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SECTION 6 Auxiliary Cable
In Case Of Coach 12VDC Power Failure:
6.1. The WeatherPro hardware provides an auxiliary
power cable to connect the awning motor to an
external 12 VDC power source in case of power
failure in the coach. A good external 12 VDC
power source would be an automobile battery.
Access the motor and hardware cable connec-
tion located behind the wire cover at the top of
the right hand arm. Gently squeeze the sides to-
gether to remove. Unplug the connection. See
FIG. 6.1.
SECTION 8 WeatherPro Fabric, Roller
Tube, Torsion Assembly &
Weathershield Replacement
8.1. General Instructions
8.1.1 The fabric roller tube assembly (referred
to in the instructions as a FRTA) consists
of a vinyl or acrylic fabric, roller tube, tor-
sion assembly and weathershield. These
instructions will aid the service technician
to make repairs quickly and correct. The
repairs must be made by a qualified ser-
vice technician. Read instructions EN-
TIRELY before attempting to make repairs
on the product.
FIG. 6.1
Motor
Connector
10' Auxiliary
Cable
Hardware
Connector
Wire
Cover
Bolt
FIG. 7.1
Connect the supplied 10 ft. harness directly to
the motor plug. Not the one in the hardware. Con-
nect the other end of the 10 ft. harness to a 12
VDC battery source. The red wire goes to + and
the black to –. This will retract the awning. To
avoid motor damage disconnect battery source
immediately after awning is fully retracted. The
awning can be extended by reversing the polar-
ity. Place the red wire on the – and the black wire
on the +. Again, remove wires immediately after
awning is fully extended.
SECTION 7 Emergency Retract Procedure
To Manually Close Awning:
7.1 Slide the pull strap (provided) into the utility slot
of the FRTA. See FIG. 7.1.
While one person is holding onto the pull strap,
remove the bolt in the top of the right top casting.
The FRTA will roll in once the bolt is removed.
Walk the awning to the closed position. See FIG.
7.1.
Align hole where bolt was removed and drive bolt
back into top casting to secure awning.
Bolt must be reinstalled to prevent awning from
opening during travel. Have awning serviced by a
Dometic Service Center or a qualified service tech-
nician before attempting to open awning after this
procedure has been performed.
FIG. 8.2.2
TEK Screw
Remove from
Both Ends
Awning Rail
These instructions must be read and under-
stood before installation, adjustment, service
or maintenance is performed. This unit must
be installed by a qualified service technician.
Modification of this product can be extremely
hazardous and could result in personal injury
or property damage.
8.2 Awning Removal
8.2.1
In all instances of fabric, roller tube or
weather shield replacement, it is neces-
sary to unroll the fabric. A large clean and
smooth work area is required to prevent
damage to the fabric.
Note: If replacement of either torsion assembly is required
awning removal from the coach is not necessary. Proceed
to Sections 8.3 and 8.4.
8.2.2
Remove the TEK screws securing the aw-
ning fabric at each end of the awning rail.
See FIG. 8.2.2.
