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Note: Make sure the 1/4" groove on all “B” slats are toward
awning rail. If new weathershield assembly is being in-
stalled, it is shipped with 6 slats. Remove the first slat "B",
it is not needed.
8.6.4 Use a small file and round ends of the
groove in the 5/16" end of first slat "B" and
"A". See FIG. 8.6.1 & 8.6.3.
8.6.5 Slide first slat "B" of the connected
weathershield assembly (if slat "A" was
removed in Step 8.6.2, it should be re-
placed) onto the poly rope in fabric lo-
cated approximately 12" from awning rail
end; and, at the same time, slide slat "A"
onto poly rope located 1" from awning rail.
See FIG. 8.6.1 & 8.6.3. Slide the
weathershield onto both ropes at the same
rate.
8.6.6 Crimp both channels of the weathershield
about 3" from end of slats onto poly rope
to secure the weathershield assembly to
the fabric. It is only necessary to crimp
weathershield on one end of the FRTA.
See FIG. 8.6.3.
8.7
Re-Install Fabric On Roller Tube
8.7.1 Unfold the new fabric and lay it on top of
the existing fabric in the exact same
position. Be sure the new fabric is the
correct size and color. If roller tube is being
replaced, make sure it is the correct length
and position it with the notch located as
shown in FIG. 8.7.1.
Note: When changing the fabric, it is vital that the same
groove(s) be used. This eliminates the need to drill any
holes. On a new roller tube, the fabric rope is placed in the
channel with the notch in its’ edge (opposite the notch in the
roller tube). See FIG. 8.7.1.
8.7.3 Guide the roller tube over the poly rope(s)
of the fabric. Be careful not to damage the
roller tube or the fabric.
8.7.4 Center the fabric on the roller tube and
hand-roll the entire assembly in the same
direction as the original fabric.
8.7.5 See Section 8.6 for weathershield replace-
ment Steps 8.6.3 to 8.6.6. and Section
8.8, Replacing torsion assemblies.
8.8
Torsion Assembly Replacement
8.8.1 The poly ropes must be properly trimmed
and secured to the roller tube; as it can
interfere with the torsion and allow shifting
of the fabric.
8.8.2 Use pliers to pull the fabric rope toward the
center of the roller tube and push it back to
lock it in the notch on the edge of the
channel. Cut fabric rope 1" below channel.
See FIG. 8.8.2.
FIG. 8.8.2
Stretch Fabric Rope
And Lock In Notch.
Trim To 1"
Trim Valance
Rope Even With
Tube
View Shows Right
End Of Roller Tube
End Cap Guide
FIG. 8.7.1
Roller
Tube
Place End Cap Guide
On End Of Roller Tube
Slide Fabric and
Valance Ropes
Through Guide
Valance
Rope
Channel
Open
Channel
Notch
Fabric Rope
Channel
8.7.2 Dometic requires the use of the end cap
guide to prevent damage to the fabric,
when replacing the fabric/roller tube. Place
the end cap guide (supplied with the re-
placement fabric/roller tube) on the end of
the roller tube. The locating tab on the end
cap guide is placed in the open (unused)
channel of the roller tube. See FIG. 8.7.1.
8.8.3 Trim valance rope even with the edge of
roller tube. See FIG. 8.8.2.
8.8.4 Install left hand torsion
a.
Slide left hand torsion assembly into
left end of roller tube. Turn end cap till
locating tabs are in place in the notch
on the roller tube. This should align
the open channel with the slot in the
end cap.
b.
Secure the end cap to the roller tube
using three (3/6" x 3/8") pop rivets.
See Section 8.9; winding left hand
torsion.
