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ECLIPSE 270° AWNING
GENERAL INFO AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SET-UP & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Incorrect installation or use of your awning could result in serious injury or death. Follow the
installation instructions to ensure the awning is installed correctly. Follow the set up and pack
GET TO KNOW YOUR AWNING
down instructions carefully. It is recommended that you contact your vehicle and/or accessory
manufacturer for specified loading and capacity of your vehicle's roof capacity and the rack
We recommend you check all parts are included prior to first use.
capacity. Unfortunately, not all vehicles and roof racks can safely accommodate all models.
LOCATE MOUNTING LOCATIONS ON ROOF RACK
ECLIPSE 270° CONTENTS
1 Eclipse 270° Awning
OZtrail
recommends this awning to be installed with 2-3 people. It is also recommended to use
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3 Mounting brackets
an experienced aftermarket 4X4 accessories fitter to mount the awning to your rack.
6 'U' Bolts with nuts and washers
The maximum distance recommended from the mounting bracket to the end of the awning
is 300mm. Ensure the brackets are spaced evenly on the awning.
MOUNTING BRACKETS TO ROOF RACK
ATTACHING BRACKET TO ROOF-RACK
These brackets have been carefully designed to fit most common roof rack configurations.
However, the increasing amount of roof rack designs available in the market makes it difficult to
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supply a bracket to fit all racks. The examples below show the brackets being mounted to a flat
Darche's Eclipse Awning brackets have been designed
and basket style rack. It is recommended to discuss specific mounting options and load capacities
to fit most common roof rack configurations. However,
with a roof rack specialist. Ensure you attach the brackets at the same distance out from the car
with the ever increasing number of roof rack designs
so the awning will mount straight. Failure to do so may result in the backboard bending which isn't
available it is difficult to supply a mounting bracket to
covered under warranty. It is recommended to use a straight edge or measuring tape to check this
accommodate all. Below are examples of how to mount
before you finish tightening the bolts and nuts.
the Eclipse Awning brackets to Flat style and Basket style
ROOF BAR
SPECIFIC
*Roof bar bracket
BRACKET. NOT
in image not
SUPPLIED.
supplied
ATTACH AWNING TO BRACKETS
ATTACH AWNING TO BRACKET
OZtrail
recommends this awning to
®
Darche recommend using an experienced after-market
be installed with 2-3 people. It is also
4x4 Accessories fitter to mount the Eclipse Awning to
recommended to use an experienced
your vehicle. Fasteners and fixing connections should
aftermarket 4X4 accessories fitter to mount the
be checked regularly on both the awning and roof rack
awning to your rack. All mounting hardware
to ensure the awning is always mounted securely to your
on both the awning and roof rack should be
vehicle roof rack.
checked regularly to ensure they are always
mounted securely.
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Insert supplied 25mm M8 bolts into grooves in aluminium backing plate.
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6 25mm M8 mounting bolts and nuts
6 Twist-lock leg poles
(3 in a canvas bag)
roof racks. The bracket can also be mounted on roof
bars, however, additional specific attachments may need
to be sourced from your roof rack supplier.
If in doubt, please visit your roof rack specialist for
specific roof rack mounting options and advice on load
capacities.
NOTE: Darche takes no responsibility for the fitment of
the Eclipse Awning to any vehicle or roof rack.
NOTE: OZtrail
fitment of the awning to any vehicle or roof rack.
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2 Tension straps
13 Pegs
13 Guy ropes
PROLONGED TRAVELLING ON UNEVEN,
PROLONGED TRAVELING ON UNEVEN ROUGH
ROUGH OR CORRUGATED TERRAIN
OR CORRUGATED TERRAIN WILL REQUIRE MORE
WILL REQUIRE MORE FREQUENT
INSPECTIONS
FREQUENT INSPECTIONS.
takes no responsibility for the
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