Dometic ELITE SLIDE TOPPER 86200 Series, ELITE SLIDE TOPPER Series, ELITE SLIDE TOPPER 86300 Series, ELITE SLIDE TOPPER 86196 Series, ELITE SLIDE TOPPER 86202 Series Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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ELITE SLIDE TOPPER

SLIDE OUT ROOM AWNING

WITH FULL COVER

86196(XX).(XXX)-(X)
86200(XX).(XXX)-(X)
86202(XX).(XXX)-(X)
86300(XX).(XXX)-(X)

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION & OPERATING

REVISION B

Form No. 3308250.020 09/16
(French 33108310.022_B)
©2016 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761

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

USA

SERVICE OFFICE
Dometic Corporation
1120 North Main Street
Elkhart, IN 46514

CANADA

Dometic Corporation
46 Zatonski, Unit 3
Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
CANADA

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DEALER LOCATIONS
Please Visit:

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INTRODUCTION

This Slide Topper™ awning (hereinafter referred to as “Slide Topper,” “awning,” or “product”) is intended for use on Recre­ational Vehicles (RVs). It is designed to protect the top of an RV’s slide out room from weather and debris. It is not waterproof;
some drips, condensation, or windblown precipitation may enter under the canopy. Use these instructions to ensure correct
installation, function, and operation of product.

Dometic Corporation 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

GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................................................................................................4

A. Bracket Options ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

B. Optional Components & Kits .....................................................................................................................................4

C. Important Hardware Information ................................................................................................................................4

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 4

A. Slide Out Room And Slide Topper Dimensions .........................................................................................................4

B. Mounting Bracket Selection ....................................................................................................................................... 6

C. Mounting Bracket Spacer (Optional) .........................................................................................................................7

INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................................8

A. Prepare Slide Topper ................................................................................................................................................. 8

B. Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................................................. 8

OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12

GENERAL USE AND CARE .................................................................................................................................................13

A. Precautions .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

B. Hardware Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................13

C. Fabric Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................13

D. When To Get More Help ..........................................................................................................................................13

DOCUMENT SYMBOLS

Indicates additional information that is NOT related
to physical injury.

Indicates step-by-step instructions.

2

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/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles
Code

CANADA

● 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

qualied service technician.

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

● Do NOT add any devices or accessories to this

product except those specically authorized in

writing by Dometic Corporation.

● Frequently examine product for imbalance (un-

even 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,
brackets, arm assemblies, etc.

● 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).

● 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.

● FIRE HAZARD. Keep sources of heat and re
(barbecue grills, portable heater, etc.) away from
awning.

 PINCH HAZARD. Maintain a hori-

zontal 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 [slide out room / Slide Top-
per] toward permanent objects that may
interfere with awning operation.

3

GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Bracket Options

One of the following Slide Topper bracket options is
required (not included):

(1) 3106992.062# 45º Wall Bracket Kit with 15″

Hex Extension
(See Note 1)

(1) 3106992.162# 45º Wall Bracket Kit with 18″

Hex Extension

(1) 3106992.262# 45º Wall Bracket Kit with 15″

Steel Hex Extension
(See Note 2)

(1) 3106992.070# 90º Wall Bracket Kit with 15″

Hex Extension

(1) 3106992.170# 90º Wall Bracket Kit with 18″

Hex Extension
(See Note 1)

(1) 3106992.270# 90º Wall Bracket Kit with 15″

Steel Hex Extension
(See Note 2)

Note 1: Use ONLY with 86(XXX)(XX).060 Models.

B. Optional Components & Kits

(1) 3107940.003 Mounting Bracket Spacer Kit
(1) 3308176.001 Edge Protector (10 Pack)
(1) 3308176.019 Edge Protector (100 Pack)
(1) 3309526.170# Cradle Kit

C. Important Hardware Information

Slide Toppers 198″ - 261″ REQUIRE the fol-
lowing options / kits:

● A bracket option that includes STEEL ex-
tensions.

● A center support for cover (included).

Slide Toppers 264″ or wider REQUIRE the
following options / kits:

● A bracket option that includes STEEL ex-
tensions.

● 3 center supports for cover (included)

Note 2: Use ONLY with 86(XXX)(XX).264 Models
and above.

SPECIFICATIONS

A. Slide Out Room And Slide Topper

Dimensions

1. Full extension of slide out room MUST NOT ex-

ceed 44″. See (FIG. 1).

2. Determine Slide Topper width.
a. Measure slide out room width. See (FIG. 1).
b. Match Slide Topper fabric width (B) as close-

ly as possible to slide out room width. See
(FIG. 1) and table.

See "C. Important Hardware Information"
on page (4) regarding options / kits RE-

QUIRED for longer Slide Topper lengths.

FIG. 1



Slide Topper fabric should completely cover
slide out room. See table for selection guid­ance.

Slide Out

44″

Maximum
Extension

Room Width

(Including Flange)

Slide Out
Room

4