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8500 & 9000
Torsion Pinning
To keep the awnings from unwinding during this step, be
sure the cam lock lever is in the roll down position. A 1/8”
cotter pin can be inserted in each torsion assembly for
positive locking of the roller tube. Complete instructions
Form 3107299.XXX.
TOP CASTING
COTTER
PIN
MOVE LEVER POSITION TO
ROLL DOWN POSITION
RIGHT-HAND SIDE
(VIEWED fROM fRONT)
Improper release of this spring tension
can result in damage to the aw
-
ning, severe personal injury, or both.
Severe injuries can result from the rapid spin
off of the top casting. Use Vise Grips® - NEVER
use bare hands - to handle a top casting under
spring tension.
8500 & 9000
Clamp a Vise Grip® tightly on the top casting, or insert
the crank (3107905.006/3308334.006U) into top casting.
Remove the 1/4-20 hex head machine screw from the top
casting. Take the top casting carefully out of the main sup-
port arm. Slowly let the torsion spring unwind completely.
Repeat Steps 1 & 2 for the opposite end. NOTE: If the
awning’s right-hand torsion assembly has been pinned,
the cotter pin must be removed from the torsion assembly
before the spring can be unwound. The cam lock lever on
the right-hand torsion assembly must be turned clockwise
to the roll up position, before the spring can be unwound.
Always note and or mark the location of cam lock on roller
tube.
LOCK
LEVER
TOP
CASTING
MAIN SUPPORT
ARM ASSEMBLy
VISE-
GRIPS®
1/4-20 X 1/2" HEX
HD. MACH. SET SCREW
Carefully lay the fabric roller tube assembly on a clean,
well padded “V” trough to prevent fabric damage. Re-
move the arm assemblies from the respective torsion rod,
by removing the 1/4”–20 machine screws.
LOCK
LEVER
TOP
CASTING
1/4 - 20 X 1/2" HEX
HD. MACH. SET SCREW
MAIN SUPPORT
ARM ASSEMBLy
CRANK
3107905.006
Severe injuries can result from the rapid spin
off of the top casting. Use Vise Grips® - NEVER
use bare hands - to handle a top casting under
spring tension.
