DOMETIC PW1100 Awnings Perfectwall User Manual

DOMETIC PW1100 Awnings Perfectwall

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Safety instructions

Please observe the safety instructions and stipulations issued by the vehicle manufacturer and service workshops.

General safety

WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

• The awning must be installed in accordance with the Dometic installation manual by a qualified technician with sufficient technical knowl-edge for installing components in vehicles.
• This device can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.

Operating the awning safely

• Do not touch moving parts while operating the awning. There is a dan-ger of injuries from moving parts.

• Before starting your journey, check that the awning is fully retracted. Never move the vehicle when the awning is open.

• Never drive with the crank inserted. Remove the crank before starting your journey.

• Do not drive the vehicle if the fabric is damaged or torn, even if the awning has been properly retracted. The awning arms are held in place by the fabric. If the fabric rips while driving, the awning will suddenly shoot out. This can lead to serious injury. Secure the awning so that it cannot extend suddenly and unexpectedly while driving.

• Do not open the awning while driving.

• Do not open the awning in strong winds or snowfall.

• Retract the awning if strong winds, heavy rain or snowfall are imminent.

• Make sure that water or snow does not accumulate on the fabric. Otherwise this could damage the awning or the awning arms could collapse and cause severe injury or fatality.

• Do not approach the awning

  • if it was left open during heavy winds
  • if pools of water have formed on it
  • if snow has accumulated on it
  • if any debris is on the awning fabric.
    The awning may move unexpectedly, become unstable and bend or break.

• Do not leave the extended awning unattended. Retract the awning before leaving your location.

• Keep a safe distance away from the awning when having barbecues or open fires. The fabric can be damaged by heat or catch fire.

NOTICE! Damage hazard

• Park the motorhome or caravan so that no debris (branches, leaves or similar) can get onto the fabric.

• The fabric of the awning should not hang down at the edges but must be taut at all times. If the fabric hangs down, it could rub on the arms and get damaged.
  The fabric should not sag in the middle with long awnings.

• Only retract the awning, when the fabric is free of debris (branches, leaves or similar). Otherwise the awning can be damaged when it is retracted.

• Keep the awning free of dirt to prevent abrasions, stains and mildew.

• Only retract the awning if it is wet for safety reasons. Extend it again as soon as possible. Otherwise, mildew or stains can form or the color may fade.

• Never bend an awning arm or the cover down to drain water off the awning. This can bend the awning and impair its function.

• Do not hang any objects on the awning, on the front cover or the awning arms.

• Do not use any sprays (e. g. insect repellent, hairspray) near the awning. This will soil the fabric or the water-repellent effect of the fabric will be lost.

• If there is insufficient space above the door after the awning is mounted, the door must remain closed when retracting or extending to avoid the door making contact with the arms or the front panel. The required space depends on the design of the door (door width, swing or sliding door) as well as the set awning angle of inclination.

Scope of delivery

Intended use

The PW1100 awning is suitable for installation on motor homes or caravans.
The awning may only be used while the vehicle is stationary.
This product is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with these instructions.
This manual provides information that is necessary for proper installation and/or operation of the product. Poor installation and/or improper operating or mainte-nance will result in unsatisfactory performance and a possible failure.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the product resulting from:

• Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess voltage
• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in this manual

Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications.

Technical description

The PW1100 awning can be extended and retracted using a hand crank.
The awning is secured on the side of the vehicle or on the ground using support legs.

Operating the awning

Observe the safety instructions in chapter “Safety instructions” on page 12.

Note on the vehicle location

• Park the vehicle so that no debris (branches, leaves or similar) gets on to the fabric.
• Keep the awning free of dirt to prevent abrasions, stains and mildew

Extending the awning

WARNING! Beware of injury
Keep a sufficient distance from objects or other vehicles. Once it is retracted, it should be at least 40 cm away from other objects and vehicles on all sides.

NOTICE! Beware of damage
The fabric of the awning should not hang down at the edges, and must remain taut at all times. If the fabric hangs down, it could rub against the arms and become damaged.
The fabric used for long awnings may sag in the middle.

Positioning the support legs on the ground

• Only position the support legs on solid ground.
• Secure the support legs from slipping.

Securing the support legs on the vehicle
You can secure the awning on your vehicle directly if you have already mounted the latches for the support legs.

Cleaning and maintenance

Mounting the tension rafter
Awnings with a length of 4 metres or more need to have a tension rafter fitted in the middle of the awning. This prevents the awning from sagging.

Retracting the awning

• Only retract the awning when the fabric is free of debris (branches, leaves or similar). Otherwise the awning may be damaged when it is retracted.
• Keep the awning free of dirt to prevent abrasions, stains and mildew.
• When retracting the awning, make sure that no branches or other objects are trapped in it.
• If the awning is retracted when wet, extend it again and let the fabric dry out at the next opportunity. If the wet fabric stays rolled up for a long time, mildew will form and the fabric can fade.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning

• Never clean the awning with a high-pressure cleaner.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning, as these can damage the product.

Remove any debris (twigs, leaves or similar) lying on the awning fabric to prevent abrasions, stains and mildew. The awning can also be damaged when it is retracted.

• Clean the awning fabric regularly to remove any dirt and dust:

  • To do this, use water with 30 ml detergent and 30 ml bleach for 10 l of water.

  • Soap down the fabric and leave the liquid to soak in for five minutes.

  • Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
    Make sure that the detergent with the bleach is completely washed off. Otherwise it can damage the fabric.

  • Leave the fabric to dry.

NOTE
The manufacturer recommends:
To clean the cloth use the Dometic awning cleaner
(ref. no. 9600000165, available from your service partner).

Lubricating: If required, lubricate the joints of the awning with paraffin wax, teflon oil or silicone oil.

Checking

WARNING!
Do not use the awning if any settings or maintenance work are required. If you discover any damage, please contact a service partner in the respective country (see addresses on the back of the manual).

1. Check the awning regularly for any imbalance and wear, as well as damage to major parts.
2. Check the awning regularly:
   • Is the fabric free of damage?
   • Are the arms and lead rail free of damage with no signs of wear?
   • Does the awning close properly?

NOTE: Dometic accessories such as sealing joints or foam strips are subject to environmental wear and tear. This is not an evidence of poor quality. To ensure the function of these parts, Dometic recommends replacing rubber seals and foam strips every 5 years.

Tighten up the screws on the rear hinge

The screws on the rear hinge must be re-tightened after being subjected to a load for the first time:

• after the first holiday using the awning
• after driving 20000 km or six months after the awning was installed (whichever occurs first)

The screws on the rear hinge also need to be checked during the routine vehicle inspection.
Contact your service partner to re-tighten the screws (fig. f, page 10).

Patching small holes in the fabric

You can patch any small holes in the fabric or parts where the coating has come off:

• Use a cotton cloth to rub around the damaged area with a small amount of liquid vinyl plaster (ref. no. 9103104018, available from your service partner).
• The liquid vinyl plaster dissolves the coating. The coating seals the hole when it dries.
• Wait until the area is dry before you retract the awning again.

Warranty

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer’s branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer).
For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the product:

• A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
• A reason for the claim or description of the fault

Disposal

Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible.

If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.

Technical data

References

• Dometic | Dometic Australia
• Contact Us | Support for You | Dometic USA
• Find a Dealer | Dometic USA

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