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SECTION 2
2.2 Black Adjustment Knob
The black adjustment knob tightens the secondary rafter
to the main rafter to keep the fabric taut in the full open
position. When closing the awning, the knob should not
be tightened down until after the awning is rolled up and
the travel lock is engaged. Attempting to open the aw-
ning without first loosening the black adjustment knobs
can damage the slider of the secondary rafter, making it
difficult to open the awning. Apply spray lubricant to the
threaded portion of the knob once a year or as needed for
smooth operation. If knob is frozen to nut it will need to be
replaced with part number 3105421.014.
2.3 Lift Handle Lock Button
The push button of the lift-lock assembly locks the main
support arm to the adjustable arm assembly and controls
the height of the awning in the open position. To check it,
open the awning to full extension. Look inside the main-
support arm, and activate the button to see if the locking
pin is moving in and out of the hole in the adjustable arm
assembly. If the locking pin does not move, or has been
broken off, the lift handle assembly must be replaced. At
times the lock pin of the lift handle assembly can break off
and jam between the lift handle assembly and the adjust-
able arm assembly, making it difficult to extend the main
support arm. Replacement part number 830582.001(X).
To replace the lift handle assembly open the awning and
remove the adjustable arm assembly. Drill out the two
3/16 pop rivets and install the new lift handle assembly.
Hardware Components
Top Mounting Bracket
Main Rafter
Knob With Nut
Secondary Rafter
Slider
Main Support Arm
Slider Catch
Travel Lock
Lift-Lock Handle
Adjustable Arm
Bottom Mounting
Bracket
2.1 Special Nut
The special nut is simply a threaded fastening device used
to tighten down the black adjustment knob. If the knob
will not tighten, first remove the secondary rafter assem
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bly from the hardware. Turn the knob to determine if the
nut is stripped or spinning. If so, replace the special nut.
If you cannot turn the knob it will be necessary to replace
both the special nut and the black adjustment knob. To
replace the nut, open awning and remove the two screws
at the bottom of the main arm that keeps the rafter from
sliding out. The rafters won’t come apart until the knob
is removed from the nut. If the knob is frozen it will need
2.4 Adjustable Arm Assembly
The adjustable arm assembly allows for telescoping height
adjustment of the main support arm and it connects to the
bottom mounting bracket to support the weight of the aw-
ning. If the main support arm cannot be extended freely,
the adjustable arm assembly should be checked.
Knob With Nut
to be cut off for removal. Using a hack saw cut the knob
stud as close to the rafter as possible without hurting the
finish on the rafter. Replace with new nut, Part number
3307663.017. Dometic has used several versions of the
nut for the knob. The current nut will fit hardware back
to the first generation used in 1992. Prior to the special
nut the hardware used a nutsert to hold the knob tight
(930022). Apply spray lubricant to the threaded portion
of the nut and knob once a year or as needed for smooth
operation.
