Dometic PW3500 Instructions De Montage page 9

PW3500
➤ At the marked points, drill holes with a diameter of 11 mm from the outside
through the external wall (fig. 9).
➤ Shorten the spacer sleeves to the size A = wall thickness W – 2 mm (fig. 0).
➤ Insert the spacing sleeves into the holes from the outside.
➤ Trim the fastening screws to size B = wall thickness W + 14 mm (fig. 0).
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NOTICE!
Observe the sealant manufacturer's instructions.
➤ Clean the adherends on the mounting bracket and the wall.
➤ Prepare the adherends with the primer.
➤ To glue and seal apply an elastic adhesive, such as Sikaflex
the back of the mounting bracket (fig. a).
Ensure to seal the holes properly to avoid moisture in the RV wall.
➤ Lift the mounting bracket to the wall (fig. b).
➤ Install the mounting brackets with backer plates, fastening screws, spacer
sleeves, washers, holder rings and nuts (fig. c).
Tighten the bolts to 5 – 9 Nm.
➤ Wait until the glue has set. For further details, please refer to the information
provided by the sealant manufacturer.
➤ Use a screwdriver to loosen the two tabs on the right-hand cap cover (fig. d)
and remove the cap cover.
➤ Use two people to hook the awning on to the mounting bracket (fig. e).
Check whether the awning has been properly hooked and that it is flush against
the wall.
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WARNING!
Do not open the awning or leave it unattended, before the awning has
been fastened to the mounting bracket.
➤ Fasten the awning to the mounting bracket with the self-tapping bolts (fig. f).
➤ Connect the awning electrically (see chapter "Connecting electrical power to the
awning" on page 10).
Contact a qualified electrician to ensure compliance with all legislative
regulations.
➤ Put on the right-hand cap cover (fig. g).
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Installing the awning
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