Instruction manual

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Pitching the motorhome
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5.9 Awning (special equipment)
Advantages of the awning The advantages of an awning are:
z The awning provides shade.
z The awning creates a covered vestibule and thus expands the space.
z The vehicle thus becomes more homelike.
Putting up the awning:
 Use the manual crank to open up the awning (Fig. 42,1).
 Set up the brackets (Fig. 42,2) when the awning is open.
Z Retract the awning in strong wind, rain or snow.
Z In the case of light rain, shorten one of the support legs so that water can
run off.
Z Only retract the awning when the fabric is dry. When the awning must be
retracted while the fabric is still wet: Extend the awning as soon as pos-
sible, in order to dry out the fabric.
Z Before retracting, remove leaves and coarse dirt from the awning.
Z Only use the awning for protection against the sun.
Z Also read the manufacturer's instruction manual.
Fig. 42 Awning