Quick Release
Awning Mount
RRAC222

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Thank you for purchasing a Front Runner Quick Release Awning Mount Kit.
Before you start, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Fitting Instructions and the components received.
Refer to Page 2 for a list of all the components, quantities and tools required.

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NOTE: Front Runner will not be responsible for any damage caused by the failure to install the product according to these instructions.
Please call us if you have any questions about the installation of this product.

GET ORGANIZED

IN THE BOX

TOOLS NEEDED

FIT AND SECURE

2.1 Determine the orientation of the Awning Mount Bracket (Item 1).
The Bracket can be fitted vertically or horizontally.

2.2 Assemble the Catch, Male Bobbin & Female Bobbin (Items 4, 5 & 6) to the Awning
Bracket (Item 1) using M8 x 30 Carriage
Bolt and a M8 Nyloc Nut (Items 7 & 8), do not fully tighten.
Fully tighten only the M8 x 16 Button Head
Bolt and M8 Nyloc Nut (Items 8 & 17).

2.3 Loosely fit the assembly from 2.2 onto the back of your awning. Depending on the make of your awning use either M6 x 16 or M8 x 16 Hex Bolts, Nyloc Nut and Flat Washers. (Items 8, 10, & 13 or 11, 12 & 14) as shown The Brackets will be fully tightened in 2.5.

2.4 Slide the Rack Mount Bracket (item 2) onto the Bobbin Assembly.
Check For excess movement and tighten the nut (A) to reduce / remove any movement.
Remove the Rack Mount Bracket (Item 2), it should be snug but still removed with ease.

2.5 Place the Rack Mount Brackets (Item 2) over the side profile, followed by the Rack  Support (Item 3) and secure using M8 x 25 Button Head Bolts, M8 x 30 Button Head Bolts, M8 x 16 Hex Bolts and M8 Nyloc Nuts (Items 8, 9 & 10) as shown.
Finish off by placing M8 Nut Caps (Item 16) on the Nyloc Nuts.

**** The Rack Mount Brackets (Item 2) need to be in line with a slat as shown in 2.5.

2.6 Measure the pitch of the Rack Mount Brackets. Transfer the measurement over to the Awning Brackets.
Fully tighten the Awning Brackets after you have set them.
Finish off by placing Nut Caps over the Nyloc Nuts.

2.7 Position the assembled awning over the Rack Brackets and slot down into position.
Place the hoop of the latch over the hook of the Catch on the Mounting Bracket.
Close the Latch to secure the awning.

2.8 Use the Wall Mount Brackets (Item 18) to store the awning when not in use.
Chose the desired height you want to store the awning on the wall. Start by placing one of the Wall Mount Brackets against the wall at your desired height. Mark the holes in the
Bracket onto the wall. Note the orientation of the Bracket in 2.7. Using a 6mm concrete drill bit, drill on the marks you have made. Secure the Bracket to the wall using two 6×35 Nail In Anchors (Item 19) as shown.
Measure the pitch of the Awning Brackets. Transfer the measurement over to the Wall Mount Brackets using the mounted Bracket as a start point.
Mark the holes in the second Bracket onto the wall. Using a 6mm concrete drill bit, drill on the marks you have made. Secure the  Bracket to the wall using two 6×35 Nail In Anchors (Item 19) as shown.

FINISH

Congratulations! You did it. Take a step back and admire your work!

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