Girard Systems- Warranty and Freight Procedures

Important Note: Extreme CAUTION should be used when working with these arms. They
are under heavy spring tension. As replacement parts, they are shipped in a folded and banded
condition. Always use two people to un-tape and unfold each arm. Arms should always be
handled and installed in the folded condition until ready to fasten to lead rail.
WARNING!
This arm is under heavy spring
tention. Use CAUTION when removing
packing material
1) Slowly and carefully open the awning a few feet. Ifthe elbow ofthe arm in question is broken,
place a large rag ofcloth around this elbow. Pay particular attention to the arm that is broken, as
it may have to be (away form the awning fabric).
2) Cut stainless steel cable at elbow to release tension than proceedwith arm removal otherwise
remove 17mm nut at lead rail connection disconnect arm and fold andtape it folded being vary
carefully because arm is still under tension.
3) At the front ofthe arm to be removed; at the lead rail, remove the 17 mm nut and washer and
retain these parts for the new arm.
4) Atthe upper end ofthe arm, atthe awning casing, remove both locknuts and washers or the bolt
and nut.
5) Remove the forward most bolt form the arm and shoulder connection. Use this bolt for the new
arm installation ifthis bolt was not providedwith the new arm. Holdthe bottom pitch
adjustment bolt.
6) Into position with a 19mm (3/4") open endwrench, and proceed by carefully sliding the arm
and remaining bolt away from the shoulder.
7) Do not un-band new arm until fastened to shoulder in awning casing.
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