Coleman NWL0001265791 Journeymaster Deluxe Air L Driveaway Awning User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Coleman
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COLEMAN AIR AWNING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
NWL0001265791 Journeymaster Deluxe Air L Driveaway Awning
Dear customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a Coleman Air awning.
We take pride in bringing you a quality product which will offer you years of
pleasure. Your new item is an investment which deserves your care and
attention. This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your product
correctly. It contains details of the product, its equipment, and information
on its operation and maintenance. Read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the product before using it.
CAUTION
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that all users will carefully
read and follow the manual and instructions for the safe operation of this
product.
Important Notice:
Under Certain Weather conditions, condensation can occur on the inside surface
of your awning.
To prevent condensation in your awning, please ensure adequate ventilation.
Condensation should not be confused with leaking.
- Always practice at home prior to your first usage on the campsite. Always follow the setup/inflation instructions written in this manual.
- Find a flat piece of ground, far from trees to avoid falling branches, sap… that could damage your awning.
- Be sure the area is clear of sharp stones, rocks, debris to avoid damaging the groundsheet.
- Unpack the awning and clearly identify all separate parts of your awnings – Awning, Poles bag, stakes bag, Repair Kit, Dual Hand Pump and Manometer.
- Unroll and lay your awning flat in the required position next to your vehicle. the awning connection tunnel shall face your campervan side entrance.
- Try to setup your awning with main entrance facing away from the wind.
SetUp/Inflation Instruction
1.1. Take the awning piping and slide it through the awning channel, until the
awning is in the desired position on the vehicle. Coleman recommend the usage
of a separate kit made of 6mm Double kador strip and a figure of 8 to ensure
and easier and more comfortable process. (Fig. U)
1.2. Your product is equipped with one type of valve: High pressure valve.
there are located inside the awning and accessible through the main doors and
the small zipped openings. (Fig. B)
1.3. to inflate, open the valve cover by turning it anticlockwise. (Fig. c, D)
1.4 Check and make sure the spring loaded pin is not depressed and locked in
the open position. To verify that the valve is not open, check the position of
the pin. If the pin is down, the valve is opened. to close it, push the pin so
it springs back up. Now the valve is closed and ready for inflation.
1.5. All inflation is done in the closed position (Fig. 1) and deflation is
done in the open position. (Fig. 2)
1.6. to attach the pump hose to the high pressure valve, push the fitting into
the valve and turn clock wise to lock it (Fig. E, F, G). Inflate until you
have reached the required pressure of 6.5 – 7 PsI (448 – 483mbar). (Fig. H)
Note: To help the awning inflate to its correct structure a gentle lift
on the inflatable sections maybe required.
WARNING
Do not over inflate your awning since pressure could increase during rising
temperatures over your camping stay.
1.7. After inflation is done and you reached the correct pressure, disconnect
the hose from the valve (turn the pump fitting anticlockwise) and close the
valve cover.
Note: The valve will not be completely airtight until closed with the valve
cover tightened.
1.8. Inflate all awning poles by reproducing §1.3 to §1.7.
1.9. (If applicable) – to set the side entrance pole porch
1.9.1. take the aluminum pole and assemble the pole line by slotting sections
together – all sections are maintained with shock cords.
1.9.2. Insert the pole line in its corresponding pole sleeve – the pole sleeve
is located at the edge of the side door porch (Fig. I).
1.9.3. Insert all pole ends into corresponding plastic connectors (Fig. J).
1.10. Close all doors zippers.
1.11. Peg each corners of your awning. For this, use the four V-shaped metal
stakes. Ensure a proper tension between all pegs and make sure the awning
shape is rectangle. (Fig. A)
1.12. Placing pegs
1.12.1. Use steel rod pegs all around the awning. (Fig. K)
1.12.2. Use plastic pegs for guylines and storm straps. (Fig. L)
1.12.3. Use flat head rod pegs for entrance flat door and porch strap. (Fig.
m)
1.13. Always use all guy lines and straps. take care that awning is not
distorted under guy lines and straps tension by adjusting runner’s and buckles
position. check guy lines and straps tension regularly along your stay.
