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2.  Push in one side tab of arm safety lock, then the 

other to disengage the main rafter from the main 

arm. See (FIG. 13).

FIG. 13

Back View

Arm Safety 

Lock

Main Rafter

Main Arm

3.  Make sure the main rafter is aligned directly be-

hind and centered with the main arm. Then care-

fully pull the main rafter away from the main arm 

(toward the RV), and mark the hole locations for 

the top mounting bracket. See FIG. 6, FIG. 7, 

FIG. 8, & FIG. 14.

FIG. 14

Top Mounting 

Bracket

Main 

Arm

#14-10 X 3″ Hex 

Head Screw

Main 

Rafter

4. 

 

FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK 

HAZARD. Verify there are no obstacles inside 

RV’s roof and/or walls (wires, pipes, etc.). Shut 

 

OFF 

gas supply, disconnect 120 Vac power from 

RV, and disconnect positive (+) 12 Vdc terminal 

from supply battery  

BEFORE 

drilling or cutting 

into RV. Failure to obey these warnings could 

result in death or serious injury.

Drill  3/16″  diameter  holes  through  the  marked 

mounting hole locations and into the solid struc-

ture of the RV.

Drill  7/32″  diameter  holes  if  drilling  into 

steel.

3.  While one person guides the awning fabric into 

the awning rail, carefully move (carry) the aw-

ning assembly to the predetermined location. 

See FIG. 11.

To determine correct awning location, see 

subsection, "D. Determining The Awning 

Location" on page (6).
A stepladder may be necessary to reach 

the awning rail.
At least two other people are required to 

hold and control awning hardware until:

 

both top mounting brackets are cor-

rectly installed;

 

both bottom mounting brackets are 

correctly installed;

 

both patio feet are securely latched 

into bottom mounting brackets.

C.  Installing The Top Mounting Brackets

1.  

When the awning is in the predetermined loca-

tion, extend both the adjustable arms down to 

help support the awning assembly.

To determine the correct awning location, 

see subsection, "D. Determining The Aw-

ning Location" on page (6).

a.  Pull the lift handle out and CAREFULLY ex-

tend the adjustable arm until the patio foot 

contacts the floor / ground. See FIG. 12.

b.  With the FRTA at the same height (ap-

proximately) as the awning rail, release the 

lift handle to lock in position. See FIG. 7 & 

FIG. 12.

c.  Repeat steps (a) and (b) for the opposite side.

FIG. 12

Main Arm

Lift Handle

Adjustable 

Arm

Patio Foot

INSTALL THE AWNING

Summary of Contents for SUNCHASER 8500

Page 1: ...E REFERENCE FRTA Model Number FRTA Serial Number Hardware Model Number Hardware Serial Number Date Purchased Retailer Qualified Installer Read these instructions carefully These instructions MUST stay...

Page 2: ...Rail 10 G Installing The Gear Cover Assembly RH Side 11 H Installing Cover on LH Side 12 I Connecting The LED Lights If Applicable 12 VERIFY THE INSTALLATION 13 A Testing Operation 13 B Securing The A...

Page 3: ...allation operation servicing maintaining of this product can lead to seri ous injury Follow all instructions The installation MUST comply with all ap plicable local and national codes including the la...

Page 4: ...cm 72 183 cm 72 183 cm Short 57 145 cm Tall 57 145 cm Main Rafter Length 66 168 cm 54 137 cm 71 180 cm 71 180 cm Short 54 137 cm Tall 66 168 cm Secondary Rafter Length 32 1 2 82 5 cm 44 1 2 113 cm 53...

Page 5: ...ng 1 4 20 X 1 2 Hex Head Screw Main Arm PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION A Installing The Door Roller And Edge Guard Optional Do NOT allow corner of entry door to contact awning fabric Otherwise premature wea...

Page 6: ...urface on RV is flat has solid structural backing where fasteners penetrate surface and will safely and securely support product Otherwise product may become un stable and could detach bend collapse F...

Page 7: ...ion will be near the RH top casting See FIG 4 3 Disconnect the positive 12 Vdc terminal from supply battery Otherwise damage to unit could occur Make the appropriate wiring connections inside the RV W...

Page 8: ...e one person guides the awning fabric into the awning rail carefully move carry the aw ning assembly to the predetermined location See FIG 11 To determine correct awning location see subsection D Dete...

Page 9: ...support product Otherwise product may become un stable and could detach bend collapse Fail ure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury Find a solid structure in the RV wall to in...

Page 10: ...awning fab ric See Operating Instructions 5 FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Verify there are no obstacles inside RV s roof and or walls wires pipes etc Shut OFF gas supply disconnect 120 Vac power fro...

Page 11: ...of the awning fabric approximately 3 4 Then secure with a 6 X 7 16 TEK screw through the awning rail ap proximately 2 50 mm from fabric edge G Installing The Gear Cover Assembly RH Side 1 Open the awn...

Page 12: ...sture where wiring enters RV s roof and or walls Otherwise water leakage could occur Pull the wiring through the wiring hole and grommet If a grommet is NOT used make sure sealant will also provide ef...

Page 13: ...wning For Travel 1 Fully close the awning See Closing The Aw ning in Operating Instructions 2 Verify the awning is secure for travel See Pre paring The Awning For Travel in Operating In structions C K...

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