THOR CLASS A, Owner'S Manual

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Awnings provide shade, weather protection, and can enhance outdoor
enjoyment.
Patio Awnings
Awnings can create a pleasant outdoor space that provides
shade from the sun and semi-protection from certain
weather conditions. Most patio awnings operate from the
motorhome's 12 volt DC electrical supply. However, the
awnings installed on some Class A diesel motorhomes
operate from the 110 volt AC system. For DC operated
awnings, the Master Battery Disconnect Switch, generator,
or shore power will need to be ON prior to operating the
awning. For AC operated awnings, the generator or shore
power will need to be ON prior to operating the awning(s).
TO EXTEND THE AWNING
1. Before extending the awning, ensure there are no
obstacles in the path of operation.
2. Provide power to the awning by turning ON the
Master Battery Disconnect Switch, or operate the
generator, or connect to shore power (see reference to
12 volt DC and 110 volt AC above).
3. Press and hold the EXTEND switch, located near the
entrance door, or on the multiplex touch-screen panel,
or remote (see note), until the awning is opened to the
desired setting.
TO RETRACT THE AWNING
1. Before retracting the awning, ensure there are no
obstacles in the path of operation.
2. Provide power to the awning by turning ON the
Master Battery Disconnect Switch, or operate the
generator, or connect to shore power.
3. Press and hold the RETRACT switch, located near the
entrance door, or on the multiplex touch-screen panel,
or remote (see note), until the awning is fully retracted.
NOTE:
• Some awnings feature ONE TOUCH operation.
If equipped, a single press of the extend or retract
button will operate the awning.
• For convenient operation, some awnings are
equipped with a remote control. In addition, many
multiplex systems offer remote control of awnings
and other electrical systems via a smartphone or
tablet app.
• The generator must be operational or shore power
must be used in order operate 110 volt AC aw-
nings (installed on select Class A Diesels).
Entry Door Awnings
Select Class A diesel motorhomes are equipped with an
entry door awning. Generally, if the patio awning operates
on 110 volts AC, then the entry door awning also operates
on 110 volts AC. Follow the operating procedures listed
above.
Observe the same awning operational cautions when
extending and retracting an entry door awning as when
operating a patio awning.
Awning Lights
Your patio awning may be equipped with LED strip light-
ing or other lighting types. These lights are controlled by
a switch located near the Awning EXTEND/RETRACT
switch, or on your multiplex touch-screen panel, or on a
remote control device.