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This manual provides operational procedures for Solera® Power Awning. Operating the Solera® Power Awning in any other manner than described may result in personal injury, damage to the recreational vehicle or the awning assembly as well as voiding the Lippert Components Limited Warranty.
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Operation NOTE: Some coaches may not use the LCI switch (Fig. 3). Extending the Awning Verify the RV battery is fully charged and connected to the electrical system. Locate the locking latch (Fig. 1), if equipped, and unlock the latch (Fig. 2). NOTE: This latch is optional and may or may not be installed on one or both support arms.
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Adjusting Pitch - All Solera Awnings NOTE: The awning will pitch itself to purge the pooling of excess water and may dump a significant amount of water without notice. Pitch can be set by adjusting the articulating arm to tip one side of the awning to allow water runoff. Extend the awning to desired position.
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Troubleshooting Manual Override In the event of power loss or motor failure, the awning can be extended and retracted manually. Perform the following procedure to manually retract the awning. NOTE: This procedure may also be performed to extend or retract the awning in the event of dry camping or camping without a battery.
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SOLERA POWER AWNING ASSEMBLY AWNINGS Idler Head Assembly Fabric Awning Rail Drive Head Assembly Roll Tube End Cap Support Arm Assembly...
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SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Variant Code Information The variant code on Lippert products can assist LCI customers in obtaining additional information about the product and its components. For replacement part information, locate the variant code on the awning roll tube and call LCI customer service.
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SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Callout White Part # Black Part # Description 266147 273479 Idler Head Assembly 289563 289566 Idler Head Front Cover 289564 289567 Idler Head Rear Cover 266146 273478 Drive Head Assembly 289557 289560 Drive Head Front Cover...
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SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Drive Head Gear Kit Qty. Part # Description 266133 .873" 20 PA 16 DP, D SLOT GEAR 266134 .873" 20 PA 16 DP, D SLOT GEAR 266136 .500" 20 PA 16 DP, CLR ZN GEAR...
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SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Callout White Part # Black Part # Description 275071 Rubber Grommet (for Manual Override Opening) 289373 289374 Awning Center Support Assembly NOTE: Only required for Solera Awnings greater than 21' in length. 293659 293658 Switch Kit 12GA Wire Harness...
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SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Mount A AB A AC Support Arm Assembly Measurement Based on Mount Arm Callout White Part # Black Part # Description 295742 295743 Support Arm Assembly (Short, 61") 260294 266169 Support Arm Assembly (Pitched, 66 ")
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SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Callout White Part # Black Part # Description 266149 Motor 266132 Screw IHWH 2N SLF ST ( - 20 x 1/4") (motor-to-mount) 285499 285500 Switch Kit (Switch, Plate, and Harness) 280570 Wire Harness Only 280565...
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The pitch arm also provides added stability. This manual provides operational procedures for Solera Power Awning. Operating the Solera Power Awning in any other manner than described may result in personal injury, damage to the unit or the awning assembly as well as voiding the Lippert Components Limited Warranty.
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Retracting the Awning Verify the unit's battery is fully charged and connected to the electrical system. Press and hold "RETRACT" (Fig. 1B) until the awning is retracted completely. NOTE: The awning can be retracted without resetting the pitch. Fig. 1 Fig.
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Maintenance Fabric Care If the awning is retracted while wet, extend the awning and let it dry as soon as conditions allow before retracting. This will help prevent the formation of mildew and add greatly to the life of the awning. Mildew does not form on the fabric itself, but on the accumulated dust, dirt and grime.
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Procedure #2 Push both support arm assemblies closed until they are approximately 1 foot from fully retracted. Secure both support arm assemblies by securing a zip tie around the outer arm and around the pin on the top of the mount arm where the mount arm and inner arm connect (Fig. 6). Remove the #6 x 1/2"...
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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. NOTE: This manual will refer to the “drive side” and “idler side” throughout for various instructions. The “drive side”...
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Installing the Awning Rail (If Necessary) NOTE: Awning rail not included. Position the awning rail along the line where roof and wall meet OR: A. For pitched awnings: A minimum of 11” above doors or windows B. For flat awnings: A minimum of 4” above doors or windows NOTE: The awning rail must be level and parallel with the floor line of the unit (Fig.
