This is necessary to reposition the new torsion fabric or roller tube exactly the same when the new part is installed.
Sunchaser awning spring tension.
Dometic 3309932 006b sunchaser ii torsion assembly right hand white.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
Push the aluminum pole in its extended length up to the rv wall and down to the lip of the awning under the awning itself.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
For more information call 5.
Although you must trim plastic tab from inside of end cap.
Partially or fully extend it up to 8 in either carport or patio position.
These instructions must be read and under stood before installation of this kit.
For proper awning operation the roller tube is under spring tension from the torsion assemblies.
If you over tighten the spring it will break.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
Some diyers prefer to adjust the tension in each arm separately rather than releasing both at the same time.
If you are satisfied move on.
Automatic fabric tensioning and ergonomically designed lock knobs make it a breeze to operate.
This method may be slightly less effective but it s easier if you have no one to help.
Improper release of this spring tension can result in damage to the awning severe per sonal injury or both.
Carefree 850001 white pioneer crank out rv awning upgrade endcap kit.
Dometic 3311311 000b right torsion spring for 2 step awning.
Received the new spring today.
If not then repeat the previous steps.
Awning tension tips your awning may have arrows at the ends of the roller tube that indicate which way to rotate the arms.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
View a complete step by step instructional tutorial for replacement of a new or damaged solera manual awning spring assembly.
Easy replacement for sunchaser awning.
Only rotate the legs one or two turns at a time and don t do more than 4 or 5 total.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
Make sure the torsion spring has been relieved of its tension see section c 2.
