Lippert Components Solera User manual

1CCD-0001280

lci1.com 574-537-8900 Rev: 03.27.18

Solera®

Universal Hardware

Manual Awning to

Solera 12V Power Awning

(For Aftermarket Applications)

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................ 2

System Information .................................... 2

Additional Information Sources ........................ 2

Safety Information ..................................... 2

Parts List ................................................ 2

Short Arm (60.5”) ...................................... 2

Tall Arm (69”) .......................................... 2

Preparation ............................................. 3

Resources Required ................................... 3

Conversion ............................................. 3

Operation ............................................. 12

Extending the Awning ............................... 12

Retracting the Awning ............................... 12

Adjusting Pitch ....................................... 12

Troubleshooting ...................................... 13

Manual Override ..................................... 13

Maintenance .......................................... 15

Fabric Care .......................................... 15

Notes .................................................. 16

Solera®

Universal

Hardware

Manual Awning to

Solera®12V Power Awning

(For Aftermarket Applications)

lci1.com 574-537-8900 Rev: 03.27.18

Solera®

Universal Hardware

Manual Awning to

Solera®12V Power Awning

(For Aftermarket Applications)

CCD-0001280

Kit No. Description

434721 12V Solera®Power 12V 60.5” Kit, Black

434722 12V Solera®Power 12V 60.5” Kit, White

434723 12V Solera®Power 12V 69” Kit, Black

434724 12V Solera®Power 12V 69” Kit, White

Introduction

System Information

The Solera®12V Power Awning features an internal motor

to steadily operate the awning. Additionally, the pitch

arm assembly allows for rain dump and adjustable pitch

features. The pitch arm assembly also provides added

stability.

NOTE: The Solera Universal Hardware kit for a manual

to power conversion will ONLY t Dometic and Carefree

awnings.

Additional Information Sources

Additional information about this product can be obtained

from www.lci1.com/support or by using the myLCI app.

Replacement components can be ordered from https://

store.lci1.com/ or by using the myLCI app. The myLCI app

is available for free on iTunes®for iPhone®and iPad®and

also on Google Play™for Android™users.

iTunes, iPhone, and iPad are registered trademarks of

Apple Inc.

Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.

Safety Information

Warning, Caution and Danger symbols indicate that an

installation procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause

death, serious injury or property damage if not performed

safely and within the parameters set forth in this manual.

Parts List

MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR CUT. KEEP

CLEAR AND USE CAUTION.

FAILURE TO USE THE INSTALLED SAFETY FEATURES

MAY RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO

THE UNIT AND/OR VOIDING A WARRANTY.

Manual awnings that contain springs use tension for ease

of operation and can be harmful to the end user should the

stored tension come unbound. Cotter pins, travel locks and

cam locks are installed and MUST be used to contain the

tension when the system is being serviced.

Short Arm (60.5”)

Solera 12V Short Arm (60.5”) Adjustable Pitch Arms require:

• 60.5” inches of unobstructed area from the awning rail

straight down

• Minimum clearance of 6” between the awning rail and top

of the entry door

Tall Arm (69”)

Solera 12V Tall Arm (69”) Flat Adjustable Pitch Arms require:

• 69” of unobstructed area from the awning rail straight down

• Minimum clearance of 2.5” between the awning rail and

the top of the entry door

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Universal Hardware

Manual Awning to

Solera®12V Power Awning

(For Aftermarket Applications)

CCD-0001280

Preparation

Resources Required

• Additional Qualied Assistants

• Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun

• Appropriate Drive and Drill Bits

• Socket Wrench

• ⁄” Socket

• Rivet Gun

• Locking Pliers

• Cordless Battery

• Wire Stripper

• Wire Crimper

• Ladder

• Silicone Sealant

• Non-permanent Method of Marking

Conversion

Dometic Manual Awning to Solera 12V Power

Awning

NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST

have a backer within the structure of the wall of the unit.

NOTE: This manual will refer to the “drive side” and “idler

side” throughout for various instructions. The “drive side” is

the right hand side of the awning when facing the awning

from the exterior of the unit. The “idler side” is the left

hand side of the awning when facing the awning from the

exterior of the unit.

NOTE: When converting a Dometic Manual Awning to

a Solera 12V Power Awning, the converted awning will

be approximately 2” wider than the initial awning. Be

sure there are no obstructions that may interfere with

the installation of the support arm assemblies PRIOR to

beginning the conversion process.

1. Unlock the travel locks, move the cam lock to the roll out

position and extend the awning approximately 12”.

2. Insert a cotter pin (Fig.1C) into the end cap (Fig.1A) at

each end of the awning.

3. On the drive side of the awning, and with an assistant

holding the roll tube, use a ⁄” socket to remove the bolt

securing the drive head (Fig.1B) to the support arm (Fig.1D).

