Allegro Bay Owner's Manual - Tiffin Motorhomes

WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS, & DOORS7. Press the release lever at the bottom end of one main arm; pull the arm assembly outward to a verticalposition and readjust the height. Repeat this process on the other side of the awning. During any rain,lower one end to permit water runoff.CautionSince damage resulting from weather is not under warranty, anytime a heavy orprolonged rain or blustery winds are anticipated, it would be advisable to retract theawning. Similarly, if the awning is to be left unattended for any prolonged length oftime, it would be prudent to retract that awning.Retracting the Awning1. Raise the lift handle to release the lock button. Lower the main arm to the stop plug. Swing the handle“in” to engage the lock button in a hole. Repeat on the other side of the awning.2. Loosen the black adjustment knob, lift the slider catch, and then slide the rafter arm downwards to thebottom of the main arm. Leave the black adjustment knob loose. Repeat this process on the otherside of the awning.3. Grasp the pull strap and pull towards you. Flip the locking lever to the “ROLL UP’ position. Hold theawning in the “down” position until you are ready to roll up the awning. BE CAREFUL – the awningwill try to roll up as soon as the locking lever is flipped to the “ROLL UP’ position.4. Slide the pull strap to the center and, by using that strap to control speed, allow the awning to return tothe side of the motor home. Allow the strap to wind diagonally to prevent a bulge in the fabric of theawning.5. Tighten the black adjustment knob and flip the travel lock latch down. Repeat this process on theother side of the awning. The awning is now fully retracted and is ready for travel.NOTE: Be sure that the awning is fully locked into position on both arms before travel. Failure to do somay cause the awning to deploy when the motor home is in motion.VentsThe kitchen has a 12-VDC Fantastic vent fan (Figure 13-6) installed to exhaustkitchen odors and heat buildup from cooking. The vent fan can also be used tochange the air in the motor home (e.g., if it becomes musty or smelly). Tooperate the fan, first turn the knurled knob to raise the external cover on theFigure 13-6. Exhaust Fan13-5