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895300(X).400# Residential Patio Awning Installation Instructions
FIG. 12
2"
Awning
Rail
#6 X .44"
TEK Screw
Fabric
Cotter Pin
Insert Cotter Pin All The
Way Through End Cap
And Hole In Torsion Rod
Pin
Slots In
End Cap
Left Hand Torsion Shown
Turn FRTA or Top Casting To
Align Slots In End Cap With Pin
FIG. 13
Crank
Pin
Adapter
Top
Casting
End Cap
1/4-20 X 1/2" Hex
HD Mach. Set
Screw (Thru Rear)
FIG. 14
F. Initial Awning Adjustment
Important:
Rapid cycling of the awning (opening &
closing) can cause the motor to overheat. Allow 2-3
minutes between cycles.
1. Cycle the awning four or five times to check fabric
alignment and to make sure the hardware is nest-
ing properly. If there is a misalignment, adjust the
arm by loosening the upper mounting bolts and
move the bracket accordingly. Cycle the awning
again to check the alignment. See User’s Guide
for opening and closing instructions.
Note:
Press rocker switch until awning is fully extended
or retracted. If switch is released awning should stop ex-
tending or retracting. If not, more than one wrap of fabric
was unwound during installation. See Section H for cor-
rections.
2. When satisfied with the alignment, secure fabric
roller cover by driving a #6-20 x .44” TEK screw
through the rail and into the fabric rope. See FIG.
12 for screw location. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to
align the opposite end. The installation is now
complete and ready for use.
G. Close and Secure Awning
1. If awning will not be used after installation, close
and secure. See User’s Guide for closing and se-
curing instructions.
H. Increasing Turns on Left Hand Torsion
Use extreme care. Springs under tension are
dangerous. If not controlled they will unwind
quickly. Keep hands and clothing clear of
top casting, as personal injury may result.
Note:
Complete the following steps on a step ladder with
the FRTA extended two turns from the awning rail.
Severe injury can result from the rapid
spin-off of the top casting. NEVER use bare
hands to handle a top casting under spring
tension.
1. Before the left arm assembly is removed the tor-
sion must be pinned to prevent uncontrolled un-
winding of the spring.
a. Turn top casting or FRTA until the pin is paral-
lel with the two slots in the end cap. See FIG.
13.
b. To pin the left hand torsion insert a 7/64” x
2-3/4” cotter pin through the end cap and tor-
sion rod. Put a piece of tape over the head of
the cotter pin to prevent it from dropping out.
See FIG. 13.
c. Insert a wood block, between front and back
channel to space the FRTA 2 - 3 inches from
the coach. Push arm assembly closed. Wrap
a nylon wire tie around arm to keep it from
extending.
d. Remove Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4” screw that
attaches arm assembly to top casting.
Lift casting out of arm assembly.
e. Attach crank adapter (3308335.011) with 1/4-
20 screw and pin crank (3308335.003) as
shown on FIG. 14. (Crank & adapter supplied
in 3308334.006U Torsion Winder Kit.)
