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Rev: 03.27.2017 Page 1 Solera® Power Awning with No Manual Override Owner's Manual SOLERA ® POWER AWNING (NO MANUAL OVERRIDE) Owner's Manual Rev: 03.27.2017 Page 2 Solera® Power Awning with No Manual Override Owner's Manual Operation NOte: If the unit is equipped with a locking latch, be sure to unlock prior to extending the awning. After retraction and before travel, be sure to lock the support arms back into place. NOte: Some units may not use the LCI switch (Fig. 1). Extending the Awning 1. Verify the unit's battery is fully charged and connected to the electrical system. 2. Press and hold "EXTEND" (Fig. 1A) until the awning is extended completely. NOte: Extension is considered complete when the fabric is completely unrolled, the valance polycord is visible and a section of the roll tube is exposed (Fig. 2). NOte: The awning fabric should always be above the roll tube. However, if the "EXTEND" switch is engaged too long or "EXTEND" is hit inadvertently instead of "RETRACT", the awning will roll up backward. This is not a defect. To correct the fabric orientation, press the "RETRACT" button. The awning will then extend to its correct orientation and normal operation can resume. System Information The Solera® Power Awning features an internal motor to steadily operate the awning. Additionally, the pitch arm allows for rain dump and adjustable pitch features. The pitch arm also provides added stability. tABLe OF CONteNtS System Information 2 Operation 2 Extending the Awning 2 Retracting the Awning 3 Adjusting Pitch 3 Maintenance 4 Fabric Care 4 Variant Code Information 4 Manual Retraction of the Awning 4 Resources Required 4 Procedure #1 (Preferred) 4 Procedure #2 5 Procedure #3 5 tying down the roll tube once the awning is extended will not allow the free-floating support arms to work as designed and may cause damage to the awning or unit. this manual provides operational procedures for Solera Power Awning. Operating the Solera Power Awning in any other manner than described may result in personal injury, damage to the unit or the awning assembly as well as voiding the Lippert Components Limited Warranty. Rev: 03.27.2017 Page 3 Solera® Power Awning with No Manual Override Owner's Manual Retracting the Awning 1. Verify the unit's battery is fully charged and connected to the electrical system. 2. Press and hold "RETRACT" (Fig. 1B) until the awning is retracted completely. NOte: The awning can be retracted without resetting the pitch. Adjusting Pitch NOte: The awning will pitch itself to purge the pooling of excess water and may dump a significant amount of water without notice. 1. Pitch can be set by adjusting the pitch arm to tip one side of the awning to allow water runoff. 2. Extend the awning to desired position. 3. Choose the side of the awning for optimum shade or convenient water runoff. Pull downward on the joint of the pitch arm until desired pitch is set (Fig. 3) to allow for water runoff. Belleville washers and bolt (Fig. 3) allow for the joint to remain in the position set by the operator. 4. If the pitch arm does not hold position, it can be tightened by adjusting the bolt (Fig. 3) in the center of the joint. NOte: Some awnings are equipped with a 2-position pitch arm (Fig.4). The 2-position arm can be set in the pitch position or snapped into a straight position by pushing the release button (Fig.4A) and sliding the sleeve (Fig.4B). NOte: Do not push the joint of the pitch arm up past the point where the two sections are in line. This will put tension on the gas strut, which can cause the strut to break. NOte: The awning can be retracted without resetting the pitch. Fig. 1 B A Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 2 Drive Head Fabric Fabric Polycord Roll tube Valance Pitch Arm Joint Bolt B A Slide

Rev: 09.20.18 Page 1 CCD-0002197 Removal of the Arm 1. Roll awning out approximately 1 ft. 2. Align the hole in the end cap with the hole in the shaft going from the head through the end cap. 3. Insert a cotter pin through the aligned end cap and head shaft holes on each end of the awning (Fig. 1). 4. Remove the screw holding the support arm to the head on the awning roll tube (Fig. 1). SOLERA® CLASSIC AWNING ARM REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS TI-231 AWNINGS Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution. Make sure the roll tube is adequately supported before removing the support arm assembly. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or property damage. Always wear eye protection when performing service or maintenance to the coach. Other safety equipment to consider includes hearing protection, gloves and possibly a full face shield, depending on the nature of the service. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Cotter Pin Upper Mounting Bracket Awning Rail Fig. 3 Push to open 5. Remove the 2 screws securing the upper mounting bracket to the sidewall of the coach (Fig. 2). 6. Remove the support arm from the head and un-latch it from the bottom bracket (Fig. 3). Rev: 09.20.18 Page 2 CCD-0002197 SOLERA® CLASSIC AWNING ARM REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS TI-231 AWNINGS Installation of the New Arm 1. Secure the support arm assembly in the lower mounting bracket (Fig. 4). 2. Place the upper bracket in place over the awning rail in the same position from which the old bracket was removed. Apply a liberal amount of sealant over the holes and attach the bracket using the ¼" x 3" lag screws provided (Fig. 5). 3. Slide the support arm assembly into the head assembly and secure with the screw that was previously removed (Fig. 6). 4. Ensure the locking lever is still in the roll out position and remove the cotter pin (Fig. 6) from the end cap and head shaft holes. Cotter Pin Upper Mounting Bracket Awning Rail Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Firmly grasp the pull strap on the awning fabric before removing the cotter pins to prevent the awning from retracting on its own. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury or property damage. Push to open Rev: 09.20.18 Page 3 CCD-0002197 Installing the Stop Bolt 1. Retract the awning. 2. Make sure the centerline of the roll tube is level with or slightly higher than the centerline of the awning rail. The bottom of the roll tube MUST NOT be higher than the awning rail. 3. Adjust support arm if necessary. A. Open the support arm handle and slide the upper arm up or down as required. Close the handle and slide the lower channel until the locking pin clicks into the nearest positioning hole (Fig. 7). 4. Mark the position of the stop hole that is directly below the upper channel. 5. From the inside of the channel, insert a 5⁄16” bolt and star washer through the hole. Secure with a 5⁄16” cap nut using ½” socket and wrench (Fig. 8). NOTE: It may be necessary to lift the upper channel to tighten the cap nut. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other support arm. SOLERA® CLASSIC AWNING ARM REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS TI-231 AWNINGS Fig. 7 Fig. 8 As a supplier of components to the RV industry, safety, education and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (574) 537-8900 or by email at [email protected]. Self-help tips, technical documents, product videos and a training class schedule are available at lci1.com or by downloading the MyLCI app.