Lippert Components Solera Classic Installation instructions

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Solera®

Classic Awning

Installation and Owner’s Manual

(For Aftermarket Applications)

CCD-0001254

Table of Contents

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

Quick Facts ............................................ 2

Safety .................................................. 2

Classic Awnings Pre-Install Turn Chart ................ 2

Additional Information Resources .................... 2

Preparation ............................................. 2

Resources Required. ................................... 2

Installation .............................................. 3

Awning Rail Installation ................................ 3

Assembling the Awning ................................ 4

Installing the Bottom Mounting Brackets ............... 4

Installing the Awning ................................... 5

Securing the Fabric .................................... 7

Installing the Stop Bolt ................................. 8

Operation ............................................... 8

Extending the Awning ................................. 8

Optional Carport Position .............................. 9

Retracting the Awning ................................. 9

Fabric Replacement ................................... 9

Fabric Removal ........................................ 9

Installing Replacement Fabric ....................... 10

Classic Awnings Fabric Replacement Turn Chart ... 11

Fabric Care .......................................... 12

Troubleshooting chart ............................... 13

Notes .................................................. 14

Notes .................................................. 15

Solera®

Classic Awning

Installation and

Owner’s Manual

(For Aftermarket Applications)

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REMOVING FABRIC TAPE OR SPRING ASSEMBLY

COTTER PINS PREMATURELY COULD CAUSE SERIOUS

INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Preparation

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED

IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS

INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR VOIDING OF THE

COMPONENT WARRANTY.

MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR CUT. KEEP

CLEAR AND USE CAUTION.

Do NOT remove the following items until instructed:

1. Tape securing the fabric.

2. Cotter pins in the spring assemblies

Resources Required.

• 1 to 3 People

• Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun

• Appropriate Drive Bits, including 3/8” and ½”

• Screwdriver

• Ratchet

• 7/16” Socket

• ½” Socket

• ½” Wrench

• 3/16’ Drill Bit

• Non-Permanent Method of Marking

• Silicone Sealant or Butyl Tape

• Silicone Lubricant

• #10 x ¾” Self-tapping Screws

• ¼” - 20 x ½” Phillips Head Screws

• ¼” x 2 ½” Lag Screws

Safety

NOTE: Solera®Classic Awning drive and idler heads are preloaded

with tension and secured with cotter pins from the factory. If the cotter

pins have been removed or otherwise lost, and tension needs to be

added to the heads, use the “Classic Awnings Pre-install Turn Chart”

to add the correct number of turns to the awning heads.

Classic Awnings Pre-Install Turn Chart

Roll Tube Width Turns

6’ to 10’ 4

11’ to 14’ 5

15’ to 18’ 6

19’ and up 8

Introduction

The rugged spring-loaded Solera®Classic extends and retracts

in just a few easy steps. Simply release the travel locks on each

arm, loosen the rafter knobs, use the pull cane to unlock the

roller, then hook the pull strap and walk it out to unroll the awning.

Once extended, set the tension, tighten rafter knobs and raise

the awning arms to whatever pitch you want for shade and water

runoff. You can also detach the arms from the bottom bracket and

rotate them to a vertical “carport” position. This carport position

makes it easy to attach Solera accessories like the Screen Room

and Solera Family Room™

Quick Facts

• Standard 8’ projection

• Classic brackets align perfectly with bracket holes of most

brands of manual awnings

• Arms detach from bottom bracket and easily swing to “carport”

position

Additional Information

Resources

Additional information about this product can be obtained from

www.lci1.com/support or by downloading the free MyLCI app.

The app is available 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

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Installation

NOTE: All fasteners supporting the awning assembly

MUST have a backer within the structure of the wall of the

unit. Refer to unit’s manufacturer for proper location.

Awning Rail Installation

NOTE: Awning rail not included.

If necessary, install awning rail as follows:

1. Position the awning rail along the line where the roof and

wall meet.

NOTE: The awning rail MUST be level and parallel with the

oor line of the unit (Fig.1).

Floor Line

awning width = bolthead-to-bolthead Side View

Front Facing View

90°

Fig.1

dotted line

= vertical

centerline

dotted line

= vertical

centerline

2. After determining the awning rail’s proper location, mark

its position with a non-permanent method of marking.

