895(X)0(X)(X).400(X)
Power
Patio
Awning
Installation
Instructions
5.
Seal
where
the
oscar
rivets
enter
the
vehicle
with
clear
silicon
sealer.
6.
To
install
screws
on
the
inside
top
mounting
brack-
ets
it
will
be
necessary
to
pull
the
FRTA
away
from
the
side
wall
approximately
12”.
Remove
nylon
ties
wrapped
around
the
front
and
back
channels.
See
FIG.
4B.
Grasp
the
front
channel
and
slowly
pull
it
away
from
the
sidewall.
Predrill
hole
as
in
previous
step
and
install
one
(1)
#14-10
x
1-1/2”
hex
head
screw.
Repeat
this
procedure
for
oppo-
site
side.
Seal
where
screw
enters
the
side
wall
with
clear
silicon
sealer.
FIG.
7
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:
If
the
awning
is
installed
on
a
coach,
complete
the
following
steps
on
a
step
ladder
with
the
FRTA
extended
two
turns
from
the
awning
rail.
•
Connect
the
motor
wire
to
the
factory
preC
wired
hardware
wiring.
See
FIG.
7.
F.
Initial
Awning
Adjustment
Important:
Rapid
cycling
of
the
awning
(opening
&
closing)
can
cause
the
motor
to
over
heat.
Allow
2-3
minutes
between
cycles.
1.
Cycle
the
awning
four
or
fve
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
satisfed
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.
8
for
screw
location.
Repeat
at
opposite
end.
Snap
the
back
channel
wire
cover
in
place.
The
installation
is
now
complete
and
ready
for
use.
6
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
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.
9.
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.
9.
Note:
Do
step
“c”
if
FRTA
is
installed
on
coach.
If
not
in-
stalled
on
coach
proceed
to
step
“d”.
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.
FIG.
8
#6
X
.44"
TEK
Screw
2"
Awning
Rail
Fabric
