Girard Systems GG750, Service And Repair Manual

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ARM REPLACEMENT
Follow this procedure when a damaged, spring loaded arm needs to be replaced. There
are no repairable parts inside of the arm, if the elbow joint has broken the entire arm
must be replaced.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
5mm Allen wrench, 17mm wrench, 19mm wrench, Tie down or duct tape
1.
Support the lead rail and carefully open the awning a few feet. If the elbow is
open tie a large rag around to protect the fabric from the elbow.
2. Remove the 5mm Allen head screw at the lead rail connection, slide out the arm
from the lead rail, fold and use a tie down or tape to secure the arm in the
folded position very carefully.
3.
At the shoulder of the arm (connecting it to the main housing), loosen the
17mm and 19mm bolts on the side (Figure 11).
4.
With the shoulder bolts loose, this will allow removal of the arm from the
shoulder. Ensure the 17mm and 19mm bolts stay in place on the shoulder.
NOTE: MAKE SURE TO LOOSEN (NOT REMOVE) THE PITCH
ADJUSTMENT NUT (FIGURE 13) SO THAT THE ARM ATTACHMENT
BOLTS ARE NOT ANGLED WHEN INSERTING NEW ARM.
WARNING
•
Follow installation instructions carefully.
• Awning arms are packaged under heavy spring tension.
•
To avoid serious personal injury do not remove protective wrapping until
directed to do so.
Check arm for wiring:
if wired arm, wiring will need to be replaced
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