While we're on the awning subject, I have small problem with my A&E 8500. If anybody
can offer help, I would be grateful. When I pull it open, it will catch about once
every revolution. I have to reach
up, and flip the "latch or lock"" back over, and then I can continue to pull for one
more revolution. This only happens while extending the awning, not while retracting.
I am reluctant to disassemble
this to just to "explore"
Next step, I will contact A&E. Thanks in advance!
Jere Potter #1877 '64 Safari, Fort Collins. CO
Charlie Burke wrote:
> Ebert Steele wrote:
>
> > I want to remove 3 window awnings and one patio, all ZipDee awnings
> > from a 1994 30 foot Excella. Is this a difficult job? Is is
> > particularly hazardous? Could someone give me a hint on how to go
> > about doing it?
> >
> > I have searched the archives with no success.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ebert Steele
> > La Marque, Texas
>
> OK, here's the deal. Zip Dee awnings are spring loaded on the left end as you face
>them. Not like the others that have springs on both ends. In order to remove a
>awning, you must first unwind or
> relieve the spring tension. It is best done with two people, one controling the
>awning tube and one the awning arm. Practise on the window awnings first.
> Before relieving the spring tension, remove the screws at each end that anchore the
>fabric in the awning rail. They are visible from the top of the awning, about 1-3
>inches in from each end.
> Window Awning (starting in the open position)
> While maintaining control of the left awning arm, unbolt it from the bottom anchor
>point. Have the person controling the awning tube push it up and away from the coach.
>Then unwind the arm while
> noting the direction and number of rotations to relieve the pressure.
> Patio Awning (starting in the open position)
> This can be done the same as a window awning except you can remove the outer tube
>from the arm to shorten it. You may alternatively disconnect the awning arm at the
>end cap at the tube and insert a
> shorter lever to control the unwind. Take great care if you do this, as the spring
>tension is significant and can injure you. Also note that if the springs are allowed
>to unwind unrestrained you will
> very likely damage the spring.
>
> Once you have unwound the awning it can be slide out of the awning rail and off the
>coach in either direction. The windows awning can be handled by two people, but it
>normally takes three to handle
> the much heavier and higher mounted patio awning.
>
> When reinstalling three people are required on the patio awning. One to guide it
>back into the awning rail and two to carry.
>
> Charlie
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