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GIRARD SYSTEMS

RV AWNING PRODUCTS

G-2000 CASSETTE PATIO AWNING

G-1500 DOOR AWNING

OWNERS MANUAL

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR

Rev. 010112

1361 CALLE AVANZADO, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 (949)259-4000 FAX (949)276-5500

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Page 1: ...EMS RV AWNING PRODUCTS G 2000 CASSETTE PATIO AWNING G 1500 DOOR AWNING OWNERS MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR Rev 010112 1361 CALLE AVANZADO SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949 259 4000 FAX 949 276 5500 ...

Page 2: ...COUPLED AWNINGS PG 17 21 WEATHERSTRIPPING INSTALLATION PG 22 ANEMOMETER INSTALLATION PG 23 MOTION SENSOR PG 24 TESTING AND ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING MOTOR LIMIT SWITCHES PG 25 26 ADJUSTING PITCH ARM HEIGHT PG 27 28 TESTING THE ANEMOMETER PG 29 ADJUSTING THE LEAD RAIL PG 29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PG 30 31 WARRANTY LABOR TIME GUIDELINES PG 32 COMMON REPAIR PROCEDURES MOTOR REPLACEMENT PG 33 35 FABRIC REP...

Page 3: ...folding arms that supports the lead rail and the fabric The tubular motor which is mounted inside of the roller tube that allows the awning to extend and retract 2 Electronic controls to power and operate the motor Anemometer wind sensor automatically retracts the awning in case of high wind that may damage the awning system Motion Sensor This can be used in place of the anemometer G Links model G...

Page 4: ... running Inverter Power batteries must be charged for inverter operation Your G 2000 is usually operated using a 110Volt AC motor However some awnings are equipped with 12Volt DC motors Your G 1500 is usually operated using a 12 Volt DC motor However some awnings are equipped with a 110 Volt AC motor NOTICE For a detailed description and user instructions for all electronic and user controls pleas...

Page 5: ...lay shows the number of the channel that is currently selected Your remote control will have the capability to control every Girard System product installed on your coach up to a maximum of 15 units To operate the hand held Remote Control you only need to press the button labeled with the appropriate icon shown on the round rocker switch below the channels display Channel selection is made by pres...

Page 6: ...ontrols to ensure proper closing at all times a control to retract all awnings when the vehicles motor is started and more Your G 2000 and G 1500 awnings controls use a RF radio frequency link to communicate with each other This simplifies the installation and maintenance by removing the need for extensive wiring This RF network is called the G Link system For more information please refer to the ...

Page 7: ...roper locations make note of shoulder locations and retract close awning by turning handle counter clockwise NOTE Roof mount awnings will have the manual override receiver positioned on the top of the awning FIGURE 1 WARNING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST CONFORM TO APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES AND STANDARDS Turn off power before beginning any electrical work Please consult your RV s wiring diagram to lo...

Page 8: ...have determined that the product is to your satisfaction remove the mounting brackets and place the awning in a safe location while preparing the RV A To remove the brackets locate the slide lock that retains the bracket to the housing Figure 2 B Using a 5mm Allen wrench loosen the set screws on the slide locks C Once the set screws have been loosened the slide locks should slide freely clear the ...

Page 9: ...epth of installation type of roof mount bracket used and all other factors should be taken into consideration when installing this product It is up to the installer to find adequate structure to fasten the roof mount brackets All caution must be taken to weather seal all installation perforations Please consult Girard Systems if there are any questions regarding your installation ...

Page 10: ...et must fall directly centered behind the center shoulder location Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty of this product 5 Now that you have located the bracket locations using the bracket as your template mark the holes for fastening the bracket 6 Using a 1 8 bit 8 long pilot drill the centers of the marked holes Inside of the RV verify the locations of the backing plates NO...

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Page 12: ...cket This will ensure it will not be seen after the awning is installed 12 If you are using a 12V Motion Sensor locate the wire then drill the appropriate sized hole to rout the wire to your interior 12V source Make sure to seal any perforations made in the shell of the vehicle 13 Locate the white wire grommet supplied with the awning Place a fine bead of silicone around the body of the grommet Sl...

Page 13: ... Fig 4 8 while feeding the motor wire through the white motor grommet A small amount of lubricant may aid the feeding of the wire Make sure the grooves Fig 4 2 of the awning are securely engaged into the channels on the bracket Figure 4 3 Secure the awning by moving the slide locks Fig 4 6 along the bottom awning track until they are located under their respective brackets The final position of th...

Page 14: ...e firmly attached place the motorized awning on the mounting brackets Place the slide locks under each plate but do not tighten A fourth slide lock should be on the awning This lock will be placed between the two awnings once they are mounted Refer to Figure 16 in the Installation Manual 3 Extend the motorized awning 20 24 Temporarily install the controller to the motor and use the remote control ...