3. Seal the back of the awning rail with silicone sealant or

Butyl tape.

4. Align the awning rail on the wall and secure with #10 x

¾” screws, using all fastener holes.

Letter Description

A Awning Rail

BSupport Arm Assembly

CRoll Tube Assembly

D Lower Mounting Bracket

E Upper Mounting Bracket

Awning Rail Assembly Parts

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Assembling the Awning

NOTE: The head assemblies (Fig.2A) and support arm

assemblies (Fig.2B) are numbered to ensure proper

assembly. Match the proper support arm assembly to the

correct head assembly.

Fig.3

Fig.2

NOTE: Do not set the awning on any surface that may

damage the assembly or fabric.

1. On a at surface, carefully lay out the support arm

assemblies and roll tube assembly.

NOTE: The cam lock MUST be on the right side of the roll

tube when facing the unit.

2. Slide the left support arm assembly into the idler head

assembly of the roll tube. Align the holes and secure using

one (1) ¼”-20 x ½” Phillips head drive screw (Fig.3).

3. Repeat step 2 for the right support arm assembly.

4. Measure and conrm the width of the awning. The

distance is measured from bolthead to bolthead (Fig.1).

Installing the Bottom Mounting Brackets

1. On the awning rail, mark the position of the support arm

assemblies using the bolthead-to-bolthead measurement.

Ensure that the support arm assemblies will not interfere with

any lights, vents or the operation of any windows or doors.

2. Using a non-permanent method of marking, mark a

perpendicular line from the mark on the awning rail down

to the oor line. This is the centerline of the support arm

assembly (Fig.1). Do this for both support arm assemblies.

3. Position the bottom bracket with the fastening points at the

oor line (Fig.4).

A. Center the bracket on the centerline mark of the

support arm assembly (Fig.4).

B. Mark the hole locations, then using a 3/16” drill bit, pre-

drill both holes.

C. Apply a liberal amount of sealant over the holes.

D. Attach the bracket using the provided ¼” x 2 ½” lag

screws (Fig.4).

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NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST

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

to unit’s manufacturer for proper backer location.

5. Repeat step 3 for the other end of the awning.

Installing the Awning

1. Measure the distance from the awning rail channel to the lower

mounting bracket fastening point.

2. Compare the distance from the center of the roll tube and the

support arm assembly foot to the measurement in step 1 and

adjust the support arm assembly to make both distances equal.

A. Open the support arm assembly handle (Fig.5) and slide the

outer arm lower channel (Fig. 6, Channel #2) up or down to

desired height.

B. Close the handle and slide the outer arm lower channel

(Fig. 6, Channel #2) until the locking pin clicks into the nearest

positioning hole.

Fig.5

Fig.6

Channel #1

Channel #2

Channel #3

Channel #4

Locking Knob

Support Arm

Assembly

Handle

Fig.4

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3. Use a screwdriver to spread open either end of the awning rail

on the installation side (Fig.7A).

4. To protect the fabric from damage during installation, le any

sharp edges or burrs from the awning rail channel.

5. Spray the inside of the awning rail channel (Fig.7B) with silicone

lubricant.

6. Remove the packaging from the fabric. Unroll a small portion of

fabric, but not more than one rotation of fabric.

NOTE: The next step will require three people: One to feed the

polycord into the awning rail channel; two to walk the support

arm assemblies along the awning rail while the fabric slides into

position.

7. Slide the polycord into the awning rail channel and walk the

support arm assemblies and fabric down the awning rail channel

until the support arm assemblies are in line with the previously

made centerline marks.

8. Lift the support arm assembly up and secure the feet into the

previously installed bottom mounting brackets by pressing the

lever and opening the latch (Fig.8).

9. Center the upper mounting brackets on the previously marked

centerline of the support arm assembly centerline.

A. Arrange the upper mounting brackets to straddle the

awning rail.

B. Tighten the black locking knob on the mount arm upper

channel (Fig.6, Channel #3).

NOTE: If adjustments are needed so the upper mounting

brackets straddle the awning rail, loosen the black locking knob

on the mounting arm’s upper channel (Fig.6, Channel #3).