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Insert the drive head assembly shaft into end cap (Fig. 3). Align the holes and secure with waxed screw. Repeat process for idler head assembly at other end. Fig. 3 NOTE: Keep the head of the wax screw " from fastened to avoid compromising the structural integrity of the wax screw.
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Lift the support arm assembly up and secure by setting the awning assembly to the desired height and attaching it to the side of the unit with two (2) #14 x 1 ” screws at the top (Fig. 5) and two (2) #14 x 1 ”...
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NOTE: Check the switch. If the awning is running in reverse of what the switch indicates, reverse the wires. NOTE: Solera Power Awning motors come stock with an internal 6A auto reset breaker. If this breaker trips, it will take approximately 30 seconds to reset. LCI recommends that the awning be wired into a 15A circuit.
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(usually behind the switch) and then a power source from the unit. LED Light Rail Installation NOTE: Solera Power Awning must be installed prior to LED Light Rail installation. Seal the back of the LED light rail. Mount the LED light rail (Fig. 12B) directly below the awning rail (Fig. 12A) and secure to the side of the unit.
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Cut the power and ground wires to the desired length and connect to the unit wiring. Make sure to connect the red wire on the light side to the power wire on the unit side and connect the black wire from the light side to the ground wire from the unit side.
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Preparation NOTE: All screws supporting awning assembly must have a backer within the structure of the wall of the unit. Resources Required • Rivet Gun • Three people • Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun • Appropriate Bits Installation Insert drive head pin (Fig.
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Secure the middle of the wall mounting channel with two #14 x 1 ” screws (286576) at any of the three locations shown (Fig. 6). Repeat this process for the other side of awning assembly. 3/16 NOTE: Four rivets with "...
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System and Safety Information The Solera® Power Awning features an internal motor to steadily operate the awning. Additionally, the pitch arm allows for rain dump and adjustable pitch features, and there is no rafter arm to lock in place. The pitch arm also provides added stability.
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Basic Troubleshooting Awning won’t open or close. A. If optional travel locks are installed, ensure that they have been unlocked. B. Verify the fuse is good. C. Check for power at the motor when the switch is in the extended or retracted position. Awning pitch won’t stay in the flat position.
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Service and Replacement Support Arm Assembly Replacement Resources Required • 1-3 people (depending on task) • Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun • Appropriate Drive Bits • Zip Ties Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution. Run awning out to almost full extension in order to allow access to the fasteners that secure support arm assembly to the wall of the unit.
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Remove the support arm assembly from the unit. It should be completely free now and can be removed from the working area. Make sure the roll tube is adequately supported before removing the support arm assembly. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or property damage. 10.
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Awning Fabric Replacement Resources Required • Two People • Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun • Appropriate Drive Bits • Zip Ties Removal Extend awning out approximately 12". Secure both support arm assemblies by running a zip tie around the outer arm and around the pin on the top of the mount arm where the mount arm and inner arm connect (Fig.
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Working together, apply the roll tube and fabric to the awning rail and support arm assemblies, making sure the awning will unroll with the printed side of the fabric up. Failure to support the roll tube, fabric and drive/idler head assembly during installation may result in serious injury or property damage.
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Prior to Installation All screws/rivets supporting the awning assembly must have a backer within the structure of the wall of the coach. Resources Required • Three people • Drill or cordless screw gun • #2 square screwdriver bit • 3/8 ” nut driver bit and/or rivet gun Installation Insert drive head pin (Fig.
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Make sure the awning assembly is square on the unit prior to mounting the bottom 2 screws. Extend the awning half way out by connecting the power and ground wires of the awning to a 12-18V battery. Secure the middle of the wall mounting channel with two #14 x 1 1/2” screws (286576) at any of the three locations shown (Fig.
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• Screwdriver • Silicone Lubricant This manual provides operational procedures for the Solera Power Awning. 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...
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Solera Power Awning ® Installing the Awning Rail (if necessary) Note: Awning rail not included. 1. Position the awning rail along the line where roof and wall meet OR: For pitched awnings: A minimum of 11" above doors or windows F orflatawnings:Aminimumof4"abovedoorsorwindows Theawningrailmustbelevelandparallelwiththefloorlineoftheunit(Fig.1).
