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Foxwing 270º Awning (LHS) Installation / User’s Manual OFW27AWLHA
Storage
1. Do not store the awning when it is wet
2. Do not store the awning in a wet or humid environment
3. Do not store the awning where it may be subject to damage or abuse
4. Do not store the awning where it may be exposed to insects or vermin
5. Do not store the awning where it may be exposed to excessive heat or fire
6. Do not store the awning where it may be exposed to chemicals
7. Do not store the awning with or near food scraps
Care and cleaning
1.
Should it be necessary to pack the awning when it is wet, it must be extended and allowed to dry as
soon as practicable
2.
Ensure that the awning is fully extended and dried before storing
3.
Clean the awning using a damp sponge
4.
Do not use detergent or chemicals to clean the awning
5.
Do not take the awning through an automatic car wash
6.
Never place heavy objects on the awning
7.
Never use an open fire under or near the awning
8.
Never hang fuel lanterns from the awning
9.
Regularly lubricate the Spar Hinge with a silicon based lubricant such as Mr Sheen
Operation tips
1.
After installation and driving the vehicle for a short distance all bolts must be re-tensioned
2.
All bolt tensions should be checked at regular intervals (Once a week subject to vehicle usage, road
conditions and awning usage)
3.
The tensions of the Roof Rack that the awning is fitted to should also be checked at regular intervals
4.
Telescopic Support Poles, Guy Ropes and Metal Pegs must always be used when the awning is
extended
5.
The awning wingspan is approximately 270º ±5º subject to production and/or materials variations
6.
Do not use stretchable fastening ropes or straps on the awning
7. After installing the awning, the vehicles Roof Rack load carrying capacity will be reduced due to the
additional weight. The combined weight of the awning and two (2) crossbars is approximately 19kg
accordingly, when the vehicle is to be used in off-road conditions it is necessary to build-in a safety
margin of 1.5 for this combined load i.e. 19kg x 1.5 = 28.5kg. The Roof Racks load carrying capacity
should be reduced by this safety margin.
