Torsion Spring Winding Dometic Awning

This is the rear or left hand torsion assembly complete with rivets and instructions for easy installation.

Torsion spring winding dometic awning. 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. View a complete step by step instructional tutorial for replacement of a new or damaged solera manual awning spring assembly. On the front spring counter clockwise 8 turns. For proper awning operation the roller tube is under spring tension from the torsion assemblies.

This will depend on the spring and tube length. Section 2 fabric roller tube assembly frta clearance 2 1 position. Improper release of this spring tension can result in damage to the awning severe per sonal injury or both. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring.

For more information call 5. The fabric roller tube assembly frta consists of a fabric a roller tube and torsion assemblies. 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. 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.

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. Insert the torsion winding crank part number following steps on a step ladder with the awning fabric 3108896 006 or clamp a vise grip tightly on the unrolled two feet from the awning rail. How to identify your model awning. It includes the complete right hand end assembly including spring rod pin drive and top casting.

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.