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Periodically check that the fasteners are tight (tighten if necessary).
Keep the awning fabric and arms clean.
If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be retracted by jumping the motor
using a 10VDC – 14VDC power source such as a cordless drill battery or car battery.
1. Remove the front cover (the cover snaps onto
the rear cover). Press on both sides of the rear
cover until the front cover releases then lift the
cover o.
2. Detach the RED and BLACK wires from the
cable to the motor.
3. Attach jumper wires to the motor wires.
4. Connect the other ends of the jumper leads to
the 10VDC – 14VDC source. If the awning
moves in the wrong direction, reverse the leads.
Maintain contact throughout the retraction pro-
cess.
5. When the awning is closed, remove the jumper wires and reattach the cable wires to the
motor wires. Be sure to match RED to RED and BLACK to BLACK.
6. Snap the front cover onto the rear cover. Hang the cover on the top and swing it down
until it clicks.
Press the power switch to ON. The Direct Response system is activated and man-
ual controls are active. All functions are disabled if the switch is o.
Press and hold the EXTEND switch to open the awning.
Press and release the RETRACT switch. The awning will close completely. To
interrupt retraction, press and release the RETRACT switch again.
When the awning is retracted turn the power switch OFF.
Power switch should be set to OFF whenever the awning is not being operated
and during transport.
DO NOT USE A 110VAC POWER SOURCE FOR THE EMERGENCY
OVERRIDE PROCEDURE! Doing so will permanently damage the awning!
Do not use the Emergency Override without following the directions.
If the awning is equipped with the Direct Response system, this
procedure is not applicable. See the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
additional information.