1.14. If you suspect an air-leak, check that air valve is closed properly,
both pin loaded spring and outer cover.
1.15. If air pole is still leaking, a complete check of the inner tube is
needed. Please refer to maintenance part of this manual.
WARNING
Pressure will rise and decrease with increasing/decreasing temperature.
Regularly check pressure during prolonged stay (squeeze & feel air poles
pressure).
If the temperature is rising and poles feels too hard, release some pressure
by pushing briefly on the valve pin then, plug your pump and inflate to adjust
to the recommended pressure.
Tear Down/ Deflation Instructions
2.1. Open inner awning doors.
2.2. Open double layer entrance mesh doors – keep main entrance doors opened
for easier air evacuation when rolling the awning.
2.3. Unpeg guy line and stake points. Detach your awning from the vehicle
rail.
2.4. Remove aluminum side porch pole from its sleeve – store it in the pole
bag. (when applicable)
2.5. to deflate the air pole, turn the valve cover anticlockwise. Push the
spring loaded pin until it stays down. the valve is now opened and pole starts
to deflate. Wait until air poles are completely deflated.
Note: a loud noise could occur when push the pin – this is normal.
2.6. Roll and/or fold the awning in the direction of the opened valve to expel
as much air as possible out of the air poles.
2.7. Lay the awning flat again.
2.8. Fold the awning and roll it to fit the carry bag.
2.9. store pegs and poles bags into the carry bag.
2.10. Ensure your awning is totally dry before storing to avoid mildew/rotting
and metal parts rusting.
Care, Storage, Cleaning
3.1. store your awning in a dry, cool, well ventilated space clean from dirt
and debris. Never leave your packed awning in direct sunlight – choose a dark
area.
3.2. Dirty Awnings can only be washed using clean water and soft sponge. Never
use detergent, soaps, or a brush on your awning – as this could damage fabrics
and drastically reduce the waterproof properties of your awning.
3.3. Never spray insecticides on or in the awning – as this could damage
fabrics and drastically reduce the waterproof properties of your awning.
3.4. If the case of tape coming off – this may happen after prolonged exposure
to sun and normal ageing of awning – you can repair by removing the loose part
and using a seam sealer (inside) combined with a waterproof spray (outside) to
re-seal your seams.
Repair/Replace air pole tube
4.1. Deflate completely the defective air pole by opening the valve.
4.2. Unzip the main sleeve and take the air pole out of the awning zipped
sleeve (Fig. N, O).
4.3. Cut the zip-tie used to maintain the zipper sliders of your air pole
envelope. (Fig. P).
WARNING
Never unzip the envelope when the air pole is inflated – this could cause the
bladder to quickly pop out and explode.
4.4. take the air bladder out from its envelope – Do not completely remove the
air bladder – Do not remove/unscrew the valve. take care not to damage the air
bladder around the valve area by pulling too much. (Fig. Q)
4.5. to check the position of the leakage, inflate the air bladder and, using
a basin of water, locate the position of the puncture.
WARNING
Put a really small amount of air in the bladder – the bladder cannot withstand
pressure without its envelope. The overpressure could cause injury as the
bladder could explode.
4.6. Clean the area around the puncture to remove water, grease and dirt.
4.7. Apply the provided coleman repair adhesive patch to perfectly cover the
puncture. Do NOt cut the repair patch to ensure maximum repair efficacy – Rub
on the bladder until perfectly stuck (Fig. R).
4.8. Once completely glued (minimum 30 minutes), slide back carefully the
bladder into the envelope. close the zip sliders (always take care not to
catch the bladder into the zip sliders) (Fig. s).
4.9. to ensure the repair efficacy, inflate the pole at the recommended
pressure and check pressure after some time. Once repair is done, slightly
deflate the air pole, re-connect together both zip sliders with a zip-tie
(Fig. t).
4.10. Replace the pole into the awning zipped sleeve.
4.11. the repair patches provided into your repair kit are fit for small holes
(10mm length) – If you are not able to repair (larger puncture, valve issue
…), you shall replace completely the air pole (bladder and envelope). spares
Poles are available from your coleman® aftersales service.
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