[VAC] Re: releasing the spring on a faulkner awning

[Chris Bryant <list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Jon- sorry I didn't get back to you.

	The main tool used to release the tension is Vice Grips- the
part you want to grab is the "plug", which is on the end of the spring
assembly, and inserted in to the arm. You need to find a good place to
grab it with the Vice Grips, and make sure they are secure.

	I am always very careful when I do a job like this- I detach
the bottom of the main arm from the trailer on both ends of the
awning, and lower the roller tube on to a couple of saw horses- then I
grab the end plug with the vice grips, there should be a bolt holding
the plug in to the arm- I remove that, then make sure the vice grips
are secure, and pull the arm and plug apart.
	Then count the turns needed to unwind the tension (I usually
put a couple of turns extra when retensioning- don't know why, but it
usually needs it to operate right).

	I've been looking for some good illustrations, and have not
been able to find any, yet- but I'll keep looking.


-- 
Chris Bryant
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