Dometic Horizon 920****.000 series, Horizon 920****.020 series Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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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 qualied service

technician. Modification of this
product can be extremely hazard­ous and could result in personal
injury or property damage.

INSTALLATION &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 quali-

é. Toute modication de cet appareil

peut être extrêmement dangereuse et
entraîner des blessures ou dommages
matériels.

MODEL

920(XX)(XX).000(#)
920(XX)(XX).020(#)

REVISION:

Form No. 3310426.022 7/07
(Replaces 3310426.014)
(French 3310427.020)
©2007 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761 U.S.A.

Important:

These instructions must stay with
unit. Owner read carefully.

920(XX)(XX).000(#) & 920(XX)(XX).020(#) HORIZON AWNING INSTALLATION and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

indicates a potentially hazard-

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

indicates a potentially hazard-

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

used without the safety alert

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Application

The Horizon Case Awning is designed for use on
vehicles that cannot accept a full sized awning. It is
especially well suited for vehicles with an over cab

extension where there is not sufcient surface for a

bottom mounting bracket.

B. Position Of The Awning

1. Before beginning installation of the case, be sure
the door will open when the awning is completely
extended. Allow for at least a 15-degree pitch of
the fabric of the awning.

2. Check for a solid backing or under-structure
where screws and adapters are to be used. For
installations with mounting brackets, be sure that
all mounting brackets are secured in a very solid
manner.

3. Before drilling, be sure that there are no obstacles
inside the wall (cables, wires, gas pipes, etc.). Hav­ing evaluated the construction of the vehicle, pick

the mounting style which best ts the application.

See Figures 3 & 4.

4. Minimum clearance from bottom of case to door
is 3.00 inches.

Important: Read all of the following steps before

beginning installation.

Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify ap-

pearances and specications without notice.

LIST OF HARDWARE:

8'-13' Models Only:
(2) - Bottom Rafter Mounting Bracket
(8) - 10-12 X 1.00"L Sheet Metal Screw
(3) - Mounting Bracket 6"
(6) - 1/4-20 X 2.00"L Carriage Bolt
(6) - 1/4 Split Lock Washer
(6) - 1/4 Flat Washer
(6) - 1/4-20 Locknut With Nylon Insert
(3) - 8-18 X .38 Self Drilling Pan Head Cross Screw

Additional Quantities (HARDWARE): 15' Model only
(1) - Mounting Bracket 6"
(2) - 1/4-20 X 2.00"L Carriage Bolt
(2) - 1/4 Split Lock Washer
(2) - 1/4 Flat Washer
(1) - 8-18 X .38 Self Drilling Pan Head Cross Screw

Read and follow all safety information and in­structions.

16' Model Only:
(2) - Bottom Rafter Mounting Bracket
(8) - 10-12 X 1.00"L Sheet Metal Screw
(2) - Mounting Bracket 6"
(2) - Mounting Bracket 18"
(8) - 1/4-20 X 2.00"L Carriage Bolt
(8) - 1/4 Split Lock Washer
(8) - 1/4 Flat Washer
(8) - 1/4-20 Locknut With Nylon Insert
(4) - 8-18 X .38 Self Drilling Pan Head Cross Screw

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FIG. 1A: 8'-13' MODEL BRACKET SPACING

A

B

From End of
Back Rail

C

8' 10' 12' 13'
A 1" 1-1/2" 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
B 44" 53-1/4" 63-1/8" 73"
C 93-7/8" 112-1/2" 132-1/4" 151-7/8"

FIG. 1B: 15' MODEL BRACKET SPACING

C

A

From End of
Back Rail

B

B

15'
A 1-1/2"
B 55-1/8"

FIG. 1D

Behind Arm Attachment

8'-13' MODEL SHOWN

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Installation Using Standard Brackets

1. Determine locations of mounting brackets on side
of vehicle. See FIG. 1A , FIG 1B, and FIG 1C.

2. The left and right brackets must be mounted be­hind where the arms are attached. (See FIG. 1D)
The outside edge of the bracket must be aligned
with, but not protruding beyond, the edge of back
of the aluminum case. See FIG. 1A for the 8'-13'
models. See FIG. 1B for the 15' models, and FIG.
1C for the 16' models, which use 4 brackets evenly
spaced.

3. Mark the wall bracket position. Using a bracket as
a template, mark the hole locations. Pre-drill holes
using a 5/16" drill bit (use 7/32" drill bit if drilling
through steel). Install top brackets with 1/4-20 X
2"L carriage bolts, nuts and washers provided.

C 171-1/2"

FIG. 1C: 16' MODEL BRACKET SPACING

B

B

A

From End of
Back Rail

16'
A 1-1/2"
B 57-3/4"
C 191-1/4"

To prevent water leakage, always use silicon
sealant where each fastener enters the vehicle
side wall or roof.

