Sunchaser - II User Guide - Livin`Lite Recreational Vehicles
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1. RECORD THIS UNIT INFORMATION FO J FUTURE REFERENCE Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased A amp E SUNCHASER II TC Patio Awning USER S GUIDE For 8275000 409 Series Sunchaser Il TC Hardware Used With 812 XX XX 40 X amp 812 XX 44 XXX Model Series Awnings USA SERVICE OFFICE Dometic Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart IN 46516 574 294 2511 WARNING A AVERTISSEMENT CANADA i Dometic Corporation This manual must be read and Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant 46 Zatonski Unit 3 understood before installation de proc der l installation des r Brantford ON N3T SL8 adjustment service or mainte glages de l entretien ou des r para eae oor nance is performed This unit must tions L installation de cet appareil doit be installed by a qualified service tre effectu e par un r parateur quali For Service Center technician Modification of this fi Toute modification de cet appareil Assistance Call product can be extremely hazard peut tre extr mement dangereuse et 800 544 4881 ous and could result in personal entra ner des blessures ou dommages injury or property damage mat riels 8275000 409 USER S GUIDE SERIES HARDWARE 3311848 000 Form No 3311848 000 6 07 French 3311853 000 2007 Dometic Corporation mportant These Instructions must LaGrange IN 46761 stay with unit Owner read carefully SUNCHASER II TC 82. FIG 1 Pull the clevis pin out of the lift handle assem bly lift the handle away from the arm and into its horizontal position and re install the clevis pin This should secure the handle in the disengaged horizontal position Repeat on opposite side See FIG 2 Extend the trailer consult the User s Manual pro vided with your vehicle See FIG 3 Once the trailer is fully extended pull the clev is pin out of the lift handle assembly lower the handle towards the arm into its engaged vertical position and re install the clevis pin Repeat on opposite side See FIG 4 Using both hands hold on to the bottom edge of the arm and gently push up until you feel the lift handle assembly engage the nearest hole in the adjustable arm Use the pull rod to hook and pull down lock lever See FIG 5 Hook Lock Lever And Pull Down S S Ea i Hook the pull rod in the loop on the pull strap and pull awning all the way out See FIG 6 Hook Pull Rod In Loop And Pull Awning All The Way Out SUNCHASER II TC 812 XX XX 40 X AND 812 XX 44 XXX AWNINGS 8 Swing rafter out and towards the roller tube end cap Hook the rafter claw onto torsion rod inside of the end cap See FIG 7 Hook Rafter Claw Onto Torsion Rod Torsion Rod 9 While stretching fabric taut tighten knob Repeat on opposite side The knob is designed with a groove If the height of the knob makes it difficult to tighten you
3. may insert the end of the 23 wire handle supplied in the groove and tighten the knob by turning the handle See FIG 8 Loosen Knob Swing Rafter Towards End Cap And Hook Stretch fabric Taut Tighten Knob FIG 5A Place N Rod In S Groove To And 10 Slide pull strap to the right hand end of the roller tube and wrap around arm See FIG 9 Wrap Pull Strap Around Right arm Assembly 11 Press the release lever on the lower mounting bracket and pull the arm away Snap the pa tio foot into the higher mounting bracket on the coach side wall Repeat on opposite side See FIG 14 12 Pull the clevis pin out of the lift handle assembly While holding arm pull up on the lift handle to release and lift awning to desired height Release handle and allow the lock button to engage into a hole in the adjustable arm See FIG 10 Pull Up Handle To Release Lock Button Lower Handle to Engage Button 13 To place the awning in the carport position press the release lever on the bottom mounting bracket and pull the arm away Move to a vertical position and secure in place with stakes Rise to desired height Repeat on opposite end See FIG 11 A CAUTION Lifting Hazard Use extreme caution when lifting arm off bottom mounting bracket If not controlled Fabric Roller Tube Assembly could cause back injury and or damage to RV and Awning Important Never leave the roller tube level with the awning rail ad
4. 12 XX XX 40 X AND 812 XX 44 XXX AWNINGS Quick Reference Guide WARNING Handle MUST be in upright position to open and close trailer Ready to open awning dA1IVAL GAGNALX4 SUNCHASER II TC 812 XX XX 40 X AND 812 XX 44 XXX AWNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual has safety information and instruc tions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol When you see this symbol in this manual be alert to the po tential for personal injury Follow recommended precautions and safe operating instructions UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS Asignal word WARNING OR CAUTION is used with the safety alert symbol They give the level of risk for potential injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazard ous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazard ous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situa tion which if not avoided may result in property damage Read and follow all safety information and instructions 1 FIG 5 7 A TO OPEN AWNING Before extending the trailer pinch lock to release rafter from main arm assembly and loosen rafter knobs See
