Dometic 8500 - How to Close Awning

TO OPEN AWNING:
Loosen
Knob
Sunchaser:
Squeeze
ssoo / 9000 I:
Flip
Pull down.
Hook the rod in loop, and pull all the
way out.
Slide dne rafter
arm up until it snaps
'
into place. Pull down and out on
the sli~ing rafter to remove slack
from ~he fabric, and tighten the
black Jp. 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 hole. Repeat for other side.
CAUTION
Ensure the lock lever is not flipped to the "roll-
tip" position prior to swinging the main arm away
from coach. Failure to do so can cause damage to
the lock mechanism.
CAUTION
During li 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 dose 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 rhain arm to the
stop plug. Swing the
handle down to engage
the lock !hu tton 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.