SAFARI Trek 2002, Owner'S Manual

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Trek Owner’s Manual
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NOTE: It may be necessary in some installations to pull awning approximately
halfway open, raise the main arms approximately halfway to the desired
height and then finish unrolling the awning. This procedure should be
reversed for closing the awning
5. Slide the pull strap to the right end of the roller and wrap it around the main arm.
6.
PULL UP on the lift handle and raise the arm assembly to the desired height. Swing han-
dle in, and allow the lock button to snap into one of the holes. Repeat for the other side.
7. PRESS the release lever at the bottom of the main arm, pull the arm assembly outward
to a vertical position and readjust height. Repeat for other side. Drive provided stakes
through holes of each patio foot into the ground.
8. During rain, it is advisable to lower one end of the awning to allow water to flow off.
WARNING: Whenever heavy or prolonged rain or wind is anticipated, it is best to close
the awning. Damage as a result of weather is not covered by warranty.
To close the patio awning:
1. Pull stakes from the ground. Swing the arm toward the vehicle and snap the patio foot
into the bracket. Repeat for the other side.
2. Raise the lift handle to release the lock button. Lower the main arm to the stop plug.
Swing the handle in to engage the lock button in a hole. Repeat for the other side.
3. Loosen black adjustment knob and lift slider catch. Slide the rafter arm down to the bot-
tom of the main arm. Leave the black adjustment knob loose. Repeat for the other side.
4. Grasp the pull strap, pull toward you, and flip the locking lever up to the roll up position.
CAUTION: Do not release the awning now. It is under tension and could snap back
against the vehicle side.
5. Slide the pull strap to the center and use it to control speed. Allow the awning to return
to the vehicle side.
NOTE: Allow the strap to wind diagonally to prevent a bulge in the fabric.
6. Tighten the black adjustment knob and flip the travel lock latch down. Repeat for the
other side. The awning is now ready for travel.