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RV Side View

  6.

Measure location inside RV for placement/attachment of backing plate, washers, and nuts.
Consider accessibility within vehicle; avoid all electrical lines.

  7.

Pre-drill pilot holes using 1/8" bit (8" long).  Inside RV, verify placement and location of
backing plates to be installed.

  8.

Pre-drill six (6) 7/16" diameter holes per bracket through side of RV.

  9.

Drill a 7/16" hole for the awning motor cable to enter RV near the electronics.

10.

Apply a liberal amount of silicone around each hole prior to installing brackets.

11.

Install the two (2) outer brackets first, and the center (small) bracket (if required) last with
six (6) 7/16" diameter (carriage) bolts, washers, and lock nuts, along with two (2) backing
plates per bracket (see Fig. 23).

12.

Fasten brackets with 7/16” carriage bolts backing plate’s washers and nuts (see Fig. 23).

13.

Silicone top edge and both sides after tightening bolts.

Summary of Contents for G-Link G-1500

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ling for an RGA Labor claims are processed according to labor hour guidelines and flat rate compensation based upon particular labor functions In order to process any labor claim a copy of a repair or...

Page 3: ...ting Lead Rail 17 G Anemometer Dissasembly 19 H Replacing Motor 19 I Fabric Replacment 24 J Arm Replacment 27 Installation Manual 30 Product Description 31 Tools Required 32 Installation Sequence 34 K...

Page 4: ...Remote Control Wireless Switch 49 Initial Programming T Multible Motor 1 Remote Control Wireless Switch 49 Initial Programming U Main Power Source 51 Electrical Installation V Remote Control 51 Initia...

Page 5: ...5 Girard Systems 2005 GIRARD SYSTEMS R G 2000 Automatic Lateral Arm Awning System G1500 Door Lateral Arm Awning System OWNERS OPERATION AND CARE MANUAL...

Page 6: ...ed position The middle stop button can also be used to change reverse mode from extend to retract or from retract to extend 2 Using Wall Mount Rocker or Paddle Switch See Fig 1 a To extend awning push...

Page 7: ...and the Anemometer work together to continuously monitor the wind speed around your awning at any given moment If the actual wind speed becomes greater than the wind speed setting of your controller a...

Page 8: ...is time the LED goes out 2 Press the Programming Button on the back of the transmitter Fig 2 with a ballpoint pen until the receiver s LED blinks The address of the transmitter is instantly memorized...

Page 9: ...M PRESS OR DRY IN ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYERS but allow to air dry STAIN SOLUTIONS FOR Fruit Stain liquid detergent ammonia 3 6 water Grease car volatile solvent acetone Iron Rust oxalic or citric acids wa...

Page 10: ...REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REPLACEMENT To change battery on remote control transmitter Fig 4 1 Remove back cover with screwdriver 2 Slide battery out by pushing with screwdriver 3 Insert new battery and c...

Page 11: ...TMENT REPAIR MANUAL WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Carefully read manual before beginning installation Instructions subj...

Page 12: ...k into the extended position Always check the motor rotational limits after installation to assure that the awning opens and closes correctly Additionally awning fabric can stretch requiring simple ad...

Page 13: ...At the limit switches are two black directional arrows each with a plus and a minus sign The actual limit switch is the recessed hole next to the corresponding arrow 4 Adjust limits according to the...

Page 14: ...Locate the motor limit switches mounted inside the silver casing at the exposed end of the motor Beside each switch is a directional arrow with a plus and a minus sign The actual limit switch is the...

Page 15: ...ses TestING Anemometer 1 Partially extend awning 2 Blow or spin anemometer cups to check retraction Awning must retract if not check motor connections for proper polarity adjustING Pitch angle angle F...

Page 16: ...the upper arm connection using a 19mm 3 4 open end wrench 3 See exploded view and Figure 7 Locate the smaller adjustment bolt located directly under the rear locknut that was just loosened Place a 10m...

Page 17: ...17 Girard Systems 2005 Figure 8 adjustment bolt ADJUSTING LEAD RAIL FIGURE 9 PITCH OF LEAD RAIL WHEN CLOSED...

Page 18: ...To adjust the lead rail connector allow it to align itself This is done by opening awning about two 2 feet Remove fabric set screw on both sides Then loosen horizontal lead rail adjustment screws Ali...

