| There are several types of awnings and awning | | | | your hand. The awning should release and pull freely |
| manufacturers. This checklist may not cover every | | | | from both ends. Continue pulling down on the strap until |
| item as it pertains to your awning. The purpose of this | | | | the awning fabric and tube are fully extended. |
| checklist is to give you a basic guide to follow when | | | | * Now, the inner support arms, where you loosened |
| opening and storing your retractable patio awning. Use | | | | the knobs, should slide freely to the top of the main |
| only the checks that apply to your particular awning. | | | | arms and lock into place. Do this on both ends. When |
| * Most awnings have some type of travel locks about | | | | they are locked in place, starting on either end, take |
| mid way up, on both main support awning arms. These | | | | one hand and pull down on the main awning arm until |
| locks assist in storing the awning to the side of the RV | | | | the awning fabric is taught. With your other hand reach |
| while traveling. Release these locking mechanisms. | | | | up and hand tighten the knob. Repeat this on the other |
| * Behind both main awning arms, on the support arms | | | | end. |
| there will be a knob that should be hand tight. Loosen | | | | * On the side of each main arm you will notice a lever. |
| both of these knobs. | | | | Starting on either end, take one hand and put it on the |
| * Look up at the end of the awning roller tube on the | | | | front of the main arm and take the lever with your |
| right hand side towards the front of the RV. You will | | | | other hand. Raise the main arm up to the height you |
| see a small lever. This lever is what locks the roller | | | | want the awning at, using the lever to help lift it. When |
| tube to the side of the RV. Take your awning rod and | | | | you lower the lever it will lock into the closest adjusting |
| with the hooked end reach up and pull the lever down | | | | hole on the arm where you release it. Repeat this on |
| to release the locking lever. | | | | the other end. |
| * Look up, around the middle of the roller tube, and you | | | | Caution: Do not get your fingers or hands close to any |
| should see a loop for the awning strap. With the hook | | | | moving or sliding parts. |
| end of your awning rod reach up and hook the loop. | | | | Happy Camping, |
| Pull the awning strap down until you can reach it with | | | | Copyright 2006 by Mark J. |