7
INSTALLATION
4.
Make sure awning rail is parallel
to RV floor, and is
NOT
warped or curved before
installing awning fabric. If awning rail is
NOT
straight, awning fabric may wrinkle or stretch.
Select the desired awning rail end (on RV) into
which the awning fabric will be inserted. Widen
that end of the rail with a flat screwdriver, and file
off any sharp edges. See (FIG. 11).
FIG. 11
Before
After
5.
Do
NOT
unfurl more than 1 revo-
lution of fabric, as this could cause issues with
awning [closing / opening] correctly.
Unfurl awning fabric 1 revolution before inserting
fabric (with awning roller cover, if equipped) into
awning rail.
Unfurling 1 revolution allows enough
space between wall and awning hardware
to guide awning fabric into awning rail.
6. With the slide out room completely closed, care-
fully lift Slide Topper to prepared awning rail end
(above top of slide out).
7. While one person guides the awning fabric (or
awning roller cover, if equipped) into awning
rail (a stepladder may be necessary), carefully
move (slide) the Slide Topper until fabric is in de-
sired position. See (FIG. 12).
At least one other person is required to help
hold and control Slide Topper (in place)
until mounting brackets are installed on
RV, and FRTA (with arms and extensions)
is installed on mounting brackets.
FIG. 12
Awning Fabric
Awning Rail
A. Prepare Hardware Assembly
The Slide Topper hardware requires minor prepara-
tion before installing on RV.
1.
Carefully lay fabric roller tube assembly (FRTA)
on a clean, well padded “V” trough (or other well
protected surface) to prevent fabric damage.
2. Install LH arm (with pre-installed extension and
bracket) on LH end of FRTA:
a. Place LH arm onto torsion rod (LH end of
FRTA). See (FIG. 2) & (FIG. 10).
b. Align clip holes, and install cotter R-pin
through LH arm and into torsion rod until it
securely snaps in place. See (FIG. 10).
FIG. 10
LH Arm
Cotter
R-Pin
Extension
Torsion Rod
Back View
3. Repeat step (2) for other end.
Make sure LH and RH arms align correct-
ly with each other.
B. Install Awning Rail And Insert Fabric
1.
Determine awning rail location relating to mount-
ing bracket & slide out room flange. See (FIG. 3),
(FIG. 4), & (FIG. 5).
2.
Remove any flashing or drip shields that will in
-
terfere with the Slide Topper.
The Slide Topper may be assembled and
held in place to check for interference.
3.
Install awning rail on a flat surface
(with solid structural backing), straight (without
curves), and parallel to RV floor to ensure cor
-
rect function and appearance.
ALWAYS
seal against weather and moisture
where components enter RV’s [walls / roof /
floor]. Otherwise, water leakage could occur.
Apply sealant to back edge of awning rail, and to
the #8-18 X 1″ screws. Then place and tighten
screws through awning rail and into solid struc-
ture of RV.
Some models do
NOT
inculde rail and
screws. See “B. Optional Components &
Kits” on page (4) to order.
