A Dometic Easy Awning Pulley, much like the Kampa Easy Awning Pulley (a brand now part of Dometic), is a valuable tool designed to simplify the process of sliding your awning into its rail. The initial use of the pulley focuses on preparing it and securely attaching it to your awning.
Preparing Your Easy Awning Pulley for Attachment
Before you can effectively use the pulley to guide your awning, you need to prepare its rope. This step ensures you have the necessary slack to connect the pulley to your awning's attachment point.
- Locate the Stopper: Identify the rope's stopper mechanism on your pulley.
- Unwind the Rope: As per the instructions, you must "unwind enough rope to allow easier attachment of the carabiner to the awning." This provides the necessary length for a hassle-free connection.
Attaching the Pulley to Your Awning
Once you've unwound sufficient rope, the next critical step is to securely connect the pulley to your awning.
- Attach the Carabiner: With the rope adequately unwound, "attach the carabiner to the awning islet ensure." This means connecting the carabiner, which is at the end of the pulley's rope, to a designated attachment point on your awning. This point is often referred to as an "islet" or eyelet, a small loop or ring on the awning fabric designed for such connections.
- Ensure Security: Always double-check that the carabiner is securely fastened to the awning's attachment point to prevent it from detaching during use.
Summary of Initial Setup:
- Manage the stopper and unwind enough rope from the pulley.
- Attach the carabiner at the end of the unwound rope to your awning's designated eyelet or "islet."
This initial setup prepares the pulley to assist you in effortlessly sliding your awning into its channel, reducing the physical effort typically required.
