User manual DOMETIC OASIS MANUAL DOOR AWNING INSTALLATION

[. . . ] RECORD THIS UNIT INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: Model Number ____________________ Serial Number ____________________ Date Purchased ____________________ 976 Series Oasis Manual RV Door Awning System USA SERVICE OFFICE Dometic Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46516 574-294-2511 CANADA Dometic Corporation 46 Zatonski, Unit 3 Brantford, ON N3T 5L8 CANADA 519-720-9578 For Service Center Assistance Call: 800-544-4881 This manual must be read and understood before installation, adjustment, service, or maintenance is performed. Modification of this product can be extremely hazardous and could result in personal injury or property damage. Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de procéder à l'installation, à des réglages, de l'entretien ou des réparations. L'installation de cet appareil doit être effectuée par un réparateur qualifié. [. . . ] There must be 10-1/2" of space between the top of the door and the awning rail location. Before drilling, be sure that there are no obstacles inside the wall (cables, wires, gas pipes, etc. ). 1 A UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal word , WARNING OR CAUTION is used with the safety-alert symbol. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. used without the safety alert symbol indicates, a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Read and follow all safety information and instructions. B C Models 976(XX)56. (X)00# 976(XX)48. (X)00# A BC 58" 4" 6" 49" 4" 6" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A. Secure awning rail to side of RV at the desired location using # 6 x 1" wood screws or self drilling sheet metal screws (not provided). This will allow the door to open when the awning is in the extended position. Important: Structural backing is required where mounting screw will be installed through sidewalls for securing Awning Rail. 2 976 Series Installation & Operating B. To aid in installation, flare end of awning rail before attempting to slide awning into rail. To prevent water leakage, always use silicon sealant where each fastener enters the sidewall of the vehicle. This will cause them to "strip out" and severely weaken their holding ability. FIG. 2 AFTER FLARING Minimum Height 10. 5" Possible Inter- Opened Door ference Note: Awning can be rotated up when sliding into rail. Using two (2) #6 X 1/2" self drilling screws secure awning through awning rail approximately six(6) inches from each end of the rail towards the center. If predrilled holes are not already present in back of case, using a 9/64" drill bit, (5/32" if drilling into steel) predrill holes. [. . . ] Mildew does not form on the fabric itself, but on the accumulated dust, dirt and grime. Periodically clean vinyl or woven acrylic fabric using a mixture of 1/4 cup of dish soap and 1/4 cup of bleach mixed with 5 gallons of warm water. Liberally slosh the mixture on the top of the fabric and roll the awning up for 5 minutes. [. . . ]