Safety Instructions - Dometic PW1100 Operating Manual

Safety instructions

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Supplementary information for operating the product.
2 Safety instructions
Please observe the prescribed safety instructions and stipulations from the
vehicle manufacturer and service workshops.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
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Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences
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Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
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Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
Please note the following warnings:
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WARNING!
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Before starting your journey, check that the awning is fully retracted.
Never move the vehicle when the awning is open.
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Never drive with the crank inserted. Remove the crank before starting
your journey.
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Do not drive the vehicle if the fabric is damaged or torn, even if the
awning has been properly retracted. The awning arms are held in
place by the fabric. If the fabric rips while driving, the awning will
suddenly shoot out. This can lead to serious injury. Secure the awning
so that it cannot extend suddenly and unexpectedly while driving.
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Do not open the awning while driving.
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Do not open the awning in strong winds or snowfall.
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Retract the awning if strong winds, heavy rain or snowfall are
imminent.
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Make sure that water or snow does not accumulate on the fabric.
Otherwise this could damage the awning or the awning arms could
collapse and cause severe or fatal injury.
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Do not approach the awning
– if it was left open during heavy winds
– if pools of water have formed on it
– if snow has accumulated on it
– if any debris is on the awning fabric.
The awning may move unexpectedly, become unstable and bend or
break off.
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