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Purpose
This document outlines the Solera® Slide Topper Fabric Replacement.
Safety
Failure to follow the instructions provided in this manual may result in death, serious
injury, unit damage or voiding of the component warranty.

Always wear eye protection when performing service or maintenance to the unit. Other
safety equipment to consider would be hearing protection, gloves and possibly a full
face shield, depending on the nature of the service.

Always make sure that the slide-out room path is clear of people and objects before
and during operation of the slide-out. Always keep away from the gear racks when the
room is being operated.

Do not work on your slide-out system unless the battery is disconnected. Failure to act
in accordance with the following may result in death or serious personal injury.

The “CAUTION” symbol above is a sign that a safety risk is involved and may cause
personal injury and/or product or property damage if not safely adhered to and within
the parameters set forth in this manual.

Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution.

Resources Required
+ 2 to 3 people, depending on task + Appropriate drive bits
+ 2 Ladders + 2 Cotter pins
+ Tape measure + Non-permanent marker
+ Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
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Preparation
Preparing to Remove the Roll Tube
1. If equipped, remove the drip cap from the end of the Solera® Slide Topper awning rail from which the
fabric will be removed.
2. Extend the slide out approximately 6’-8”.
3. Insert a cotter pin into the slot on each end of the roll tube (Fig.1A) so that the torsion springs do
not unwind.
NOTE: Make sure fabric stays loose, which ensures the cotter pin was properly installed.
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4. Remove the screws that hold the fabric in place on the awning rail (Fig.2).
5. Remove the #3 Phillips head screws (Fig.3B) at each end of the Solera® Slider Awning that secure the
spring head assembly torsion arm to the hex extension rod.
6. Remove the mushroom-shaped end cap (Fig.3A) from each side.
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Failure to maintain control of the roll tube and fabric may result in personal injury or
property damage.
7. Working together with another person, each on a ladder, firmly grasp the roll tube and slide it to the
left so that the spring head assembly torsion arm (Fig.4A) comes loose from the hex extension rod
(Fig.4B). Repeat this action, this time sliding the roll tube to the right so that the other spring head
assembly torsion arm comes loose from the hex extension rod.
8. Working with another person, slide the roll tube assembly off the unit.
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1. Mark the end caps and roll tube with a non-permanent marker so that they can be properly
replaced (Fig.4C).
2. Working together with another person, one person firmly holding the roll tube and the other holding
the spring head assembly torsion arm, remove the cotter pin.
3. Release tension by slowly turning the torsion arm bracket.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the opposite end.
5. Remove the end cap from the end of the roll tube from which the fabric will be removed.
6. Remove the screws holding the fabric polycords in place on the roll tube.
7. Unroll the fabric from the roll tube.
8. Slide the fabric off the end that has the end cap removed.
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Awning Fabric Replacement
Failure to support the roll tube, fabric and awning assembly during installation may
result in personal injury or property damage.
Fabric Installation
Installing Fabric Into Roll Tube
1. Measure the old fabric from end to end. Use that measurement for the new, boxed Universal Slide
Topper Fabric. Cut the new fabric to the same measurement using scissors and a straight edge. The old
fabric can also be used as a template for the new fabric.
2. To protect the fabric from damage during installation, file any edges or burrs from the roll tube.
To avoid damaging the new fabric, it is recommended to apply masking tape along the leading
edge corners.
3. Thread the gray polycord into slot of roll tube, then slowly slide fabric along the length of the roll tube.
4. Center the fabric on the roll tube and secure it with previously removed screws.
5. With one person at each end of the roll tube, roll the fabric so that it rolls over the top of the roll tube.
NOTE: Be sure to roll the fabric up so that when reinstalled, the fabric is above the roll tube and
not underneath.
6. Replace end cap on the roll tube, making sure to line-up marks made on the end cap and roll
tube (Fig.4C).
7. With one person firmly holding the roll tube, the other person will turn the torsion arm clockwise
14 turns if on the left end of roll tube or counterclockwise if on the right end of roll tube, in order to
increase the tension.
8. Replace the cotter pin into the end cap and shaft of the torsion arm assembly.
9. Repeat step 7 and step 8 on the opposite end of the roll tube, making sure that both torsion arm
brackets are facing the same direction.
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Installing Fabric Into Awning Rail
NOTE: During install, the slide room should be open a maximum of 6”- 8”inches.
NOTE: Do not unroll the fabric more than one full turn, otherwise tension may be lost in the roll tube spring.
1. To protect the fabric from damage during installation, file any sharp edges or burrs from the
awning rail.
2. To prepare for fabric installation, use a screwdriver to spread open the awning rail on the installation
end (Fig.5A).
3. Spray the inside of the awning rail channel with silicone lubricant (Fig.5B).
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4. Using at least two people, feed the black polycord through the awning rail channel (Fig.6).

5. — Slide one of the spring head assembly torsion arms onto the hex extension rod. By sliding the hex
extension rod all the way into the spring head assembly torsion arm, the other spring head assembly
torsion arm will slide onto the hex extension rod at the opposite end. Position the spring head
assembly torsion arms on the hex extension rods at an angle away from the unit so that the roll tube
will not be touching the slide room.

6. Replace the end caps (Fig.3A).

7. Secure both hex extension rods to the spring head assembly torsion arms using #3 Phillips head
screws (Fig.3B).

Release the roll tube slowly to avoid damage to the assembly and serious injury.

8. Torrelieve tension in the roll tube, grasp the roll tube, slightly turn to release tension off the cotter pins
then remove the cotter pins.

9. If equipped, replace the drip cap from the end of the Solera Slider awning rail from which the fabric
was removed.

Securing the Fabric

1. Extend and retract the room several times to ensure that the fabric is square on the roll tube and unit.

2. Secure the fabric in the awning rail no more than 1” inside the edge of the fabric on both ends using
a #6 x 1/2” hex head screw. Install the screw down through the awning rail into the fabric and the
polycord (Fig.7).

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