Intended Use - Dometic ACE AIR PRO 400 Operating Manual

Intended use

This awning tent is suitable for:
• motorhomes and caravans
• light to moderate weather
• touring
This awning tent is not suitable for:
• very strong winds or snowfall
• seasonal pitch* or commercial use
* All-Season models have been designed for use on seasonal pitches.
This awning tent is only suitable for the intended purpose and application
in accordance with these instructions.
This manual provides information that is necessary for proper installation
and/or operation of the awning tent. Poor installation and/or improper
operating or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory performance and a
possible failure.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the prod-
uct resulting from:
• Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess voltage
• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare
parts provided by the manufacturer
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the
manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in this manual
Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product
specifications.
Using the awning tent
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CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage
Never open the zipper on the protective sleeve while an air
pole is inflated. This will result in the air pole bursting.
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NOTE
When attaching to fixed awning rails, the optional
Club/Ace/Grande extensions and sun-wings can be used.
When attaching to cassette awning rails, it is recommended
to not use the optional Club/Ace/Grande extension.
Before first use
Familiarize yourself with the product by carrying out a test set up before
the product is used for the first time. Check if the scope of delivery is
complete.
Choosing a site
Choose a flat site that is protected from wind:
1. If necessary, use a windbreak.
2. Choose a shaded site to avoid UV degradation of the fabric.
3. Avoid pitching under trees as falling branches, resin, etc. can damage
the product.
4. Clear the site of sharp stones and debris to avoid damaging the
groundsheet.
5. Set up the product with the doors facing away from the wind.
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Setting up the awning tent
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CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage
• Do not use any type of compressor designed to inflate
car tires.
• 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
• Do not open or close the zippers by force.
• 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
• 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.
• Drive the pegs at a 45° angle away from the awning tent
into the ground.
• Peg the guy lines in line with the seam it starts from.
Keep the following tips in mind while setting up the awning tent:
• The figures provide a general overview of the set-up. The actual set-up
will vary slightly based on the model of awning tent.
• Get help. The set-up is easier with more people.
• 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.
• Peg the guy lines so that the awning tent is under tension without dis-
torting the shape.
• If available, attach the storm straps.
• 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. 3, page 5 to
fig. l, page 8).
Only Ace AIR PRO500:
5. Inflate the additional air pole.
6. Fix the inflated air pole into place in the middle back roof panel using
the velcro fasteners.
Dismantling the awning tent
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NOTICE! Material damage
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, push the canopy pole out of the sleeve, do not pull.
5. Remove all lines and straps.
6. Remove all pegs between the corner pegs.
7. Open the valves on each pole.
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