Fig.1

A B

C D

NOTE: It is the customer’s responsibility to ll in/seal any

and all holes left on the unit after installation.

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(For Aftermarket Applications)

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4. Separate the drive head from the support arm and

secure the support arm to the unit in the travel position.

5. Remove the fasteners from the upper mounting bracket

(Fig.2A) of the support arm assembly.

6. Detach the support arm assembly from the lower

mounting bracket.

7. Remove the fasteners from the lower mounting bracket

(Fig.3A) of the support arm assembly.

THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME TENSION. IMPROPER

HANDLING COULD CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Fig.2

8. Firmly take hold of the drive head with a pair of locking

pliers (Fig.4). Remove the cotter pin from the end cap and

move the cam lock to the roll up position.

NOTE: Padding the locking pliers will prevent the

scratching of components.

Fig.3 A

9. Slowly release all of the tension by rotating the drive

head with the locking pliers.

10. Using an appropriately sized drill bit, drill out the rivets

securing the end cap to the roll tube.

11. Remove the end cap and spring assembly (Fig.5B)

from the roll tube (Fig.5A).

Fig.4

Fig.5

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A B

Fig.6

12. Place the Solera end cap (Fig.6B) on the end of the roll

tube (Fig.6A), making sure it is properly seated and the roll

tube channel is aligned with the channel on the end cap.

13. Secure the Solera end cap to the roll tube with the

provided rivets.

NOTE: It may be necessary to drill out the previous holes

in order to accommodate the larger-sized rivets.

14. Insert the Solera drive head assembly shaft (Fig.7B)

into the end cap (Fig.7A).

NOTE: When identifying the drive head assembly from the

idler head assembly, the drive head assembly will have an

override plug (Fig.7C). The idler head assembly will not.

A CB

Fig.7

15. Align the holes in the shaft and end cap and secure

with the provided #8 - 32 x ½” wax screw (Fig.8).

NOTE: Keep the head of the wax screw ⁄” from fastened

to avoid compromising the structural integrity of the wax screw.

Fig.8

16. Place the drive support arm assembly directly under

the awning rail so the top of the mount arm is touching the

bottom of the rail.

17. Slide the drive support arm assembly outward to align

below the holes of the awning that was removed before

securing the upper bracket.

NOTE: Silicone sealant MUST be used on all screws and

holes to prevent water from inltrating the unit.

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Solera®

Universal Hardware

Manual Awning to

Solera®12V Power Awning

(For Aftermarket Applications)

CCD-0001280

18. Secure the upper section of the drive mount arm to the

unit with 2 of the provided #14 x 1 ¼” screws (Fig.9).

NOTE: Do NOT install fasteners to the lower and middle

sections of the wall mount arm at this time.

A B

Fig.10

Fig.11 Fig.12

23. Secure the lower (Fig.11) and middle (Fig.12) sections

of the drive mount arm to the unit with the provided

#14 x 1 ¼” screws or rivets. Make sure the arm is square

on the unit wall. (There will be 2 screws in the middle holes

and 2 in the bottom holes.)

NOTE: For units with berglass sidewalls, LCI requires the

use of rivets for securing the lower and middle sections of

the mount arm.

NOTE: Silicone sealant MUST be used on all screws and

holes to prevent water from inltrating the unit.

24. Repeat Steps 22-23 for the idler mount arm.

NOTE: See “Wiring” Section to complete installation.

25. Replace the wire covers.

Fig.9

19. Repeat Steps 3-18 for the idler side of the awning,

skipping all cam lock instructions.

NOTE: The idler head does NOT have a cam lock. The

cotter pin is holding all the tension of the spring assembly.

NOTE: Be sure to handle the assembly with care and

always have a secure hold of the idler head.

20. Once the drive and idler side conversions are

complete, cut the nylon ties containing the support arm

assemblies.

21. At the drive support arm assembly, connect the motor

leads (Fig.10A) to a cordless battery (Fig.10B) and fully

extend the awning.

22. Remove the wire covers to expose the lower and

middle sections of the mount arm.

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Manual Awning to

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Carefree Manual Awning to Solera 12V Power

Awning

NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST

have a backer within the structure of the wall of the unit.

NOTE: This manual will refer to the “drive side” and “idler

side” throughout for various instructions. The “drive side” is

the right hand side of the awning when facing the awning

from the exterior of the unit. The “idler side” is the left

hand side of the awning when facing the awning from the

exterior of the unit. Using a non-permanent method of

marking, draw a vertical line along the inside of both the

drive and idler side support arm assemblies. This will act

as a guideline for re-installation.

1. Unlock the travel locks, move the cam lock to the roll out

position and extend the awning approximately 12”.

2. Insert a cotter pin (Fig.13A) into the end cap (Fig.13B) at

each end of the awning.