Slide the mounting arm upper channel (Fig.6, Channel #3)

up or down as needed over the mounting arm’s lower channel

(Fig.6, Channel #4).

Fig.7

Push To Open

Fig.8

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FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ROLL

TUBE, FABRIC AND SUPPORT ARM ASSEMBLIES

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

USE CARE WHEN REMOVING THE COTTER PINS.

THE COTTER PINS ARE HOLDING THE PRE-WOUND

TENSION OF THE SPRING. FAILURE TO SECURELY

HOLD THE ROLL TUBE MAY ALLOW THE ROLL

TUBE TO RAPIDLY ROLL UP AND CAUSE PERSONAL

INJURY OR DAMAGE.

Securing the Fabric

1. Roll the awning in and out several times to ensure that

the fabric is square on the roll tube.

2. Secure the fabric in the awning rail no more than 1”

inside the edge of the fabric on both ends using a #6 x

½” hex. head screw. Install the screw down through the

awning rail into the fabric and the polycord (Fig.10).

Awning Rail

1”

Fabric

Stitching

10. Once the upper bracket is placed, mark and pre-drill

two 3/16” holes through the awning rail or unit.

A. Apply a liberal amount of silicone sealant over the

holes.

B. Attach the upper mounting bracket using the provided

¼” x 3” lag screws provided (Fig.9).

NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST

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

Refer to the unit’s manufacturer for proper backer location.

It is acceptable that the lag screws go through the at

portion of the awning rail.

11. Repeat step 10 for the other support arm assembly.

NOTE: Prior to completing removing cotter pins in step 12,

make sure the cam lock is on the roll out position.

12. Firmly grasp the roll tube and head and remove the

safety cotter pin from each end of the roll tube. Keeping a

rm grasp on the roll tube and head, place the cam lock in

the roll up position.

13. Allow the fabric to slowly roll up.

Fig.10

Fig.9

Upper Mounting

Bracket

Awning Rail

Lag Screw

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Extending the Awning

1. Make sure the black locking knobs on the mount/rafter arm

upper channels (Fig.6, Channel #3) are loosened. Pinch the

travel locks together to release the outer arm from the mount/

rafter arm.

2. Flip cam lock down to the extend position.

3. Using the pull rod, start pulling the awning outward until full

extension is complete.

4. Slide the mount/rafter arms all the way to the top of the

outer arm. Make sure they lock into place.

5. Pull on the mount/rafter arm to ensure the fabric is taut, then

tighten the black locking knob to lock it into place.

6. Raise the outer arms to the desired height by releasing

the support arm assembly handle and allow the outer arm

upper channel (Fig.6, Channel #1) to slide onto the outer

arm lower channel (Fig.6, Channel #1). After the desired

height is reached let go of the support arm assembly

handle to lock the arm at this position.

7. Repeat steps 4-6 on the other end.

8. Slide the pull strap to one end or the other and wrap it

around the arm to get it out of the way.

Installing the Stop Bolt

1. Make sure the awning is completely retracted.

2. Make sure the roll tube centerline is level with or slightly

higher than the awning rail centerline (Fig.1). The bottom of

the roll tube MUST not be higher than the awning rail.

3. Adjust support arm assemblies if necessary.

A. Open the outer arm handle (Fig.11) and slide the outer

arm upper channel (Fig.6, Channel #1) up or down to the

desired height.

B. Close the handle and slide the outer arm upper

channel (Fig.6, Channel #1) on the outer arm lower

channel (Fig.6, Channel #2) until the locking pin clicks

into the nearest positioning hole.

4. With a non-permanent method of marking, mark the

position of the stop hole that is directly below the outer arm

upper channel (Fig.6, Channel #1).

5. From the inside of the outer arm lower channel

(Fig.6, Channel #2), insert a 5/16” bolt through the hole.

Secure with a star washer and a 5/16” acorn nut using ½”

socket and wrench (Fig.12).

NOTE: It may be necessary to lift the outer arm upper

channel (Fig.6, Channel #1) to tighten the acorn nut.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the other support arm.

Fig.12

Bolt

Star Washer

Acorn Nut

Fig.11

Support Arm

Assembly

Handle

Operation

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Optional Carport Position

1. After the arm is fully extended, remove the outer arm

from the side of the unit by releasing the lever on the lower

mounting bracket (Fig.8).