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Solera Power Awning ® Installation 1. On the awning rail, mark the position of the centerlines of the support arm assemblies. Ensure that the support arm assemblies will not interfere with any lights, vents or other obstructions. 2. U singanon-permanentmethodofmarking,markaperpendicularlinefromtheawningraildowntothefloorline.Thisisthe centerline of the support arm assembly (Fig.2).
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Solera Power Awning ® 4. Use a screwdriver to spread open either end of the awning rail channel on the installation side (Fig.4A). 5. T oprotectthefabricfromdamageduringinstallation,file any sharp edges or burrs from the awning rail channel. 6. Use silicone lubricant and spray the inside of the awning rail channel (Fig.4B).
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Solera Power Awning ® 10. Cut the zip ties and connect the wires from the drive Securing the Fabric head assembly to a power source and run the awning 1. Extend and retract the awning several times to ensure half way out. Remove the wire cover to expose the that the fabric is square on the roll tube.
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® Awning Wiring NOTE: Solera Power Awning motors come stock with an 1. Pull the wires from the unit through the support arm assembly. These wires may be located at the bottom or internal 6A auto reset breaker. If this breaker trips, it will the top of the support arm assembly.
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Solera Power Awning ® Installation with Speakers Option Installation with LED Options 1. Remove the wire covers in both mount arms. LED Roll Tube Installation 2. At both support arm assemblies there will be a wire 1. Remove the wire covers in the idler side mount arm. labeled “speakers.”...
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LED Light Rail Installation Seal Wall Penetrations 1. Seal all fastener locations and wire penetrations to NOTE: Solera Power Awning must be installed prior to protect against water intrusion (Fig.13). LED Light Rail installation. 1. Seal the back of the LED light rail.
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Solera Power Awning ® Retracting the Awning NOTE: This latch is optional and may or may not be installed on one or both support arms. 1. Verify the coach battery is fully charged and connected to the electrical system. 3. Press and hold EXTEND (Fig.14A) until the awning is extended completely.
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Solera Power Awning ® NOTE: The drive head assembly is always located on the right side of the awning as it is viewed from outside of the unit. 2. Using a 7/16" socket and cordless or electric drill or screw gun, spin the manual override nut counterclockwise to retract the awning (Fig.19).
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Solera Power Awning ® Solera Power Awning Troubleshooting What's Happening? What Should Be Done? If optional travel locks are installed, ensure that they have been unlocked. Awning won’t open or close. Verify the fuse is good. Check for power at the motor when the switch is in the extended or retracted position.
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Solera Power Awning ® Solera Power Awning Troubleshooting Continued What's Happening? What Should Be Done? Awning works in opposite direction of what Wires going to awning have been reversed or switched. switch shows. Reverse the wires. The awning fabric should always be above the roll tube.
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AWNING LED LIGHT CONNECTORS (LIGHT IN THE ROLL BAR OR LIGHTED FABRIC) AWNINGS Introduction In mid to late 2015, the Solera® Awning LED light connectors (for the light in the roll bar or the lighted fabric applications) were changed as a product improvement. This change was made on a running basis at the manufacturer's level.
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING WIRING DIAGRAM AWNINGS NOTE: Solera® Awnings are equipped with a 6A Auto Reset breaker supplied by LCI. NOTE: The motor comes stock with internal thermal protection. LCI recommends that the awning be on a 15A circuit. NOTE: All wire to be 14 AWG or larger as necessary to provide 12V minimum at all times at the connection to the LCI-supplied power cable.
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PITCH ARM AWNING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT DOORS Purpose This document provides the steps to replace the awning pitch arm assembly. Moving Parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution. Resources Required • 2 People • Pliers • Flat Head Screwdriver 7/ 1 6 •...
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PITCH ARM AWNING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT DOORS NOTE: Make sure to keep all the black spacers that are placed in between the pitch arm and the outer arm (Fig. 3A) and in between the pitch arm and the mount arm (Fig. 4A). Make sure to adequately support the roll tube during this process.
