How To Remove A Sunsetter Fabric Awning

Install new fabric on your retractable patio awning.

How to remove a sunsetter fabric awning. If needed have a third person tug the fabric along the track. Repeat for the other side of the awning. If your retractable awning is fairly large you will likely need another person or two to help you properly slide the spline out to remove the worn fabric and then re insert the replacement material. For awnings that have a sunsetter aluminum hood installed remove the hood end plate on the opposite side of the motor or gear assembly.

Using the manual crank wand continue to unroll the fabric until you expose the fabric slot in the roller bar. Phillips screwdriver figure 3 t bar end plate awning fabric alance 3. Soak the awning with clean water. Remove the front bar from the fabric and place aside for reuse later in reassembly.

The fabric is typically attached to an awning spline which is similar to a cord that slides into a groove on the roller tube. Mix a cleaning solution with 1 gallon 3 8 l of water and cup 59 ml of mild liquid soap. Open the awning and allow the fabric to completely unroll. Lift the legs up off the ground and begin to walk alongside the rv towards the end of the track that you split open.

Have a person grab hold of each awning leg. Work with 1 or 2 other people to slide the fabric out of the track. Soak the awning with the cleaning solution and let it sit for 15 minutes. Scrub the awning with a soft bristled brush.