DOMETIC PRO 400 Inflatable Awnings Instruction Manual

DOMETIC PRO 400 Inflatable Awnings

Specifications

• Product Name: Tents & Equipment Inflatable Awnings
• Models: Ace AIR Pro, Club AIR All-Season/Pro, Grande AIR All-Season/Pro, Leggera AIR, Rally AIR All-Season/Pro (D/A)
• Available Sizes:
  • Ace AIR PRO 400, 500
  • Club AIR ALL-SEASON 330, 390
  • Club AIR PRO 260, 330, 390, 440
  • Grande AIR ALL-SEASON 390, PRO 390
  • Rally AIR PRO 200, 260, 330, 390
  • RALLY AIR All-SEASON 260, 330
  • LEGGERA AIR 220, 260

FAQ

What is the best way to clean the awning tent?

It is recommended to clean the awning tent using a mild soap solution and a soft brush. Avoid using harsh chemicals that may damage the fabric.

How should I store the inflatable awning when not in use?

When not in use, deflate the awning completely, clean and dry it thoroughly before folding it neatly. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prolong its lifespan.

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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 instruc-tions 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 instruc-tions, guidelines, and warnings, and related documentation, may be subject to changes and updates. For up-to-date product information, please visit documents.dometic.com.

• Find the “How To Set Up Your Motor-home Static Awning” video on
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_tIndt5k0Q

• Find the “How To Set Up Your Motor-home Drive-away Awning” video on
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ00sLWLQQM

• Find the “How To Set Up Your Caravan Awning” video on
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hokC_gmD0lQ

Explanation of symbols

• DANGER!
  Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING!
  Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION!
  Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

• NOTICE!
  Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.

• NOTE
  Supplementary information for operating the product.

Safety instructions

DANGER! Failure to obey this instruction will cause death or serious injury.

Hazard of carbon monoxide poisoning

Never use a fuel-burning appliance such as bar-becues or gas heaters inside the awning tent. The burning process produces carbon monox-ide which accumulates inside the awning tent as there is no flue.

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

Fire hazard

• Keep all flame and heat sources away from this tent fabric.
• Ensure you know the fire precaution arrangements on the site.
• Do not cook inside the awning tent or use open flames.

Beware of suffocation

Ensure ventilation openings are open all the time to avoid suffocation.

CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate injury.

Risk of injury

• This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sen-sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device by a person responsible for their safety.
• Do not allow children to play around the awning tent and ensure that suitable protective footwear is worn. Guy lines are a trip hazard and pegs can be sharp.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Keep passage ways clear.

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery|
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Ace AIR
Component| Quantity
Awning tent| 1
Additional air pole (only Ace AIR PRO500)| 1
Heavy duty pegs and ladders pack| 1
Storm straps (only All-Season)| 2
Curtain pack| 1
Hand pump| 1
Transportation bag| 1
Club AIR, Grande AIR, Rally AIR|
Component| Quantity
Awning tent| 1
Heavy duty pegs and ladders pack| 1
Storm straps (only All-Season)| 2
Curtain pack| 1
Hand pump| 1
Transportation bag| 1
Leggera AIR|
Component| Quantity
Awning tent| 1
Heavy duty pegs and ladders pack| 1
Hand pump| 1
Transportation bag| 1
Rally AIR D/A|
Component| Quantity
Awning tent| 1
Heavy duty pegs and ladders pack| 1
Component| Quantity
---|---
Storm straps (only All-Season)| 2
Throw-over strap pack| 1
Curtain pack| 1
Hand pump| 1
Transportation bag| 1

Accessories

There are mesh panel sets available as accessories (not in scope of delivery):

Intended use

This awning tent is suitable for:

• Motorhomes and caravans

• Light to moderate weather

• Touring
  This awning tent is not suitable for:

• Very strong winds or snowfall

• Seasonal pitch* or commercial use

• All-Season models have been designed for use on seasonal pitches.

• This product is only suitable for the intended pur-pose 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 operat-ing or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory per-formance and a possible failure.

• The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the product resulting from:

• Incorrect installation, 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.

Using the awning tent

• CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage
  Never open the zipper on the protective sleeve while an air pole is inflated. This will result in the air pole bursting.

• CAUTION! Health hazard
  A poorly ventilated awning tent can develop condensation and mold.

  • Ensure the awning tent is always well-ventilated.
  • Consider using a mesh panel set accessory for better ventilation.
    NOTE
    When attaching to fixed awning rails, the optional Club/Ace/Grande extensions and sun wings can be used.
    When attaching to cassette awning rails, it is recommended to not use the optional Club/Ace/Grande extension.

Before first use
Familiarize yourself with the product by carrying out a test setup before the product is used for the first time. Check if the scope of delivery is complete.

Choosing a site
Choose a flat site that is protected from wind:

1. If necessary, use a windbreak.
2. Choose a shaded site to avoid UV degradation of the fabric.
3. Avoid pitching under trees as falling branches, resin, etc. can damage the product.
4. Clear the site of sharp stones and debris to avoid damaging the groundsheet.
5. Set up the product with the doors facing away from the wind.

Setting up the awning tent

CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage

NOTICE! Material damage

• Do not open or close the zippers by force.
• If a wind-out awning is used to attach the awning tent, support the wind-out awning while working to avoid putting too much stress on it. After attaching the awning tent, rewind the wind-out awning fully back into its housing.

NOTE

• The awning tent comes with heavy-duty pegs. These will be suitable for many sites but for some types of ground special pegs will be needed. Ask your dealer.
• Drive the pegs at a 45° angle away from the awning tent into the ground.
• Peg each guy line in line with the seam it starts from.

Keep the following tips in mind while setting up the awning tent:

• The figures provide a general overview of the set-up. The actual set-up will vary slightly based on the model of awning tent.
• Get help. The set-up is easier with more people.
• After standing the awning tent upright, check the corner pegs and re-peg if necessary. The groundsheet on the inside should be taut and in a rectangular shape.
• Peg the guy lines so that the awning tent is under tension without distorting the shape.
• If available, attach the storm straps.
• Check the guy lines from time to time to ensure adequate tension, if necessary use the runners to adjust.

Set up the awning tent as follows:

1. To protect the awning tent from dirt and damage, lay down a groundsheet or footprint before unpacking.
2. Unpack the awning tent.
3. Separate and identify the different components.
4. Proceed as shown to set up the awning tent (fig. 3, page 5 to fig. l, page 9).

Only Ace AIR PRO 500 made before January 2022:

5. Inflate the additional air pole.
6. Fix the inflated air pole into place in the middle back roof panel using the velcro fasteners.
   You find the production data on the label next to the fire regulation label inside the back of the awning.

Dismantling the awning tent

NOTICE! Damage hazard
Do not use force when dismantling the awning tent. Otherwise you might dam-age any material.

1. Remove any dirt on the outside.
2. Close all window blinds or remove curtains.
3. Close all doors and openings.
4. If installed, push the canopy pole out of the sleeve, do not pull.
5. Remove all lines and straps.
6. Remove all pegs between the corner pegs.
7. Open the valves on each pole.
8. Wait until most of the air has been expelled.
9. Remove the four corner pegs.
10. Fold/roll the awning tent towards the valves to expel more air.
11. When deflated, roll the awning tent to fit into the carry bag.
12. Ensure that all parts are clean before packing them into the carry bag.
13. If the awning tent is wet or damp, dry fully as soon as possible.

Cleaning and maintenance

NOTICE! Material damage

• Do not use sharp or hard objects or cleaning agents for cleaning.
• Do not use alcohol-based materials, chemicals, soap and detergents for cleaning.
• Remove bird droppings and tree resin as soon as possible to avoid permanent damage to the material.

1. If necessary, clean the product with clean water and a soft brush.
2. Apply impregnation against water and UV radiation before each trip.

Storing the awning tent

CAUTION! Health hazard
A wet or damp awning tent will quickly develop mold. Mold can also develop if the awning tent is left up for long periods of time with poor ventilation.

• Fully set up the awning tent for cleaning.
• Choose a warm and sunny day for cleaning to ensure the material will dry thoroughly.

1. Clean the awning tent.
2. Fully air out the awning tent and ensure it is totally dry before packing away.
3. Store in a well ventilated, dry place.

Troubleshooting

NOTE

• During first exposure to water there may be some moisture at the seams. Through this moisture the threads will swell and fill the holes that are created in the sewing process.
• A fully equipped spare parts kit should include:
  • Waterproofer
  • Repair tape and repair solution
  • Silicone spray for the zippers
  • Spare pegs

Condensation

All awning tents suffer from internal condensation if one or more of the following conditions apply:

• High air humidity

• High ground moisture

• A drop in temperature
  Severe condensation can run down the inside of the roof and drip off ties, tapes and other internal fittings and can be mistaken for leaking.

• Increase ventilation by opening doors and/or windows.

• Install a waterproof groundsheet.

Repairing a puncture in the air pole
If the air pole loses air, proceed as follows:

1. Unzip the outer sleeve holding the air pole.
2. If installed, close isolation valves.
3. Remove the air pole.
4. Deflate the air pole.
5. Unzip the protective sleeve to expose the inflatable tube.
6. Blow some air into the inflatable tube.
7. Submerge the tube in water.
8. Locate the puncture.
9. Use repair tape and repair solution to seal the hole.
10. Zip the inflatable tube back into the protective sleeve.
11. Zip the air pole back into the outer sleeve.

Warranty

The statutory warranty period applies. If the prod-uct 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 Note that self-repair or non-professional repair can have safety consequences and might void the war-ranty.
The warranty covers manufacturing defects, mate-rials and parts. The warranty does not cover fading of the cover and wear and tear due to UV radiation, misuse, accidental damage, storm damage, or permanent, semi-permanent* or commercial use. It does not cover any resulting damage. Please contact your dealer for claims. This does not affect your statutory rights.

• All-Season models have been designed for use on seasonal pitches.

Disposal

• Place the packaging material in the appro-priate recycling waste bins wherever pos-sible.
• Consult a local recycling center or special-ist dealer for details about how to dispose of the product in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.

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  dometic.com/contact

• YOUR LOCAL SALES OFFICE
  dometic.com/sales-offices

A complete list of Dometic companies, which comprise the Dometic Group, can be found in the public filings of:

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References

• Outdoor Adventure Starts Here | This Way Out | Dometic USA
• Find a Dealer | Dometic USA

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