Re: [A/S] Awning removal?

[Charlie Burke <cbburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

OK, here's the deal. Zip Dee awnings are spring loaded on the left end 
as you face them. Not like the others that have springs on both ends. In 
order to remove a awning, you must first unwind or
relieve the spring tension. It is best done with two people, one 
controling the awning tube and one the awning arm. Practise on the 
window awnings first.
Before relieving the spring tension, remove the screws at each end that 
anchore the fabric in the awning rail. They are visible from the top of 
the awning, about 1-3 inches in from each end.
Window Awning (starting in the open position)
While maintaining control of the left awning arm, unbolt it from the 
bottom anchor point. Have the person controling the awning tube push it 
up and away from the coach. Then unwind the arm while
noting the direction and number of rotations to relieve the pressure.
Patio Awning (starting in the open position)
This can be done the same as a window awning  except you can remove the 
outer tube from the arm to shorten it. You may alternatively disconnect 
the awning arm at the end cap at the tube and insert a
shorter lever to control the unwind. Take great care if you do this, as 
the spring tension is significant and can injure you. Also note that if 
the springs are allowed to unwind unrestrained you will
very likely damage the spring.

Once you have unwound the awning it can be slide out of the awning rail 
and off the coach in either direction. The windows awning can be handled 
by two people, but it normally takes three to handle
the much heavier and higher mounted patio awning.

When reinstalling three people are required on the patio awning. One to 
guide it back into the awning rail and two to carry.

Charlie