How To Install Tension Rod Awning

Rotate this leg clockwise as many times as you did the front leg.

How to install tension rod awning.

Lower the rear leg detach it from the rv and prop it up on the ladder like we did for the front leg in the previous steps. Roll the awning in and out several times to make sure that the fabric is square on the roller tube. With this type of curtain rod there is no drilling no tools and no screws required. Firmly plant the vice grips on the right awning leg s bracket.

A 1 8 cotter pin can be inserted in each torsion assembly for positive locking of the roller tube. Insure the arm top centered with the main support arm. Keep a firm grip on the vice grips and lift them slightly to release pressure from the awning control lever. To keep the awnings from unwinding during this step be sure the cam lock lever is in the roll down position.

Repeat this step with the other tensioning arm. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. The fabric should now be taught. Place one end of the tension rod against one end of the wall.

Hold the cushion against the tile or drywall with your nondominant hand. While standing in front of the awning pull the awning tube downward and toward yourself. Using an awning stake. 2 1 for vinyl awnings place screw through awning rail polyrod and canopy approximately 1 in from the end of the fabric.

The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. Installing a spring curtain tension rod is simple and easy to do. Place one end against the wall in your bathroom where you want to install it. Secure awning to awning rail 7.

The butyl tape will help keep out moisture and prevent leaks. Step 2 with a helper hold the extrusion rail against the rv in the location of your choice. Install bottom brackets place top pivot in position over awning rail from below snap the patio foot on the bottom of the inner arm into the as shown in fig. It doesn t matter which end of the rod you start with.

Release the spring tension of the awning. Now flip the lever to the rolled up position and carefully unroll the awning. You should now be at the rear of the awning facing the front. Slide the awning fabric or roller cover out of the awning rail.

With your free hand tighten the knob on the upper tensioning arm. Align pivot directly behind and bottom bracket. Secure the canopy using one 6 x 3 8 hex head screw on both sides. So reattach the front leg to the side of the rv and raise it up a bit.