4. If mounting area sub-structure is not solid, we
recommend using a backing plate (not provided)

C

inside the vehicle. See FIG. 2.

5. After the wall brackets are installed, using a
pencil, mark location of edges of brackets on the
wall. Draw the marks approximately 2" below the
bracket. These marks will later help you identify
the location of the brackets for installation of the
8-18 X .38" self-drilling screws.

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FIG. 2

Flat

Washer

Front

View

(Outside)

6. Set the awning on mounting brackets. Open aw-

Wall

Wall

Split Lock

Washer

Bracket

ning 18". Using the pencil marks as a guide, drive
supplied 8-18 X .38" self-drilling screws into case
back cover and through wall bracket as shown in
Figure 5.

Rear Plate
(not supplied)

Locknut

DO NOT over-tighten fasteners. This will cause
them to "strip out" and severely weaken their
holding ability.

FIG. 4

90°

FIG. 5

90°

Left
Shoulder

DO NOT over-tighten fasteners. This will cause
them to "strip out" and severely weaken their
holding ability.

FIG. 3

Coach Wall with Optional Rear Plate

Step 1

Step 3

8-18 X .38" Self

Drilling Screw

Step 2

A

B
8-18 X .380 Pan Head
Recess self Drilling Screw

Right

Right Arm

Table 1: Screw Location

Awning Length / A and B Indicate Mounting

8' 10' 12' 13' 15' 16'

A 2 1/4" 2 1/4" 2 1/4" 2 1/4" 2 3/4" 2 3/4"

B 1 3/4" 2 1/4" 2 1/4" 2 1/4" 2 1/4" 14 1/4"

Shoulder

Screw Location

Left Arm

B

A

To prevent water leakage, always use silicon
sealant where each fastener enters the side
wall or roof of the vehicle.

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B.Secure Back Cover To Mounting Brackets

1. Position and drive a 8-18 X .38" pan head self
drilling screw into location indicated by Table 1:
Screw Location. See FIG. 5

C. Installation Of Bottom Mounting Brack­ets

Important: Always mount into solid under-struc-

ture.

1. Location of bottom mounting brackets must be
set so that upright legs are vertical when retracted
from case. See FIG. 4. To determine the location
of bottom mounting bracket, fully extend awning
per Operating Instructions below. Unfold legs from
lead rail. (See FIG. 8) Pull adjustment knob and
extend leg until the fabric is at approximately a
10-degree pitch.

2. Swing one leg toward vehicle sidewall. Extend leg
until foot reaches intended wall bracket mounting
location and 10-degree fabric slope is maintained.
Mark location on side of vehicle to maintain this
height. See FIG. 6. Repeat for other leg.

IMPORTANT: Foot wall bracket must be installed

in a location with adequate reinforcement in and
behind the wall.

4. Using the holes in the brackets as a guide, mark
and drill using a 5/32" drill bit. Secure each bracket
to vehicle using the 10-12 X 1"L pan head sheet
metal screws provided.

5. If mounting area sub-structure is not solid, use
oscar rivets(not supplied). (FIG. 6)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A. To Open

1. Place the hook of the crank into the eye of the gear
and unroll the awning approximately 3 feet.

2. Next, per FIG. 8, remove the legs. Legs can be
extended by pulling the spring loaded adjustment
knob and allowing the leg to telescope.

IMPORTANT: Remember to extend the legs to

the ground after approximately 3 feet of the canopy
is extended. This reduces any strain on the walls/
brackets of the vehicle. See FIG. 7.

3. Then fully extend the awning. The awning will be
fully extended when fabric starts to sag. After this
occurs, roll awning back 1/4 turn to reach maximum
tension.

4. Stake the legs to the ground directly under the
leadrail (carport position) or place feet in wall
brackets (patio position). See FIG. 9.

FIG. 6

Coach

Wall

(4) 10-12 X 1"

screw or oscar rivet

LEADRAIL

DESIRED

HEIGHT

CARPORT

POSITION

PATIO

POSITION

FIG. 7

3 FT

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FIG. 8

RAFTER ARM

IN STOWED

POSITION

PULL RAFTER

AWAY FROM CEN-

TER IN A HORI-

ZONTAL POSITION

PULL OUT

THEN TWIST

CLOCKWISE

SWING RAFTER

TOWARD GROUND
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
NOW FACES COACH

(PULL KNOB TO TELE-

SCOPE LEGS)

FIG. 8A

View 1 When stowing
Right Hand Rafter Arm

View 2 When stowing
Right Hand Rafter Arm
Foot Must Be Placed
Under Hook

View 1 When stowing
Right Hand Rafter Arm

View 2 When stowing
Right Hand Rafter Arm
Foot Must Be Placed
Under Hook

FIG. 9

Wall BracketFIG. 10

Rafter Arm

PIN IN UP
POSITION

PIN ENGAGED TO LOCK

5. For patio position, engage the support arm foot
into the bottom mounting bracket. See FIG. 10.

6. Roll up the awning a little - until the fabric is taut.

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B. To Close

1. Remove stakes if in the carport position, or from
wall bracket if in patio position.

2. Place the hook of the crank into the eye of the gear
and roll awning up, to within 3-feet of being closed.
Lower the lead rail as required if the awning is in
the carport position.

