5
2.
The awning is installed on the coach.
a.
This is the method used when replacing torsion
or main arm. The awning must be fully extended
withrafters locked in place and the Safe-T-
Lock™ lever in the roll-down position.
b.
Insert pin in left torsion end cap. It should be
placed in one of the two holes closest to the
counter-clock-wise side of the 1/8" roll pin in
torsion rod. It may be necessary to rotate the
FRTA one way or the other to place the pin
correctly. See FIG. 9.
c.
The right hand torsion should also be pinned.
SeeSection A, Paragraph 5 on Page 3, for
instructions.
d.
The arm can now be removed from either right
hand or left hand torsion. To prevent damage to
fabric and other parts, the end of the roller tube
must be supported so it will not swing back
against the coach or drop down.
e.
The torsion can now be unwound. Refer to
Section B., Number 1, Steps a. through f.
FIG. 9
C. Removal And Replacement Of Fabric &
Roller Tube
1.
The awning must be removed from coach. See
Section A.
2.
The torsions must be removed from both ends of the
roller tube. See Section B., Number 1, Steps a
through f.
3.
Unroll fabric from roller tube, with the top-side facing
down.
4.
Pull poly ropes out of the notch in each end of the
rollertube.
5.
Have one person hold the edge of the fabric while a
second person slides the roller tube off the fabric.
6.
If the new fabric is to be installed, lay it on top of the
old fabric in the same direction. Make sure the size
and color is correct.
7.
Dometic requires the use of the end cap guide to
prevent damages to the fabric, when replacing the
fabric/roller tube. Place the end cap guide supplied
with the replacement fabric/roller tube on the end of
the roller tube. Slide the fabric and valance ropes
through the end cap guide and onto the roller tube.
See figure 9A.
8.
Center fabric on roller tube.
9.
Install torsion per instructions in Section D.
FIG. 9A
PLACE END
CAP GUIDE
ON ROLLER
T U B E
ROLLER
T U B E
SLIDE FABRIC AND
VALANCE ROPES
THROUGH GUIDE
D. Replacement Of Torsion
1.
Insert the leg of the idler opposite the torsion spring
screw and washer over the seamed groove of the
rollertube. See FIG. 10.
Note: The idler leg opposite the torsion spring screw has a
triangle shape.
FIG. 10
8300 and Sunchaser Service Instructions
Fabric is to be rolled out only on a clean
surface to prevent damage.
CAUTION
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