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LA-03 MODEL AWNING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6.
INSTALLATION OF THE AWNING GASKET
a.
The gasket has the shape of the an upside down letter
“Y” and is placed between the awningand coach side
wall. See FIG. 7.
Note: Prior removal of the 2 set screws out of the locking
mechanism makes their installation easier.
d.
Place the locking mechanism so it is hooked into the
slots on the awning back and 1 “ from the ends of the
mounting bracket. Two locking mechanisms are re-
quired on each mounting bracket. Tighten the set screws
evenly (6 foot pounds of torque) locking the awning
securely to the mounting brackets See FIG. 6.
d.
Place the tip of the silicone tube behind the gasket and
apply a generous bead between it and the side wall. See
FIG. 8.
Apply Silicone Sealant
Between Gasket And
Sidewall
Sidewall
Tuck Gasket
Down Into
Final Position
In Gap
FIG. 8
e.
Tuck gasket down into its final position in gap between
the side wall and back of awning case.
7.
INSTALLATION OF CONTROL BOX
Disconnect 115 volt AC. Failure to follow
these instructions could create a shock haz-
ard causing death or severe personal injury.
WARNING
!
Note: The outlet box and cover must be installed in
accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC)
and local codes, as required by the NEC article
406.8 for outdoors, latest edition, and complies with
subrule 26-706 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
latest edition.
a.
Location of control box should be in an accessible
compartment near the right hand end of the awning. See
FIG. 9.
b.
Install an AC Power GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter)
receptacle (not supplied) within reach of the 6' power
cord of the awning control box. See FIG. 9.
FIG. 6
Slot On
Awning
Slot On
Mounting
Bracket
Set Screw
Awning
Mounting
Bracket
Lock
Mechanism
FIG. 7
Gasket
b.
Lay the gasket full length on top of the awning case.
c.
Slide the longer side behind the case, while catching the
shorter side on top. See FIG. 8
