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GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR AWNING
WARNING
: Prior to operating the awning, be sure that no objects or persons can come in
contact with it as it opens and closes. Keep children away from any moving parts of the
awning as it operates.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to hang items from any part of the awning, except those
accessories that are supplied by the manufacturer.
WARNING
: Never attempt to repair or disassemble any part of the awning without following
replacement part procedures supplied by the manufacturer. Trying to do so without proper
instructions could result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Damage to the awning fabric, arms and mechanism caused by water pooling or
windy conditions are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Always retract your awning
during periods of snow or heavy rain. Never leave your awning extended out and unattended
when there are heavy winds.
WARNING
: Rain water pooling on the fabric could result in the collapse of the awning and
cause personal injury. You must roll-up your awning when water starts pooling on the fabric.
NOTE:
It is normal for the fabric to form waves or wrinkles at the hemmed edges as the awning rolls
up. This is because the fabric layer is double only along the edges. It is also possible for the awning
fabric to slightly sag as a result of its own weight, this is normal.
PROTECTING THE FRAME
Your awning contains extruded and die-cast aluminum components. These aluminum parts are
powder-coated for long-lasting beauty.
LUBRICATION
Once a year, you may wish to lubricate the black plastic bushing on the roll tube on the side opposite
of the motor. During extended use, dust may accumulate on this moving part and may cause a minor
squeak as the awning opens or closes. Any type of light lubricant will eliminate this type of noise. You
may also wish to lubricate the pivot points of the lateral arm elbows.
WARNING
: Never use a barbeque grill, any type of patio heater or fireplace under your awning.
Doing so could result in the fabric burning or melting and could result in personal
injury
. See below.
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