Page 15: ...l instantly extend from the box After the cord straps are tied securely around the awning box carefully remove the plastic The lead rail will then extend to the length of the cord straps See Fig 6 FIGURE 6 6 Extend the motorized awning past the non motorized awning by about 8 This will allow the non motorized awning with loose fabric to catch up Next you want to align the black marks on gudgeons o...

Page 16: ...er and make room to insert the lead rail connector The lead rail connector is installed in the lead rails Center the connector bar between the two awnings approximately 8 per side Remove the two Phillips screws and drill one 9 64 hole into the lead rail using the lead rail connector as your template Insert and tighten the one Phillips screw and the tighten the hex screw on the same side Draw the l...

Page 17: ...insert the fabric end into the lead rail connector Slowly unroll the fabric until you are up to the awning box Place the right side into the glide angle that you tightened down in step 10 Figure 9 12 Turn the left hand side of the center roller tube towards the TOP counter clockwise 13 complete rotations to tighten the spring Place the left glide angle over the left side of the center roller tube ...

Page 18: ...n go to the end of the non motorized side and remove the side plate and the roller tube support bracket Part 15 in the manual Pull the roller tube out of the middle insert and realign on the gudgeon or the poly cord Reassemble the awning and repeat steps 8 13 Readjust motor limits per this Installation Manual FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 ...

Page 19: ...her stripping to the length of the awning and remove any overhang 2 Make a small cut in the weather stripping to allow for the motor cord 3 Apply generous beads of silicone where indicated in Figure 11 4 Push weather stripping firmly into place 5 Wipe off excess silicone FIGURE 11 ...

Page 20: ...ve 12VDC power at all times when the awnings are extended The minimal power consumption will not affect the charge of the batteries in any appreciable way If there is a suitable source of 12VDC power located on the roof then penetrating the shell of the vehicle will not be necessary 5 The power cord extends from the base of the unit and is suitable for outdoor use 6 To obtain power from the inside...

Page 21: ...wired 1 The Motion Sensor will come from the factory pre programmed and pre installed 2 A hole must be drilled for the power wire Locate the wire at the back of the awning cassette and the nearest source of 12VDC power 3 Drill the appropriate sized hole feed the wire to the interior of the vehicle and connect to the 12VDC source of power NOTE TO TURN THE POWER ON TO THE MOTION SENSOR RAISE THE 1 I...

Page 22: ...allation to ensure that the awning opens and closes correctly Awning fabric can stretch over time this will require an adjustment of the OUT limit swich IMPORTANT EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE MOTOR LIMIT TURNS OFF AT THE EXACT MOMENT THE AWNING BOX CLOSES FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE THE MOTOR TO RUN WHEN THE AWNING IS CLOSED THIS CAN SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE MOTOR 1 ...

Page 23: ... 4mm allen wrench to make the necessary adjustments Typically the motors are labeled with a or a Figure 7 Figure 16 5 Approximately turn of the adjustment screws represents about 1 of awning movement NEVER set outward limits so that the fabric is slack with full arm extension For proper adjustment set limit switch to stop the motor just before the arms lock This will expose about an 1 8 gap at the...

Page 24: ...19mm open end wrench 3 Locate the smaller adjustment bolt located directly below the rear lock nut loosened in step 2 Figure 17 Using a 10mm open end wrench rotate the bolt clockwise to TIGHTEN and raise the arm location inside the cassette Rotate the bolt counter clockwise to LOOSEN or lower the arm location inside the cassette NOTE After retightening the nylon nuts the arms will raise slightly h...

Page 25: ... side of the arm connection using a 19mm open end wrench 3 Locate the larger adjustment bolt located on the bottom of the upper arm connection Figure 18 Using a 19mm open end wrench rotate the bolt counter clockwise to LOOSEN or lower the pitch If the pitch is lowered too far you may turn the bolt clockwise or TIGHTEN to raise the pitch DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 4 Tighten the two 2 nylon nuts located on ...

Page 26: ... testing the system verify all of the awnings will close when fully extended If you have more than two awnings a second anemometer must be used If the system does not operate correctly under these conditions you may A Provide sufficient power from your panel B Replace the anemometer in the electronics system with a Motion Sensor D ADJUSTING THE LEAD RAIL 1 The lead rail on your awning has been pre...

Page 27: ...end of the lead rail The lead rail is now ready to be shifted Close the awning until the lead rail is about 4 away from closing into the housing Using a rubber mallet tap the end of the lead rail to move it into the correct position When proper alignment has been achieved retighten the lead rail set screws Figure 20 then replace the fabric screws Figure 21 FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21 PROBLEM The motor sid...

Page 28: ...f 10 amps if not turn on the generator or switch to a shore connection If this does not solve the issue please call the Girard Systems service line at 949 259 4000 or toll free at 800 382 8442 PROBLEM The fabric is loose when the awning is fully extended i e the roller keeps turning after the awning arms have locked open SOLUTION The motors OUT limits must be reset to factory standards Please refe...

