FIAMMA F45L 450 Motorhome Awnings Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- FIAMMA
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FIAMMA F45L 450 Motorhome Awnings
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: FIAMMA F45L
- Color Options: Polar White, Titanium
- Sizes Available: F45L 450, F45L 500, F45L 550
- Weight: 39.0 Kg (F45L 450), 42.5 Kg (F45L 500), 46.5 Kg (F45L 550)
- Package Contents: A, B, C components
- Dimensions:
- A: 452 cm (F45L 450), 502 cm (F45L 500), 552 cm (F45L 550)
- B: 435 cm (F45L 450), 458 cm (F45L 500), 535 cm (F45L 550)
- C: 250 cm for all sizes
Product Usage Instructions
Installation Instructions
Check that nothing has been damaged or deformed during transport. If you
have any doubts or questions regarding the installation or usage of the
product, contact your dealer. It is recommended to have the installation done
by qualified personnel in accordance with local regulations.
Instructions for Use
Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on how to operate the
awnings. Make sure to follow the guidelines provided to ensure safe and proper
usage of the product.
FAQ
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Q: What should I do if I notice any damage during installation?
A: If you detect any damage or deformities during installation, immediately contact your dealer for assistance. -
Q: Can I install the awnings myself?
A: It is recommended to have qualified personnel carry out the installation to ensure it is done correctly and in compliance with local regulations. -
Q: Are there different color options available for the awnings?
A: Yes, the awnings are available in Polar White and Titanium color options.
Awnings
Installation and usage instructions
R=Royal Grey, Q=Royal Blue, S=Sahara, E=Evergreen, D=Bordeaux 
| A| B| C|
---|---|---|---|---
F45L 450| 452 cm| 435 cm| 250 cm| 39,0 Kg
F45L 500| 502 cm| 458 cm| 250 cm| 42,5 Kg
F45L 550| 552 cm| 535 cm| 250 cm| 46,5 Kg
Check that nothing has been damaged or deformed during transport.
In the event of doubts or questions concerning the installation, use or
limitations of the product, contact the dealer. We recommend that the
installation is carried out by qualified personnel and in compliance with
current local regulations.
ATTENTION: INSTALLATION ON FIXING KIT
The brackets must always be well-aligned to each other to avoid later
problems.
The installation of the awning can occur only when the brackets are perfectly
aligned to the roof of the vehicle.
INSTALLATION ON FIXING KIT
To install the bracket or the adapter, follow the specific installation
instructions.
The awnings are to be fixed on the brackets so that the words “SUPPORT” on the
awning correspond to the brackets: this condition is necessary and
indispensable for the two brackets situated at the ends (which are located on
the fixing point of the arms on the case-box). It is important, but not
indispensable, for the central bracket/s as it/they provide/s only a mounting
support. The brackets must always be well aligned reciprocally to avoid later
problems; in case they are not, they must be properly shimmed using the
spacers to ensure the alignment. The installation of the awning can occur only
when the brackets are perfectly aligned to the roof of the vehicle.
Maximum recommended height for fixing the awning envisaging the use of legs on the ground. Over this height, use the wall attachments.
| H max | |
|---|---|
| F45L 450 | 3,4 m |
| F45L 500 | 3,4 m |
| F45L 550 | 3,4 m |
Instructions for use
- In order to avoid unnecessary strain on the awning as well as on the vehicle side, we suggest to take out the legs at about 1 m from the opening.
- Grasp the leg near its hinge-joint and pull it toward you. Unhook and lower the leg.
- After unrolling the awning completely, adjust the legs at the chosen height.
- To avoid the awning being lifted up by an unexpected gust of wind, it is necessary to secure the legs to the ground with the provided hooks. For safety’s sake, we strongly advise you to anchor the awning with the Tie-Down (Optional). The foot for leg has been created to prevent its incorrect placing inside the housing of the lead bar during the closing phase of the awning. With an incorrect placing of the foot the lead bar will not close completely; therefore it is advisable to always place it properly into the housing with the base turned to the lead bar (2).
If you want to fasten the support legs to the vehicle (optional fixing), fix the wall brackets (only on reinforced points).
The awning is open. The red flag is visible.
When the awning is completely closed, the red flag is no longer visible.
We remind you that the awning is a sun protection, so please close your awning in case of rain, wind or snow. Otherwise, please take the following precautions: lower one side of your awning, so that water can flow away and place the tension rafter.
Safety instructions
In case of problems please contact your local dealer indicating the data on the nameplate. Consult our website for spare parts drawing.
Read the following instructions and warnings carefully; failure to observe these installation and usage instructions as well as the Highway Code in the relevant country may cause severe harm or damage for which the manufacturer declines all responsibility.
- Keep the original packaging to be used in case of return.
- In the event of an accident involving the vehicle and/or the product, ensure that the product has not been damaged. In the event of damage, contact your local retailer before moving the vehicle.
- Fiamma declines every responsibility for any modification of the product that may cause damage and/or injury to things and people.
- Before installation, ensure compatibility with the vehicle on which the product must be installed.
- Checking that the wall/rear door is sufficiently solid and suitable for guaranteeing the resistance of the anchoring points is always mandatory. If this is not the case, tightness is not guaranteed and it will be necessary to reinforce it.
- Before leaving, make sure the awning is correctly closed. A damaged fabric does not allow the awning to perfectly roll in. Never use the awning with a damaged fabric.
- Periodically check the fixing condition of the brackets, especially after having travelled the first kilometres from the installation and always before and after long trips, making sure that they have not moved and that the fixing is correct.
- The awnings are produced with a high quality standard, but some characteristics of the materials (as little imperfections on paint or linearity of aluminium profiles; minor marks or light strains of plastic parts), which could be interpreted as defects, come from the materials and from the specific work processes, and take place even though Fiamma uses advanced, innovative machinery and production and packaging techniques.
- Apart from our strict quality controls, we also have our fabrics continuously checked by independent laboratories to ensure that they are resistant to tear, to the pressure of water and to weather agents, and that their colours are light-fast. To guarantee a perfect quality, the fabrics are waxed or laminated several times.
- During this operation, single coloured pigments may move and thus create small bright spots in the material, which are only irregularities that are technically unavoidable, but do not compromise the waterproofing of the fabric.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
- Make sure that your awning is completely dry and clean before closing it.
- The remaining humidity could cause stains. If, however, you have no choice but closing the awning
- when it is still wet, make sure to open it for drying within 12 hours maximum. Most dirt is superficial and can be removed with water and a clean cloth or soft brush. If the fabric is very dirty, add some neutral detergent (Marseille soap).
- Never use any aggressive chemical and never clean the fabric with a high pressure machine. We recommend not to use the awning at a temperature below 0°C.
- It is recommended not to wash the outer casing of the awning with an aggressive product (or a rough cloth) that could change the surface finishes or materials.
- If the awning is more than 100 mm out of the vehicle shape, the presence of the awning must be
recorded in the vehicle’s registration documents (DIN 75303 – 2019).
Accessories
Warranty Fiamma.
In case of defects with regards to materials and manufacturing, the customer is entitled to the warranty in accordance with local laws and regulations of the country in which the product was purchased.
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21010 Cardano al Campo (VA) fiamma.com
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specifications and models or to cease production of any model.