Torsion Spring Winding Dometic Awning

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Torsion spring winding dometic awning.

The fabric roller tube assembly frta consists of a fabric a roller tube and torsion assemblies. This will work with any a e dometic model 9000 or 8500 model manual awning on any year steel up to 17 or aluminum any length roller tube. On the left spring rear turn clockwise about 8 turns. Most awnings have a spring on both ends of the tube.

It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring. This is the rear or left hand torsion assembly complete with rivets and instructions for easy installation. It includes the complete right hand end assembly including spring rod pin drive and top casting. Insert the torsion winding crank part number following steps on a step ladder with the awning fabric 3108896 006 or clamp a vise grip tightly on the unrolled two feet from the awning rail.

On the front spring counter clockwise 8 turns. Generally it will take six turns for awning lengths of 8 to 12 feet seven turns for 13 to 14 feet eight turns for 15 to 16 feet 10 turns for 17 to 18 feet 11 turns for 19 to 21 feet and 12 turns for 22 to 25 feet. Section 2 fabric roller tube assembly frta clearance 2 1 position. This item dometic 3311311 000b right torsion spring for 2 step awning dometic 3108709 779 torsion assembly for sunchaser awning left hand carefree 850001 white pioneer crank out rv awning upgrade endcap kit.

This manual is also suitable for. This will depend on the spring and tube length. For proper awning operation the roller tube is under spring tension from the torsion assemblies. View a complete step by step instructional tutorial for replacement of a new or damaged solera manual awning spring assembly.

Page 24 a e diagnostic service manual patio awnings attempting to open the awning without first loosening top mounting bracket the black adjustment knobs can damage the slider of the secondary rafter making it difficult to open the awning rail awning.