Important Safety Instructions; Recognize Safety Information; Understand Signal Words; Supplemental Directives - Dometic 9100 Operation Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual has safety information and instructions to help
you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
A.

Recognize Safety Information

 T his is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
B.

Understand Signal Words

A signal word will identify safety messages and
property damage messages, and will indicate the
degree or level of hazard seriousness.
 indicates a hazardous situation that,
if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious in-
jury.
 indicates a hazardous situation that,
if NOT avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
 is used to address practices NOT
related to physical injury.
C.

Supplemental Directives

 R ead and follow all safety information and
instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
Read and understand these instructions be-
fore [installing / using / servicing / performing
maintenance] on this product.
Incorrect [installation / operation / servicing /
maintaining] of this product can lead to seri-
ous injury. Follow all instructions.
The installation MUST comply with all ap-
plicable local and national codes, including
the latest edition of the following standards:
U.S.A.
● ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code
(NEC)
● ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles
Code
CANADA
● CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electri-
cal Code
● CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational
Vehicles
D.

General Safety Messages

 Failure to obey the following warn-
ings could result in death or serious injury:
● This product MUST be [installed / serviced] by a
qualified service technician.
● Do NOT modify this product in any way. Modifica-
tion can be extremely hazardous.
● Frequently examine product for imbalance (un-
even fit / sagging / loose parts); and signs of wear
or damage to wiring (if applicable) and other criti-
cal parts. Do NOT use product if adjustments or
repairs are necessary.
 C ritical parts may include awning fabric,
cables, arm assemblies, etc.
● Disconnect product from power supply (if ap-
plicable), and do NOT operate product when
maintenance (such as window cleaning) is being
carried out in the vicinity.
● Do NOT allow anyone (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge to use this
product, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction (concerning use of this product) by
a person responsible for their safety.
● Do NOT allow children to play with product or with
fixed controls (if applicable). Keep remote controls
(if applicable) away from children.
● IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD. NEVER leave an
open awning unattended. Keep awning stowed
(closed) when snow, heavy rain, wind, and severe
weather conditions are expected.
● IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD. Do NOT allow
water to pool, snow to accumulate, or heavy
debris on awning fabric. Do NOT hang or place
anything on awning. The awning will become
unstable, and could bend or collapse.
● FIRE HAZARD. Keep sources of heat and fire
(barbecue grills, portable heater, etc.) away from
awning.
 PINCH HAZARD. Maintain a hori-
zontal distance of at least 16" between fully open
awning and any permanent object. Failure to obey
this caution could result in injury.
 D o NOT face awning toward permanent
objects that may interfere with awning op-
eration.
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