Using & Caring For Your Awning

Before Use:

We recommend that new awnings are thoroughly wet down before first use. This will ensure that your awning performs well in wet weather by allowing the poly/cotton corespun thread and canvas to swell ensuring the take up of any potential leaks in the stitching.

Deploying & Packing Away:

• When unzipping the awning, make sure the zippers are right to the top of the bag at each end and that the bottom corners of the bag are not caught on the awning frame.
• When deploying your awning if the canvas seems excessively tight, STOP and check that the canvas is not caught on the hinge mechanism and that it has not slid too far one way in the sail-track on the awning frame.
• When packing the awning away, ensure that the canvas is not pinched between the awning arms especially close to the hinge mechanism.
• When you roll up your awning canvas please make sure that it is as tight as possible and that Velcro straps are secure, this helps to minimise movement during travel.  Incorrectly packing away the awning could result in vibration and rubbing of the awning arms resulting in abrasion of the canvas.
• It is advised, especially after prolonged trips, to periodically check the mounting bolts securing the brackets to your vehicle and the awning to the brackets, as well as the bolts securing the head stocks of the awning to the frame.

Cleaning Canvas & Bag:

• Do not use soap or detergents on the canvas as this can result in colour leaching.
• To clean use a soft brush and cold water.
• Do not expose to petrol, oils or harsh chemicals.

Cleaning mould:

Your awning canvas is pre-treated with mould and mildew resistance, but if mould/mildew does occur please follow these steps:

• Allow mould to dry.
• Remove surface mould off with stiff bristle brush.
• Vacuum the area.
• Treat area with Oil of Clove spray (diluted spray can be purchased or can be mixed using a few drops of oil into a spray bottle of water).