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Solera
®
Power Awning 18V
Installation and Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
CCD-0001260
Safety
THIS MANUAL PROVIDES OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES FOR THE SOLERA POWER AWNING
WITH AN 18V POWER PACK. OPERATING THE
SOLERA POWER AWNING IN ANY OTHER MANNER
THAN DESCRIBED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY, DAMAGE TO THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
UNIT OR THE AWNING ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS
VOIDING THE LIPPERT COMPONENTS LIMITED
WARRANTY.
THE “WARNING” SYMBOL ABOVE IS A SIGN THAT
AN INSTALLATION PROCEDURE HAS A SAFETY
RISK INVOLVED AND MAY CAUSE DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY IF NOT PERFORMED SAFELY AND
WITHIN THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN THIS
MANUAL. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
PERFORMING THIS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO CONSIDER
WOULD BE HEARING PROTECTION, GLOVES, AND
POSSIBLY A FULL FACE SHIELD, DEPENDING ON
THE NATURE OF THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR CUT. KEEP
CLEAR AND USE CAUTION.
THE 18V POWER PACK RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
CONTAINS LITHIUM WHICH IS A HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL. DO NOT THROW IN THE TRASH
OR WITH OTHER HOUSEHOLD RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS. THE BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY AT A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION SITE.
Prior to Installation
If the unit does not have a pre-installed awning rail, one
must be purchased.
All screws supporting the awning assembly must have a
backer within the structure of the wall of the unit. Refer to
the unit manufacturer for proper location.
This manual will refer to the “drive side” and “idler side”
throughout for various instructions. The “drive side” is the
right hand side of the awning when facing the awning from
the exterior of the unit. The “idler side” is the left hand side
of the awning when facing the awning from the exterior of
the unit.
Solera 18V Tall Arm (69”) Adjustable Pitch Arms require:
• 69” of unobstructed area from the awning rail straight
down.
• Minimum clearance of 2 ½” between the awning rail and
the top of the entry door.
Resources Required
• 2-3 people, depending on the task
• Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
• Appropriate drive and drill bits
• Socket wrench
•
7/16
” socket
• Rivet gun (if needed)
• Locking pliers
• Ladder
• Non-permanent method of marking
• Silicone sealant or butyl tape
• Screwdriver
• Silicone lubricant
• Scissors/utility knife
• Wire cutters/strippers
• #6 x ½” hex head screws
• #10 x ¾” screws
• #12 1 ¼” screws
• #14 x 1
1/4
” screws
