Bo-Camp 4471546 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CARAVAN AWNING AIR
4471546
Before using the awning
• Please read these instructions thoroughly before use and follow the instructions below for optimum use and long life of this awning.
• This awning is not designed to withstand storms; it may be necessary to flatten the awning. Damage caused by strong winds is not
covered by the warranty.
• Check that everything is complete; awning; pump; 3 straps; ground pins and 1 repair patch.
• Set up the awning as a test before using it.
Usage
• A polyester awning has a fully waterproof coating so condensation cannot escape. The moisture remains on the inside and it may appear
as if the awning is leaking. Proper permanent ventilation limits moisture, therefore always provide ventilation. In windless humid weather
or large temperature differences, this condensation effect is extra, then sometimes extra ventilation is needed by putting one of the doors
ajar.
• Always keep gas burners, lights, cigarettes and other open flame devices far away from your awning and follow the safety instructions for
this equipment.
• Make sure you are aware of the safety regulations on the campsite and what to do in case of fire.
• Preferably do not stand directly under trees because trees can secrete resin and birds poop.
• This awning has an anti-UV coating. However, depending on the intensity of the sun and the degree of use, the awning fabric may discolor
sooner or later. In case of a pitch for a longer period of time, a shady spot is recommended.
• Always knock pins and pegs into the ground at an angle; stabbing at right angles to the guy rope.
Storage and maintenance
• Store pegs separately in a bag, not directly against the awning fabric.
• Store the awning in a dry and well-ventilated room and open the zipper a little bit so the material is able to air.
• When dealing with mold, dry the awning thoroughly and carefully remove the mold by brushing.
• Only use specialized awning cleaning products to remove difficult stains as other domestic chemical products can cause the cotton to
degrade.
• If the waterproofing decreases after a long period of use, you can treat the awning afterwards; only with a special awning cleaner.
• The seams of the awning are taped and should in principle not let water through. If there is any moisture coming in through the seam, use
a seam sealer (available from the camping trade).
• Should the tape eventually come loose somewhere, cut away the loose pieces and treat the seam with seam sealer. In any case, never pull
away the tape, this can be a part of the coating to be pulled loose.
Pitching the awning
• Slide the tendon rope at the back into the rail of your camping vehicle.
• Spread the awning and fix the corners with 2 ground pegs.
• Inside the awning, there is a double valve on the air tube. Tighten the whole valve B (by hand). Unscrew only the cap (A in the picture) of
the valve and connect the pump tube to it.
• Pump the air tube at 0.5 bar or 7 psi. It may be necessary to help the top come up.
• Now pump up the air pipe of the middle roof girder.
• The air pressure depends on the temperature; if it cools down considerably later, the pressure can drop below 0.4 bar or 6 psi, and then it
may be necessary to add some more pumping.
• If it gets much warmer later, the air pressure will increase; this is not a problem; the hose can have more than 0.6 bar or 8.5 psi. If it gets
much hotter than when it is set up, check the pressure with the pump and if necessary let some air escape.
• The awning is already in good shape; take a look and possibly move one or more ground pegs on the corners a little bit until the awning is
in good condition.
• Now tension the 3 straps; never skip them, because without them a gust of wind can deform or flatten the awning. If the soil is hard, use
the rock pegs; if the soil is loose, use the pegs; they must be firmly anchored.
• When using side walls: after zip-in and tensioning to the ground, check again whether the zipper can easily be opened and closed;
otherwise the zipper will be damaged! If necessary, move ground pegs slightly until the zipper opens and closes easily.
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