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Awnings must be closed (and locked if applicable) while the RV in transit.
Keep your awnings clean and in good condition to prevent costly repairs.
Periodically check that the fasteners are tight. Tighten if necessary.
Keep the awning fabric clean. For detailed cleaning information, refer to the
manufacturer’s owner information.
Your recreation vehicle may include one or more of the following options:
Power window awning
Slide out awnings
Power awning over entrance door
Power switches to operate the awnings are typically found in the control panel above the
entrance door or if your RV has a touchscreen, the awning controls may be located there.
Some patio awnings are equipped with a motion detector. If the patio awning experiences
extreme or excessive movement, it will automatically retract to the travel mode position.
For detailed safety and operating information, refer to the manufacturer’s user guide.
– refer to the manufacturer’s owner manual which is located on both a
CD and a USB ash drive included in your warranty packet. This CD (or ash drive) will
include several dierent awning manuals including slide out toppers and patio awnings.
Included also is troubleshooting, service and repair information. Follow all safety related
warnings and information included in the manuals.
The electric awning requires connection to a 120-volt power
source**. Make sure you have sufcient power available before operating
your awning (refer Electrical Systems, Calculating electrical load).
Operating the Awning(s)
Awnings must be closed (and locked if applicable) while the RV is in transit.
The eects of wind and rain on an awning are unpredictable and can
cause severe damage to the awning and/or the recreation vehicle. If wind
or extended periods of rain are expected, retract the awning.
It is recommended that if leaving the recreation vehicle unattended for
a length of time, retract the awning to avoid unexpected weather condi-
tions.