Lippert Components Solera User manual

Solera® Pull Strap Awning

OWNER'S MANUAL

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System Information

The Solera® Manual Pull Strap Awning extends and retracts with the easy-to-use pull strap. The Solera Manual

Pull Strap Awning features an internal spring system that extends and retracts the awning. Additionally, the

friction joint allows for rain dump and adjustable pitch features, and there is no rafter arm to lock in place. The

friction joint also provides added stability.

This manual provides operational procedures for Solera Manual Pull Strap Awning. Operating the Solera

Manual Pull Strap Awning in any other manner than described may result in personal injury, damage to the

recreational vehicle or the awning assembly as well as voiding the Lippert Components Limited Warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

System Information 2

Operation 3

Extending the Awning 3

Retracting the Awning 4

Adjusting Pitch - All Solera Awnings 5

Maintenance - All Solera Awnings 5

Fabric Care 5

Troubleshooting 6

Solera Manual Pull Strap Awning Assembly 7

Solera Manual Pull Strap Awning Components 8-12

Notes 13

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Operation

Extending the Awning

1. Locate the locking latch (Fig. 1), if equipped, and unlock the latch (Fig. 2).

NOTE: This latch is optional and may or may not be installed on one or both support arms.

2. Using the pull rod, place the "L" end of the rod on top of the cam lock (Fig. 3A) and pull down on the lock

to release it (Fig. 3).

3. Insert the pull rod into the pull strap (Fig. 4).

4. Pull strap to chest height using the pull rod. Using hands to grasp the strap, walk the awning outward,

keeping in front of the roll tube at all times (Fig. 5).

NOTE: Extension is considered complete when the fabric is completely unrolled, the valance seam is visible

and a section of the roll tube is exposed (Fig. 6). The exposed part of the roll tube will be under the

awning upon full extension. Also, check to make sure the cam lock is on top of the roll tube.

Tying the roll tube down once extended will not allow the free floating support arms to work as designed

and may cause damage to the awning or RV.

Valance Seam

Exposed Roll

Tube Section

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 - Complete Extension

Fabric

Valance Awning

Head

Roll

Tube

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Retracting the Awning

NOTE: The awning can be retracted without resetting the pitch (See Adjusting Pitch section).

1. Grasp the strap and pull slightly (Fig. 7) to release pressure on the cam lock (Fig. 7A) and disengage the

cam lock.

2. While holding the strap in hand, walk the awning toward the coach until the strap is about chest

height (Fig. 8).

3. Insert pull rod into the pull strap.

4. Walk awning all the way in until it stops (Figs. 9 and 10). Remove pull rod from strap.

5. Locate the locking latch (Fig. 11), if equipped. Lock the latch to secure the awning in place (Fig. 12).

NOTE: This latch is optional and may or may not be installed on one or both support arms. If not installed,

awning is secured and ready for transportation.

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

Fig. 9 Fig. 10

Fig. 11 Fig. 12

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Maintenance - All Solera Awnings

Fabric Care

If the awning is rolled up while wet, roll it out and let it dry as soon as conditions allow before rolling it up again.

This will help prevent the formation of mildew and add greatly to the life of the awning. Mildew does not form

on the fabric itself, but on the accumulated dust, dirt and grime.

NOTE: Periodically clean vinyl or woven acrylic fabric using a mixture of ¼cup of dish soap and 5 gallons of

warm water. Liberally slosh the mixture on the top of the fabric and roll up the awning for 5 minutes.

This will apply the mixture to the bottom of the fabric as well. Roll the awning back out and hose off

with fresh water. Repeat if necessary. Allow the fabric to dry before rolling up.

Pitch

Fig. 13 Fig. 14

Adjusting Pitch - All Solera Awnings

NOTE: The awning will pitch itself to purge the pooling of excess water and may dump a significant amount of

water without notice.

1. Pitch can be set manually by adjusting the articulating arm to tip one side of the awning to allow water

runoff.

