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 SUNCHASER 8500 9000 GEARED AWNING FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY (FRTA) UNIVERSAL SERIES HARDWARE G8273000 Read these instructions carefully. These instructions MUST stay with this product. REVISION B Form No. 3315087.000 06/17 (French 3315088.
INTRODUCTION This awning (hereinafter referred to as “awning,” or “product”) is designed and intended for use on RVs with straight sides. This awning consists of two major assemblies. The Fabric Roller Tube Assembly (hereinafter referred to as “FRTA”), and the Awning Hardware (including arm assemblies, rafters, and mounting brackets). This awning can be installed by one person with brief help from additional personnel.
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 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 G8273000 Height Range Main Arm Length Adjustable Arm Length Main Rafter Length Secondary Rafter Length Duty .401# .501# G8273000 .402# .502# G8273000 .405# .505# G8273000 .407# .507# *G8273000 .408# .508# Short 64″ - 76″ (163 cm - 193 cm) 76″ - 86″ 64″ - 76″ 78″ - 91″ 94″ - 107″ (193 cm - 218 cm) (163 cm - 193 cm) (198 cm - 231 cm) (239 cm - 272 cm) Tall 76″ - 86″ (193 cm - 218 cm) 73″ (185 cm) 57″ (145 cm) 66″ (168 cm) 32 1/2″ (82.
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION A. Installing The Door Roller And Edge Guard (Optional) B. Preparing The Awning Rail Make sure awning rail is parallel to RV floor, and is NOT warped or curved before installing awning fabric. If awning rail is NOT straight, awning fabric may wrinkle or stretch. Select the desired awning rail end (on the RV) into which the awning fabric will be inserted. Flare (widen) that end of the rail with a flathead screwdriver, and remove (file) sharp edges. See FIG. 3.
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION Install the top bracket spacers if the awning rail is too wide (has drip channel) and interferes with the top mounting brackets. See FIG. 9. See subsection "A. Optional Components" on page (3) to order top bracket spacers. 3. Place the 1/4″-20 X 1/2″ hex head screw (with lock washer) through the main arm and into the top casting. Tighten to 65-80 in·lb torque. See FIG. 4. 4. Install Top Casting Shelf as shown. See FIG. 5. FIG. 5 RH Top Casting FIG.
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION FIG. 9 FIG. 10 Top Mounting Bracket Top Bracket Spacer Awning Rail With Drip Channel Arm Assemblies 2. Ensure the arm assemblies do not restrict use of doors, windows, etc. See FIG. 10. INSTALL THE AWNING A. Installing The (If Applicable) LED Light Switch B. Inserting The Awning Fabric Into The Awning Rail 1. Unfurl the awning fabric one revolution before inserting the fabric (with awning roller cover, if equipped) into the awning rail.
INSTALL THE AWNING 3. While one person guides the awning fabric into the awning rail, carefully move (carry) the awning assembly to the predetermined location. See FIG. 11. To determine correct awning location, see subsection, "D. Determining The Awning Location" on page (6). A stepladder may be necessary to reach the awning rail.
INSTALL THE AWNING 5. ALWAYS use sealant on (clean) parts and surfaces where fasteners enter RV’s roof and/or walls. Otherwise, water leakage could occur. Apply sealant to the #14-10 X 3″ hex head screw threads. Then place and tighten screws through the top mounting bracket and into the solid structure of the RV. See FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, & FIG. 14. 6. Repeat steps (2) through (5) for the opposite side. 7. Lift and place the top casting shelf onto the top mounting bracket’s top pivot.
INSTALL THE AWNING 5. 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. Drill 3/16″ diameter holes through the marked mounting hole locations and into the solid structure of the RV.
INSTALL THE AWNING 3. Verify alignment of the awning fabric, and proper nesting of hardware. a. If there is misalignment, adjust the arm assembly by loosening the back channel and top mounting bracket screws and move the back channel accordingly. (Retighten the screws.) b. Cycle the awning again to check alignment. 4. Ensure arm assemblies are still nested correctly, then mark the location of the awning fabric edges on the awning rail. 5.
INSTALL THE AWNING H. Installing Cover on LH Side FIG. 22 Back Cover Top Casting FIG. 23 I. Connecting The LED Lights (If Applicable) Skip this subsection if the awning is NOT equipped with an LED light strip. 1. 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.
VERIFY THE INSTALLATION A. Testing Operation C. Operate the awning according to the Operating Instructions to verify all parts are functioning correctly. B. Keeping The Literature Instructions contain valuable information for product use and consumer safety. Keep BOTH the Installation and Operating Instructions with product. Securing The Awning For Travel 1. Fully close the awning. See “Closing The Awning” in Operating Instructions. 2. Verify the awning is secure for travel.
