![]() ![]() This may take some mechanical skill and if you are not good with working with tools then you should call a qualified repairman to handle this problem. To avoid this issue, tilt your awning in such a way that the water will drain away from the motor. Then take your carb spray or WD-40 and use those lubricants to help break up any corrosion or rust holding the parts firmly in place. Once you have dealt with the spring, there are a couple of Allen screws that need to be removed before you can see inside the motor. You need to be careful about the spring as if you do not put it in a good spot to hold it in its current location it can unwind on you and cause you a lot more problems. Then you have to be careful with the spring. Once you have the awning in the right position, you may have to drill out 3 rivets holding the motor in place. If this happens when the awning is in the extended position, then you will have an easy time removing the motor, taking it apart, and see what parts can be cleaned and which ones need replacing.īut if the motor seizes when the awning is retracted, you may have a tough time extending the awning far enough to work on it. One of the biggest and most common problems you will find with a Dometic awning motor is that moisture got inside the casing and over time the parts corroded to the point that they would seize and not move. That would need to be removed and replaced for the awning motor to work as it should. Make sure to check the obvious first to save you from any embarrassing moments when a repairman finds them.įinally, you may have a bad switch in the control panel. Other simple sources would be a fuse was blown or the breaker tripped for some reason. While you may be able to fix these problems yourself, it may be best to call in a qualified repairman as they have the tools to properly diagnose the problem. It can wear down over the years and simply malfunction, overheat, have a short in the wiring, and other small issues. It can malfunction due to corrosion, rust, wear and tear and again you will probably have to replace the control button.Ī third source would be the motor itself. The next common source for these two common problems would be the power button. One will be that there is a wire loose or frayed cutting the power to the motor.Īll you have to do if that is the source of the problem is replace the wire. It dries very quickly, but you should allow at least 24 hours before the awning gets wet or it is retracted.The basic two problems you will run into will be that the awning will not retract and it will not deploy. Make sure to do both sides of the fabric and keep the awning dry while the glue is drying. Cut the patch to fit the seam area where the tear is and secure it to the fabric with the vinyl glue. Scrub the surface where the rip is located. If you notice that there is a section of the awning that is ripped you will need to repair it with a patch that can be purchased through the manufacturer or the local home center. There are other problems that are not a part of the mechanics of the motorized awning. Connect the chain for the awning and plug into the electrical supply. Install a new motor and tighten the bolts. Loosen the bolts holding it in place and lift it out of the housing. Unbolt the chain from the drive shaft of the awning motor. If this is the case, unplug the motor from the electrical source. There are times when the bearing can wear out, the shaft can warp, or the motor simply quit. If you have had your motorized awning for several years you may need to replace the motor. If not, look for the part that is damaged and carefully tap it back to a straight position. Tighten the bolts holding the awning to the home to see if it straightens out. This can cause the rails to warp slightly. Check to see if the top of the awning is loose at all. ![]() Step 3 - Fix Warped RailsĪnother common problem, which is caused by either poor installation, or high winds, is a warping of the rails that the awning moves on. Rub down the rails, pulley, rollers, and retracting arm to make sure they are not sticking due to friction, rust, or dirt. One way to repair a motorized awning is to simply lubricate the working parts with some machine oil. Check the power connections to see if there is a short in the wiring, or the cord is not plugged in. Take some time inspecting the awning for any signs of warping, weather damage, rusting, tearing in the awning fabric itself, or the motor overheating and working too hard. There are several problems that can cause the awning not to work correctly. Step 1 - Locate Problem with Motorized Awning ![]()
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