My Sunsetter Awning Will Not Retract

A great addition to any electric retractable awnings system is an automated anemometer wind sensor or motion sensor that will retract the awning when winds get too strong.

My sunsetter awning will not retract.

The awning does not function properly now it will move in and out with the remote but operates very slowly and does not lock into the travel trailer the switch on the wall for operating the awning works sporadically most of the time this switch will extend the awning but not retract it. The awning s motor or remote control is usually to blame when the unit stops working as you expect. If you have an awning with an electric sensor you can expect to have to use the manual retraction lever on it anytime the sensor is acting finicky or whenever the power goes out. Place the manual operation control bar in the manual motor crank and turn it so the awning opens about 3 feet.

Over time this can cause the fabric of your awning to fade. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Can i install my easyshade myself. However we do recommend that you retract our awnings during strong gusty winds.

These tend to go out quite often and will need replacing. Do not fully open the awning. Anyone with a few simple tools can install a sunsetter easyshade easily. Open the awning all the way.

Can i leave my awning open all the time. An independent lab tested our awnings for wind resistance. Damage from the sun sun damage to an awning is almost inevitable. Automatic retractable awnings will use electric sensors to know when to extend or retract the awning.

Step 3 reinsert the awning s power cord into an electrical outlet and let it sit for one minute. A retractable awning is a practical addition to a patio or deck area as it allows you to choose whether you receive shade or sunlight during pleasant summer weather. All of our models withstood winds between 55 and 75 mph without damage in controlled tests.