Lippert Components Solera Power Awning - Page 75

AWNING FABRIC REPLACEMENT
TI-166
AWNINGS
7. Secure the idler head and the roll tube to the work bench.
8. Hold the drive head assembly securely (there will be tension to be released) while another person
removes the drive head assembly cotter pin.
Fig. 4
Roll
Fabric
Roll Tube
Fig. 3
Polycord in
Roll Tube ChannelFabric
Slide
Failure to maintain control of the roll tube, fabric and drive/idler head may result in serious injury or
property damage.
9. While one person holds the roll tube, have another person slowly rotate the drive head assembly clockwise to
release tension.
10. Mark the cam lock position on the roll tube with a non-permanent marker.
11. Remove the three screws holding the drive head assembly end cap on the roll tube and set the drive head
assembly aside.
NOTE: Awnings longer than 6' will also have tension that needs to be released in the idler head assembly prior to
continuing the procedure. To release tension, remove the idler head cotter pin and slowly rotate the idler
head in a counterclockwise motion to release tension in the idler head assembly's spring.
12. Place the roll tube and fabric on a clean, level surface that is free of any debris able to scratch or damage the
roll tube and/or fabric.
13. With one person holding the awning rail end of the fabric, another can rotate the roll tube to unroll the fabric
until only the polycords are left on the roll tube.
14. Remove the screws holding the polycords in place on the roll tube.
15. Mark the roll tube grooves containing the polycords with a non-permanent marker prior to removing the
fabric from the roll tube.
16. To remove the fabric, gently pull the roll tube from the idler end, while another person holds the fabric in place.
Installation
1. Unroll the replacement fabric printed side down so that the polycords are parallel and away from the roll tube.
2. On a clean, level surface free of any debris able to scratch or damage the roll tube, gently slide the roll tube
onto the two polycords of the fabric, making sure that the non-printed side is touching the roll tube (Fig. 3).
3. Center the fabric on the roll tube.
4. Apply the screws that were holding the polycords in place on the roll tube. Install the screws between the
edge of the fabric and the stitching on the hem.
5. Roll the fabric onto the roll tube (Fig. 4). Make sure the fabric stays snug and flat to the roll tube with
the printed side facing away.