Dometic A&E Two Step Series User Manual

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Dometic Corporation
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Elkhart, IN 46516
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Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
CANADA
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This manual must be read and un­derstood before installation, ad­justment, service, or maintenance
is performed. This unit must be in­stalled by a qualified service tech­nician. Modification of this product
can be extremely hazardous and
could result in personal injury or
property damage.

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Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de
procéder à l'installation, à des réglages,
de l'entretien ou des réparations.
L'installation de cet appareil doit être
effectuée par un réparateur qualifié.
Toute modification de cet appareil peut
être extrêmement dangereuse et
entraîner des blessures ou dommages
matériels.

USER'S GUIDE

REVISION

Form No. 3309865.016 6/05
(Replaces 3309865.008)
©2005 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761

Patio

Awnings

Important: These Instructions

must stay with unit.
Owner read carefully.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual has safety information and instructions
to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of acci­dents and injuries.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION

!

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this
symbol in this manual, be alert to the potential for
personal injury .

1. To Open Awning:

A. Unlock Awning

1. Unlock the travel lock located midway up each
arm assembly. Lift up on the travel lock as­sembly to unlock. See Figure 1.

Fig. 1

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Follow recommended precautions and safe oper­ating instructions.

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS

A signal word , WARNING OR CAUTION is used
with the safety-alert symbol. They give the level of
risk for potential injury .

WARNING

!

ous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury .

CAUTION

!

ous situation which, if not avoided may result in
minor or moderate injury .

CAUTION

symbol indicates, a potentially hazardous situa­tion which, if not avoided may result in property
damage.

indicates a potentially hazard-

indicates a potentially hazard-

used without the safety alert

2. Use the pull rod provided to rotate the Safe-T ­Lock™ Lever up to the "ROLL DOWN" posi­tion. See Figure 2.

Fig. 2

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Read and follow all safety information and instruc­tions.

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2. Extend Awning

A. Hook the pull rod into the loop of the pull strap and

pull the awning out. See FIG. 3.

B. Slide the pull strap to the right end of the roller

tube. See Figure 4.

3. Optional Patio O’Shade 93001(X).(X)(XX)

A. You will find the A & E Patio O’Shade very helpful

when awning side of RV is facing west in the late
afternoon. It will provide great enjoyment when the
sun is setting.

B. Patio O’Shade slides into the utility slot in the roller

tube on left end. See FIG . 5. Place in desired posi­tion.

Fig. 4

4. Rear Arm

A. Your A & E awning is designed to shed water if left

out in the rain. The rear arm will automatically
decrease the awning height approximately 9 inches
when it is raining. When there is no longer the need
to shed water it will return to the normal height.
See FIG. 3.

Fig. 5

The A&E Two Step awning is extremely du­rable and can be operated during moderate
rain and wind conditions. However , when pe­riods of heavy rain and/or wind is expected
the awning should be closed and in the locked
position. Damage caused by wind and rain is
not covered by warranty.

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5. To Close Awning:

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A. Return Awning to Travel Position

Pinch Point Hazard. When awning is closed,
bottom arm assemblies will fold down and
against back channel. To avoid personal in­jury and/or property damage, keep pinch
points clear of objects and people.

Fig. 8

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Fig. 6

Pinch
Point

Pinch
Point

Fig. 7

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UP

1. Remove sun screen if installed. In one hand gently
pull on the pull strap while using the pull rod to flip
the Safe-T-Lock™ Lever down into the "ROLL UP"
position. See FIG. 7.

Have a firm grip on the pull strap before mov­ing the Safe-T-Lock™ Lever to the "ROLL UP"
position. Do not allow the awning to close
uncontrolled. Damage to the awning and/or
RV may occur.

2. Before the awning begins to roll up, insert end of
pull rod into the pull strap loop and let the awning
roll in, controlling the speed with the rod in hand.
See FIG. 8.

B. Lock Awning For Travel

FIG. 9

1. Secure each arm assembly by locking the travel
lock. Push down on the travel lock assembly
to secure. See FIG . 9. The awning is now com­pletely closed and ready for travel.

A&E TWO STEP AWNING HELPFUL HINTS:

• Whenever the awning is wet while rolled up, as soon as
conditions allow, roll it out and let it dry before rolling it up
again. This will help prevent the formation of mildew and
add greatly to the life of the awning.

• Mildew does not form on the fabric itself, but on the
accumulated dust, dirt and grime. Periodically clean vinyl
or woven acrylic fabric using a mixture of 1/4 cup of dish
soap and 1/4 cup of bleach mixed with 5 gallons of warm
water. Liberally slosh the mixture on the top of the fabric
and roll the awning up for 5 minutes. This will apply the
mixture to the bottom as well. Roll it back out and hose off
with fresh water. Repeat if necessary. Allow to dry before
rolling up.

• Always make sure the awning is fully extended before
opening the entry door.

WHEN TO GET MORE HELP:

This User’s Guide is intended to provide practical instruc­tion for the sequential operation of the A&E T wo Step Patio
Awning. If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected by
reviewing this Guide, contact a Dometic Service Center or
a qualified service technician.

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