Important - Please Read - Dometic ACE AIR ALL-SEASON 400 Series User Manual

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing your Dometic awning. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting
set up and retain for future reference. If used properly, your awning should give you years of trouble free use.
We recommend that your awning is insured against accidental and storm damage as this is not covered by the
warranty.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:

Under certain conditions, all awnings and tents will suffer from internal condensation. Condensation occurs
when there is a difference between inside and outside temperatures and there is a water repellant barrier
between them. Depending on the time of year, the weather, humidity and the amount of moisture in the ground,
condensation could be quite severe and can be mistaken for a leak. Condensation can be minimised through
ventilation. Dometic recommends the use of doors, awnings and vents to assist with minimising condensation.
Condensation and the effects of condensation are not covered by warranty.
If you suspect your tent or awning is leaking, refer to the troubleshooting checklist.
The awning material has a water repellant PU coating over its entire surface and the main seams of your awning
have been factory taped to help prevent leakage. To increase the water resistance of the seams, seam sealant
can be used. Seam sealant should also be applied to areas where the taping is damaged or has peeled away
through wear and tear. It can also be applied to areas where a leak may have developed. Dometic seam sealant
is available from dometic.com.
The awning keder beading is sewn to the awning with a special water repellant sewing thread. This thread swells
when wet to fill the needle holes but the thread needs to become wet several times before it is totally effective.
This process is known as 'weathering' and it may take several soakings for the weathering to be fully effective.
This area can also be treated with seam sealant.
Weathering
The products are meant to be used in weather conditions not exceeding the Beaufort scale 7, and in such
conditions above this measurement the product should be packed away rather than le standing. In conditions
where rainfall is expected to exceed 30 mm in 24 hour period there may be a potential for leakage to occur. The
product is not meant for commercial use and should not be le in the open for extended periods.
Your tent or awning is manufactured with a material that requires preparation before use to maximise its
weatherproofing. The seams of the tent or awning have been sewn using a special polycotton sewing thread.
Before your first use, fully set up the tent or awning outside when rain is expected or where you can hose the
outside of the awning or tent to become thoroughly wet. This process is known as weathering. The weathering
process tightens the fabric, and allows the cotton in the sewing thread to swell and fill the holes made by the
sewing needle during the manufacturing process.
Allow the tent or awning to dry thoroughly before packing away. By following this process before your initial
use, will ensure that your tent or awning weatherproofing will improve with subsequent soakings.
Depending on your expectations, and with general wear and tear of your awning or tent, it may be necessary to
treat your tent or awning seams that continue to drip with seam sealant. Dometic Seam Sealant is available for
purchase through Dometic.com or your Local Retailer
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