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING ASSEMBLY AWNINGS Idler Head Assembly Fabric Awning Rail Drive Head Assembly Roll Tube End Cap Support Arm Assembly...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING ROLL BAR LED UPGRADE FOR POWER OR MANUAL CRANK AWNING AWNINGS Variant Code Information The variant code on Lippert products can assist LCI customers in obtaining additional information about the product and its components. Roll Bar Variant Code Callout White Part #...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING LED RAILS AWNINGS Callout White Part # Black Part # Awning Size Description 3207921 3207922 11' - 18' LED/Awning Cord Rail (216") 3207881 3207882 19' - 24' LED/Awning Cord Rail (288") 3357432 3357431 6' - 15' LED/Awning Cord Rail w/ Gutter (192") 336930 336929...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING LED LIGHT RAIL KITS AWNINGS White Part # Black Part # Awning Size Description 329797 329799 329804 329805 329810 329811 329816 329817 329825 329826 329832 329833 Awning Wall Light Kit 329838 329839 NOTE: Light kits are cut 5 "...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING SPEAKER UPGRADE FOR PULL-STYLE MANUAL AWNING AWNINGS Callout White Part # Black Part # Description Quantity 342147 342149 Speaker Drive Head 342148 342150 Speaker Idler Head 336504 Speaker Feed Harness 273007 Power Feed Wires 280570 Wire Harness 285079 285077 Power Awning Bezel Spacer...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING SPEAKER UPGRADE AWNINGS White Part # Black Part # Description 351863 351864 Power Awning to Speaker Head Conversion NOTE: Parts below are available in Kit A referenced above or individually as needed. Callout White Part # Black Part # Description Quantity...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Variant Code Information The variant code on Lippert products can assist LCI customers in obtaining additional information about the product and its components. Variant Code Callout White Part # Black Part # Description 281928 281929 Awning Rail (144")
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Callout White Part # Black Part # Description 266147 273479 Idler Head Assembly 289563 289566 Idler Head Front Cover 289564 289567 Idler Head Rear Cover 266146 273478 Drive Head Assembly 289557 289560 Drive Head Front Cover 289558 289561 Drive Head Rear Cover...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Drive Head Gear Kit Qty. Part # Description 266133 .873" 20 PA 16 DP, D SLOT GEAR 266134 .873" 20 PA 16 DP, D SLOT GEAR 266136 .500" 20 PA 16 DP, CLR ZN GEAR 266142 Bushing 353964 (Only...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Callout White Part # Black Part # Description 275071 Rubber Grommet (for Manual Override Opening) 289373 289374 Awning Center Support Assembly NOTE: Only required for Solera Awnings greater than 21' in length. 293659 293658 Switch Kit 12GA Wire Harness 298760 Cotter Hairpin...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Mount Arm A AD A AE Support Arm Assembly Measurement Based on Mount Arm Callout White Part # Black Part # Description 295742 295743 Support Arm Assembly (Short, 61") 260294 266169 Support Arm Assembly (Pitched, 66 ") 362132 362133...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING COMPONENTS AWNINGS Callout White Part # Black Part # Description 266149 Motor 285079 285077 Bezel Spacer 273007 Power Feed Wires 373008 Power Feed, 2 Way 275070157 2750701692 Wire Cover; 9.75"; Narrow 275070353 2750701888 Wire Cover; 22"; Narrow 266138481 2661382017 Wire Cover;...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING UPGRADE FOR MANUAL AWNINGS AWNINGS White Part # Black Part # Description 337727 337728 Power Awning Upgrade from Manual Crank Style Kit NOTE: Parts below are available in Kit A referenced above or individually as needed. Callout White Part # Black Part #...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING UPGRADE FOR MANUAL AWNINGS AWNINGS NOTE: If upgrading from a manual awning to a power awning with roll bar LEDs you must order 337727 (white) or 337728 (black) in order to have the complete upgrade. Callout White Part # Black Part # Description...
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AWNINGS Prior To Installation NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST have a backer within the structure of the wall of the coach. Resources Required • Three people • Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun •...
