DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL
A&E
Patio Awnings
This program will address the most common system problems associated with the A&E Patio Awnings supplied by
The Dometic Corporation. Our intent is to provide you with a guideline of checks to make, should you encounter one
of the following symptoms.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REFER TO
1. Black adjustment knob will not tighten
Nutsert
1.1
Washer Stack-up
1.2
2. Fabric leaks at the roller tube
Stitches
2.10
3. Main support arms will not extend
Push button assembly
1.3
Adjustable arm assembly
1.4
4. Awning has bulges or wrinkles where pull strap
Operation
3.1
rolls up
5. Awning fabric will not roll up straight
Fabric 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
2.6
Tek screws
2.12
Seams
2.4
Vehicle sidewall
4.2
Stitches
2.10
8. Must lift main arm(s) to open or close the awning
Stop plug
1.7
Bottom mounting brackets
1.6
9. Awning arm(s) stay up against side of coach when
Top mounting bracket
1.5
trying to open awning
Fabric position
2.1
Operation
3.1
Travel lock
3.4
10. Awning will not roll up
Rafters
1.8
Cam
2.9
Black adjustment knob
1.9
Torsions
2.8
11. Awning will not stay in rolled down position
Cam
2.9
12. Awning billows out when traveling down the road
Cam
2.9
13. Awning stops at guard when rolling up
Rafters
1.8
Stop plug
1.7
Operation
3.2
Torsions
2.8
Awning rail
4.3
Top mounting brackets
1.5
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