Supplemental Directives; General Safety Messages; Intended Use - Dometic 9200 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Intended use

1 .3 Supplemental directives

To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, please
observe the following directives before proceeding to
operate this appliance:
• Read and follow all safety information and
instructions.
• Read and understand these instructions before
operating this product.
• The installation must comply with all applicable local
or national codes, including the latest edition of the
following standards:
U .S .A .
ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles Code
Canada
CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code
CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles

1 .4 General safety messages


WARNING: Impact and/or crush hazard .
Failure to obey the following warnings could
result in death or serious injury:
• Use only Dometic replacement parts and
components that are specifically approved for use
with the appliance.
• Avoid improper installation, adjustment, alterations,
service, or maintenance of the appliance. Service and
maintenance must be done by a qualified service
person only.
• Do not modify this product in any way. Modification
can be extremely hazardous.
• Frequently examine product for imbalance, sagging,
or loose parts, signs of wear or damage to wiring
(if applicable) and other critical parts. Do not use
product if adjustments or repairs are necessary.
Critical parts may include awning fabric, cables, arm
assemblies, etc.
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• Do not allow anyone (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge to use this
product, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction (concerning use of this product) by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Do not allow children to play with product or with
fixed controls (if applicable).
• Keep remote controls (if applicable) away from
children.
• Never leave an open awning unattended. Keep
awning stowed (closed) when snow, heavy rain,
wind, and severe weather conditions are expected.
• Do not allow water to pool, snow to accumulate,
or heavy debris on awning fabric. Do not hang or
place anything on awning. The awning will become
unstable, and could bend or collapse.

WARNING: Fire hazard .
Keep sources of heat and fire (barbecue grills,
portable heater, etc.) away from awning. Failure to
obey this warning could result in death or serious
injury.

CAUTION: Pinch hazard . Failure to obey the
following warnings could result in death or
serious injury:
• Maintain a horizontal distance of at least 16" between
fully open awning and any permanent object.
• Keep clear of openings around adjustable pitch
arm assembly while adjusting awning pitch (slope).
Adjustable pitch arm assembly (bottom arm) will
telescope.
NOTICE:
• This product is for use with 12 VDC only.
• Do not face awning toward permanent objects that
may interfere with awning operation.
2 Intended use
The 9200 Series Power Awning (hereinafter referred
to as awning) is designed and intended for use on
a Recreational Vehicle (RV) during or after the RV
manufacture. This awning is only suitable for the
9200 Series Power Awning
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