Setting up the awning tent
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CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage
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Do not use any type of compressor designed to inflate
car tires.
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Only inflate the air poles into the green zone of the
pressure gauge of the supplied hand pump
(9 psi/0.62 bar).
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NOTICE! Material damage
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Do not open or close the zippers by force.
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If a wind-out awning is used to attach the awning tent,
support the wind-out awning while working to avoid
putting too much stress on it. After attaching the awning
tent, rewind the wind-out awning fully back into its hous-
ing.
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NOTE
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The awning tent comes with heavy duty pegs. These will
be suitable for many sites but for some types of ground
special pegs will be needed. Ask your dealer.
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Drive the pegs at a 45° angle away from the awning tent
into the ground.
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Peg each guy line in-line with the seam it starts from.
Keep the following tips in mind while setting up the awning tent:
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The figures provide a general overview of the set-up. The actual set-up
will vary slightly based on the model of awning tent.
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Get help. The set-up is easier with more people.
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After standing the awning tent upright, check the corner pegs and re-
peg if necessary. The groundsheet on the inside should be taut and in
a rectangular shape.
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Peg the guy lines so that the awning tent is under tension without dis-
torting the shape.
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If available, attach the storm straps.
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Check the guy lines from time to time to ensure adequate tension, if
necessary use the runners to adjust.
Set up the awning tent as follows:
1. To protect the awning tent from dirt and damage, lay down a ground-
sheet or footprint before unpacking.
2. Unpack the awning tent.
3. Separate and identify the different components.
4. Proceed as shown to set up the awning tent (fig. 2, page 3 to
fig. b, page 4).
Set up the front panel as canopy:
➤ Proceed as shown to set up the front panel as canopy (fig. c, page 5
to fig. d, page 5).
Dismantling the awning tent
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NOTICE! Damage hazard
Do not use force when dismantling the awning tent. Other-
wise you might damage any material.
1. Remove any dirt on the outside.
2. Close all window blinds or remove curtains.
3. Close all doors and openings.
4. If installed, remove the telescopic poles.
5. Remove the sucker clamps.
6. Remove all lines and straps.
7. Remove all pegs between the corner pegs.
8. Open the valves on each pole.
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9. Wait until most of the air has been expelled.
10. Remove the four corner pegs.
11. Fold/roll the awning tent towards the valves to expel more air.
12. When deflated, roll the awning tent to fit into the carry bag.
13. Ensure that all parts are clean before packing them into the carry bag.
14. If the awning tent is wet or damp, dry fully as soon as possible.
Storing the awning tent
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NOTE
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Fully set up the awning tent for cleaning.
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Choose a sunny day for cleaning to ensure the material
will dry thoroughly.
1. Clean the awning tent.
2. Air fully and ensure the awning tent is totally dry before packing away.
3. Store in a well ventilated dry place.
Cleaning and maintenance
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NOTICE! Damage hazard
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Do not use sharp or hard objects or cleaning agents for
cleaning.
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Do not use alcohol based materials, chemicals, soap
and detergents for cleaning.
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Remove bird droppings and tree resin as soon as
possible to avoid permanent damage to the material.
1. If necessary, clean the product with clean water and a soft brush.
2. Apply impregnation against water and UV radiation before each trip.
Condensation
All awning tents suffer from internal condensation if one or more of the
following conditions apply:
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high air humidity
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high ground moisture
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a drop in temperature
Severe condensation can run down the inside of the roof and drip off ties,
tapes and other internal fittings and can be mistaken for leaking.
➤ Increase ventilation by opening doors and/or windows.
➤ Install a waterproof groundsheet.
Repairing a puncture in the air pole
If the air pole loses air, proceed as follows:
1. Unzip the outer sleeve holding the air pole.
2. If installed, close isolation valves.
3. Remove the air pole.
4. Deflate the air pole.
5. Unzip the protective sleeve to expose the inflatable tube.
6. Blow some air into the inflatable tube.
7. Submerge the tube in water.
8. Locate the puncture.
9. Use repair tape and repair solution to seal the hole.
10. Zip the inflatable tube back into the protective sleeve.
11. Zip the air pole back into the outer sleeve.
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