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| #Lock the awning in place by reversing steps 1 and 2 of the opening procedure Figures lA & 18). | | #Lock the awning in place by reversing steps 1 and 2 of the opening procedure Figures lA & 18). |
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− | == Universal Awnings Operation == | + | ==Universal Awnings Operation== |
| [[File:Zip Dee Universal Awning Operation Diagrams.png|right|frameless|669x669px]] | | [[File:Zip Dee Universal Awning Operation Diagrams.png|right|frameless|669x669px]] |
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− | === To Open the Awning === | + | ===To Open the Awning=== |
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− | # Insert the pull rod into the Z-lock lever and pull down (Figure 8). This releases the awning. | + | #Insert the pull rod into the Z-lock lever and pull down (Figure 8). This releases the awning. |
− | # Insert the pull rod into the loop of the center control strap and unroll the awning by pulling it toward you (Figure 9). '''Step under the awning''' and roll or fold the control strap toward the backside of the roller and tuck under the restraining strap. | + | #Insert the pull rod into the loop of the center control strap and unroll the awning by pulling it toward you (Figure 9). '''Step under the awning''' and roll or fold the control strap toward the backside of the roller and tuck under the restraining strap. |
− | # Release the rafter arm by pulling outward on the cap of the ratchet stud. Raise the arm upward toward the case (Figure 10). Extend the arm and set the claw shaped end into the slot of the rafter lock (Figure 11). | + | #Release the rafter arm by pulling outward on the cap of the ratchet stud. Raise the arm upward toward the case (Figure 10). Extend the arm and set the claw shaped end into the slot of the rafter lock (Figure 11). |
− | # Lock the rafter arm in position by pressing down on the steel main arm bar (Figure 12) until the ratchet stud clicks. At this point the fabric will be taut. | + | #Lock the rafter arm in position by pressing down on the steel main arm bar (Figure 12) until the ratchet stud clicks. At this point the fabric will be taut. |
− | # Raise the awning to the desired height by releasing the snap stud on the main arm and pushing up and out on the roller assembly (Figure 13). | + | #Raise the awning to the desired height by releasing the snap stud on the main arm and pushing up and out on the roller assembly (Figure 13). |
− | # Repeat 3-5 for the other end of the awning. | + | #Repeat 3-5 for the other end of the awning. |
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− | === Partial Extension or "Caravan" Position === | + | ===Partial Extension or "Caravan" Position=== |
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− | # Follow step 1 above. | + | #Follow step 1 above. |
− | # Insert the pull rod in the loop of the center control strap and unroll the awning to the desired extension. Lock the awning in its position by flipping the Z-Lock lever into the "closed" position. | + | #Insert the pull rod in the loop of the center control strap and unroll the awning to the desired extension. Lock the awning in its position by flipping the Z-Lock lever into the "closed" position. |
− | # To prevent billowing, release and raise the rafter arm (Figure 10) and hook the claw of the arm into the slot of the rafter lock (Figure 14). This will require the awning to be extended approximately four and one half feet. | + | #To prevent billowing, release and raise the rafter arm (Figure 10) and hook the claw of the arm into the slot of the rafter lock (Figure 14). This will require the awning to be extended approximately four and one half feet. |
− | # Raise the awning to the desired height by following step ''5'' above. | + | #Raise the awning to the desired height by following step ''5'' above. |
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− | === To Close the Awning === | + | ===To Close the Awning=== |
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− | # Release the snap stud of the main arm and lower the awning to its bottom most position. | + | #Release the snap stud of the main arm and lower the awning to its bottom most position. |
− | # Release the ratchet stud of the rafter arm and lift the claw out of the rafter lock. | + | #Release the ratchet stud of the rafter arm and lift the claw out of the rafter lock. |
− | # Place the claw casting on the protruding height adjustment stud as shown in the insert of figure 17 (page 11). To lock the assembly in a travel position, push the other tube downward until the ratchet stud snaps closed. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other end of the awning. | + | #Place the claw casting on the protruding height adjustment stud as shown in the insert of figure 17 (page 11). To lock the assembly in a travel position, push the other tube downward until the ratchet stud snaps closed. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other end of the awning. |
− | # Face the awning and hold the end of the control strap firmly in one hand. Push the roller briskly upward with a rolling motion until you feel the spring take over. Control the speed of closure by holding the control strap until all but 6 inches of the fabric has rolled up. Release the strap and let the awning roll freely the rest of the way. This extra force will help tighten the fabric around the roller to insure the tightest, neatest appearance. | + | #Face the awning and hold the end of the control strap firmly in one hand. Push the roller briskly upward with a rolling motion until you feel the spring take over. Control the speed of closure by holding the control strap until all but 6 inches of the fabric has rolled up. Release the strap and let the awning roll freely the rest of the way. This extra force will help tighten the fabric around the roller to insure the tightest, neatest appearance. |
− | # Lock the awning in place by Dipping the Z-lock lever into the "closed" position using the pull rod. | + | #Lock the awning in place by Dipping the Z-lock lever into the "closed" position using the pull rod. |
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| + | == If Awning Rolls Uneven == |
| + | [[File:Zip Dee Uneven Roll Up Diagram (fig 15).png|frameless|570x570px]] |
| + | Observe if the roll-up is even and in line with clamps. If not, then unroll and give roller a slight push toward the direction it should go. If you wish to have the awning roll up more in either direction, then spiral the pull tab in that direction. |
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| + | '''NOTE:''' The tab must be spiraled around the roller as shown in (Fig.15). This prevents a loose roll and bunching up of fabric. |
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| ==Owner's Manual & Parts List== | | ==Owner's Manual & Parts List== |
| <pdf>File:Zip Dee Awning Owners Manual & Parts List.pdf</pdf> | | <pdf>File:Zip Dee Awning Owners Manual & Parts List.pdf</pdf> |