Dometic Kampa CARAVAN AIR AWNINGS Guide D'utilisation page 10

Deflation
To pack away the awning:
1.
Inspect the awning to ensure that all the interior isolation valves are open (these usually remain open and do
not normally need to be adjusted) (see Diagram 18).
2. Close all doors and openings.
3. Close all window blinds or remove curtains.
4. Unpeg any Quickpitch straps/guy lines and, if fitted, the tie down kit.
5. Unpeg all pegging points but keep the four corners in place.
6. Open all external deflation valves (5). The awning will start to deflate. Wait until most of the air has been
expelled.
7. Unpeg the four corners and slide the awning out of the awning rail.
8. Using two people, hold the awning at the tie down attachment points and lay the awning down on the ground
so that the outside of the roof is on the ground and the front windows are upwards on top of the roof. Protect
the awning from dirt and damage. Fold each end inwards to create a rectangle. Roll the awning towards the
deflation valves to expel more air and then roll to fit in the carry bag. Please refer to the Diagram 19 sequence
for guidance.
9. Ensure that the awning is totally dry before storing in a cool, dry, dark space: if possible opened out.
Seams
The main seams of Pro awnings have been factory taped to help prevent leakage. Depending upon your
expectations, it may be necessary to treat the remaining seams with a seam sealant. Seam sealant should also be
applied to areas where the tape is damaged or has peeled away through wear and tear. It can also be applied to
areas where a leak may have developed. Kampa Dometic seam sealant is available from your dealer.
All-Season awnings are sewn with a special waterproof thread to help prevent leakage. This thread swells when wet
to fill the needle holes but the thread needs to become wet several times before it is totally effective. This is known as
'weathering'.
All awnings have their keder beading sewn with waterproof sewing thread that will also need to be 'weathered'.
UV Degradation
Awning fabrics can be weakened by prolonged exposure to sunlight. Kampa Dometic awning fabric is treated to
protect it from UV. Under normal holiday use your awning will give long service but use for extended periods in
strong sunlight will soon cause fading and may lead to deterioration. In those cases it would be wise to use a site as
shaded as possible. UV degradation is not covered under the warranty. The warranty does not cover awnings used
on permanent or semi-permanent sites, displays or for commercial purposes.
Condensation
Under certain conditions awnings will be affected by condensation inside. Please refer to the section at the beginning
of the manual for more information about condensation. Condensation and its effects are not covered under the
warranty.
SAFETY
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FIRE PRECAUTIONS LABEL SEWN INTO
THE INSIDE OF THE AWNING.
Windows
Kampa Dometic use a high quality window material designed to give the clearest view out. Due to environmental
regulations, the composition of the window material means that there may be some impressions in the window,
particularly after storage and folding and these may be present from new. These are not faults. We suggest,
particularly in cold conditions and certainly in sub-zero temperatures, that the awning/panels containing the windows
are thoroughly warmed up before set up. Do not let snow build-up against windows.
- DO NOT COOK IN THE AWNING OR USE NAKED FLAMES.
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