Dometic 9100 Operation Instructions Manual
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FRTA Model Number
FRTA Serial Number
Hardware Model Number
Hardware Serial Number
Date Purchased
Retailer / Qualied Installer
9100
POWER CHANNEL AWNING
LED TUBE AWNING
HARDWARE
8956(X)(X)1.4(X)0(#) BASEMENT
8956(X)(X)2.4(X)0(#) STANDARD
8956(X)(X)3.4(X)0(#) REDUCED PITCH
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
REVISION A
Form No. 3316037.000 10/16
(French 3316038.000_A)
©2016 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761
FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY
Read these instructions carefully. These
instructions MUST stay with this product.
USA
SERVICE OFFICE
Dometic Corporation
1120 North Main Street
Elkhart, IN 46514
FRTA
601FFLL.000(#)
91XFFLL.000(#)T
CANADA
Dometic Corporation
46 Zatonski, Unit 3
Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
CANADA
SERVICE CENTER &
DEALER LOCATIONS
Please Visit:
www.eDometic.com
INTRODUCTION
This awning (hereinafter referred to as “awning,” or “product”) is designed and intended for use on RVs with straight sides.
For curved sides, please see the separate Hardware List in the Dealer Service Manual for the appropriate model. Use these
instructions to ensure correct operation of product.
Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify appearances and specications without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
DOCUMENT SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 3
A. Recognize Safety Information ...................................................................................................................................3
B. Understand Signal Words ..........................................................................................................................................3
C. Supplemental Directives ............................................................................................................................................3
D. General Safety Messages .........................................................................................................................................3
OPEN AWNING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
SET AWNING POSITION .......................................................................................................................................................4
A. Adjust Awning Pitch (Optional) ..................................................................................................................................4
B. Prepare Awning To Shed Water .................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES .........................................................................................................................................6
A. Operate Tube LED Light Strip (If Equipped) ..............................................................................................................6
B. Operate Rail LED Light Strip (If Equipped) ................................................................................................................6
C. Operate Power Channel (If Equipped) ......................................................................................................................6
D. Attach Accessories To Power Channel ...................................................................................................................... 6
E. Operate Accessories .................................................................................................................................................7
F. Remove Accessories From Power Channel ..............................................................................................................7
CLOSE AWNING .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
A. Close Awning ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
B. Prepare Awning For Travel ........................................................................................................................................8
CLOSE AWNING MANUALLY (POWER FAILURE) ............................................................................................................... 8
A. Auxiliary Power Method ............................................................................................................................................. 8
B. Pull Strap Method ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
GENERAL CARE AND USE ................................................................................................................................................. 10
A. Precautions .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
B. Hardware Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................10
C. Fabric Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................10
D. When To Get More Help .......................................................................................................................................... 11
DOCUMENT SYMBOLS
Indicates additional information that is NOT related
to physical injury.
Indicates step-by-step instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual has safety information and instructions to help
you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
A. Recognize Safety Information
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
B. Understand Signal Words
A signal word will identify safety messages and
property damage messages, and will indicate the
degree or level of hazard seriousness.
indicates a hazardous situation that,
if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation that,
if NOT avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
is used to address practices NOT
related to physical injury.
C. Supplemental Directives
Read and follow all safety information and
instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
Read and understand these instructions before [installing / using / servicing / performing
maintenance] on this product.
Incorrect [installation / operation / servicing /
maintaining] of this product can lead to serious injury. Follow all instructions.
The installation MUST comply with all applicable local and national codes, including
the latest edition of the following standards:
U.S.A.
● ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code
(NEC)
● ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles
Code
CANADA
● CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electri-
cal Code
● CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational
Vehicles
D. General Safety Messages
Failure to obey the following warnings could result in death or serious injury:
● This product MUST be [installed / serviced] by a
qualied service technician.
● Do NOT modify this product in any way. Modica-
tion can be extremely hazardous.
● Frequently examine product for imbalance (uneven t / sagging / loose parts); and signs of wear
or damage to wiring (if applicable) and other critical parts. Do NOT use product if adjustments or
repairs are necessary.
Critical parts may include awning fabric,
cables, arm assemblies, etc.
● Disconnect product from power supply (if applicable), and do NOT operate product when
maintenance (such as window cleaning) is being
carried out in the vicinity.
● Do NOT allow anyone (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge to use this
product, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction (concerning use of this product) by
a person responsible for their safety.
● Do NOT allow children to play with product or with
xed controls (if applicable). Keep remote controls
(if applicable) away from children.
● IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD. NEVER leave an
open awning unattended. Keep awning stowed
(closed) when snow, heavy rain, wind, and severe
weather conditions are expected.
● IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD. Do NOT allow
water to pool, snow to accumulate, or heavy
debris on awning fabric. Do NOT hang or place
anything on awning. The awning will become
unstable, and could bend or collapse.
● FIRE HAZARD. Keep sources of heat and re
(barbecue grills, portable heater, etc.) away from
awning.
PINCH HAZARD. Maintain a horizontal distance of at least 16″ between fully open
awning and any permanent object. Failure to obey
this caution could result in injury.
Do NOT face awning toward permanent
objects that may interfere with awning operation.
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OPEN AWNING
1. PINCH HAZARD. Maintain a
horizontal distance of at least 16″ between fully
open awning and any permanent object. Failure
to obey this caution could result in injury.
Press and hold toggle up (extend) on awning
switch until awning extends to its out position.
See (FIG. 1).
Awning will stop when button is released
no matter how far awning is extended / re-
tracted.
FIG. 1
Switch
Appearance
May Vary
Track and LED Switches
Awning Switch
Stop ONON
Verify valance is in correct position, and adjust
if necessary. If awning is over-extended, press
toggle down (retract) briey on awning switch
until valance is in correct position. See (FIG. 1)
& (FIG. 2).
FIG. 2
Wrong Position.
Awning Is OverExtended With
Valance Rope
Behind Roller
Tube.
OFFON
Correct Position.
Awning Is
Extended
Correctly With
Valance Rope
At Top Of Roller
Tube.
2. IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD.
Do NOT allow awning to remain in over-extend-
ed position as this could trap heavy debris, or
could cause water to pool or snow to accumulate on awning fabric. This weight will cause awning to become unstable, and bend or collapse.
Failure to obey this warning could result in death
or serious injury.
SET AWNING POSITION
A. Adjust Awning Pitch (Optional)
The FRTA (fabric roller tube assembly) will be lower
than RV’s awning rail when hardware is fully extended. This pitch (slope) will help accommodate
water runoff. If a steeper pitch is desired, the FRTA
must be lowered.
To lower FRTA:
1. With awning fully extended, loosen adjustable
knob on adjustable pitch arm assembly (bottom
arm). See (FIG. 3).
2. Press in on spring loaded button on right side of
adjustable pitch arm assembly to allow adjustment. See (FIG. 3) & (FIG. 4).
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