Thank you for purchasing the Air-Volution Ultima Air 280 Deluxe/390 Deluxe Inflatable awning from SunnCamp. Before erecting this awning, carefully read and understand these
instructions. If there is anything you do not understand, contact your retailer for advice.
By following the instructions on erecting, dismantling, packing and storing the awning you will enjoy many years of trouble free camping.
Awning Flysheet
1
Adjustable Rear Support
Poles
2
Storm Mate Straps
4
Flysheet Repair Kit
1
Inflator Pump
1
Draught Skirt
1
Awning Peg Bag
1
Awning Carry Bag
1
Our Warranty necessitates that you unpack and erect this product prior to your first use to ensure that all components are enclosed and in good condition. Please
see our Warranty section for full details of our Warranty conditions. If you find a component missing or a fault, please contact your SunnCamp stockist for advice.
SITE SELECTION
Choose a location where the ground is flat,
smooth and dry. Attempt to position the awning
entrance away from the direction of any wind.
Do not position on sharp, rocky or rough
ground.
GETTING STARTED
Unpack the awning and place the carry-bag
somewhere safe. Separate all components and
check that everything is present.
INFLATABLE TUBES
The awning uses inflatable bladders, retained
within a reinforced, zipped oxford polyester
retaining sleeve to support the awnings
flysheet.
These inflatable tubes only require 5psi of
pressure to give a rigid support. WARNING; DO
NOT over-inflate as this may cause the bladder
to rupture.
The air valves on the tubes are attached with
retaining straps but are not pre-fitted and will
need to be screwed into place. Carefully screw
the valve’s body on ensuring that you do not
cross the valves thread. Do not over tighten but
ensure sufficiently tight to produce a good seal.
Where there has been a drop in the ambient
temperature and you have topped up the air,
please monitor the tube carefully because when
the ambient temperature rises, the pressure is
likely to increase and you may need to release
some air. See section headed VALVES with
regard to care and storage.
AIR PUMP
The awning is supplied with a manually
operated air pump, specifically designed for use
with the awning’s air valves. You must not use
any other type of pump (including 12v tyre
inflators or compressors). Before using the
pump, it will require assembling. Unpack the
pump and its components. Attach the dump
valve to the outlet side indicated by an arrow
pointing away from the handle marked ‘inflate’.
Fitting to the other side will cause the pump to
suck air (deflate) rather than blow.
Now attach the hose/pressure gauge. Finally, fit
the end nozzle to the inflator hose. Note: select
the largest nozzle.
Please not that your pump is fitted with a dump
valve and it is essential you use this pump to
avoid over inflation.
AWNING
Lay the awning flysheet out on the selected
ground area with the entrance correctly
positioned. Slide the beaded rear edge into the
caravan’s awning channel. Secure the awning
to the ground by the four corner tags using the
awning pegs. Each inflatable tube is fitted with a
single inflation valve, which is at ground level
and positioned to the front of the awning. To
access the valve, you will need to open the
closest entrance. Once access is gained,
remove the valve cap (turn anti-clockwise). The
valve cap should be attached to the valve body
by a plastic tab, if not, make sure you keep the
cap safe ready to replace once inflation is
complete. Insert the nozzle of the inflator hose
into the valve using firm pressure. Operate the
pump, making necessary adjustments to the
awning flysheet as the tube inflates. It may be
necessary to lift the tubes to help position them
during the last stages of inflation. Once you
reach a pressure of 5psi, stop pumping.
Carefully disconnect the nozzle then replace the
valve cap. Repeat this action with all the
inflatable tubes, closing the access panel where
applicable. Do remember to put the pump
somewhere safe.
Bring the awning to an upright position by
pegging out the storm mate straps. These may
need to be re-pegged later.
STORM MATE STRAPS
Attach the supplied storm straps to the captive
clips positioned at each corner. The storm
straps are designed to help secure the awning
in windy conditions but are not to be relied upon
as an anchor in severe adverse weather.
ENTRANCE
Ensure that all entrances to the awning are
closed with all zips fully secured.
If this is not done now, the awning will be out of
alignment when fitting the awning pegs.
AWNING PEGS
Secure all the awning’s remaining tags to the
ground using the awning pegs. The rear two
corner pegging points should be pegged first
followed by the front two corner pegging points
to obtain the correct awning shape. Peg all
remaining pegging points remembering to cross
any zip door opening points. When inserting
into the ground, the peg should be set at a 45
degree angle away from the awning. Pegs
should be hammered into the ground using a
suitable mallet and NOT pressed in with the
foot. Most bent pegs are caused by using your
foot rather than a mallet. Peg removal is easier
if you use a suitable extractor. Pegs used to
secure an entrance or door opening can be left
slightly raised. This will allow easy hooking and
unhooking when opening or closing the door.
GUY ROPES
Secure each guy rope, positioning its peg at a
suitable distance from the awning.
Once in position, tighten the ropes equally to
bring the awning to its natural shape. DO NOT
over tighten. To tighten, hold the rope above the
slider and pull the slider up. To release, hold the
rope above the slider and pull the slider down.
Remember that all guy ropes are a trip hazard,
especially in the dark.
ADJUSTABLE REAR SUPPORT POLES
Finally, fit the two adjustable rear vertical
support poles, one to each corner of the
awning. The poles flattened top section must be
inserted into the reinforced retaining pocket
found at each top rear corner, behind the
triangular panel. Both poles should be extended
and the mini quick locks closed to hold them
under tension. Male sure that the rear weather
seal pads are positioned in-between the
caravan’s wall and support bars.
