Dometic 8500 - How to Open Awning

TO OPEN AWNING:
Loosen
Knob
Sunchaser:
Squeeze
ssoo I 9000 I:
Flip
Pull down.
Hook the rod in loop, and pull all the
way out.
Slide
o~e rafter arm up until it snaps
into
p~ace. Pull down and out on
the sliCling rafter to remove slack
from the fabric, and tighten the
black a~justment knob. Repeat for
other
side.
8
Slide the pull strap to
the right end of the
tube, and wrap as
shown.
Pull up on the lift handle to raise to
desired height.
Swing handle down to lock button
in hdle. Repeat for other side.
CAUTION
Ensure the lock lever is not flipped to the "roll- '
up" position prior to swinging the main arm away
from coach. Failure to do so can cause damage to
the lock mechanism.
CAUTION
During l~ght rain, lower end opposite from
door to
shed water and prevent pooling.
Whenever heavy or prolonged rain or wind is
anticipated, or you will leave the awning unat-
tended, it is best to close the awning. Damage as
a result of weather is not covered by warranty.
FOR CARPORT POSITION:
Lower
arm to shortest position.
Press
the release lever (see inset) and
pull the arm away to a vertical position.
Adjust height.
Drive stakes through
holes in patio foot into the ground. Re-
peat for other side.
TO CLOSE AWNING:
1
Pull stakes from the ground, lower arm to the shortest position,
swing arm toward the vehicle, and snap the patio foot into the
bracket. Repeat for
other side and proceed to next step.
2
CAUTION
Ensure that the lock is in the "roll-down" position
prior to swinging arms toward vehicle. Failure to
do so can cause damage to the lock mechanism.
Raise the lift handle to
release the lock button.
Lower main arm to the
stop plug. Swing the
handle down to engage
~~ I the lock button in a hole.
Repeat for other side.
A: Loosen black
adjustment knob. B: Lift slider catch. C: Slide
the rafter arm down to the bottom of the main arm. Leave black
adjustment knob loose. Repeat for other side.