Dometic A&E WeatherPRO User Manual
Form No. 3307823.009 6/02
(French 3307895.007)
©2002 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761
TO MANUALLY CLOSE AWNING:
A&E WeatherPRO
Patio Awnings
User ’s Guide
by Dometic Corporation
Note: This procedure will require two people. When this procedure has
been performed, the awning must be serviced by a Dometic Service Center
or a qualified service technician before using again.
1. Slide the pull strap (provided) into the utility slot of the FRTA.
2. While one person is holding onto the pull strap, remove the bolt in
the top of the right top casting. The FRTA will roll in once the
bolt is removed. Walk the awning to the closed position.
3. Align hole where bolt was removed and drive bolt back into top
casting to secure awning.
When awning is closed, bottom arm assembly will fold down
and against back channel. To avoid personal injury and/or
property damage, keep space beneath bottom arm assembly
clear of objects and people.
1 Return Awning to Travel Position
TO CLOSE AWNING:
Important: As an extra safety precaution, visually verify that the
awning is fully closed.
A. If "RETRACT" button is released before the awning is fully
closed, it will remain in the position when released. The awning will continue to close when pressed again.
Press and hold the "RETRACT" button on the remote control,
remote switch or control box. When awning is fully closed, release button.
Important: Do not press more than one "Retract" button at the
same time. Awning will not work and/or may cause control box
fuse to blow.
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IN CASE OF COACH POWER FAILURE:
1. The WeatherPro control box provides an auxiliary power
connection in case of power failure in the coach. An external 12
VDC power source such as an automobile battery is required.
2. Locate the auxiliary power connection by the red and black wire
with a two way plug and jack connector with a cap on it.
3. Remove the cap and connect the supplied 10 ft. harness by plugging in the connectors.
Bolt must be re-installed to prevent awning from opening during
travel. Have awning serviced by a Dometic Service Center or a
qualified service technician before attempting to open awning after this procedure has been performed.
EXTEND
RETRACT
FUSEINSIDE
EXTEND
RETRACT
12Gauge
12VDC
Supply
Awning
Control
PigTail to
Ignition
Isolator
Auxiliary
Power
FUSE INSIDE
Pink
Black12VDC -
Red
Black
Red12VDC +
10ft.
Auxiliary
Harness
12VDC
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PATIO
DOOR
EXTEND
EXTEND
RETRACT
RETRACT
4. Attach the 10 ft. harness to the 12VDC source and the WeatherPro
awning can be closed using the remote control, remote switch or
control box.
Bolt
TO OPEN AWNING:
Note: The control box system is protected with a 10 amp fuse. If
needed, a spare 10 amp fuse is taped inside the control box. Shut
off the 12VDC power to control box and remove control box cover
to expose fuse on inside. Replace if necessary.
A. If awning should hit an object while opening or button is not
released at full open, the control box will cut power to the
motor.
Important: When the power has been interrupted, wait approximately 30 seconds before depressing button again. The control
box will automatically restore power when button is pressed
again.
B. If "EXTEND" button is released before the awning is fully
open, it will remain in the position when released. The awning will continue to open when pressed again.
Important: When installed correctly on a motorized RV, this
system is wired to prevent accidental awning extention when
vehicle ignition key is in the "ON" position. When ignition key
is turned on, the power going to the awning will be interruped
and it will not operate in the "Extend" mode. This however, will
not prevent awning from being retracted.
1 Extend
Press and hold the "EXTEND" button on the remote control, remote switch or control box. When awning is fully open, release
button.
Important: Do not press more than one "EXTEND" button at
the same time. Awning will not work and/or may cause control
box fuse to blow.
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.
Rear Arm
A&E WeatherPro HELPFUL HINTS:
• Whenever the awning is wet while rolled up, as soon as condi-
tions 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 accumu-
lated 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 WeatherPro Patio Awning. If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected by reviewing this Guide,
contact a Dometic Service Center or a qualified service technician for
assistance.
EXTEND
RETRACT
Awning
Control
FUSEINSIDE
EXTEND
RETRACT
PATIO
DOOR
EXTEND
EXTEND
RETRACT
RETRACT
Control Box
Remote
Switch
Remote
Control
The A&E WeatherPro 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. Damage caused by wind and rain is not covered by warranty.
The A & E WeatherPro awning is equipped with a wind sensing device
that will automatically close the awning when wind conditions are
present that may damage the awning. To activate the wind sensing
feature turn the wind sensor switch to the "ON" position. It is located on
the left side of the control box. With switch in the "OFF" position awning will not be affected by high winds and will remain open and may
cause damage to awning. The wind sensor switch is set to the "ON"
position at the factory.
When the wind sensor switch is set to the "ON" position DO NOT
hang items from the awning or tie the awning down. Damage to the
awning and items may occur if the sensor is activated and the awning
attempts to roll up.
The WeatherPro Awning Control monitors the wind sensor switch position
and wind speed events over the preset
wind speed and stores it in memory. If
wind sensor switch is in the "OFF" position and the wind exceeds the preset,
the awning warranty may be voided if
the awning is damaged by wind.
If Awning will not operate and the
wind sensor switch is in the "ON" position, wind conditions may be above
the preset wind speed which will not
allow the awning to open.
The wind sensor is specifically designed to allow air to pass through the
carousel. If the sensing element in the wind sensor becomes wet the
awning will not open if closed; or will automatically close if open. Normally the only way for it to get wet is by driving in rain or spraying water
directly into the carousel. However, it is possible for it to get wet from
severe angled rains or water condensing on the wind sensor. If you suspect this has occurred wait ten minutes for it to dry out before operating
awning.
Important: The wind sensor will only function correctly if the airway
to the sensing element is clear. Keep airway clear of dust, insects, ice,
snow, or other debris. The sensing element can be cleaned with a
small soft bristle brush.
The awning control box contains an audible alarm. When the alarm
sounds the awning control has detected a problem either in the wind
sensor or the wind sensor cable. If you hear a beeping sound coming
from the control box when the sensor switch is in the "ON" position
the wind sensor feature is not functioning. Turn the sensor switch off
and contact a Dometic Service Center or a qualified service technician for assistance.
ON
OFF
Wind Sensor Switch
ON
OFF
Control Box
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