G-5000
SLIDE OUT AWNING
INSTALLATION SERVICE and REPAIR
REV.01272016
RV AWNING PRODUCTS
1361 CALLE AVANZADO, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 (800) 382-8442 FAX (949)276-5500 www.girardrv.com
Girard Systems awnings may be operated in light wind and rain conditions. When periods of heavy rain and or high wind are expected the awning must be closed. Never leave the awning open and unattended.
Damage caused by wind and rain is not covered by
warranty.
All awnings must be closed prior to moving the vehicle for any reason. As an extra safety precaution a visual check that every awning is fully closed is required.
Damage caused by failure to comply with these instructions is not covered by warranty.
Before using your awning, ensure that the area into which the awning will be deployed is free of obstructions (Trees, walls, pillars, posts, other vehicles etc.)
Damage caused by collisions with any of the above
or similar is not covered by warranty.
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CONTENTS
Installation Instructions ……………………………………………………………………….…….. 3 Tools required …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Preparation for installation …………………………………………………………………………. 4 Bracket placement Chart ……….…….…………………………………………………………….. 5 Installation Sequence ………………………………………………………………….…………….. 6 Spring Tension Adjustment ………………………………………………………………………… 7 Lead Rail / Articulation Replacement …………………………………………………………… 8 Slide Brush Replacement ……………………………………………………………………………. 8 Spring Replacement ………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Fabric Replacement …………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Fabric Care and Maintenance ………………………………………………………………. 11-12 G-500 Exploded drawing …………………………………………………………………….……. 13 Component Identification ….………………………………………………………………… 14-16
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before beginning to install the awning please ensure the following;
•The vehicle is parked and leveled on suitable hard standing.
•Suitable precautions have been taken to protect the vehicle from accidental damage.
•The area of the vehicle where the awning is to be installed has been prepared.
•Sufficient manpower, a minimum of 2 persons is required.
•Suitable protective clothing is worn by the persons doing the installation.
•Suitable and serviceable lifting and holding equipment should be used to avoid personal injury.
•When mounting fixtures to the vehicle be aware that the soft materials that the skin of the vehicle is made from can be torn out or “Stripped” by the over tightening of fasteners.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN FIXING BOLTS AND SCREWS.
•Make every effort to ensure that fasteners are mounted to the structural framework of the vehicle not just the skin.
•Any holes made in the skin of the vehicle must be sealed with silicone sealant, putty tape or similar product.
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TOOLS REQUIRED
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Electric Drill |
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Caulking gun |
• Drill bits: 1/8”, 3/8”, and 7/16” |
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Keyhole saw |
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Tape measure |
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Double sided tape |
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(2) ladders |
• Self-tapping screws #6 X ¾” |
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Chalk line |
• Self-tapping screws #12 X 1 ½” |
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• Flat head screwdriver (small) |
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3/8” Ratchet wrench |
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• Phillips screwdriver #2, #3 |
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Girard tension tool. |
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• Allen wrenches: 5mm and 4mm |
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Part#1511100-19T (Available on |
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• 9/16” Open ended wrench |
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request) |
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•(2) tubes silicone caulking
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
1.Ensure that the overall length of the awning cassette is 3” longer than the width of the slide out room.
2.Ensure that a sufficient number of mounting brackets is available for the length of the awning (Refer to bracket placement chart on page 5).
3.Ensure that the rubber weather seal is present and long enough for the awning.
4.Ensure that the awning cover moves freely and closes correctly on the magnetic latches.
5.Determine the vertical distance above the slide out room (Elevation) that the awning is to be mounted. (Up to 5 ½”)This will determine the gradient of the run off and the number of articulations needed between the fabric and the lead rail. (See chart below)
6.Ensure that there is a sufficient number of articulations to allow for the elevation desired.
ELEVATION DESIRED |
NUMBER OF ARTICULATIONS |
2 ½” to 3 ½” |
3 |
3 ½” to 4 ½” |
4 |
4 ½” to 5 ½” |
5 |
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BRACKET PLACEMENT CHART
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