I. IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES
II. OPERATING YOUR NEW ECLIPSE AWNING
Your retractable awning is designed exclusively for sun protection and
should not be used during extreme weather conditions such as high winds
or heavy, driving rain.
Please do not leave your extended/open awning unattended as weather
conditions can change quickly, potentially causing damage to the awning.
Remove your valance during the winter months to avoid fraying
caused by wind, ice or snow. SEE WINTER CARE ON PAGE 5
Insert the hand crank through the eye of the
gear. With very little downward pressure and with
the hand crank at approximately the same angle
as the gear eye, unwind the awning to its full
pro-jection. The arms on the awning should not
be forced into a locked position - when the fabric
begins to sag. Full projection is achieved when a
gap is visible at the casting of arm elbows.
A. With a Gear & Hand Crank Drive
Be careful not to over extend your awning as this
will cause the fabric to “back roll” (see picture at
right). The fabric will roll off of the roller tube from
the under side and possibly cause damage to
your awning.
AND ENJOY YOUR INVESTMENT FOR MANY YEARS!
Clean your awning regularly following the instructions for cleaning and
care. Never use a power washer, metal bristle brush or heat.
Do not allow debris to be rolled up when retracting your awning. The fabric
can be stained or punctured by debris.
Never barbecue or have an open flame under your open awning.
Excessive heat can cause discoloring or damage to your fabric.
Never allow snow or rain to create a weight load on your open awning.
Damages caused by a rain accumulation or snow load are not covered
under the warranty.
Use of a wind or rain sensor does not protect your awning from sudden
wind gusts or rain. Damages caused by wind or water retention, even with
these sensors properly installed, are not covered under the warranty.
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