REV Midwest Automotive Design American Coach Patriot 2022, Owner'S Manual

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A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T S E C T I O N 6 // 5 8
Your awning is equipped with LED lighting� To turn on the LED light
strip, open the illumination page on your Firefly display and touch the
awning button� To turn the light off, touch the button again� Always turn
off the lights whenever the awning is not in use to enhance longevity�
One of the beneficial features of the Freestyle awning is the lack of
vertical supports� The unit is lightweight and only requires the two
retracting arms to support the lightweight cover� Do not hang anything
from the awning, however, as the additional weight could damage
the assembly� The pitch of the awning, which is the angle at which it
extends outward and slightly downward from the side of the coach,
may also be adjusted� Refer to the Freestyle Owner’s Manual for
additional information how to adjust the pitch�
To maximize the longevity of the Freestyle awning take the time
to periodically clean the fabric with a gentle natural soap� For best
results, a simple rinse with clean water each month will help extend
the time between more vigorous cleanings� Do not use any detergents,
oil based products, or abrasive cleaners to remove stains, as they
will permanently damage the fabric� Do not use extremely hot water
(above 100°F), and never apply heat in an effort to dry the fabric more
rapidly� Allow the fabric to air dry fully before retracting it� This will
reduce the potential for mold or mildew forming on the fabric� A few
drops of light oil applied to the awning support arm hinge points will
promote smooth operation of the unit� Do not apply a heavy amount
of oil, and wipe any excess off with a clean lint-free microfiber
cloth� After applying the oil, extend and retract the awning a few
times to work the oil into the hinges� With a light coating of oil on
the microfiber towel, wipe along the inside top edge of the awning
housing to remove any accumulated dirt� Keep the housing clear
of any leaves or pine needles that may have been pulled in by the
awning as it was retracted�
Should your awning not retract under its own power, it is possible to
operate it manually� On most coaches where the awning is directly
attached to the roof of the coach, this requires a Phillips head
screwdriver to remove the forward (right hand) end cover, and a 3/8”
socket extension with ratchet assembly� Before attempting this
procedure, make sure power to the awning is turned off� With the end
cap removed, the 3/8” inch drive extension may be inserted into the
square drive hole at the end of the awning� Rotating the ratchet and
drive extension clockwise will retract the awning�
See image below
from the Freestyle Owner’s Manual.
Your awning may also be mounted directly to the optional roof rack
assembly� For a rack mounted awning, the manual retracting process
is the same� However, you access the square drive hole through a
plug in the end cover� Insert the 3/8” drive extension through the cover
opening and into the square drive hole� Then proceed to retract the
awning with the ratchet� See the image below from the Freestyle
Owner’s Manual