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8.7
Re-Install Fabric On Roller Tube
8.7.1 Unfold the new fabric and lay it on top of
the existing fabric in the exact same
position. Be sure the new fabric is the
correct size and color. If roller tube is being
replaced, make sure it is the correct length
and position it with the notch located as
shown in FIG. 8.7.1.
8.7.2 Dometic requires the use of the end cap
guide to prevent damage to the fabric,
when replacing the fabric/roller tube. Place
the end cap guide (supplied with the re-
placement fabric/roller tube) on the end of
the roller tube. The locating tab on the end
cap guide is placed in the open (unused)
channel of the roller tube. See FIG. 8.7.1.
Note: When changing the fabric, it is vital that the same
groove(s) be used. This eliminates the need to drill any
holes. On a new roller tube, the fabric rope is placed in the
channel with the notch in its’ edge (opposite the notch in the
roller tube). See FIG. 8.7.1.
8.7.3 Guide the roller tube over the poly rope(s)
of the fabric. Be careful not to damage the
roller tube or the fabric.
8.7.4 Center the fabric on the roller tube and
hand-roll the entire assembly in the same
direction as the original fabric.
8.7.5 See Section 8.6 for weathershield replace-
ment Steps 8.6.3 to 8.6.6. and Section
8.8, Replacing torsion assemblies.
8.8
Torsion Assembly Replacement
8.8.1 The poly ropes must be properly trimmed
and secured to the roller tube; as it can
interfere with the torsion and allow shifting
of the fabric.
8.8.2 Use pliers to pull the fabric rope toward the
center of the roller tube and push it back to
lock it in the notch on the edge of the
channel. Cut fabric rope 1" below channel.
See FIG. 8.8.2.
FIG. 8.8.2
Stretch Fabric Rope
And Lock In Notch.
Trim To 1"
Trim Valance
Rope Even With
Tube
View Shows Right
End Of Roller Tube
8.8.3 Trim valance rope even with the edge of
roller tube. See FIG. 8.8.2.
8.8.4 Install left hand torsion
a.
Slide left hand torsion assembly into
left end of roller tube. Turn end cap till
locating tabs are in place in the notch
on the roller tube. This should align
the open channel with the slot in the
end cap.
b.
Secure the end cap to the roller tube
using three (3/6" x 3/8") pop rivets.
See Section 8.9; winding left hand
torsion.
8.8.5 Install right hand drive torsion
a. New right hand drive torsions are
shipped with the top casting and the
stabilizer positioned for installation. If
the torsion has been pre-installed it
must be aligned before it is put into the
FRTA.
b. Apply DC power directly to the drive
assembly with the emergency har-
ness or the control box. Allow the
stabilizer to turn until one of the stabi-
lizer slots is centered on the round slot
in the motor casting. See FIG. 8.8.5.
FIG. 8.8.5
Center Round Slot
In Motor Casting With
One Of The Slots On
The Stablizer
Motor Slot Must
Go Under Fabric
Rope Channel
Of Roller Tube
Motor
Stablizer
FIG. 8.7.1
Roller
Tube
End Cap Guide
Place End Cap Guide
On End Of Roller Tube
Slide Fabric and
Valance Ropes
Through Guide
Valance
Rope
Channel
Open
Channel
Notch
Fabric Rope
Channel