5. Position 2 Make sure the lock lever on the awning right hand torsion is in the roll down position WARNING Pinch hazard Always check to ensure the lock lever is in the roll down position Failure to place Lock Lever in the roll down position will allow the awning to roll up unexpectedly and quickly resulting in pinching of hand arm and or damage to awning 3 Snap the patio foot into the bottom mounting bracket on the coach side wall Repeat on opposite side See FIG 14 Snap Patio Foot Into Bracket 4 Loosen knob and unhook the rafter end from the torsion top casting 5 For Sunchaser models swing rafters back against side wall resting on top of the patio foot in the arm assembly Repeat for opposite side 6 Grasp pull strap in left hand and move towards the center of the roller tube Hook the pull rod in the pull strap loop See FIG 15 Important Do Not release pull strap Awning is under spring tension and it could roll up unexpectedly and quickly against the vehicle side Push Lock Lever Up 7 While holding the pull strap push the lock lever on the right awning end cap to the roll up posi tion 8 Control the speed of the awning and allow it to roll up while moving the pull strap diagonally to the left or right to prevent it from bunching up SUNCHASER II TC 812 XX XX 40 X AND 812 XX 44 XXX AWNINGS 10 12 13 Pull the clevis pin out of the lift handle assem
6. bly lift the handle away from the arm and into its horizontal position and re install the clevis pin This should secure the handle in the disengaged horizontal position Repeat on opposite side See FIG 2 Making sure the lift handle assemblies are disen gaged and the rafter knobs are loose lower the trailer consult the User s Manual provided with your vehicle Once the trailer is fully lowered pull the clevis pin out of the lift handle assembly lower the handle towards the arm into its engaged vertical posi tion and re install the clevis pin Repeat on op posite side Using both hands hold on to the bottom edge of the arm and gently push up until you feel the lift handle assembly engage the nearest hole in the adjustable arm Replace the pin in the lift handle assembly and squeeze the rafter into the main arm until a click is heard This will indicate it is locked in place Tighten knobs on both sides to secure in place CARE AND USE 1 6 Whenever the awning is wet while rolled up as soon as conditions allow roll it out and let it dry before rolling it up again This will help prevent mildew and rotting Mildew does not form on the fabric itself but on the accumulated dust dirt and grime Periodi cally clean vinyl or woven acrylic Refer to clean ing instructions below for fabric care Always make sure the awning is extended high enough before opening the entry door Apply silicone spray
7. just both arms of the Universal Hard ware 7 to 8 adjustable arm holes below awning rail fabric slope approximately 10 degrees Sunchaser hardware should be in the water shed position See FIG 12 SUNCHASER II TC 812 XX XX 40 X AND 812 XX 44 XXX AWNINGS A WARNING Water Pooling Hazard Whenever heavy rain is expected the awning must be placed in the storage position Pool ing of water on top of the awning fabric will make the awning unstable causing the arms and roller tube to bend or collapse Never release lift handle locks with water pooled on canopy This will result in personal inju ry death and damages to the awning and or recreational vehicle 14 If light rains are expected place the awning in the water shed position See FIG 12 N Lower Arm Away From Door 7 8 additional Holes Note Sunchaser Model Series 8275000 hardware is not equipped with water dump feature and one arm must be an additional 7 8 holes fabric slope approximate 10 de grees lower than the other arm before it is in the water dump configuration See FIG 9 Note Never leave an open awning unattended B TO CLOSE AWNING 1 When in the carport position remove stakes from the ground and unwrap pull strap Grasp the up per arm with both hands and raise lift handle to release lock button Lower arms to their shortest position against the stops See FIG 13 Raise Handle To Release Lock Button Lower To Shortest
8. lubricant as needed to keep the awning s moving parts operating smoothly For ease of operation on hardware rub candle wax on all sliding surfaces A amp E 8500 and SUNCHASER a Abrasion weather and long hours in the sun are vinyl s worst enemies To avoid these problems you will need to keep your awning fabric clean Use a mixture of 1 4 cup dish soap 1 4 cup bleach and five gallons of fresh water Soap the open awning with this mix ture then roll it up and let stand for five min utes Rolling up of the awning will apply the mixture to the underside of the fabric Unroll the awning and hose off the top and bottom with clean water Repeat if necessary and al low to completely dry A amp E 9000 a In addition to its beauty and soft translucence woven acrylic fabric offers the advantages of strength and breathable It is water repellent but because it is a woven cloth it is not wa ter proof To keep your acrylic awning clean simply hose it off occasionally and let it dry Do Not Scrub b Avoid touching the underside of the 9000 canopy when it is wet To do so will break the surface tension of the water and encourage seepage through the fabric c Because woven acrylic is of a much lighter weight than vinyl shifting may occur if the awning and pull strap are not centrally aligned with the fabric roller tube while the awning is being rolled up If necessary roll the awning out and adjust the alignment 7 When T
9. o Get More Help a If malfunctions occur that cannot be cor rected by reviewing this user s guide contact a qualified Dometic service technician Note A slight travel line may appear where the door roller contacts the awning fabric This is considered nor mal and does not affect the integrity of the awning Dometic THE SIGN OF COMFORT
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