Dometic Ace AIR Pro Notice D'utilisation page 15

Cleaning and maintenance
A
NOTICE! Material damage
• Do not use sharp or hard objects or
cleaning agents for cleaning.
• Do not use alcohol based materials,
chemicals, soap and detergents for
cleaning.
• Remove bird droppings and tree resin
as soon as possible to avoid perma-
nent damage to the material.
1. If necessary, clean the product with clean
water and a soft brush.
2. Apply impregnation against water and UV
radiation before each trip.
Storing the awning tent
!
CAUTION! Health hazard
A wet or damp awning tent will quickly
develop mold. Mold can also develop if
the awning tent is left up for long periods
of time with poor ventilation.
• Fully set up the awning tent for
cleaning.
• Choose a warm and sunny day for
cleaning to ensure the material will dry
thoroughly.
1. Clean the awning tent.
2. Fully air out the awning tent and ensure it is
totally dry before packing away.
3. Store in a well ventilated, dry place.
Troubleshooting
I
NOTE
• During first exposure to water there
may be some moisture at the seams.
Through this moisture the threads will
swell and fill the holes that are created
in the sewing process.
• A fully equipped spare parts kit should
include:
– Waterproofer
– Repair tape and repair solution
– Silicone spray for the zippers
– Spare pegs
EN
Problem
Awning tent
only inflates with
difficulties
Part of the
awning tent
does not inflate
Part of the
awning tent
does not deflate
Air poles are
kinked
Air leak
Water leak
Rip in the fabric
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Solution
➤ Check that the valve is fully
screwed into the air pole.
➤ Check if the inflation tube is
twisted at the valve.This may be
indicated by noise. Untwist the
inflation tube.
➤ Check that the hand pump is
working.
➤ Check that all isolation valves
that connect the air poles are
open.
➤ Check that all isolation valves
that connect the air poles are
open.
➤ Add more air (9 psi/0.62 bar).
➤ Check that the valve is fully
screwed into the air pole and
the ring seal is in place.
➤ Check that the cap of the valve
is done up tightly.
➤ Check for punctures, see chap-
ter "Repairing a puncture in the
air pole" on page 16.
➤ Check for leaky seams, dam-
aged tapings and moist areas.
➤ If you cannot find any leaks, see
chapter "Condensation" on
page 16.
➤ If you find any leaks, apply seam
sealant.
➤ Use repair tape to seal the fab-
ric.
➤ Have repairs carried out by an
authorized specialist.
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