Fig.13

NOTE: Some Carefree systems are equipped with a cam lock

assist on the drive side of the awning. If equipped, remove the

cam lock assist (Fig.14B) from the lock pin (Fig.14A), making

sure the cam lock remains in the roll out position.

A B

Fig.14

3. With an assistant holding the roll tube (Fig.15A), remove

the fastener securing the drive head (Fig.15B) to the

support arm.

A B

Fig.15

NOTE: Some Carefree systems do not have a hole on the

drive end cap for the cotter pin. In this instance, the cam

lock MUST remain in the roll out position until it is time to

release the tension in the springs.

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Universal Hardware

Manual Awning to

Solera®12V Power Awning

(For Aftermarket Applications)

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4. Separate the drive head from the support arm and

secure the support arm to the unit in the travel position.

5. Remove the fasteners from the upper mounting bracket

(Fig.16) of the support arm assembly.

6. Detach the support arm assembly from the lower

mounting bracket.

7. Remove the fasteners from the lower mounting bracket

(Fig.17) of the support arm assembly.

THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME TENSION. IMPROPER

HANDLING COULD CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

8. Firmly take hold of the drive head with a pair of locking

pliers (Fig.18). Remove the cotter pin, if equipped, from the

end cap and move the cam lock to the roll up position.

NOTE: Padding the locking pliers will prevent the

scratching of components.

9. Slowly release all of the tension by rotating the drive

head with the locking pliers.

Fig.17Fig.16

Fig.18

A B

Fig.19

10. Remove the 3 screws securing the end cap (Fig.19B)

to the roll tube (Fig.19A).

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Solera®

Universal Hardware

Manual Awning to

Solera®12V Power Awning

(For Aftermarket Applications)

CCD-0001280

11. Remove the end cap (Fig.20C) and spring assembly

(Fig.20B) from the roll tube (Fig.20A).

A B C

Fig.20

12. Place the Solera® end cap (Fig.21B) on the end of the

roll tube (Fig.21A), making sure it is properly seated and

the roll tube channel is aligned with the channel on the end

cap.

A B

Fig.21

13. Secure the Solera® end cap to the roll tube with the

provided rivets.

NOTE: It may be necessary to drill out the previous holes

in order to accommodate the larger sized rivets.

14. Insert the Solera® drive head assembly shaft (Fig.22B)

into the end cap (Fig.22A).

NOTE: When determining the drive head assembly from

the idler head assembly, the drive head assembly will

have an override plug (Fig.22C), whereas the idler head

assembly will not.

A CB

Fig.22

15. Align the holes from the shaft on the head to the end

cap and secure with the provided #8 - 32 x ½” wax screw

(Fig.23).

NOTE: Keep the head of the wax screw ⁄” from fastened

to avoid compromising the structural integrity of the wax screw.

Fig.23

16. Place the drive support arm assembly directly under

the awning rail so the top of the mount arm is touching the

bottom of the rail.

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Solera®

Universal Hardware

Manual Awning to

Solera®12V Power Awning

(For Aftermarket Applications)

CCD-0001280

17. Secure the upper section of the drive mount arm to

the unit with 2 of the provided #14 x 1 ¼” screws (Fig.24),

aligning directly below the holes of the awning removed.

NOTE: Silicone sealant MUST be used on all screws and

holes to prevent water from inltrating the unit.

NOTE: Do NOT install fasteners to the lower and middle

sections of the wall mount arm at this time.

Fig.24

18. Repeat Steps 3-17 for the idler side of the awning,

skipping all cam lock instructions.

NOTE: The idler head does NOT have a cam lock, and

therefore the cotter pin is holding all the tension of the

spring assembly.

NOTE: Be sure to handle with care and always have a

secure hold of the idler head.

19. Once the drive and idler side conversions are

complete, cut the nylon ties containing the support arm

assemblies.

20. At the drive support arm assembly, connect the motor

leads (Fig.25A) to a cordless battery (Fig.25B) and fully

extend the awning.

21. Remove the wire covers to expose the lower and

middle sections of the mount arm.

A B

Fig.25

22. Secure the lower (Fig.26) and middle (Fig.27) sections

of the drive mount arm to the unit with the provided

#14 x 1 ¼” screws or rivets. Make sure arms are square to the

unit. (There will be 2 screws in the middle holes and 2 in the

bottom holes.)

NOTE: Silicone sealant MUST be used on all screws and

holes to prevent water from inltrating the unit.

Fig.26 Fig.27

NOTE: For units with berglass sidewalls, LCI requires the

use of rivets for securing the lower and middle sections of the

mount arm.

23. Repeat Steps 21-22 for the idler mount arm.

NOTE: See “Wiring” Section to complete installation.

24. Replace the wire covers.

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