Dometic 2500 manual Catalina, Yes

A&E CATALINA 2500

A&E CATALINA 2500

INSTALLATION/OPERATION

APPLICATION

The A&E Catalina 2500 Case Awning is designed and intended for direct mounting on straight and most curved mini-motorhomes, pick-up campers, vans, van conversions and pop-up tent trailers.

The optional Universal Van Adapter Kit, A&E Part No. 930035 allows permanent or temporary mounting to vans with rain gutters without drilling holes in the van.

Important: Read the entire installation procedure before starting installation.

Note: The Dometic Corporation assumes no liability for damages or injuries resulting from installation or operation of this product.

The Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify appearances and specifications without notice.

INSTALLATION

Tools Required:
ο Measuring Tape	ο Pencil
ο Electric Drill	ο Pop Rivet Gun (Necessary
ο Drill Bits #& or 3/6”, 1/8”	only if Backing Plate is
ο Center Punch	needed)
ο Phillips Screw Driver	ο Silicone Sealant

For Direct Wall Mounting:

Note: When determining location for awning make sure to consider door clearance, if required, and location of other vehicle components like compartment doors, mirrors, etc..

1.A. Install C-Channel of awning case into awning rail by inserting C-Channel into one end of awning rail and sliding awning case into position (FIG. 1A), or by tilting case up and inserting entire C-Channel into awning rail and rotating case down into position (FIG. 1B).

B.Using the end caps as templates, drill one 1/8” Dia. hole into vehicle for each end cap (FIG. 1A). Secure each end cap using one #10 x 3/4” Phillips pan head sheet metal screw with a small dab of silicone sealant on each screw (FIG 1A & 1B).

Note: Awning must be mounted with case back parallel to side wall of vehicle.

		Shim not supplied
NO	YES	YES

Note: Be sure to use a dab of silicone sealant on every screw where a hole has been drilled in the side of the vehicle. This will prevent possible water leakage.

2.Using the wand, open awning case by inserting the pin on the end of the wand into hole in arm assembly indicated by arrows on bottom of case (FIG. 2)

3.Lower arm assembly out of awning case (FIG. 3)

4.A. Allow arm to hang freely from case. Tighten lock knob (FIG. 4A). Repeat for other side.

Note: For curved sided vehicles proceed to Step 4B. For straight sided vehicles skip to Step 5.

B.Lower arm assembly to ground. With foot still on ground raise inner arm as high as it will go (FIG. 4B).

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