Automatic retractable awnings will use electric sensors to know when to extend or retract the awning.
Eclipse awning goes in by istelf.
The remote control works without problems under most conditions but on occasion it may lose its connection with the motor control unit.
Seems to happen on very hot days when it s in the sun.
Sunsetter awnings are motorized units that extend over windows or porches to provide extra shade on sunny days.
February 17th 2017.
Our dometic awning also goes up by itself.
Be sure when you shop for an awning you get a feel for the fabric and read reviews on which is best.
I believe it has to do with the temp affecting the sensor.
The awning selection out there really varies in quality from strong durable awnings like the eclipse semi cassette awning i got to other questionable models offered by other manufacturers.
The awnings are operated with buttons on the motor control or by a remote control.
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.
Went up this week when the temps were around 90.
We purchased an eclipse awning 4 years ago at the jersey shore and it has absolutely changed our summer lifestyle.
Some awnings plug into an outlet inside the home while others source their electricity directly from the mains without an outlet.
Eclipse awning has been a local awning business serving chicago and its suburbs for more than 25 years.
Don t know how but there seems to be a correlation between heat and awning retracting.
Just push the button to extend the eclipse to a full 8 foot extension.
When awning is retracted with remote it starts in and stops push remote again starts and stops about 4 inches at a time takes a lot of starts to get it all the way in.
Ensure that the awning s outlet is turned on if necessary via a wall switch or switch on the outlet itself.
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The eclipse stays secure even when only partially extended.
These tend to go out quite often and will need replacing.
We have a house on the bay that gets an intense western exposure which means the sun is hitting us hard until it goes down.
Ensure that the awning s power supply is properly connected.
Push and hold the button to retract the eclipse and it rolls up tight against the coach.
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The salesman suggested a drop shade off the front of our awning and it has just been a blessings.