Torsion Spring Winding Dometic Awning

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Torsion spring winding dometic awning.

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. For proper awning operation the roller tube is under spring tension from the torsion assemblies.

This will depend on the spring and tube length. 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. Description dometic a e 3108399 035b rv awning torsion assembly rh white this is a replacement torsion arm assembly for the dometic a e 8500 9000 awning. 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.

The fabric roller tube assembly frta consists of a fabric a roller tube and torsion assemblies. It includes the complete right hand end assembly including spring rod pin drive and top casting. On the front spring counter clockwise 8 turns. Section 2 fabric roller tube assembly frta clearance 2 1 position.

How to identify your model awning. On the left spring rear turn clockwise about 8 turns. This manual is also suitable for. 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.

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.