6
Install the top bracket spacers if the
awning rail is too wide (has drip chan-
nel) and interferes with the top mount-
ing brackets. See FIG. 9.
See subsection "A. Optional Compo-
nents" on page (3) to order top
bracket spacers.
FIG. 6
Top Mounting Bracket
Mounting Over Rail
Awning Rail
FRTA
FIG. 7
Mounting Below Rail
Top Mounting Bracket
Awning Rail
FRTA
FIG. 8
Mounting On Rail
Top Mounting Bracket
Awning Rail
FRTA
3.
Place the 1/4″-20 X 1/2″ hex head screw (with
lock washer) through the main arm and into the
top casting. Tighten to 65-80 in·lb torque. See
FIG. 4.
4. Install Top Casting Shelf as shown. See FIG. 5.
FIG. 5
RH Top Casting
Top Casting
Shelf
5. Repeat steps (2) through (4) for the opposite
side.
D. Determining The Awning Location
1.
IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD.
Verify mounting surface on RV is flat, has solid
structural backing where fasteners penetrate
surface, and will safely and securely support
product. Otherwise, product may become un-
stable and could [detach / bend / collapse]. Fail-
ure to obey this warning could result in death or
serious injury.
Find a solid structure in the RV wall for support
of the top mounting brackets.
Do
NOT
fasten top mounting
bracket over awning rail and against rubber cap
molding (if RV’s roof construction has rounded
corners). Otherwise, water leakage could occur.
The relationship between the solid structure and
the awning rail will determine the location of the
top mounting brackets. Possible positions for
the top mounting brackets include:
●
Mounting
OVER
the awning rail. See FIG. 6.
Do
NOT
use this position if the top
mounting brackets will contact rub-
ber cap molding on the RV (roof with
rounded corners).
●
Mounting
BELOW
the awning rail. See FIG. 7.
●
Mounting
ON
the awning rail. See FIG. 8.
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