Page 19: ...anemometer to aluminum base 7 Recalibrate anemometer using steps described in the installation instructions Figure 11 ANEMOMETER DISASSEMBLY H Instructions for replacing a motor Procedures may vary f...

Page 20: ...ssible through a hidden recess 1 Locate the 2 x8 plate mounted over hidden recess directly past the front right hand edge of the awning Remove the plate by drilling out the 3 pop rivets that secure it...

Page 21: ...rd ca be identified as the WHITE cord bearing 4 wires Take note of the point s from which each motor wire disconnects See also wiring diagram Disconnect complete motor cord 9 Tape a long pig tale exte...

Page 22: ...the hole in the back of the awning casing Tape this cord to the pig tale that was previously brought through the cord entrance 3 Ensure that the awning roller tube is still seated and lodged into its...

Page 23: ...III Installing the New Motor please complete the following 1 Locate the fabric guide rail on the inside front of the awning casing and slide out to the right away form casing 3 to 4 inches 2 Using a h...

Page 24: ...ble continue to rotate the roller tube until all the fabric is unrolled and the C groove of the roller tube is accessible 2 Remove the 4 four fabric set screws two are located on the lead rail and two...

Page 25: ...self taping screws on both ends of the fabric into roller tube The fabric will self center on the leader rail 5 Slowly begin to roll the fabric up onto the roller tube using the manual crank The moto...

Page 26: ...bric out from the left end of the roller tube make sure the Poly rope clears the support bracket for the roller tube and from the end of the lead rail Remove both Poly ropes form the forward and rear...

Page 27: ...These screws should be located No Further than from the edge of the fabric Re drill fabric set screw holes If necessary with a 1 8 dia drill bit to maintain this distance 8 Replace lead rail end cap...

Page 28: ...elbow to release tension than proceed with arm removal otherwise remove 17mm nut at lead rail connection disconnect arm and fold and tape it folded being vary carefully because arm is still under tens...

Page 29: ...s arm is under heavy tension than fasten to lead rail refer to 8 procedure 10 Attach the front of the arm to its connection point at the lead rail by replacing the pivot pin from the top and securing...

Page 30: ...STALLATION MANUAL WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Carefully read manual before beginning installation Instructions subjec...

Page 31: ...ansmitter control see below With the addition of the Wind Sensor V with Remote to your awning installation wind speeds will be continuously monitored triggering the controls to retract the awning in e...

Page 32: ...urn off power before beginning electrical work Refer to your RV s wiring diagram for placement of existing wires before drilling or beginning awning installation Be sure that placement of controls cab...

Page 33: ...rotate handle one quarter turn clockwise Let handle drop approximately one half inch 1 2 Handle should lodge in receiver and awning may now be extended opened Extend awning approximately twelve inches...

Page 34: ...BRACKETS 1 Wall mount brackets have been assembled to awning for shipping purposes See Fig 19 for quantities 2 Remove the three 3 brackets from back of awning using a 5mm Allen wrench to loosen the se...

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Page 36: ...asure and mark bracket hole locations so placement lies a directly behind arm locations of awning casing and b parallel to vehicle body features as high as possible on vehicle not less than 5 8 from b...

Page 37: ...oles per bracket through side of RV 9 Drill a 7 16 hole for the awning motor cable to enter RV near the electronics 10 Apply a liberal amount of silicone around each hole prior to installing brackets...

Page 38: ...AWNING TO WALL MOUNT BRACKETS 1 Lift awning into position for placement onto brackets a While ladders are generally sufficient you may use a scaffold or a forklift to raise awning into position Fig 24...

Page 39: ...39 Girard Systems 2005 figure 24 MOUNTING AWNING TO WALL MOUNT BRACKETS...

Page 40: ...5 while feeding awning motor cable through previously drilled hole 3 Seal motor wire with silicone 4 Secure awning by moving slide locks moved in step A 3 along bottom awning track until centered unde...

Page 41: ...cation should be a on and parallel to roofline of RV and b near awning to ensure wind speed is measured at the awning Guard against installing anemometer near obstructions air conditioner storage pod...

Page 42: ...nt of anemometer after securing it to roof N CONTROL BOX and ACL CURRENT LIMITING DEVICE Partial Hardware Installation Only 1 Determine mounting location for hardware referenced above The back wall of...

