Emergency Vehicle Awnings

The two optional items especially useful with emergency vehicles are the Slide Bar and the Lift Handle. The Slide Bar attaches to the vehicle and allows the main support arm to be slid upward and locked into position higher on the vehicle than possible in the initial mounting for an obstruction-free workspace along the vehicle. The Slide Bar can be made in any length up to 29″. You can choose the size needed for any particular installation based on the initial ground to hinge height that would enable the arms to be slid enough to get a clear working space.

The Lift Handles are suggested only to keep the awning cleaner. Typically the user pushes against the roller tube (with the fabric attached) to raise the awning. However, in a working environment, the user’s hands are often covered with grime and the awning will soon look worn. By providing Lift Handles at each end, the user can use the handles to extend the awning and never touch the fabric.