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Awning Operation
Oasis Elite 975 Series
9 Awning Operation
WARNING: IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD.
Do
not
allow water or snow to accumulate on the
awning fabric. This weight will cause the awning to
become unstable, and it could bend or collapse.
Failure to obey this warning could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: PINCH HAZARD.
Keep clear of the arm assemblies while closing the
awning. The arm assemblies fold or close against
the back rail. Failure to obey this warning could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
Disconnect the power from the product before
accessing the wiring connections. There may
be issues mimicking a power failure with electric
current still present, or power may return
unexpectedly. Failure to obey this warning could
result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE:
When using an external power source to close
the awning, disconnect the power immediately after
the awning retracts. Otherwise, damage to the awning
motor could occur.
9.1 Operating the Awning
IN
OUT
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Power Switch
q
Retract
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Extend
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Stop
To operate the awning, use the switch as shown in
Figure 13, or use the instructions supplied with the
optional control kit.
The awning automatically stops when the button is
released.
9.2 Closing the Awning Manually
In case of a power failure, you may need to close the
awning manually using power from an external source,
such as a 12 VDC automobile battery.
After the awning is closed manually, it may require
service by a qualified service technician.
1. Rule out simple causes for power failure, such as:
– RV is not connected to power
– Battery is low or discharged
– Ignition interlock is on
2. Disconnect the 120 VDC power from the RV to the
awning.
3. Unplug the door motor wiring harness connector
from the electronic control box.
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Do not connect to the electronic control box.
Match the wire lead colors to the door motor wiring
harness colors.
– BLACK wire lead to BLUE door motor wire
– RED wire lead to BROWN door motor wire
4. Connect 16-gauge (minimum) wire leads (user
supplied) to the door motor wiring harness
connector, and tape the wires in place with electrical
tape.
5. With someone watching the awning, connect the
other end of the wire leads to the 12 VDC external
power source until the awning retracts to its closed
position:
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The lead wire connected to the positive (+) terminal
must have a (3 A) in-line fuse installed.
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The awning will extend if wire leads are reversed.
a. Connect the BLACK wire to the positive (+)
terminal.
b. Connect the RED wire to negative (-) terminal.
c. Disconnect the wire leads from power source
once the awning fully retracts.
