Sunchaser, 8500 & 9000 Awnings User’s Guide
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7. While holding the pull strap, push the lock lever on
the right awning end cap to the roll up position.
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.
9. 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.
C. CARE AND USE
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Always make sure the awning is extended high
enough before opening the entry door.
4. Apply silicone spray 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.
5. A&E 8500 and SUNCHASER:
a. Abrasion, weather and long hours in the sun
are vinyl’s worst enemies. To avoid these prob-
lems, 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 mixture, then roll it
up and let stand for five minutes. Rolling up of
the awning will apply the mixture to the under-
side of the fabric. Unroll the awning and hose
off the top and bottom with clean water. Repeat
if necessary and allow to completely dry.
6. A&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 water
proof. To keep your acrylic awning clean, sim-
ply 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 aw-
ning 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 To Get More Help:
a. If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected
by reviewing this user’s guide, contact a quali-
fied Dometic service technician.
Note: A slight “travel line” may appear where the door roller
contacts the awning fabric. This is considered normal and
does not affect the integrity of the awning.
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