Dometic 8700 Operating instructions

Dometic
Brand
Dometic
Model
8700
Type
Operating instructions
Dometic8700
Awning
Service Manual
EN
AWNINGS
8700 SERIES
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Dometic8700 Explanation of symbols
3
Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first
use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another
person, hand over this instruction manual along with it.
Table of contents
1 Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Important safety instructions for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 Servicing the awning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3.1 Removing the awning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3.2 Removing the torsion rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.3 Replacing the awning fabric/fabric roller tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Replacing the torsion rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.5 Wind torsion rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.6 Reattach torsion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.7 Remount the awning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.8 Verifying the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
1 Explanation of symbols
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A
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WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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Important safety instructions for installation Dometic8700
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2 Important safety instructions for
installation
Please observe the prescribed safety instructions and stipulations from the
vehicle manufacturer and service workshops.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
• Faulty assembly or connection
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
!
WARNING!
• If you do not have sufficient technical knowledge for installing
components in vehicles, you should have a specialist to service your
awning.
3 Servicing the awning
A
NOTICE! Damage hazard
• Prepare an area large enough for the fabric roller tube assembly and
the unrolled awning fabric.
The area must be smooth, clean, and clear of debris to prevent fabric
damage.
I
NOTE
• A stepladder may be necessary to reach awning rail.
3.1 Removing the awning
➤ Proceed as shown to remove the awning (fig. 1, page 5 to fig. 0, page 8).
I
NOTE
Save all mounting materials you remove for reinstallation later.
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Dometic8700 Servicing the awning
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CLICK
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3.
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1.
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2x
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!
A
CAUTION! Lifting hazard
Use proper lifting technique and control when lifting product.
NOTICE! Damage hazard
• Keep both arm assemblies parallel to each other to avoid twisting.
• Maintain roll down position of the awning safety lock to prevent the
fabric roller tube assembly from uncontrolled unwinding when the
fabric is removed from the awning rail.
2.
1.
3.
4.
5.
7
2.
1.
22
3.
4.
5.
8
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3.2 Removing the torsion rods
➤ Proceed as shown to remove the torsion rods (fig. a, page 9 to fig. g,
page 11).
!
WARNING! Health hazard
Do not remove the awning from arm assembly until the torsion rod is
securely pinned. Otherwise rapid casting spin off will occur. Spring
tension will attempt to spin the fabric roller tube quickly and
unexpectedly.
22
9
0
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!
WARNING! Health hazard
•Do not remove the nail from torsion rod until the arm cap is securely
held. Otherwise rapid casting spin off will occur. Spring tension will
attempt to spin the arm cap and/or fabric roller tube quickly and
unexpectedly.
• Use extreme care when winding/unwinding the arm cap. If not
controlled, rapid casting spin off will occur. Spring tension will
attempt to spin the arm cap and/or fabric roller tube quickly and
unexpectedly.
1.
2.
3.
a
1.
2.
b
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I
NOTE
Pin both torsions to prevent uncontrolled unwinding of spring, or
unintended awning movement.
1.
4.
2.
3.
c
1.
2.
d
2.
1.
e
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Dometic8700 Servicing the awning
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3.3 Replacing the awning fabric/fabric roller tube
I
➤ Proceed as shown to remove the awning fabric and/or the fabric roller tube
(fig. h, page 12 to fig. l, page 13).
WARNING! Health hazard
Do not remove the torsion from the fabric roller tube until spring tension
is released. If the torsion rod is also not pinned at end cap, rapid casting
spin off will occur. Spring tension will attempt to spin the arm cap and/or
end cap quickly and unexpectedly.
NOTE
• If both fabric roller tube and awning fabric will be replaced, discard
the old ones.
• If replacing the awning fabric, leave the old fabric on the work
surface for added protection of new fabric during the installation
procedure.
f
g
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h
i
1.
2.
j
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3.4 Replacing the torsion rods
➤ Proceed as shown to replace the torsion rods (fig. m, page 14 to fig. q,
page 15).
NOTE
Discard the old fabric roller tube if damaged.
k
70 mm
l
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m
n
o
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Dometic8700 Servicing the awning
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p
1.
2.
q
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3.5 Wind torsion rods
➤ Proceed as shown to reattach the torsion rods (fig. r, page 16 to fig. s,
page 17).
!
The number of turns to achieve the correct torsion spring tension depends on the
awning model and width (see the following table).
If awning is installed on the RV and extended 2 revolutions from the awning rail, add
2 turns to the number of turns in table. Add 6 additional turns to torsion spring when
awning is fully extended.
WARNING! Health hazard
Use extreme care when winding/unwinding the arm cap. If not
controlled, rapid casting spin off will occur. Spring tension will attempt
to spin the arm cap and/or fabric roller tube quickly and unexpectedly.
Awning width Number of turns
8 ft – 12 ft. 8
13 ft – 14 ft. 9
15 ft. – 16 ft. 10
17 ft. – 21 ft. 12
2.
1.
r
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3.
2.
60°
1.
s
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3.6 Reattach torsion
➤ Proceed as shown to reattach the torsion rods (fig. t, page 18).
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3.7 Remount the awning
➤ Proceed as shown in the installation and operating manual.
3.8 Verifying the installation
➤ Verify the installation by operating the awning according to verify all parts are
functioning correctly (see Installation and Operating Manual).
WARNING!
Do not remove the nail from torsion rod until both arm caps are secured
to corresponding front channels, and awning safety lock lever is in roll
down position. Otherwise, rapid casting spin off will occur. Spring
tension will attempt to spin the hardware and/or fabric roller tube
quickly and unexpectedly.
2.
1.
t
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Dometic8700 Disposal
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4Disposal
➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever
possible.
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If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre
or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the
applicable disposal regulations.
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