My AE 8500 does the same thing and is only 8 mos. old ..it is going in on
the tenth for repair and I will let you know what they find out. I will
stick to the gun scope philosophy when it comes to awnings "the only people
theat take them apart are those who are well trained and fools"
Todd
----- Original Message -----
From: jere potter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 9:05 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: [A/S] Awning removal?
> 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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