AE Electric Awning Troubles
After scanning 7 pages of "electric awning" issues I've not seen what I think is my issue. Specifically, when rolling out it works fine. When rolling in it starts very slowly, and without assistanc...
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MrWizard wrote:
my understanding. is that a spring pushes the awning out as it unwinds
the motor is used to Retract the awning which winds up the spring
so they all go out faster than they retract/wind-up
sounds like you have either a power problem, not enough voltage to the motor
or a binding problem
i would lube everything you can
and then i would check the wiring to the motor
a corroded or loose ground/negative wire would create a power problem
last choice .. replace motor, probably have to buy the complete assembly-arm section that contains the motor
lets hope you don't need to do that
Not correct. The rear spring pulls IN when retracting. The OP's problem is he has a worn out motor and needs replaced. Regardless of manual or Electric, awning springs always pull IN for retract. Doug
