Dometic 8952 series User Manual

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Dometic, LLC
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CANADA
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REVISION
Form No. 3312736.022 04/12
(Replaces 3312736.014)
(French 3312739.026)
©2012 Dometic, LLC
LaGrange, IN 46761
RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE:
FRTA Model Number
FRTA Serial Number
Hardware Model Number
Hardware Serial Number
Date Purchased
Retailer / Qualied Installer
POWER PATIO AWNING
HARDWARE
8952(X)(X)1.4(X)0(#) BASEMENT
8952(X)(X)2.4(X)0(#) STANDARD
FRTA
FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY
915(XX)(YY).(X)(X)(X)(#)
916(XX)(YY).(X)(X)(X)(#)
917(XX)(YY).(XX)(X)(#)
HARDWARE
8952(X)(X)(X).4(X)0(#)
FRTA
915(XX)(YY).(X)(X)(X)(#)
916(XX)(YY).(X)(X)(X)(#)
917(XX)(YY).(XX)(X)(#)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Dometic 8952 series Specifications

General

Brand	Dometic
Model	8952 series
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

INTRODUCTION

DOCUMENT SYMBOLS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Recognize Safety Information

Explains the safety alert symbol and its purpose for injury prevention.

Understand Signal Words

Details signal words (WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE) and their associated hazard levels.

Supplemental Directives

Emphasizes following all safety instructions and compliance with installation codes.

General Safety Messages

Lists critical warnings and cautions for safe product use, installation, and maintenance.

PROCEDURE

Open Awning

Step-by-step guide on how to extend the awning, including safety precautions.

Adjust Awning Pitch (Optional)

Instructions for adjusting the awning's slope to facilitate water runoff.

Prepare Awning To Shed Water

Details how to adjust the awning pitch to create a slope for water drainage.

Close Awning

Step-by-step guide on how to retract the awning, including safety warnings.

CLOSE AWNING MANUALLY (POWER FAILURE)

Auxiliary Power Method

Method to close the awning using an external 12Vdc power source during power failure.

Pull Strap Method

Procedure to manually close the awning using a pull strap when power is unavailable.

GENERAL CARE AND USE

Precautions

Important notices regarding product care, avoiding damage, and environmental factors.

Hardware Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and lubricating awning hardware for optimal performance.

Fabric Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and minor repairs of the awning fabric.

When To Get More Help

Advice on contacting a service technician for unresolved malfunctions.