hymer BMC 550, Instruction Manual

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Pitching the Motorcaravan 5
B-MC - 12/18-2 - EHG-0016-01EN
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5.10 Awning
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When the support legs are not positioned, extend the awning a maxi-
mum of 1 m.
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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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In case of light wind or rain, anchor the awning with ropes on both sides.
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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.
Fig. 47 Installing crank
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Take crank (Fig. 47,1) out of the rear garage (Fig. 47,A).
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Insert crank into bayonet socket (Fig. 47,2) of the awning.
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Turn the crank in an anticlockwise direction until the awning is extended
to a maximum of 1 m.
Fig. 48 Preparing support legs
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Release support legs (Fig. 48,1) from holder (Fig. 48,4) in the front bar
(Fig. 48,2). In order to do this, apply slight outward pressure on the sup-
port legs (Fig. 48,A).
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Fold out the support legs.
Extending the awning: