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GENERAL CARE AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Canvas Seams
The main seams of this awning are taped to ensure water protection. These can become damaged
over time but can be repaired and re-sealed by using seam sealer. For the best results, we
recommend contacting your dealer to find out which products to use.
UV degradation
UV degradation causes the material to go brittle, fade or change color. The time it takes to
do this will differ depending upon how often you use it and what the weather is like when you
do. It is a natural process which affects all materials used outdoors. This awning is coated to
help prevent this process, but it does not stop it, it only helps slow it down.
You can help protect against this degradation by regular care and proofing of the awning. The
awning should be regularly cleaned and re-proofed to ensure that mold and mildew do not
build up and damage the awning.
After cleaning your awning, you should always reproof the awning as cleaning the awning will
damage the UV coating on the material. For the best results, we recommend contacting your
dealer to find out which products to use.
Weathering due to excessive UV degradation is not covered by the warranty.
Condensation
All coated, non-breathing materials suffer from condensation. The amount of condensation
depends upon the weather conditions and the environment (such as wet ground etc.). During
condensation, water can collect on the fabric of the awning. If enough condensation forms this can
run down the awning and drip off seams or any other stitching point.
It can be lessened by ventilation. Ventilating your awning allows air to flow though the awning and
lessens the buildup of condensation.
Condensation is often mistaken for leaking and is not a reason for complaint or a fault of the awning.
Usage
This awning is designed for private and non-commercial use.
This is a touring awning and is not suitable for permanent use.
In case of storms or snowfall, the awning must be taken down to avoid damage.
Storage and cleaning
Please store your awning dry. If you must take your awning down when it is wet, you must unpack
it within a week and allow it to dry out before packing it away. This is to ensure that mold and
mildew do not build up as this can lead to damage on your awning and is not covered under your
warranty.
To clean this awning, we recommend using a specific tent or awning cleaner or just water and a
soft cleaning cloth. Heavy soiling should be allowed to dry and brushed with a soft brush
beforehand.
After cleaning your awning, you should always reproof it as the UV coating on your awning could
be damaged during cleaning. For the best results, we recommend contacting your dealer to find
out which products to use.
FIRE AND VENTILATION PRECAUTIONS
Caution:
• If using gas or other combustion appliances additional ventilation is required
• Do not place hot appliances near the walls, roof or curtains
• Always observe the safety instructions for these appliances
• Never allow children to play near hot appliances
• Keep exits clear
• Make sure you know the fire precaution arrangements on the site
• Make sure ventilation openings are open all the time to avoid suffocation
