DOMETIC AWNINGS Perfectwall Installation Guide
- June 7, 2024
- Dometic
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DOMETIC AWNINGS Perfectwall Installation Guide
PW1000, PW1500, PW1750
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Please read these instructions carefully and follow all instructions, guidelines, and warnings included in this product manual in order to ensure that you install, use, and maintain the product properly at all times. These instructions MUST stay with this product. By using the product, you hereby confirm that you have read all instructions, guidelines, and warnings carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set forth herein. You agree to use this product only for the intended purpose and application and in accordance with the instructions, guidelines, and warnings as set forth in this product manual as well as in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. A failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings set forth herein may result in an injury to yourself and others, damage to your product or damage to other property in the vicinity. This product manual, including the instructions, guidelines, and warnings, and related documentation, may be subject to changes and updates. For up-to-date product information, please visit dometic.com.
WARNING!
- This installation manual must be read and understood before installation, set up, operation and servicing. This device must be installed by a specialist. Improper installation can lead to serious injury. Alterations to the device can be extremely dangerous and lead to serious injury or damage to the device.
- Keep this installation manual with the device. The owner must read it carefully.
Explanation of symbols
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
Important safety and installation instructions
Please observe the safety instructions and stipulations issued by the vehicle manufacturer and service workshops.
WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury. Electrocution hazard
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If you do not have sufficient technical knowledge for installing components in vehicles, you should have a specialist fit the awning to
your vehicle. -
The electrical power supply may only be connected by a specialist.
Scope of delivery
Accessories
NOTICE!
Only use mounting rails recommended by Dometic fitting both to your vehicle
and to your awning. Using the wrong mounting rails leads to danger while
operating the awning. If you need support in choosing the correct mounting
rails fitting to your vehicle, please ask your local service partner or visit
dometic.com.
Available as accessories (not included in the scope of delivery):
Description
TieDown Kit
Straps for anchoring the awning
RainProtect
Front panel and sides available in different sizes
SunProtect
Front panel and sides available in different sizes
Rollo+ (not for PW1750)
Roller blind
Dometic Light LK120
LED light kit with remote control for installation on the awning arms
LED LightStrip
LED strip available in different lengths for installation on the underside of
the awning
Led Profile
LED lighting available in different lengths for installation on the underside
of wall-mounted awnings
Awning cleaner
Special awning cleaner
Repair Kit
Awning repair patch
If you have questions regarding the accessories, please contact your local service partner.
Intended use
The PerfectWall PW1000, PW1500 and PW1750 awnings are suitable for installing on motorhomes or caravans.
The awnings must only be used whilst the vehicle is stationary. Please observe the operating manual.
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 maintenance 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.
Installing the awning
Required installation material
For the installation of the awning, you will need:
- Various tools, e.g. screwdriver
- A suitable flexible adhesive/sealant, e.g. Sikaflex®-252
- A cleaning agent that is recommended for use with the adhesive
- A primer that is recommended for use with the adhesive
- Acid-free silicone
Notes on the installation position
When choosing the installation location, observe the following:
WARNING!
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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. -
Ensure the wall of the motorhome can safely take the weight of the awning before installation. Otherwise, the awning may become unstable and bend or break.
NOTICE!
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Make sure that the inner screw joints are accessible.
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Only attach the awning to flat and vertical wall surfaces (fig. 2 and fig. 3 , page 1). On curved wall surfaces, the mounting plates need to
be adequately lined under the fastening points. -
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 lead rail. 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 (fig. 4 , page 1). -
The cables and cabinets in the interior of the vehicle may not be damaged by drilling the holes.
NOTE
- Ensure the user of the vehicle is aware that the screws on the rear hinge (fig. 5 , page 1) must be tightened up (see operating manual). The arms must not bear any load. This must be done by the service partner.
