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A&E  AWNINGS

 

Model: Dometic A&E 8500 Awning 

 
 

 

Australia’s 

Favorite Awning 

For great looks and long life, more 
RVers choose the A&E Imperial 
8500 than any other brand or 
model. Its heavy-duty premium 
vinyl canopy has the rich vibrant 
Horizon stripe color pattern on top 
and bottom with color-matched 
weathershield. 

The dependable, easy-operating 
A&E Universal Hardware is 
available in straight or curved 
models to fit virtually any vehicle. 

 Large torsion assembly for 

dependability, long life and 
smooth, effortless operation 

 Patented  anti-slack  rafter  pivot 

keeps fabric tinder tension when 
moving arms between pivot and 
carport positions 

 A&E's heaviest polyester 

reinforced vinyl fabric side hems 
for added durability 

 Exclusive Permaloop pull strap 

makes it easier to open awning 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A&E 8500 Colours 

 

 

BURGUNDY ROSE 

CODE DZ 

 

ALPINE GREEN/PERIWINKLE 

CODE DY 

 

FAWN/CINNAMON 

CODE EA 

 

GULF BLUE 

CODE DX 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Lengths 8ft to 25ft in 

one foot increments 

 Full approx. 8ft extension 

 12 Months Warranty Australia wide. 

 Easiest-to-use ergonomic lock knobs 

 A&E Universal hardware 

 
 
 
 

 

The  color  in  this  chart  should  be  used 

as  a  guide  only.  For  exact  fabric color, 

see A&E's fabric sample kit. 

Содержание A&E 8500 Series

Страница 1: ...ng life and smooth effortless operation Patented anti slack rafter pivot keeps fabric tinder tension when moving arms between pivot and carport positions A E s heaviest polyester reinforced vinyl fabr...

Страница 2: ...tre by a qualified service technician effectu e par un r parateur qualifi Modification of this product can be extremely hazardous and could re Toute modification de cet appareil peut tre extr mement d...

Страница 3: ...d precautions and safe op erating instructions UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal word WARNING OR CAUTION is used with the safety alert symbol They give the level of risk for potential injury WARNING me...

Страница 4: ...arm assemblies to the respective top castings using 1 4 20 x 1 2 hex hd machine screws and 1 4 lock washers FIG 2 CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE the cotter pins at this time and DO NOT attempt to rotate the S...

Страница 5: ...n the top pivot Lift the main arm handleandslidetheinnerarmuptothedesiredmounting position Selectthebestsupportingstructure i e mount directly into the floorline molding etc Releasethehandleandslideth...

Страница 6: ...ing factory pre set torsion The cotter pin is found in the roller tube end cap FIG 8 For easier removal twist the roller tube as if unrolling awning while pulling on cotter pin 10 Operateawningaccordi...

Страница 7: ...rap to the right end of the roller and wrapitaroundthemainarm 7 8 Pull up on the lift handle and raise the arm assembly to the desired height Swing handle in and allow the lock button to snap into one...

Страница 8: ...oceed to next step 2 Raise the lift handle to release the lock button Lower main arm to the stop plug Swing the handle in to engage the lock button in a hole Repeat for other side 3 A Loosen black adj...

Страница 9: ...o completely dry A E 9000 In addition to its beauty and soft translucence woven acrylic fabric offers the advantages of strength and breathability It is water repellent but because it is a woven cloth...

Страница 10: ...A E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A E 8500 9000 Awning...

Страница 11: ...02 053 143002 053 3 Rafter secondary C1 C2 2 req 830463 511S 830463 512S C SIider asm 830463 830463 4 C2 Rivet semi tube Arm asm adj D1 D2 2 req 143002 055 830466 516S 143002 055 830466 516S D1 Foot 3...

Страница 12: ...A E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A E 8500 9000 Awning...

Страница 13: ...tube 143002 053 143002 053 3 Rafter secondary Cl C2 2 red 830463 511B 830463 512B C1 Slider asm 830463 830463 C2 Rivet semi tube 143002 055 143002 055 4 Arm asm adj D1 D2 2 req 830466 516B 830466 516...

