Dometic 2500 User Manual

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A&E CATALINA 2500

3. Firmly grasp pull-strap and loosen lock knobs (FIG. 3A).

While tightly holding pull-strap, pull on strap to relieve

pressure from rafter lock buttons and push rafter lock

buttons in to unlock rafters and allow awning to roll up

(FIG. 3B). Make sure pull-strap is centered in awning

case.

4. Loosen lock knob on each arm assembly (FIG. 4A).

Remove awning feet from bottom mounting brackets

(FIGS. 4B and 4C).

5. Insert pin at end of wand through hole in outer arm so it

aligns foot for easy storage (FIG. 5A). Swing arm up to

case (FIG. 5B). Slide arm and foot away from center of

case so foot can be inserted into center section of

awning case (FIG. 5C). Repeat for other side.

Note: To properly close and lock awning, lock in top of

awning arm assembly must engage case lip fully (FIG. 16A

and 16B).

TO CLOSE ON CURVED SIDED VEHICLE

6. IF AWNING IS SET IN PATIO POSITION:

A. Remove spikes from awning foot.
B. Attach foot to bottom mounting bracket on side of

vehicle to set awning into pivot position (FIG. 6).

Repeat for other side. Then proceed to Step 7A.

7. IF AWNING IS SET IN PIVOT POSITION:

A. Firmly grasp pull-strap and loosen lock knobs (FIG.

7A). While tightly holding pull-

strap, pull on strap to

relieve pressure

from rafter lock buttons and push

rafter lock buttons in to unlock rafters (FIG. 7B). and

allow awning to roll up until awning extend

approximately two feet from awning case. Tighten

lock knobs on both rafter arms.
B. Release foot from bottom mounting bracket (FIGS.

7C and 7D). Loosen lock knob and lower arm

assembly vertically to ground (FIG. 7E). With foot

still on ground raise inner arm until roller tube is

slightly above awning case, then tighten lock knob.

Repeat for other side.

C. Place awning feet directly below the awning case.
D. While firmly holding the pull-strap, loosen lock knobs

on rafter assembly and allow awning to close

(FIG. 7F).

Note: Do not release pull-strap until awning has completely

rolled up.
Note: The D ring on the pull-strap must remain outside