Lippert Components SOLERA AWNING - Page 4

Rev: 01.19.21 Page 4 CCD-0002262
TI-270
AWNINGS
SOLERA
®
AWNING GAS STRUT REPLACEMENT
As the pins are removed, pressure from the gas strut can cause the outer arm to push open or the pitch
arm to push out which could cause personal injury or product damage.
Roll tube must be securely held until all pins are removed, the new gas strut is installed and all pins are
replaced. Do not allow the roll tube to fall.
B. Remove the push nut where the pitch arm meets the mount arm (Fig. 6B).
C. Remove the push nut where the top of the gas strut meets the inner arm (Fig. 6C).
D. Remove the push nut where the bottom of the gas strut meets the pitch arm (Fig. 6D).
6. Remove the pins (Fig. 5).
A. Before removing pins, make sure one person places a firm hold on the roll tube.
B. Hold the pitch arm and remove the pin where the pitch arm meets the outer arm (Fig. 6A).
C. Remove the pin holding the pitch arm to the mount arm (Fig. 6B).
NOTE: The person holding the roll tube may have to raise the roll tube in order to release pressure on the
gas strut.
D. Remove the pin that is holding the bottom of the gas strut to the pitch arm (Fig. 6D).
NOTE: The pitch arm is now free and may be set aside until needed when completing the new gas strut
installation. Notice the orientation and that each end of the pitch arm is different.
E. Remove the pin that is holding the top of the gas strut to the inner arm (Fig. 6C).
NOTE: Notice the orientation of the gas strut. The new gas strut must be installed with the cylinder above
the shaft (Fig. 6).