2. Walk the awning out until the outer arm is straight up and

down. Set the lower mounting bracket on the ground.

3. Make sure to use the provided stakes to secure the outer

arm to the ground.

Retracting the Awning

NOTE: Do NOT retract the awning while in carport mode.

1. If in carport mode, do as follows:

A. Remove the stakes from the foot of the outer arm.

B. Walk the outer arm back to the unit, then secure it to

the lower mounting bracket on the unit’s sidewall.

C. Repeat steps A and B on the other end of the awning.

2. Take the awning pull strap and return it to the center of the

awning roll tube.

3. Lower the roll tube by holding the outer arm and

releasing the support arm assembly handle on the side.

Let the outer arm upper channel (Fig.6, Channel #1) slide

down the outer arm lower channel (Fig.6, Channel #2)

until it rests on the acorn nut. Repeat procedure on the

other end.

4. Loosen the black locking knob.

A. Unlock the mount/rafter arm by releasing the spring

clip from the top of the head assembly.

B. Allow the mount/rafter arm to slide all the way down

toward the bottom of the outer arm.

C. Repeat the procedure for both ends.

5. Take a rm hold of the awning strap and release the

tension on the springs by ipping the cam lock up to the

roll in position.

6. Walk the awning in toward the unit.

A. Hook the pull rod into the pull strap before the strap

gets too high.

B. Using the pull rod, walk the awning to the fully-closed

position.

7. Lock the arms for travel mode by compressing the

outer arm and mount/rafter arm together until the red tab

disappears, then tighten the black locking knob.

Fabric Replacement

Fabric Removal

1. If equipped, remove the drip cap from the end of the awning

rail from which the fabric will be removed.

2. Remove the two #6 x ½” hex head screws located on the

awning rail. Set screws aside (Fig.10).

3. Extend the awning out completely by sliding the mount/

rafter arms all the way to the top of the outer arm and make

sure they lock into place and insert cotter pins (Fig.13).

4. Pull on the mount/rafter arm to insure the fabric is taut

and tighten the black locking knob to lock it into place. As a

precaution, tape the cam lock in the roll out position.

5. On the end of the awning rail the fabric will be removed

from, remove the upper mounting bracket from the unit wall.

Allow the mount/rafter arm to pivot out of the way.

Fig.13

Cotter Pin

Idler Side Shown

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8. Place the removed assembly onto a level area.

9. Since the drive head assembly is still under tension, hold

the drive head assembly securely while someone securely

holds the idler head and roll tube.

10. Continuing to have the secure hold described in step 9,

remove the drive head assembly cotter pin.

FAILURE TO SUPPORT THE ROLL TUBE, FABRIC

AND DRIVE/IDLER HEAD ASSEMBLIES DURING

INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ROLL

TUBE, FABRIC AND DRIVE/IDLER HEADS MAY

RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

6. Remove the drive head assembly and idler head assembly

retaining fasteners from the outer arms to separate the

components (Fig. 14).

Fig.15

Fastener

7. Working together, remove the roll tube assembly (which

includes the drive and idler head assemblies) from the awning

rail and support arms by sliding the assembly along the

awning rail until clear.

11. While one person holds the roll tube, have another person

slowly rotate the drive head assembly clockwise to release

tension.

12. Mark the cam lock position on the roll tube with a non-

permanent marker.

13. Remove the three screws holding the drive head assembly

end cap on the roll tube and set the drive head assembly

aside.

14. Mark the roll tube grooves containing the polycords prior to

removing the fabric from the roll tube.

15. Remove the two screws holding the fabric in place on the

roll tube.

16. To remove the fabric, gently pull the roll tube from one end,

while another person holds the fabric in-place.

Installing Replacement Fabric

1. Unroll the replacement fabric so that the polycords are

parallel with the roll tube.

2. On a clean, level surface free of any debris that could

scratch or damage the roll tube, gently slide the roll tube onto

the two polycords of the fabric (Fig.15).

3. Center the fabric on the roll tube.

4. Apply the screws that were holding the polycords in place

on the roll tube.

Fabric

Polycord in

Roll Tube Channel

Slide

Fig.14

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