Westfield DORADO XL 400 AIR Awning Instruction Manual

Westfield DORADO XL 400 AIR Awning

Thank you for purchasing this Westfield Top Quality Concept awning. Please read these instructions for use fully and carefully before using your awning. Please observe the care and safety instructions.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND USAGE

• We recommend the use of an additional groundsheet or covering to avoid any damage to your awning whilst fitting it to your caravan, motor home or vehicle.
• Please familiarize yourself with the awning before you go on your first trip. We recommend a test set-up before your trip.
• Install your awning on a clean and even surface. Remove stones and branches to avoid possible damage to your awning and make a note about the direction and strength of the wind and always try to build your awning up in a wind-protected area.
• Avoid setting up your awning under trees as tree sap and other debris can permanently mark or damage your awning.
• On all coated, non-breathable materials you will always get some condensation. This is when condensed water forms on the coldest surface of the awning which can sometimes be inside the awning. Condensation is often mistaken for leaking and is not a reason for complaint or a fault of the awning.
• This can be lessened by ensuring the awning has adequate ventilation to allow increased air flow and thus, reduce condensation.
• This awning is not built for permanent pitching or commercial use.
• Please avoid any snow load. Air awnings are not built for winter camping.
• In the case of strong winds and storms, the awning must be taken down in order to avoid storm damage.
• Never open the zips on any of the air tubes when they are inflated. This can lead to damage to the air tubes and your awning.
• The valves on the air tubes can become loose over time even when not used, so before you inflate your awning you should always check that the valves are tight otherwise they could leak.

Caravan

PARTS LIST

OPTIONAL

INSTALLATION

Preparation

• Always use a groundsheet or a tent carpet as a base. To avoid damage and avoiding contamination during assembling.
• If nequired fit the draft skirt by sliding it into the lower rail on the bottom of your caravan, motorhome or vehicle. The wheel cover either slides into the rail on the wheel arch or uses the figure of eight tubing and connects to the top of the draft skirt.

Insert Awning

• For an easy sliding the awning into the caravanrail we advise to take out all side and front elements. Slide the awning beading into the caravanrail and align to the desired position.
• Please note that you align your awning equally. Afterwards changing the position is not possible.
• Clamp the side walls of the tunnel close to your vehicle using the pegs in Figure A. Put them slightly diagonally under your vehicle.

Pumping

1. Only use the original pump delivered together with your awning.
2. Please pump carafully with only about 50% pressure about 3 to 4 PSI.
3. Check inside of the awning whether the airtubes are twisted, in order to avoid damages.
4. Now you can pump the tubes to the full pressure of 7 PSI. Above 7 PSI the pressure valve from the airpump will automatically open to avoid overpressure.
5. Close the protective cap on the valve to avoide loss of pressure.
6. Depending on the soil texture we recommend the use of distance sets to align your airtubes.

Our AAS system enables you to pump up your awning using only one valve point .

Pitching

Storm Strap
Peg your awning now. Always start at the vehicle and then go outside. Always set the supplied pegs at a slight angleAlways use all guying points.

Rear Pole Kit
Fold the cushions on the side walls outwards to balance the distance between the awning and the vehicle. Then place the poles in the designated pockets and tense up the poles.

