Burstner A 650, Instruction Manual

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Pitching the motorhome
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5.11 Awning (special equipment)
Advantages of the awning The advantages of an awning are:
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The awning provides shade.
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The awning creates a covered vestibule and thus expands the space.
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The vehicle thus becomes more homelike.
Putting up the awning:
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Use the manual crank to open up the awning (Fig. 33,1).
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Set up the brackets (Fig. 33,2) when the awning is open.
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Retract the awning in strong wind, rain or snow.
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In the case of light rain, shorten one of the support legs so that water can
run off.
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Only retract the awning when the fabric is dry. When the awning must be
retracted while the fabric is still wet: Extend the awning as soon as pos-
sible, in order to dry out the fabric.
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Before retracting, remove leaves and coarse dirt from the awning.
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Only use the awning for protection against the sun.
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Also read the manufacturer's instruction manual.
Fig. 33 Awning