Installing the awning
During installation, observe the following general information:
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The awning can be attached in two ways:
– to the side of the vehicle using mounting plates
– to the existing piping rail on the side of the vehicle -
The mounting plates are bolted to the vehicle in the area of the rear hinge. In addition, they are glued with installation adhesive (e.g. Sikaflex®-221 or a similar product) to ensure the load is evenly spread and an optimal level of protection from moisture is maintained.
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Observe the sealant manufacturer’s instructions.
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Before installation, check the access to the screw joints. Make sure no cables or cabinets are damaged when drilling.
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Contact your local service partner if you wish to have an angle of inclination different to the default setting.
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If you want to use an awning tent with the awning at a later date, ensure that the vent windows and hatches remain accessible with erected tent when choosing the awning size and installation position (fig. 6 , page 1).
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Clean the adhesive surfaces on the mounting rails and the wall.
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Prepare the adhesive surfaces with the primer.
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After gluing, wait until the adhesive has set. For further details, please refer to the information provided by the sealant manufacturer.
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Carefully seal the drill holes to prevent moisture from entering the motorhome wall.
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Do not open the awning or leave it unattended, before the awning has been fastened to the mounting rails.
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As part of the regular maintenance procedure, the screws on the rear hinge must be tightened up by a service partner. Ensure the users of the vehicle are aware of this.
Installing the awning with mounting plates
- Select the location of the installation. In particular, check that there is enough space in the interior to mount the counter plates at the points where the screws will be.
NOTE
Recommended mounting position for each counter plate: fig. 7 , page 1.
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Align the mounting plates on the vehicle and mark where the holes are to be drilled (fig. 8 , page 1).
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At the marked points, drill holes with a diameter of 6.5 mm from the outside through the external wall.
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Clean the outer sides of the mounting plates and the installation surface on the vehicle.
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Fill the drill holes in the vehicle wall with an acid-free silicone.
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Insert the square-head bolts through the relevant holes in the mounting plates (fig. 9 , page 1).
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To glue and seal, apply an elastic adhesive, such as Sikaflex®-221 for example, to the back of the mounting plates (fig. 9 , page 1).
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Place all of the mounting plates through the drill holes and fasten them with counter plate, serrated lock washers and hexagon head bolts (fig. 10 , page 1).
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Only for awnings with a width of 2.6 m to 3.5 m:
Fasten all of the mounting plates using a countersunk bolt, counter plate, serrated lock washer and hexagon nut (fig.11, page 1). -
Only for awnings with a width of 4 m to 5.5 m: Fasten the inner (narrow) mounting plates using a countersunk bolt, counter plate, serrated lock washer and hexagon nut ( fig .11, page 1).
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Wait until the glue has set. For further details, please refer to the information provided by the sealant manufacturer.
➤ Use two people to hook the awning on to the mounting plates ( fig .12, page 1).
➤ Extend the awning about 50 cm using the crank. -
Only for awnings with a width of 4 m to 5.5 m:
Drill one hole with a diameter of 6.5 mm through the left and the right side of the awning. The hole has to be in a distance of 280 mm to the respective edge of the awning and be on the same level as its counterpart in the long mounting plate (fig. 13 , page 1). -
Only for awnings with a width of 4 m to 5.5 m:
Fasten the awning using a countersunk bolt, counter plate, serrated lock washer and hexagon nut (fig. 14 , page 2). -
Insert the cover caps on the counter plates (fig. 15 , page 2).
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Drill two holes with a diameter of 3 mm through the awning and each of the long mounting plates (fig. 16 , page 2).
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Drill one hole with a diameter of 3 mm through the awning and each of the short mounting plates (fig. 16 , page 2).
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Fasten the awning with drill screws (fig. 16 , page 2).
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Retract the awning completely using the crank.
Installing awning on the piping rail
- Select the location of the installation. In particular, check that there is enough space in the interior to mount the counter plates at the points where the screws will be.
NOTE
Measure the recommended mounting position for each counter plate against the
drill hole in the lower section of the awning.
