Installation Manual

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Installation Instructions

Part # 2784

Awning

Rev153

Parts Included Qty

Awning 1

Flat Washer (U-Bolt) 4

“L” Bracket 2

Nylock Nut ( U-Bolt) 4

Stake with Cord 2

6mm x 1” Bolt/Nut 10

“U” Bolt 2

NOTE: The “L” brackets are located inside the awning cover. (At the ends). Once unpacked remove the

protective covers at each end of the main rail (Fig A)

The Smittybilt Awning is designed to be mounted in several differ ways depending on the type of

equipment your vehicle has. You may need to purchase your own hardware on some set-ups.

Directly to a roof rack basket/cage

Step 1: Slide the bolt (head) into the channels on the back of the awning. (Fig B)

Step 2: With assistance hold the awing up to your basket lining up the previously installed bolts to

a flat service on your basket. (Note: it is recommended to have the bolts as far apart as possible)

Mark the basket where the bolts lineup. (Fig C, D) Set Awning to the side for now.

(Fig A) (Fig B)

Please read instructions entirely before installing this product.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Installation Instructions Part # 2784 Awning WWW.SMITTYBILT.COM Rev153 Please read instructions entirely before installing this product. Parts Included Awning “L” Bracket Stake with Cord “U” Bolt Qty 1 2 2 2 Parts Included Flat Washer (U-Bolt) Nylock Nut ( U-Bolt) 6mm x 1” Bolt/Nut Qty 4 4 10 NOTE: The “L” brackets are located inside the awning cover. (At the ends).
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Installation Instructions Part # 2784 Awning WWW.SMITTYBILT.COM (Fig C) Rev153 (Fig D) Step 3: Using caution, drill the marked holes using a 5/16” drill bit. Step 4: With assistance hold awning back up on basket slide the bolts through the previously drilled holes and secure with nylock nuts. Make sure awning is level before tightening completely. Note: You should periodically check hardware to make sure it’s tight.
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Installation Instructions Part # 2784 Awning WWW.SMITTYBILT.COM Rev153 (Fig E) (Fig F) Step 7: With assistance hold the awing up to the brackets lining up the previously installed bolts to holes in the vertical part of the “L” brackets. Step 8: Secure with included nuts.
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Installation Instructions Part # 2784 Awning WWW.SMITTYBILT.COM Note: Rev153 Depending on your aftermarket frame/rack you may need to trim “U” bolts or “L” bracket. (Fig G) Step 2: Slide the bolt (head) into the channels on the back of the awning (Like shown in Fig B, above) Step 3: With assistance hold the awing up to the brackets lining up the previously installed bolts to holes in the vertical part of the “L” brackets Step 4: Secure with included nuts.
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Installation Instructions Part # 2784 Awning WWW.SMITTYBILT.COM Rev153 Step 4: Carefully release the two legs from the inside channel. Twist the bottom pole extension and slide it out to the desired height. Twist back to tighten. (Fig L, M) Push pin on bottom of legs into ground. (Fig K) (Fig M) (Fig L) (Fig N) Step 5: Swing the side poles out from the main section of the awing towards the legs. Twist extension to pull out and slide towards the front of awning.
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Installation Instructions Part # 2784 Awning WWW.SMITTYBILT.COM (Fig O) Rev153 (Fig P) Step 6: Fasten Velcro straps along both sides of awning. (Fig Q) Step 7: Tie the end of the guide rope to the loops on each corner of the front of awning. (Fig R) (Fig Q) (Fig R) Step 8: Pull the ropes diagonally outward and secure into ground with included stakes.
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Installation Instructions Part # 2784 Awning WWW.SMITTYBILT.COM (Fig S) Rev153 (Fig T) Step 9: Set up is now complete. (Fig U, V) Note: To put away awning follow steps above in reverse. Always use care when setting up and putting away awning in order to prevent any damage.  Do not store awning wet  Always set up awning at a slight angle to allow any water to run off and not collect on top of awning to prevent damage.  Clean awning with cold water and soft brush.
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Installation Instructions Part # 2784 Awning WWW.SMITTYBILT.COM Rev153 Limited Warranties Smittybilt’s products are covered under the following limited warranties only. Note that the duration of the limited warranty differs according to the material and finish of the product purchased. Subject to the duration and conditions of the limited warranty stated below, Smittybilt warrants to the original retail purchaser that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship.