PerfectRoof Awning Installation Guide

PerfectRoof Awning Installation Guide

Product Overview

WARNING!

• This manual must be read and understood before installation, adjustment, service or maintenance is performed. This unit must be installed by a qualified service technician. Incorrect installation can lead to severe injury. Follow all installation instructions. Modification of this product can be extremely hazardous and could result in personal injury or property damage.
•  These instructions must stay with unit. Owner read carefully.

Explanation of symbols

WARNING! Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or serious injury.

NOTICE!
Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair the function of the product.

NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.

Important safety instructions for installation

Please observe the prescribed safety instructions and stipulations from the vehicle manufacturer and service workshops.

The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:

• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and excess voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the  manufacturer
•  Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual.

WARNING!

• 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 connections should only be performed by an electrician.

Scope of delivery

1. Voltage supply
2. Awning motor
3. Awning light (accessory)
4. Ignition
5. Antenna

5| 1x| 15 A fuse (including bracket)
6| 1x| Plug for D+ connection
7| 1x| Plug for LED awning light
8| 1x| Plug for motor connection
9| 1x| Plug for voltage supply
10| 1x| Main switch (including plug)
11| 1x| Adjustment tool
–| 1| Wind sensor (premounted)

Accessories

The PerfectRoof Awning PR4500 is fitted using a vehicle-specific, universal mounting rail, which is not included in the scope of delivery.

Vehicle| 260 cm| 312 cm| Awning width 369 cm        404 cm| 477 cm| 504 cm
---|---|---|---|---|---
Ref. no.
Fiat Ducato,| –| 910350086| 910350086| 910350057| –| –
Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer (H2/2006 ?)| | 8| 9| 0| |
MB Sprinter,| 910350109| 910350109| –| 9103501100| 9103501101| –
VW Crafter (H2/2006?)| 8| 9| | | |
Carthago C-Line| –| –| 9103501106| 9103501107| 9103501108| 9103501109
Laika Kreos| –| –| 910350107| 9103501071| 910350107| –
| | | 0| | 2|
Renault Master, Opel Movano, Nissan NV 400

(H2/2010?)

| 9103501102| 9103501103| 9103501104| 9103501105| –| –
Caravan Universal| 9103501110| 9103501111| 9103501112| 9103501113| 9103501114| 9103501115
| | | | | | | |

Detailed information about which mounting rail fits which vehicle type and vehicle size can be obtained at your service partner or from the technical customer service at Dometic.

Intended use

The PerfectRoof Awning PR4500 is suitable for installation on motorhomes or caravans.

The awning may be only be used whilst the vehicle is stationary. Please observe the operating manual.

Installing the awning

Required installation material

For the installation of the awning, you will need:

• Mounting rail (not in the scope of delivery, must be ordered suitable to the vehicle)
• 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

Notes on the installation position

When choosing the installation location, observe the following:

WARNING!

• 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.
•  If the installation position is not predefined by the mounting rail, ensure the roof of the motor home can safely take the weight of the awning before installation. Otherwise, the awning may become unstable and bend or break.

NOTICE!

• If the vehicle-specific installation manual specifies through bolting, ensure the inner screw joints are accessible.
• If there is insufficient space above the door after the awning is mounted, the door must remained 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 (fig.2, page 4).
• The cables and cabinets in the interior of the vehicle may not bedamaged  by drilling the holes.

NOTE

• Ensure the user of the vehicle is aware that the screws on the rear hinge (fig.3, page 4) 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:

•  The mounting rails are bolted to the vehicles in the area of the rear hinge. In addition, they are glued with installation adhesive (e.g. Sikaflex®-252 or a similar product) to ensure the load is evenly spread and  from moisture is maintained.
•  Observe the sealant manufacturer’s instructions.
• An illustrated instruction manual adapted to each type of installation is enclosed with every vehicle-specific installation kit. As with the installation instruction manual, this manual must be observed closely and complied with.
•  Before installation, check the access to the screw joints. Make sure no cables orcabinets are damaged when drilling.
•  Contact your local service partner if you wish to have an angle of inclination different to the default setting.
•  If you want to use a tent with the PerfectRoof Awning PR4500 at a later date, ensure that the vent windows and hatches of the erected tent remain accessible when choosing the awning size and installation position (fig.4, page 5).
• Clean the adhesive surfaces on the mounting rail and the wall.
•  Prepare the adhesive surfaces with the primer.
• After gluing, wait until the adhesive has set. For further details, please refer to theinformation provided by the sealant manufacturer.
•  Carefully seal the drill holes to prevent moisture from entering the motorhome wall.
•  Do not open the awning or leave it unattended, before the awning has beenfastened to the mounting rail.
• 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.

➤ Install the awning using the instructions in the operating manual enclosed with your mounting rail.
➤ Connect the awning to the power (see chapter “Connecting electrical power to the awning” on page 14).
Contact a qualified electrician so that the current electrical regulations are complied with.
➤ Find a suitable place inside the motorhome away from direct sunlight to install the wall bracket for the remote control (fig.6, page 6).

Connecting electrical power to the awning

WARNING!

•  Only a qualified electrician should connect the awning to the electrical power.
• Wire to a 12 Vg power source with correct polarity that is able toprovide  80 W (fig.7 1, page 6, sw = black, rt = red).
• Make sure that the polarity is correct when connecting the awning motor (fig.7 2, page 6: br (brown) → bl (blue), bl → br).

Observe the following installation instructions:

• The selected voltage supply must ensure that the awning is always supplied with power while in operation (even in the extended state). If this is not the case, the wind sensor is switched off which presents a safety risk.
• Install the main switch and fuse (15 A) (fig. 7 3, page 6) included, in the positive cable of the voltage supply. The main switch is required to switch  off the awning if, for example, an awning tent is being installed or if the vehicle is not being used for a longer period of time (otherwise the standby consumption can run down the battery).
• Install the receiver inside the vehicle to protect it from damp and wet.
• 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 (fig.7 ws, page 6).
• Connect the ignition (D+ signal) with the orange cable (fig.7 or, page 6) on the receiver. This ensures that the awning cannot be opened when driving along.
• Use a suitable tool (crimping tool) when installing the plug supplied toensure that the connection is secure and long-lasting.
•  If you would like to fit an awning light (accessory), make sure that the maximum power consumption is 30 W. Make sure that the polarity is correct when connecting (fig.7, page 6, sw = black, rt = red).
• When connecting the receiver to the voltage supply, adhere to the required cable cross section:

• Make wiring connections in compliance with all applicable electrical codes.

Check the functions

•  Insert the batteries into the remote control; see the operating manual.
•  With power applied to the awning check that the awning opens and retracts.
• Check that the wind sensor functions (see Operation manual).

NOTICE!
The awning has a default pitch of 5°. Alternatively, the awning can have a pitch of up to 15°, as long as there is sufficient space to the door etc. Any adjustment of this hardware must be performed by a qualified service technician only.

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.

Protect the environment!
Do not dispose of any batteries with general household waste. Return defective or used batteries to your retailer or dispose of them at collection points.

References

• Dometic United Kingdom | Your outdoor adventure starts here | Dometic Dometic United Kingdom
• Contact Us | Support for You | Dometic USA
• Find a Dealer | Dometic Australia

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