Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton, Owner'S Manual

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The user will be able to set the sensitivity and may have to experiment to find the best
setting suitable for his personal preference. Note the awning control panel (Figure 12-
4) that is located in the overhead compartment directly above the driver’s seat. They
are listed as Patio, Wind Speed, and Mode. The Wind Speed switch is the sensitivity
switch. The sensitivity switch has three levels: High, Medium, and Low. To operate the
sensitivity switch, set the MODE switch to AUTO-RETRACT ON and set the
SENSITITIVY switch to the desired level. Note: If the sensitivity switch is not installed,
the system defaults to the medium setting.
The system operates by gauging the motion of the awning’s leading edge. When
persistent motion exceeds the factory preset threshold value for two (2) seconds or
longer, the system automatically retracts the awning. The pushbutton
controls allow the user to choose between three factory preset sensitivity values (threshold values).
Gust detection is also incorporated into the software. When the motion value is suddenly and sharply increased above a
safe maximum value, then the 2-second persistence measure is overridden and the awning closes immediately.
To operate the awning using the Mode switch:
• OFF—the center position shuts the system down. The awning cannot be extended or retracted in this
mode. It is strongly recommended that the switch be in this position whenever the awning is not used and
during transport. This will prevent the awning from accidentally extending.
• POWER ON—the bottom position activates the switch controls.
• AUTO-REETRACT ON—the top position activates the switch controls and the Auto-Retract system.
When the switch is placed in the POWER ON or AUTO-RETRACT ON position, the switch will illuminate
to indicate the system is active.
To operate the awning using the Patio switch:
• EXTEND---press and hold the switch. The awning extends out until the switch is released.
• RETRACT—press and release the switch. The awning automatically retracts until it is fully closed. To stop the
awning before it is closed, press and release the retract switch a second time; or, switch the MODE switch to
the OFF position.
To operate: Set the MODE switch to POWER ON or AUTO-RETRACT ON.
The user will be able to set the sensitivity and may have to experiment to find the best setting suitable for his personal
preference. Note the awning control panel (Figure 12-4) that is located in the overhead compartment directly above the
driver’s seat. They are listed as Patio, Wind Speed, and Mode. The Wind Speed switch is the sensitivity switch. The
sensitivity switch has three levels: High, Medium, and Low. To operate the sensitivity switch, set the switch to AUTO-
RETRACT ON and set the SENSITITIVY switch to the desired level. Note: If the sensitivity switch is not installed, the
systemdefaults to the medium setting.
The system operates by gauging the motion of the awning’s leading edge. When persistent motion exceeds the factory
preset threshold value for two (2) seconds or longer, the system automatically retracts the awning. The pushbutton
controls allow the user to choose between three factory preset sensitivity values (threshold values).
Gust detection is also incorporated into the software. When the motion value is suddenly and sharply increased
above a safe maximum value, then the 2-second persistence measure is overridden and the awning closes
immediately.
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 12 WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS
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Figure 12-4. Awning Switches