- Use two people to hook the awning on to the piping rail.
- Extend the awning about 50 cm using the crank.
- Mark where the holes are to be drilled (fig. 18 , page 2).
- Retract the awning completely using the crank.
- Use two people to lift the awning from the piping rail.
- At the marked points, drill holes with a diameter of 6.5 mm from the outside through the external wall.
- Fill the drill holes in the vehicle wall with an acid-free silicone.
- Use two people to hook the awning on to the piping rail.
- Extend the awning about 50 cm using the crank.
- Fasten the awning using a countersunk bolt, counter plate, serrated lock washer and hexagon nut (fig. 19 , page 2).
- Insert the cover caps on the counter plates (fig. 15 , page 2).
- Retract the awning completely using the crank.
Installing the mounting bracket
The mounting bracket must be installed if the awning is to be attached to the side of the vehicle when extended.
- Select the location of the installation.
- Mark where the holes are to be drilled.
- At the marked points, drill holes with a diameter of 3 mm from the outside into the external wall (fig. 20 , page 2).
- Put the upper and lower sections of the mounting bracket together.
- Clean the outer sides of the lower section and the installation surface in the vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that no glue gets on to the movable upper section of the mounting
bracket.
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To glue and seal, apply an elastic adhesive, such as Sikaflex®-221 for example, to the back of the mounting bracket.
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Fasten the mounting bracket with drill screws (fig. 20 , page 2).
or -
Rivet the mounting bracket (fig. 20 , page 2).
Installing the crank bracket
Mount the mounting bracket for the crank at a suitable location inside the vehicle (fig. 21 , page 2).
Mounting the tension rafter
Awnings with a width of 4 m to 5.5 m must be secured with a tension rafter.
- Attach the pre-drilled end of the tension rafter to the latch for the tension rafter using the hexagon head bolt and the hexagon nut (fig. 22 , page 2).
- Insert the lower section of the tension rafter into the upper section (fig. 22 ,page 2).
Connecting the awning (PW1500 and PW1750)
WARNING!
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Connect the ignition (D+ signal) to the orange line of the receiver. This is the only way to ensure that the awning cannot be opened
while driving. -
Only use the original remote control supplied and optional original wall switch.The use of original parts is the only way to ensure that
with connected D+ signal the power supply is disconnected and the awning cannot be opened while driving. -
Disconnect the power supply before starting the assembly.
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Only permit a qualified electrician to connect the awning to the electrical power.
NOTICE!
The cables and cabinets in the interior of the vehicle must not be damaged
through drilling the holes.
There are two options for the electrical connection of the awning:
- Awning switch with an integrated main switch
- Main switch and receiver for the remote control
Observe the following installation instructions:
- Fit the supplied main switch and fuse (15 A) to the positive line of the power supply. The main switch is required to switch off the awning when side walls are fitted to the awning, for example, or if the vehicle is taken out of service for an extended period of time (otherwise the standby consumption may drain the battery).
- Install the receiver on the inside of the vehicle to protect it from moisture.
- Observe the length of the cable between the awning motor and receiver when choosing a place to install it.
- Do not shorten the antenna cable.
- When installing the supplied plug, use a suitable tool (crimping tool) to ensure that the connection is secure and durable.
- If you want to connect an awning light (accessory), make sure that its maximum power consumption is 30 W. When connecting, make sure the polarity is correct.
- Observe the required cable cross section when connecting to the power supply:
Legend to fig. 23, page 2:
Installing the wall switch
- Find a suitable location inside the motor home, out of direct sunlight, to install the switch.
Installing the receiver of the remote control and connecting the electrical connections
- Find a suitable location inside the motor home, out of direct sunlight, to install the mounting bracket for the remote control.
- Connect the motor with the remote control in accordance with the applicable electrical engineering regulations and the circuit diagram (fig. 23 , page 2).
Programming the remote control and the wall switch
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 center or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.
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