Страница 14: ...A E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A E 8500 9000 Torsion Assemblies Part No 3108399 035 TORSION ASSEMBLY RIGHT HAND Part No 3108399 019 TORSION ASSEMBLY LEFT HAND...

Страница 15: ...on A5 730297 001 Rod torsion A6 3104384 031 Pin drive 1 8 2 req A7 830567 005 Top casting painted w Warning Label A8 3104384 023 Pin drive 5 32 B1 830496 012 End cap asm painted B2 730013 002 Spring t...

Страница 16: ...108049 Colour Code 510 10 3108340 018 Roller tube 18 R3108049 Colour Code 511 11 3108340 019 Roller tube 19 R3108049 Colour Code 512 12 3108340 020 Roller tube 20 R3108049 Colour Code 513 13 3108340 0...

Страница 17: ...tretch the poly rope 1 4 1 2 and tuck it into the notch and place off to the side See FIG 13A 13G Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on oppositeend 4 Slide torsion assembly into roller tube Identify the end cap A B...

Страница 18: ...e folded and Place open notch in alignment hemmed with fabric groove Cut Poly Rope flush FIG 13B with end of tube See Fig 11 Open Trim Poly Rope Groove leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behin...

Страница 19: ...pen notch in alignment with fabric groove Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube Open Groove Valance Fabric without hemmed edge FIG 13E See Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in pla...

Страница 20: ...2 15 7 13 16 7 13 17 9 15 18 9 15 19 10 16 20 10 16 21 AND ABOVE 10 16 Add 6 additional turns to torsion spring when awning is fully extended 3 After torsion spring is wound to proper number of turns...

Страница 21: ...position 2 1 Out of square 2 2 6 Weatherguard wrinkled Seams 2 4 Vehicle sidewall 4 2 Tek screws 2 12 Weatherguard 2 3 Out of square 2 2 7 Fabric does not hang well Out of square 2 2 Tube deflection...

Страница 22: ...e against the main rafter and backed by the metal washer for stiffness If the stack up is not proper it should be corrected SECONDARY RAFTER spinning If so replace the nutsert If you cannot turn the k...

Страница 23: ...s necessary 1 6 BOTTOM MOUNTING BRACKETS The bottom mounting brackets are screwed to the floor line of the unit and they support the ADJUSTABLE ARM HANDLE ARM ASSEMBLY weight of the awning They also p...

Страница 24: ...ER SLIDER MAIN RAFTER When the fabric is properly positioned next check the position of the fabric on the roller tube The clearance from the end cap of the torsion assembly to the edge of the fabric m...

Страница 25: ...4 SEAMS The seams of the vinyl awning are electronically welded together with a heat seal The welded seams are the strongest part of the fabric If the fabric has wrinkles or sags it may be due to impr...

Страница 26: ...E 5 16 CHANNEL BOTH ENDS C D MAIN SLAT D VIEW RH END D D 5 16 CHANNEL INSTALL TOWARD CANOPY D 1 4 CHANNEL INSTALL TOWARD AWNING RAIL 3 8 CHANNEL FOR VINYL STRIP A D HINGE SLAT B INSTALL A 1 8 POP RIV...

Страница 27: ...e seal slides into the metal hinge which connects the aluminum guard to the awning rail This seal is designed to prevent water from running down the side of the coach To check inspect the full length...

Страница 28: ...hed in with a sewing machine At times the stitches can allow water to leak through to the inside of the roller tube On vinyl awnings the stitches should be sealed with seam sealer available at sportin...

Страница 29: ...some acrylic awnings see Sec 2 5 they keep the fabric from shrinking with age If one Tek screw is missing the fabric will pull toward the remaining Tek screw causing the fabric to wrinkle SECTION 3 O...

Страница 30: ...see if the rail or sidewall varies up down inward or outward This must be taken into consideration when checking a fabric 4 3 TYPE There are three types of awning rail used in the RV industry Of thes...

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