Cleaning And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Dometic Pico FTC2X2/1X1TC-i Installation And Operating Manual

Dismantling the tent
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NOTICE! Material damage
Do not use force when dismantling the tent. Otherwise 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.
8. Wait until most of the air has been expelled.
9. Remove the four corner pegs.
10. Fold/roll the tent towards the valves to expel more air.
11. When deflated, roll the tent to fit into the carry bag.
12. Ensure that all parts are clean before packing them into the carry bag.
13. If the tent is wet or damp when packing away, dry fully as soon as pos-
sible. Otherwise the fabric may start to show signs of mold.

Cleaning and maintenance

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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.
1. If necessary, clean the product with clean water and a soft brush.
2. Apply impregnation against water and UV radiation before each trip.
Storing the tent
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NOTE
• Fully set up the tent for cleaning.
• Choose a sunny day for cleaning to ensure the material
will dry thoroughly.
1. Clean the tent.
2. Air fully and ensure the tent is totally dry before packing away.
3. Store in a well ventilated dry place.

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
– Spare pegs
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Problem
Tent only inflates with
difficulties
Air leak
Water leak
Rip in the fabric
Condensation
All tents suffer from internal condensation if one or more of the following
conditions apply:
• High air humidity
• High ground moisture
• 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.
➤ Install a waterproof groundsheet.
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.
Replacing the aluminum pole (if available)
➤ Replace damaged aluminum poles immediately, if any. Please contact
your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see
dometic.com/dealer).
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Solution
➤ Check that the valve is fully screwed into the air
pole.
➤ Check if the inflation tube is twisted at the
valve.This may be indicated by noise. Untwist
the inflation tube
➤ Check that the valve is fully screwed into the air
pole and the ring seal is in place.
➤ Check that the cap of the valve is done up
tightly.
➤ Check for punctures, see chapter "Repairing a
puncture in the air pole" on page 12.
➤ Check for leaky seams, damaged tapings and
moist areas.
➤ If you cannot find any leaks, see chapter "Con-
densation" on page 12.
➤ If you find any leaks, apply seam sealant.
➤ Use repair tape to seal the fabric.
➤ Have repairs carried out by an authorized
specialist.
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