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Solera
®
Universal Hardware
Power Awning to
Solera 12V Power Awning
(For Aftermarket Application)
CCD-0001282
28.
With additional assistants holding the support arm
assemblies, insert the polycord into the awning rail
channel and slide the Solera awning assembly along the
awning rail.
29.
Place the drive side support arm assembly directly
under the awning rail so the top of the mount arm is
touching the bottom of the rail.
30.
Align the drive side support arm assembly to cover
the holes on the unit at the bottom of the arm. Make sure
the assembly is parallel with the corresponding guideline
marked in Step 1.
NOTE:
There may still be a hole showing at the top of the
arm due to the width of the angle brackets.
31.
Secure the upper section of the mount arm to the unit
with 2 of the provided #14 x 1
1/4
” screws.
NOTE:
Silicone sealant
MUST
be used on all screws and
holes to prevent water from infiltrating the unit.
32.
Repeat Steps 29-31 for the idler side support arm
assembly.
33.
Cut the nylon ties containing the support arm
assemblies.
34.
At the drive side support arm assembly, connect
the motor leads to a cordless battery and fully extend
the awning.
35.
Remove the wire covers to expose the lower and middle
sections of the mount arm.
NOTE:
If the power leads exiting the unit do not align with
the hole in the wall mount arm, a new hole must be drilled
out on the wall mount arm
PRIOR
to securing the lower and
middle sections of the arm so as not to damage the unit.
36.
Secure the lower and middle sections of the drive side
mount arm to the unit with the provided #14 x 1
1/4
” screws
or rivets. Make sure the arms are square on the wall of
the unit. (There will be 2 screws in the lower holes and 2
screws in the middle holes.)
NOTE:
For units with fiberglass sidewalls, LCI requires the
use of rivets for securing the lower and middle sections of
the mount arm.
Fig.1
37.
Repeat Steps 35-36 for the idler side mount arm.
38.
Extend and retract the awning several times to ensure
that the fabric is square on the roll tube. Secure the fabric
in the awning rail no more than 1” inside the edge of the
fabric on both ends using a #6 x
1/2
” hex head screw.
Install the screw down through the awning rail into the
fabric and the polycord.
39.
If previously equipped, reinstall drip caps.
NOTE:
See “Wiring” Section to complete installation.
Carefree Power Awning to
Solera
®
12V Power Awning
NOTE:
All screws supporting the awning assembly
MUST
have a backer within the structure of the wall of the unit. Refer
to the unit manufacturer for proper location.
NOTE:
This manual will refer to the “drive side” and “idler
side” throughout for various instructions. The “drive side” is
the right hand side of the awning when facing the awning
from the exterior of the unit. The “idler side” is the left hand
side of the awning when facing the awning from the exterior
of the unit.
1.
Using a non-permanent method of marking, draw a
vertical line along the inside of both the drive side and
idler side support arm assemblies. This will act as a
guideline for re-installation
(Fig.1)
.
2.
With the awning fully extended, remove the wire covers,
if equipped, from the mount arms.