2. Extend the awning to desired position.

3. Choose the side of the awning for optimum shade or convenient water runoff. Pull downward on the

joint of the articulating arm until desired pitch is set (Fig. 13) to allow for water runoff. Do not push the

articulating arm up past straight. This will put tension on the gas strut, which can cause the strut to break.

Belleville washers and bolt (Fig. 14A) allow for the joint to remain in the position set by the operator.

NOTE: The awning can be retracted without resetting the pitch.

NOTE: If the articulating arm does not hold position, it can be tightened by adjusting the bolt (Fig. 14A) in the

center of the articulating arm.

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Troubleshooting

Solera Pull Strap Awning Basic Troubleshooting Chart

What’s Happening? What should be done?

Awning won’t open or close.

If optional travel locks are installed, make sure that they

have been unlocked.

Make sure cam lock is flipped to the extend position.

Awning pitch won’t stay in the flat position.

Check for bad gas strut.

Check pitch arm bolt for proper tension. (High winds can

cause the pitch arm to deviate from the flat position due

to the built-in safety feature of the awning.

Make sure all three washers are in the proper location of

the pitch arm.

Awning doesn’t close all the way.

The awning is considered completely closed as long as

the outer arm is overlapping the mount arm. This overlap

can vary.

Make sure there are no obstructions in the support arm

assemblies preventing the awning from closing.

Verify the fabric is square from unit to roll tube and is

rolling up straight on the roll tube.

Awning seems to wobble when extending or

retracting.

Make sure the bolts that hold the head to the support

arm assemblies are tight.

Make sure the end caps are seated properly on the roll

tube.

Make sure the shaft coming out of the head going to the

end cap isn’t bent.

Make sure the mount arms are properly secured to the

wall.

Make sure no part of the support arm assemblies are

bent.

Make sure the wear collar spacers are all properly located

in the support arm assemblies.

Awning will not stay in the rolled out position.

Check the cam lock. Signs of a faulty cam lock include:

- The absence of a clicking noise when the awning is rolled

out.

- The awning rolling back up after it is placed in the stop

position.

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SOLERA MANUAL PULL STRAP AWNING ASSEMBLY

AWNINGS

Pull Strap

Awning Rail

Drive Head

Assembly

Idler Head

Assembly Fabric

Roll Tube

Support Arm

Assembly

End Cap

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SOLERA MANUAL PULL STRAP AWNING COMPONENTS

AWNINGS

Awning Fabric and Roll Tube Replacement

To order replacement awning fabric and roll tube for your awning, locate the awning label on the roll tube. Locate

the variant code at the bottom of the label. Call LCI Customer Service at 574-537-8900 and provide the variant code.

Variant Code

Callout Part # Description

A272397 White Idler Head Assembly

285147 Black Idler Head Assembly

B266147 White Idler Head Assembly (Only used on 6' awning assemblies)

273479 Black Idler Head Assembly (Only used on 6' awning assemblies)

C289563 White Idler Head Front Cover

289566 Black Idler Head Front Cover

D289564 White Idler Head Rear Cover

289567 Black Idler Head Rear Cover

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SOLERA MANUAL PULL STRAP AWNING COMPONENTS

AWNINGS

Callout Part # Description

E271181 White Drive Head Assembly

272067 Black Drive Head Assembly

F289557 White Drive Head Front Cover

289560 Black Drive Head Front Cover

G289558 White Drive Head Rear Cover

289561 Black Drive Head Rear Cover

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SOLERA MANUAL PULL STRAP AWNING COMPONENTS

AWNINGS

H I J

Callout Part # Description

H 299419 Screw #8 - 15 x ½(End Cap to Roll Tube)

I 266156 #6 x ½Screw (Fastener for Head Covers, 6 Per Cover)

J 299630 #8 End Cap Wax Screw (Head to Roll Tube)

K118043 Nut ⁄- 18 Nylon Lock (Head to Arm)

L 266155 Screw #8 - 32 x ½ (Back Cover to Mount)

M 281079 Screw #6 - 20 x ½

N 266148 Screw ⁄-18 x 2-1/4 (head to arm)

O275071 Rubber Grommet (for manual override opening)

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