Canopy Pole Kit

GENERAL CARE AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

• CANVAS SEAMS The main seams of this awning are taped to ensure water protection. These can become damaged over time but can be repaired and resealed by using seam sealer. For the bestresults, we recommend contacting your dealer to find out which products to use.
• UV DEGRADATION UV degradation causes the material to go brittle, fade or change color. The time it takes to do this will differ depending upon how often you use it and what the weather is like when you do. It is a natural process which affects all materials used outdoors. This awning is coated to help prevent this process, but it does not stop it, it only helps slow it down. You can help protect against this degradation by regular care and proofing of the awning. The awning should be regularly cleaned and re-proofed to ensure that mold and mildew do not build up and damage the awning. After cleaning your awning, you should always reproof the awning as cleaning the awning will damage the UV coating on the material. For the best results, we recommend contacting your dealer to find out which products to use. Weathering due to excessive UV degradation is not covered by the warranty.
• CONDENSATION All coated, non-breathing materials suffer from condensation. The amount of condensation depends upon the weather conditions and the environment (such as wet ground etc.). During condensation, water can collect on the fabric of the awning. If enough condensation forms this can run down the awning and drip off seams or any other stitching point. It can be lessened by ventilation. Ventilating your awning allows air to flow though the awning and lessens the buildup of condensation. Condensation is often mistaken for leaking and is not a reason for complaint or a fault of the awning.
• USAGE This awning is designed for private and non-commercial use. This air awning is not for permanent or for seasonal site use. The warranty does not cover this. In case of storms or snowfall, the awning must be taken down to avoid damage.
• STORAGE AND CLEANING Please store your awning dry. If you must take your awning down when it is wet, you must unpack it within a week and allow it to dry out before packing it away. This is to ensure that mold and mildew do not build up as this can lead to damage on your awning and is not covered under your warranty. To clean this awning, we recommend using a specific tent or awning cleaner or just water and a soft cleaning cloth. Heavy soiling should be allowed to dry and brushed with a soft brush beforehand. After cleaning your awning, you should always reproof it as the UV coating on your awning could be damaged during cleaning. For the best results, we recommend contacting your dealer to find out which products to use.

FIRE AND VENTILATION PRECAUTIONS

• If using gas or other combustion appliances additional ventilation is required
• Do not place hot appliances near the walls, roof or curtains
• Always observe the safety instructions for these appliances
• Never allow children to play near hot appliances
• Keep exits clear
• Make sure you know the fire precaution arrangements on the site
• Make sure ventilation openings are open all the time to avoid suffocation

Westfield Outdoors GmbH
Siemesdyk 60
47807 Krefeld
Germany

Drawings in this manual are for illustration purposes only, actual product may vary. Manufacturer reserves the right to change any specification or features without prior notice. Should you have any questions about your product or experience any difficulties, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product. Your local retailer is in the best position to promptly address any requirements.

LEAKING VALVES AND HOW TO FIX THEM

Locate the leaking valve & undo by twisting anti-clockwise, you will hear air coming out but once released from it’s connection this should stop.

• This should leave you with a connection like the picture.
• Locate the valve tool from inside of the awning peg bag.
• Insert the valve tool into the grooves and while holding the grey connection turn the handle clockwise. This should tighten
  the valve & stop any leaking air from escaping from the tube (please be careful not to over-tighten the connection).

DEFLATION
To deflate the air tube, carefully unscrew the valves out of the air tubes. Please be aware that the air will rush out very quickly so unscrew the valve slowly to help release the pressure slowly. To help with packing the awning away, the valves should be left out as this allows any trapped air to escape when the awning is packed away.

The zipper of the reinforced Air tube sleeves is secured against opening via the use of a tie. If you remove this tie for any reason, it must be replaced before using the awning again. Never open it when the air tube is under pressure. To avoid damage, the zipper must remain closed. Ensure that the air tubes are properly stored in the sleeves and all zippers are closed.

REPLACING A TPU AIR TUBE

Deflate the air tube fully. NEVER replace or repair a tube before deflating it fully. Break the plastic ties on the sleeve of the air tube and unzip the sleeve. Then remover the protective cover and air tubefrom inside the sleeve. Break the plastic ties on the protective cover and unzip the protective cover. Remove the TPU bladder from inside the protection cover. Now simply replace the tube, place inside the protective cover being careful to ensure that is not twisted as a twist in the bladder could cause damage when it is inflated. Once the tube has been fitted zip the protective cover shut. YOU MUST THEN RELOCK THE ZIPS WITH NEW PLASTIC TIE OR SIMILAR SOLUTION. If you do not re lock the zips then you could well cause damage to your awning when it is inflated.

Pitching

References

• Westfield TQC

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