k11ngy Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Awning wont close properly on opposite end of winding mechanism. Feels like obstruction as I can push it in but just bounces back. Cant see any obvious obstructions at all? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancepar Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Try this. When the canopy stops closing fully, wind it out a tad, just enough to clear the obstruction, then wind it in again, usually this closes mine fully with a clunk, but sometimes I have to repeat the procedure. The folding edge on mine catches on the bottom edge of the recess. B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Sounds like it is out of adjustment. Easy job to do its in the instruction manual/ leaflet. In the case of the second poster yours catching is due to the shock absorbers inside the case requiring adjustment, from the sound of it you need to adjust the TOP nut a slight amount tighter so that it lifts the arm, only a small turn of the nut will raise the offending arm to miss the case, it is a bit trial and error, i.e. adjust a bit and see if it still touches, if it does adjust a little more, if to much adjust back the other way. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancepar Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Thank Bas, I will look for some instructions for my canopy and try adjusting it but I think one arm of my canopy has been strained slightly, and I have a good idea how, because when viewed towards the side of the MoHo, when semi retracted to fold the legs, the canopy lists slightly to one side and I was told only a new arm will cure it ,so I live with it. Just thought the OP might have the same condition. Lance B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 k11ngy - 2018-10-22 11:38 AM Awning wont close properly on opposite end of winding mechanism. Feels like obstruction as I can push it in but just bounces back. Cant see any obvious obstructions at all? Steve Fully unwind the canopy, to the point at which no fabric is left on the roller, and carefully look for any debris (leaves, twig/s, owl droppings, etc.) that may have been trapped in or stuck to the fabric - effectively increasing the roller diameter at one end. While the fabric is loose, also look along the roller on the underside to check that the fabric is fully engaged into it, and there are no splits or tears to the fabric. Also check that the two rafter poles are still spring tensioned, so that the fabric rolls in against approximately even pressure at both ends. If there is no obstruction as above, the fabric is undamaged adjacent to the roller, and the two rafter poles offer roughly equal resistance when flexed, the lead rail of the awning should wind back parallel to the awning case. If you can't see any reason for the lead rail being out of parallel when retracted, I think you need to visit an awning specialist for further advice and diagnosis. In initial inspection should cost you no more than the time and fuel for the return trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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