5. Exterior Structure 49
If the canvas is slack when extended, retract the awning
until the canvas is tightly stretched again.
Please read the manufacturer's separate operating instruc
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tions before use.
Awning
5.8 Sun awning
Depending on the model, your mobile home has an awning
that is attached either to the roof (Optima De Luxe) or to the
side wall (Siesta De Luxe).
• An awning offers protection from the sun, not against the ele
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ments.
• Do not place people or obstacles in the extension/retraction
area of the awning.
• The awning winding mechanism is fitted with a mechanical
block control to limit the extent to which it can be extended.
Never attempt to exceed the block control by force.
• Always support the awning with the integrated struts when
extended.
• The awning must always be completely retracted and secu
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red before driving.
Extending
• Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the win
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ding mechanism.
• Hold the crank with one hand on the upper twist grip and
the other on the lower twist grip. During the operating pro-
cedure gently pull the crank towards you and hold it as ver-
tically in the grommet as possible.
• Turn the connecting rod clockwise until the awning has
been rolled out about 1 m.
• Unfold the telescopic rods on the inside of the drop tube
and use them to support the awning.
• Only then should you roll out the awning to the desired position.
• Remove the crank.
Retracting
• Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the win
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ding mechanism.
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Turn the connecting rod counter-clockwise until the awning
has been rolled in except for the last meter.
• Retract the telescopic rods, fold them up and secure them.
• Only then should you roll in the awning completely and secure it.
• Remove the crank and store it in the vehicle.
