Cleaning And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Dometic TRT140 AIR Installation And Operating Manual

Cleaning and maintenance

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WARNING! Risk of injury
Only clean and maintain the rooftop tent on the ground.
Never climb onto the vehicle for cleaning the rooftop tent
while the rooftop tent is mounted on the rooftop.
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NOTICE! Damage hazard
• Do not use sharp or hard objects or cleaning agents for
cleaning.
• Do not use alcohol based materials, chemicals, soap
and detergents for cleaning.
• Remove bird droppings and tree resin as soon as
possible to avoid permanent damage to the material.
• Do not attempt to put any object into the inflation port of
the gale 12 V electric pump as these can damage the
internal pump mechanism.
• Repair of the ladder shall only be carried out by a compe-
tent person.
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NOTE
• Fully set up the rooftop tent and the ladder for cleaning.
• Choose a sunny day for cleaning to ensure material will
dry thoroughly.
➤ If necessary, clean the rooftop tent and the ladder with clean water
and a soft brush.
➤ Apply impregnation against water and UV radiation on the rooftop
tent before each trip.
➤ Occasionally clean the gale pump with a damp cloth.
Inspecting the ladder
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CAUTION! Risk of injury
Do not use the ladder if any of the inspections in the
following list cannot be fully satisfied.
Carry out the following inspections after delivery and before each use:
➤ Check that the ladder or components of the ladder are not bent,
dented, excessively worn, corroded or rotten.
➤ Check that fixings, sliders and end caps of the ladder feet are not miss-
ing or loose.
➤ Check that the sliders engage properly on the rungs.
➤ Check that the entire ladder is free from contaminants (e.g. mud or
snow).

Troubleshooting

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NOTE
• During first exposure to water there may be some
moisture at the seams. Through this moisture the threads
will swell and fill the holes that are created in the sewing
process.
• A fully equipped spare parts kit should include:
– Waterproofer
– Repair tape and repair solution
– Silicone spray for the zippers
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Problem Solution
➤ Check that the valve is fully screwed into the air pole.
Rooftop tent
➤ Check if the inflation tube is twisted at the valve.This may
only inflates with
difficulties
➤ Check that the electric pump is working.
➤ Check that all isolation valves that connect the air poles
Part of the roof-
top tent does
not deflate
➤ Add more air (9 psi/0.62 bar).
Air poles are
kinked
➤ Check that the valve is fully screwed into the air pole and
Air leak
➤ Check that the cap of the valve is done up tightly.
➤ Check for punctures, see chapter "Repairing a puncture in
➤ Check for leaky seams, damaged tapings and moist areas.
Water leak
➤ If you cannot find any leaks, see chapter "Condensation"
➤ If you find any leaks, apply seam sealant.
➤ Use repair tape to seal the fabric.
Rip in the fabric
➤ Have repairs carried out by an authorized specialist.
Condensation
All tents suffer from internal condensation if one or more of the following
conditions apply:
• High air humidity
• 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.
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.
➤ Also observe the information given in fig. I, page 14 – fig. J,
page 14.
Disposal
➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling
waste bins wherever possible.
➤ Consult a local recycling center or specialist dealer for
details about how to dispose of the product in accordance
with the applicable disposal regulations.
➤ The product can be disposed free of charge.
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be indicated by noise. Untwist the inflation tube.
are open.
the ring seal is in place.
the air pole" on page 19
on page 19.
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