 10 3...

Page 4: ...Sidewall 3 1 4 4 2 11 17 5 Fabric does not hang well Tek Screws Tube Deflection Sidewall Out of square Stitches Seams 3 1 2 3 3 4 2 3 1 3 3 1 5 3 1 4 10 17 17 11 11 11 6 Must lift arm s to open awnin...

Page 5: ...an cause damage to the lock mechanism 3 Extend FRTA Hook the rod in loop and pull all the way out 3 4 Extend and Secure Rafters Slide one rafter arm up until it snaps into place Pull down and out on t...

Page 6: ...r is not covered by warranty 7 Rain Position During light rain lower end opposite from door to shed water and prevent pooling Pull stakes from the ground lower arm to the shortest position swing arm t...

Page 7: ...is mixture then roll it up and let stand for five minutes Rolling up the awning will apply the mixture to the underside of the fabric Unroll the awning and hose off the top and bot tom with clean wate...

Page 8: ...the new lift handle assembly Hardware Components Top Mounting Bracket Main Rafter Knob With Nut Secondary Rafter Slider Main Support Arm Slider Catch Travel Lock Lift Lock Handle Adjustable Arm Botto...

Page 9: ...s Top Mounting Bracket should mount on the A E hardware going back to late 1980 All brack ets have slotted holes for the mounting screws allowing them to be adjusted side to side for proper alignment...

Page 10: ...The 8300 and 8500 is a vinyl nylon reenforced fabric Abrasion and harsh weather are vinyl s worst enemies To avoid abrasion you will need to keep your awning fabric clean Use a mixture of 1 4 cup dish...

Page 11: ...ould be sealed with seam sealer available at sporting goods stores This will stop the water from running down the inside of the roller tube For the woven acrylic fabric of the 9000 9500 Series aw ning...

Page 12: ...g carefully out of the main sup port arm Slowly let the torsion spring unwind completely Repeat Steps 1 2 for the opposite end NOTE If the awning s right hand torsion assembly has been pinned the cott...

Page 13: ...On newer units the guard is held to the fabric with a set screw at the ends of the channel remove the set screws and slide the guard off the fabric Note Some 9000 model awning secured the fabric to th...

Page 14: ...proper location Models 8500 and 9000 19 25 have been manufac tured with both standard and heavy duty torsion springs Before reinstalling the torsion properly identify Standard or Heavy Duty the spring...

Page 15: ...15 Current guards have a set screw in the channel Reinstall the set screw to keep fabric from shifting...

Page 16: ...11 13 FT 6 12 14 FT 6 12 15 FT 7 13 16 FT 7 13 17 FT 9 15 18 FT 9 15 19 FT 10 16 20 FT 10 16 21 FT ABOVE 10 16 S TORSION WINDING FOR SMALL STABILIZER 8300 AWNING LENGTH TURNS UP TURNS OPEN 8 FT 8 14 9...

Page 17: ...d off may be needed for proper operation and keep the roller tube from hitting the rail Part number 3109623 003 4 2 Sidewall Before condemning the fabric for sags or wrinkles the awning rail and sidew...

Page 18: ...appliances and components found on RVs was something that I always had a desire to create I hope this resource makes your RV repairs easier as it has mine but please be careful and follow proper safe...

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