2. Pull the adjustment knob, and retract the support
arms until knob is in top most hole.

3. Using FIG. 8 as reference, reverse the steps to
properly stow the support arms into the leadrail.
Support arm foot must be between the leadrail and

stow clip. See gure 8A.

4. Finish rolling up awning.

Fabric must roll around roller tube from bot­tom of roller tube.

C. Other Operation Notes

Important: We remind you that the awning is to

shelter you from the sun, not from rain, wind or
snow.

1. To resist unexpected gusts of wind, it is always
best to set awning legs into the patio position. If
carport position is to be used, be sure that the aw­ning feet are properly staked into the ground. For
further protection we recommend the ends of the
awning leadrail be tied with straps (not provided)
and staked to the ground.

2. If heavy wind and/or rain conditions exist, retract
awning and place in storage position!

FIG. 11

Lower Arm Away
From Door 5-6
Additional Holes.

Note: The awning is designed with a water dump feature

that will lower one side of the awning to allow water to run
off. Before the water dump feature will operate as designed,
lower both arms 5 to 6 holes (fabric slope approximately
10 degrees) below the coach awning rail. See FIG. 11.The
water dump feature will not work if awning slope is zero
degrees or near zero degrees.

4. The 13 ft -16 ft awnings come with a tension rafter
assembly. FIG. 12
a. Position the square nut inside the small tension

rafter. Align the threaded hole on the square
nut to the hole on the small tension rafter as

shown in gure 13.

b. Guide the knob's threaded stud through the

FIG. 12

Important: Never leave the awning in a position that

causes the fabric to have no slope. Adjust both arms of
the awning 5 to 6 adjustable arm holes below awning
rail (fabric slope approximately 10 degrees).

Water Pooling Hazard:
Whenever rain is expected the awning must
be placed in the storage position. Pooling
of water on top of the awning fabric, will
make the awning unstable causing the arms
and roller tube to bend or collapse. Never
release adjustment knob with water pooled
on canopy. This will result in personal injury,
death and damages to the awning and/or rec­reational vehicle.

3. If light rains are expected, place the awning in the
water shed position. See FIG. 11

Tension Rafter

hole and turn until it engages the nut.

c. Slide the small tension rafter inside the large

tension rafter as shown in gure 14.

5. Tension rafter application.
a. Lower the Front Bar to an accessible shoulder

level by lowering the rafter arm.

b. Place large end against the center of the back

cover of the case as shown. See Figure 15.

c. Extend tension rafter, placing small end in front

bar as shown approximately 6” off the center

of the front bar.
d. Tighten knob.
e. Pull small end of tension rafter to the center

of the front bar. This will tension the fabric.
f. If front bar was lowered, raise to the desired

height.

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Front BarFront Bar

Center Line

Knob

Knob

FIG. 15

FIG. 13

Kob
Thread

Square Nut

FIG. 15

Outer Cap

Tabs

Pull or Push Tension Rafter
Towards Center line

Knob

Knob

Holes

Back Cover

Back Cover

Failure to properly use the tension rafter could
result water pooling in a manner that will prevent
the rain shed device from functioning properly.

OWNER MAINTENANCE ITEMS

1. Lubricate the rafter arms and support arms using paraf-

n wax or silicone spray.

2. Periodically clean the awning fabric with 1/4 cup of dish
soap and 1/4 cup of bleach mixed with 5 gallons of warm
water. Allow to dry before rolling awning back up.

3. Mildew cannot form on the fabric, but rather will form on
dirt or dust on the fabric. The key is to keep the fabric
clean.

4. To remove grease spots from vinyl fabrics, use only a
soap and water solution. Avoid use of caustic household
cleaners, mildew removers or hard bristle brushes.

5. Occasionally the awning may develop a pinhole, actu-

ally a spot of paint akes off from the top layer of vinyl.

This may be quickly remedied with a very small dab
of VLP (Vinyl Liquid Patch) on the tip of a Q-tip®. By
gently rolling the Q-tip® around the pinhole, the VLP

will melt the paint (in the stripe) and that will quickly ll

in the pinhole with a perfect match. Be sure to wait until
the VLP (Dometic P/N 143498) sets before rolling up
the awning.

6. Always make sure the awning is extended high enough
before opening entry door.

7. Lower one end of awning for proper water run-off and
to avoid water pooling.

Outer Cap Installed

8