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This program will address the most common system problems associated with the A&E Patio Awnings supplied by 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
Page
1. Black adjustment knob will not tighten
Special Nut
Knob
2.1
2.2
8
8
2. Main support arm will not extend
Lift Handle Lock Button
Adjustable Arm
2.3
2.4
8
8
3. Awning will not roll up straight
Fabric Position
Fabric Square
3.1.1
3.1.3
10
11
4. Weatherguard wrinkled
Seams
Sidewall
3.1.4
4.2
11
17
5. Fabric does not hang well
Tek Screws
Tube Deflection
Sidewall
Out of square
Stitches
Seams
3.1.2
3.3
4.2
3.1.3
3.1.5
3.1.4
10
17
17
11
11
11
6. Must lift arm (s) to open awning
Stop Plug
Bottom Mounting Brackets
2.7
2.6
10
9
7. Awning arm (s) stay up against side of
coach when trying to open awning
Top Mounting Brackets
Fabric Position
Operation
2.5
3.1.1
1.2
9
10
7
8. Awning will not roll up
Rafters
Black Adjustment Knob
Torsions
2.8
2.2
3.4
10
8
17
9. Awning will not stay in rolled down position
Cam Lock
3.4.1
17
10. Fabric leaks at roller tube
Stitches
3.1.5
11
11. Awning stops at guard when rolling up
Rafters
Stop Plug
Torsions
Awning Rail
Top Mounting Bracket
Operation
2.8
2.7
3.4
4.1
2.5
1.2
10
10
17
17
9
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