Dometic 8952 series, 915 series, 916 series, 917 series Operating Instructions Manual

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Hardware Serial Number
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Retailer / Qualied Installer

POWER PATIO AWNING

USA

SERVICE OFFICE
Dometic, LLC
2320 Industrial Parkway
Elkhart, IN 46516
574-294-2511

CANADA

Dometic, LLC
46 Zatonski, Unit 3
Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
CANADA
519-720-9578

For Service Center
Assistance Call:

800-544-4881

HARDWARE

8952(X)(X)1.4(X)0(#) BASEMENT
8952(X)(X)2.4(X)0(#) STANDARD

FRTA

FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY

915(XX)(YY).(X)(X)(X)(#)
916(XX)(YY).(X)(X)(X)(#)

917(XX)(YY).(XX)(X)(#)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

REVISION

Form No. 3312736.022 04/12
(Replaces 3312736.014)
(French 3312739.026)
©2012 Dometic, LLC
LaGrange, IN 46761

HARDWARE

8952(X)(X)(X).4(X)0(#)

FRTA

915(XX)(YY).(X)(X)(X)(#)
916(XX)(YY).(X)(X)(X)(#)

917(XX)(YY).(XX)(X)(#)

Read these instructions carefully. These
instructions MUST stay with this product.

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, LLC reserves the right to modify appearances and specications 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

PROCEDURE .........................................................................................................................................................................4

A. Open Awning .............................................................................................................................................................4

B. Adjust Awning Pitch (Optional) ..................................................................................................................................4

C. Prepare Awning To Shed Water ................................................................................................................................. 5

D. Close Awning .............................................................................................................................................................6

CLOSE AWNING MANUALLY (POWER FAILURE) ...............................................................................................................7

A. Auxiliary Power Method ............................................................................................................................................. 7

B. Pull Strap Method ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

GENERAL CARE AND USE ...................................................................................................................................................9

A. Precautions ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

B. Hardware Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................9

C. Fabric Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................9

D. When To Get More Help ............................................................................................................................................9

DOCUMENT SYMBOLS

Indicates additional information that is NOT related to physical injury.

Indicates step-by-step instructions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

WARNING

CAUTION

This manual has safety information and instructions to help
users 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.

WARNING! indicates a haz­ardous situation that, if NOT avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

CAUTION! indicates a haz­ardous situation that, if NOT avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE. 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 or performing
maintenance on this product.

Incorrect installation/operation/servicing or
maintaining of this product can lead to seri­ous injury. Follow all instructions.

The installation MUST comply with all ap­plicable local or 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

D. General Safety Messages

FAILURE to obey the follow-

ing warnings could result in death or serious injury:

● This product MUST be installed/serviced by a

qualied service technician.

● Do NOT modify this product in any way. Modica-
tion can be extremely hazardous.

● Frequently examine product for imbalance; 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 ap-
plicable), 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.

CANADA

● CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electi-
cal Code

● CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational
Vehicles

FAILURE to obey the follow-

ing caution could result in injury:

● PINCH HAZARD. Maintain a horizontal distance

of at least 16″ between fully open awning and any

permanent object.

Do NOT face awning toward permanent
objects that may interfere with awning op-

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eration.