Page 43: ...nt Rocker PADDLE Switch with Switch Box not provided 1 Determine mounting location preferably near existing RV switches for switch box not provided to house wall mount switch 2 Cut a rectangular hole...

Page 44: ...lling wiring through to back using screws provided 6 Install switch box faceplate using screws provided P g 1500 WALL MOUNT paddle SWITCH Electrical Installation 1 Run wall mount paddle switch cable w...

Page 45: ...45 Girard Systems 2005 Figure 30 G 2000 Automatic lateral arm awning system wiring diagram...

Page 46: ...irst and third terminals counting from bottom to top in control box located just to the right of Low Voltage Switch label see bottom center portion of Wiring Diagram Fig 30 P REMOTE SWITCH Hardware In...

Page 47: ...This c This c This c This c This can be in the for an be in the for an be in the for an be in the for an be in the form of m of m of m of m of an in line OFF ON switc an in line OFF ON switc an in li...

Page 48: ...rotate the dial to the preferred setting The minimum setting is 12 mph maximum setting is 31 mph GIRARD SYSTEMS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS NOT SETTING THE DIAL OVER 26 MPH DISREGARDING THIS WARNING MAY VOID...

Page 49: ...control wireless switch Initial Programming 1 The Motor will be in Factory Mode right out of the box when power is connected To prepare the motor for programming press the transmitter UP and DOWN but...

Page 50: ...makes the awning retracts 7 Using the remote control confirm you are on the proper channel then press and hold the program button on the back of the remote Awning will jog indicating correct programm...

Page 51: ...x see Fig 34 lower right corner until LED lights This indicates that for one 1 minute the receiver is ready to receive the address of the transmitter After this time the LED goes out 2 Press the Progr...

Page 52: ...hicle side 1 Trim weather stripping to length of awning To achieve optimum aerodynamics do not allow any overhang of weather stripping 2 Make small cut in weather stripping so it fits around awning mo...

Page 53: ...1 Height a 7 3 8 at mounting point b 7 3 4 at front 2 Width a 5 1 4 3 G 2000 Weight G 1500 Weight a 12 0 Awning 116 lbs a 4 8 Awning 40 lbs b 18 0 Awning 172 lbs b 6 0 Awning 55 lbs c 19 8 Awning 188...

Page 54: ...NGTHS 1 Awning Motor Six 6 foot cord 2 Wind Sensor Anemometer Six foot 6 cord 3 Wall Mount Rocker Switch G 2000 Ten foot 10 low voltage cable 4 Wall Mount Paddle Switch G 1500 Ten foot 10 120V 15amp c...

Page 55: ...rwallswitchreplacement 20Minutes Rubber seal replacement 1 Hour Totals are figured at flat rate compensation based upon applicable service rate per hours Authorization must be obtained before beginnin...

Page 56: ...tly Solution On later model awnings a pivotal lead rail adjustment is available The lead rail can pivot on its connection bracket to the awning arms If this option is present check that the lead rail...

Page 57: ...e arms are fully extended and locked See Adjusting Motor Limit Switches Problem The box does not close completely i e the motor stops before the lead rail has closed completely into the awning casing...

Page 58: ...ection to the casing Locate the smaller adjustment bolt directly under the rear lock nut and rotate it slightly upward to raise the arm Tighten lock nuts NOTE After the lock nuts are tightened the arm...

Page 59: ...Tube22 11 1500141 13 same same RollerTubeGudgeonSquare 78mm 1500145 15 same same Roller Tube Support Bracket Including Bolt Screw 1500150 16 same same Bolt and Screw for Roller Tube Support Bracket 15...

Page 60: ...White 11 6 Projection R H 1500350 59 1500350 59 N A Gliding Angle with Bolt and Nut 1500360 60 same same Fabric Guide Rail 19 8 1500361 60 same same Fabric Guide Rail 21 8 1500362 60 Fabric Guide Rail...

Page 61: ...Awning 8000020 18 same same Finished Fabric for 18 x 8 Awning 8000020 198 same same Finished Fabric for 19 8 x 8 Awning 8000020 218 same same Finished Fabric for 21 8 x 8 Awning 8000030 2211 Finished...

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