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POWER AWNING - INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS ® SOLERA AWNINGS Securing The Fabric Extend and retract the awning several times to ensure that the fabric is square on the roll tube. Secure the fabric in the awning rail by installing a #6 x 1/2” hex head screw through the fabric cord and fabric 1”...
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AWNING FABRIC REPLACEMENT AWNINGS Resources Required • 1 to 3 People • Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun • Appropriate Drive Bits • Zip Ties • Two Cotter Pins (manual awning only) • Non-Permanent Marker Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution. Manual Awning Fabric Replacement Removal Remove the drip cap (if equipped) from the end the fabric will be removed from.
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AWNING FABRIC REPLACEMENT AWNINGS Secure the idler head and the roll tube to the work bench. Hold the drive head assembly securely (there will be tension to be released) while another person removes the drive head assembly cotter pin. Failure to maintain control of the roll tube, fabric and drive/idler head may result in serious injury or property damage.
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AWNING FABRIC REPLACEMENT AWNINGS Using the three screws previously removed from the drive head assembly end cap, attach the drive head to the roll tube, making sure the orientation is the same. NOTE: Be sure the drive head assembly with the cam lock is on the right-hand side of the awning. Secure the idler head and roll tube to the work bench.
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AWNING FABRIC REPLACEMENT AWNINGS Power and Hybrid Awning Fabric Replacement Resources Required • 1 to 3 People (depending on task) • Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun • Appropriate Drive Bits • Zip Ties Removal Remove the drip cap (if equipped) from the end the fabric will be removed from. Fully extend the awning.
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AWNING FABRIC REPLACEMENT AWNINGS Installation Unroll the replacement fabric so that the cords are parallel with the roll tube. On a clean, level surface free of any debris able to scratch or damage the roll tube, gently slide the roll tube onto the two polycords of the fabric, making sure that the non-printed side is touching the roll tube (Fig.
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AWNING FABRIC REPLACEMENT AWNINGS 10. Secure the fabric in the awning rail no more than 1” inside the edge of the fabric on both ends using a #6 x ” hex head screw. Install the screw down through the awning rail into the fabric and the polycord (Fig. 11). Fig.
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CONVERSION FROM MANUAL PULL STRAP TO POWER AWNING AWNINGS White Kit # Black Kit # Description 323948 323949 Conversion from Manual Pull Strap to Power Awning Kit NOTE: Parts below are available in kits referenced above or individually as needed. White Part # Black Part # Description...
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CONVERSION FROM MANUAL PULL STRAP TO POWER AWNING AWNINGS Zip tie both support arms around the outer arm and top pin of the mounted arm (Fig. 2). The awning arms will be under pressure from the gas strut and can kick out from the unit if not properly secured, causing personal injury or property damage.
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CONVERSION FROM MANUAL PULL STRAP TO POWER AWNING AWNINGS Install new end cap to the roll tube using the three square head screws that were removed in Step 3 above. Confirm cap is fully seated on the end of the roll tube. If the screws/screw holes have been stripped consider using #10 screws to ensure a secure fit.
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CONVERSION FROM MANUAL PULL STRAP TO POWER AWNING AWNINGS 12. Starting at the motor, run the wire approximately halfway down the outer arm, then up the inner arm to the wall mount (holes for ‘top wire’ and ‘bottom wire’ options are provided in the wall mount extrusion) (Fig 9).
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CONVERSION FROM MANUAL PULL STRAP TO POWER AWNING AWNINGS Wiring Diagram NOTE: Solera® Awnings are equipped with a 6A Auto Reset breaker supplied by LCI. NOTE: The motor comes stock with internal thermal protection. LCI recommends that the awning be on a 15A circuit.
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING ARM REPLACEMENT AWNINGS Tools Required Resources Required • Cordless or electric screw gun or drill (and • 1-3 people (depending on task) appropriate drive bits) • Zip ties Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution. Power Awning Arm Replacement Run awning out to almost full extension in order to allow access to the fasteners that secure the awning arms to the wall of the unit.
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® SOLERA POWER AWNING ARM REPLACEMENT AWNINGS Remove the #8 wax screws that hold the drive head shaft to the end cap on the roll tube. Make sure the roll tube is adequately supported before removing the support arm assembly. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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