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OASIS MANUAL
976 SERIES
RV DOOR
AWNING SYSTEM
976(XX)48.000(#)
976(XX)48.100(#)
976(XX)56.000(#)
976(XX)56.100(#)
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
REVISION B
Form No. 3310434.034 09/16
(French 3310439.033_B)
©2016 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761
USA
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INTRODUCTION
The Oasis manual series door awning (hereinafter referred to as “door awning,” “awning,” or “product”) is designed and
intended for use on RVs with straight sides. It is designed for use over RV entry doors.
This awning can be installed by one person with brief help from additional personnel. Use these instructions to install the
awning, to ensure correct function of product, and to operate your awning safely and correctly. Keep these instructions with
your awning for future reference.
Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify appearances and specications 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. Included Hardware ....................................................................................................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
A. Door Clearance .........................................................................................................................................................4
B. Awning Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................................4
A. Determine Awning Location ....................................................................................................................................... 4
B. Install Awning Rail And Secure Awning .....................................................................................................................4
C. Secure Awning For Travel .........................................................................................................................................5
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
A. Open Awning .............................................................................................................................................................6
B. Close Awning ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
C. Prepare Awning For Travel ........................................................................................................................................6
GENERAL CARE AND USE ...................................................................................................................................................7
A. Precautions ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
B. Hardware Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................7
C. Fabric Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................7
D. When To Get More Help ............................................................................................................................................7
DOCUMENT SYMBOLS
Indicates additional information that is NOT related
to physical injury.
Indicates step-by-step instructions.
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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
qualied service technician.
● Do NOT modify this product in any way. Modica-
tion can be extremely hazardous.
● 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,
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. Failure to obey
this warning could result in death or serious injury.
● 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. Failure to obey
this warning could result in death or serious injury.
● IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD. This product
should be installed in a controlled environment
(inside). Do NOT install product during windy
conditions, or when wind is expected. Otherwise,
product could move unpredictably, become unstable, and could [detach / bend / collapse].
● FIRE HAZARD. Keep sources of heat and re
(barbecue grills, portable heater, etc.) away from
awning. Failure to obey this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
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 awning toward permanent
objects that may interfere with awning operation.
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