Page 29: ...ROLLER REPROGRAMMING 30 min REMOTE MOTOR SWITCH TRANSMITTER REPROGRAMMING 20 min ANEMOMETER WALL SWITCH REPLACEMENT 20 min WEATHER STRIPPING REPLACEMENT 1 hr MOTION SENSOR REPLACEMENT 20 min These totals are applicable to flat rate compensation based on applicable hourly service rates Authorization must be obtained before beginning any repair All claims will require the defective parts to be retur...

Page 30: ...ree screws that secure it to the awning case Figure 22 Figure 22 3 Remove both of the motor bolts that fasten the motor to the end bracket Mark the slots from which the bolts were removed 4 Loosen the small bolt that secures the roller tube support bracket to the main housing DO NOT OVER LOOSEN OR ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THIS BOLT Slide motor support out of main housing 5 From inside of the vehicle loca...

Page 31: ...tch in the black drive disk at the far end of the motor with the indentation in the awning roller tube Slide the motor all the way in Turn the motor until its notch also lines up with the roller tube indentation 2 Feed motor cord completely through strain relief in the back of the awning casing Fasten the motor cord to the pigtail that was previously left 3 Make sure the awning roller tube is stil...

Page 32: ... 10 Test for the proper function of the new motor by using the Remote Control or the wall switch Manually crank the awning to the closed position to adjust the motor limits 11 After the motor has been replaced the motors limit switches must be adjusted Please refer to the ADJUSTING MOTOR LIMIT SWITCHES section of this manual 12 Manually employ the anemometer by blowing on the cups or by spinning t...

Page 33: ...ses the old fabric can be removed without having to remove the entire awning or the roller tube All awning components will remain in position B REMOVING THE OLD FABRIC 1 Open the awning to full extension Use the manual crank to continue rotating the roller tube until all of the fabric is unrolled and the C shape channel of the roller tube is accessible If no manual crank is available use the motor...

Page 34: ...people Carefully slide the new fabric into the lead rail and roller tube simultaneously Two people can pull the fabric through the channels while two others support the excess fabric and feed the fabric into the lead rail and roller tube 3 Center the fabric on the roller tube and then smooth all of the wrinkles out at the lead rail Insert a self tapping screw into the roller tube on the side oppos...

Page 35: ...MIT SWITCHES section of this manual IMPORTANT NOTE THE HIGH TORQUE MOTOR SUPPLID WITH THE G 2000 AWNING IS DESIGNED TO RUN FOR ONLY FOUR 4 MINUTES PER HOUR THE MOTOR HAS A BUILT IN CIRCUIT BREAKER WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ACTIVATE IF THE MOTOR OVERHEATS COOL DOWN TIME CAN BE UP TO AN HOUR DEPENDING ON THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE ARM REPLACEMENT Follow this procedure when a damaged spring loaded arm needs ...

Page 36: ...on if new hardware is not provided Hold the bottom pitch adjustment block with your thumb to keep it from falling When removing the arm from the shoulder pay special attention to the parts located in the shoulder washer square tube pitch adjustment screw and block 6 Carefully slide the arm and remaining bolt away from the shoulder 7 Do not unband new arm until it has been fastened to the shoulder ...

Page 37: ...eplace the nut and washer At the shoulder assembly of the arm tighten both lock nuts until they are one turn from being tight Adjust the arms pitch angle to match the others by rotating the head of the pitch adjustment screw as follows rotate in a clockwise direction to lower the arm or rotate counterclockwise to raise it Fully tighten both lock nuts on the shoulder assembly Please refer to the AD...

Page 38: ...Mildew C bleach C natural soap per gallon of water Oil liquid detergent water Paint latex wet paint oil grease remover Paint latex dry paint oil grease remover Tree sap turpentine liquid detergent CLEANING YOUR AWNING 1 Brush off surface dirt 2 Hose down the fabric 3 Prepare soap mixture in a clean bucket 4 Dunk a clean soft bristle brush into the mixture 5 Use sweeping motions to clean the awning...

Page 39: ...42 P a g e TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS G 2000 Awning Case Dimensions External G 1500 Awning Case Dimensions External ...

Page 40: ...ameter 3 III Motor Specifications 1 Type Tubular with manual override 1 Type Tubular motor 2 120V AC 60 Hz 2 12VDC 3 13 RPM 4 minute maximum run time 3 7 RPM 4 minute maximum run time 4 2 2 Amps 235 watts 4 7 Amps 84 watts 5 50 Nm 5 35 NM 6 Thermal protected IV Mounting Brackets 1 Height 7 5 16 2 Width a Outer brackets 19 1 2 b Center bracket 11 1 2 over 18 c Center bracket 4 14 18 V Cord Cable Le...

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