RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FRTA Model Number FRTA Serial Number Hardware Model Number Hardware Serial Number Date Purchased Retailer / Qualified Installer UNIVERSAL SERIES PATIO AWNING HARDWARE 8270000, 8271000, 8272000 FRTA FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY SUNCHASER, 8300 Read these instructions carefully. These instructions MUST stay with this product. REVISION B Form No. 3109918.023 09/16 (French 3109920.
INTRODUCTION This awning (hereinafter referred to as “awning,” or “product”) is designed and intended for use on RVs with straight sides. For curved sides, please see the separate Hardware List in the Dealer Service Manual for the appropriate model. This awning can be installed by one person with brief help from additional personnel. Use these instructions to ensure correct installation, function, and operation of product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The installation MUST comply with all applicable local and national codes, including the latest edition of the following standards: This manual has safety information and instructions to help you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. A. Recognize Safety Information U.S.A. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS A. Hardware Dimensions MODEL SERIES 8270000 8270000 .401X .402X 8271000 8271000 Height Range 8272000.401X 8272000 .402X 74 1/2″ - 88″ 64″ - 76″ 74 1/2″ - 88″ 64″ - 76″ Main Arm Length 73″ 61″ 73″ 61″ Adjustable Arm Length 57″ 57″ 57″ 57″ Main Rafter Length 66″ 54″ 66″ 54″ Secondary Rafter Length 32 1/2″ 44 1/2″ 32 1/2″ 44 1/2″ Standard Duty Standard Duty hardware may be used if awning FRTA is 21′ wide (or less).
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION A. Door Roller And Edge Guard (Optional) B. Do NOT allow corner of entry door to contact awning fabric. Otherwise, premature wear or tearing of awning fabric could occur. If there’s potential for a squared corner entry door to contact awning fabric, a door roller kit (NOT INCLUDED) must be installed. Rounded corner doors may NOT require a door roller kit if there is no potential for damage to awning fabric. See subsection, “A.
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION D. 5. Repeat steps (2) through (4) for opposite side. 6. Be sure awning safety lock is in roll down position. See (FIG. 5). FIG. 5 Roll Up Determine Awning Location 1. IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD. Verify mounting surface on RV is flat, has solid structural backing where fasteners penetrate surface, and will safely and securely support product. Otherwise, product may become unstable and could [detach / bend / collapse].
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION FIG. 8 FIG. 10 Top Mounting Bracket Top Mounting Bracket FRTA Awning Rail Top Bracket Spacer Mounting Below Rail FIG. 9 FRTA 2. Make sure arm assemblies do not restrict use of doors, windows, etc. See (FIG. 11). Top Mounting Bracket FIG. 11 Awning Rail Mounting On Rail Arm Assemblies INSTALL AWNING A. Awning Rail With Drip Channel Insert Awning Fabric Into Awning Rail FIG. 12 1. With awning safety lock in roll down position, unfurl awning fabric 1 revolution.
INSTALL AWNING 3. While one person guides awning fabric into awning rail, carefully move (carry) awning assembly to predetermined location. See (FIG. 12). To determine correct awning location, see subsection, “D. Determine Awning Location” on page (6). A stepladder may be necessary to reach awning rail.
INSTALL AWNING top mounting bracket and into solid structure of RV. See (FIG. 7), (FIG. 8), (FIG. 9), & (FIG. 15). 6. Repeat steps (2) through (5) for opposite side. 7. Lift and place top casting onto top mounting bracket’s top pivot. Then push (squeeze) main rafter into main arm until arm safety lock snaps securely in place. See (FIG. 14) & (FIG. 16). FIG. 16 Find a solid structure in RV wall to install bottom mounting bracket. Then adjust arm to place bottom mounting bracket in desired mounting position.
INSTALL AWNING 5. While holding bottom mounting bracket against RV wall, mark hole locations. See (FIG. 17) & (FIG. 19). FIG. 20 Lock Nut 6. FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Verify there are no obstacles inside RV’s roof and/or walls (wires, pipes, etc.). Shut OFF gas supply, disconnect 120 Vac power from RV, and disconnect positive (+) 12 Vdc terminal from supply battery BEFORE drilling or cutting into RV. Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.
INSTALL AWNING b. Cycle awning again to check alignment. 3. Ensure arm assemblies are still positioned correctly (directly in front of top brackets), then mark location of awning fabric edges on awning rail. 4. Pull one edge of awning fabric approximately 1/4″ beyond marked position. Then secure with #6 X 7/16″ TEK screw through awning rail (approximately 2″ from fabric edge). See (FIG. 22). FIG. 21 Nail Awning Safety Lock FIG. 22 RH End Cap #6 X 7/16″ TEK Screw Awning Rail F.
