2 the support arm consists of an outer and inner section.
How to tighten awning spring.
You are ready to tighten the spring.
If you are doing this solo with the center leg be careful not to bend your awning tube.
Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin.
Put your awning.
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When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
1 lower the awning so the roller tube is as close to the ground as possible.
Give it 3 or 4 turns.
Free the support arms.
If you are using a help tell him to hold on tight now wind the whole leg clockwise pretty sure its clockwise for the rear leg just follow the arrow on the awning knuckle they all have them.
How to adjust the spring tension on your retractable screen.
Once the arms are free rest the center of the roller tube on something like a six foot.
The tension arms are what you adjust to make the awning taut after it has been lowered.
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Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the bottom end of the outer section.
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Lower the leading edge or roller tube as close to the ground as possible.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
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