How To Install Tension Rod Awning

With your free hand tighten the knob on the upper tensioning arm.

How to install tension rod awning.

Align pivot directly behind and bottom bracket. The fabric should now be taught. So reattach the front leg to the side of the rv and raise it up a bit. It doesn t matter which end of the rod you start with.

Roll the awning in and out several times to make sure that the fabric is square on the roller tube. Repeat this step with the other tensioning arm. Rotate this leg clockwise as many times as you did the front leg. Release the spring tension of the awning.

Step 2 with a helper hold the extrusion rail against the rv in the location of your choice. Install bottom brackets place top pivot in position over awning rail from below snap the patio foot on the bottom of the inner arm into the as shown in fig. Install an rv awning video demonstration step 1 place butyl tape cam25013 along the back of your extrusion rail. Keep a firm grip on the vice grips and lift them slightly to release pressure from the awning control lever.

Insure the arm top centered with the main support arm. The butyl tape will help keep out moisture and prevent leaks. 2 1 for vinyl awnings place screw through awning rail polyrod and canopy approximately 1 in from the end of the fabric. Now flip the lever to the rolled up position and carefully unroll the awning.

Lower the rear leg detach it from the rv and prop it up on the ladder like we did for the front leg in the previous steps. A 1 8 cotter pin can be inserted in each torsion assembly for positive locking of the roller tube. Place one end of the tension rod against one end of the wall. While standing in front of the awning pull the awning tube downward and toward yourself.

You should now be at the rear of the awning facing the front. Place one end against the wall in your bathroom where you want to install it. Using an awning stake. Secure the canopy using one 6 x 3 8 hex head screw on both sides.

With this type of curtain rod there is no drilling no tools and no screws required. Hold the cushion against the tile or drywall with your nondominant hand. Firmly plant the vice grips on the right awning leg s bracket. Slide the awning fabric or roller cover out of the awning rail.

Secure awning to awning rail 7. Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. To keep the awnings from unwinding during this step be sure the cam lock lever is in the roll down position. Your awning can be secured by using an awning stake and tie down straps.