Frontier Operating Instructions
Health & Safety
Always follow the operating instructions to ensure a safe and stable structure.
Always secure down the awning using the pegs provided. If pegs cannot be used rawbolt or fix down to an immovable object using straps.
Never wind the awning out in bad weather.
Always take precautions to hold down whilst the awning is being wound out.
Always secure the awning down, never leave it to chance, weather conditions can change without notice.
Erecting Main Structure
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Place winding handle hook into eye of the gearbox. Start to unwind the roof section. As you wind out the roof you will notice the arms hinge in the middle. Carry on winding until the arm hinge stops moving. This is as far as the roof sheet needs extending. If the roof sheet goes slack re-tension by winding the awning back in slightly.
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Fix the corner posts in place;
Standard telescopic posts (tube) - hook into position and adjust to a manageable height.
Heavy duty posts (square) - these are located on a small hole at each corner of the fascia and secured with a hand wheel. -
Slide up the pvc insert rod. This locates in the small pocket at the edge of the roof sheet. Push this up the edge of the roof sheet. This has now formed a beaded edge on the roof.
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Take side awning rail section, (these are not handed). Feed these up the beaded edge on the roof sheet.
Pay attention to the following: Slide the side rails into position, these are square section aluminium bars with a flange either side. They must slide on, so that the lower flange goes up the edge of the roof sheet and the upper flange can then be accessed for the side sheet; as diagram below;
On the top and bottom of the rail you will notice a V. Block, this locates onto the cassette box and front facia as illustrated.
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Next, take the torsion bar, this is a round tube with cast alloy inserts with an 8mm hole, these are fitted on both ends. The insert that is bent locates to the vehicle end. To locate the bar at both ends use the M8 hand wheel to secure it to the angle brackets fitted on the front facia and on the bottom lip of the cassette box. See fig 1 & 2.
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You must now rewind the roof to create tension on the roof sheet and lock into place the sidewall rails and torsion bar(s). Take note: when winding on tension, the roof should be feeding onto the bottom of the roller and not winding over the top.
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Before proceeding any further, secure the awning down using the pegs provided and strap down to an immovable object.
Special note on retracting the roof sheet:
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT YOU REWIND THE ROOF IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION
Fitting Sheets
The side sheets can now be put into place by first sliding them up the side rails and then down the tracking on the vehicle. (It may be useful to undo the zip nearest the vehicle making it easier to slide the side down the tracking). The front sheet can now be put into place by sliding into the bottom groove in the facia.
Sheets Standard Corner posts (tube)
Zip up the corners and adjust the sheets to the correct height before pegging out.
Sheets Frontier Heavy Duty corner posts (square) optional - with baseframe
Slide the keder down the corner posts. Once positioned slide the baseframe pole into the pocket behind the mudwall, locate the slotted eye over the leg pin and secure this with the r-pin. The baseframe locates under the vehicle on heavy duty hexagonal base plates. Once fitted tighten up on baseframe plate using allen key provided.
MAXI MINUS Operating Instructions
(2, 3 AND 4 BAY MODULES)
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Leave 6.0m/7.0m clear at the side of the vehicle and lay out the following:
ALUMINIUM FRAMEWORK COMPONENTS
4 Bay 3 Bay 2 Bay 5 4 3 SAR Side awning rails/roof rails 5 4 3 CP Corner posts (fitted with knuckles and foot assy) 8 6 4 TB Torsion bars (2" x 1" box section with hooks on each end) 4 3 2 TEB Roof Tensioning beams for roof valances
Standard = 2"" x 1" box section, no end fittings
Overhang = 60 x 60 box channel section with 2 end brackets4 3 2 FF Front Facia Beams (fitted with brackets either end) 2 2 2 VL Vehicle legs (fitted with foot assy, foam backed) 2 2 2 IL Intermediate gable end legs (for 5mtr + projection, fitted with foot assy and ear shaped bracket at top) 8 7 6 BF Base frame poles (1 1/4 tubes with eyelets either end) 3 2 1 SB Storm bar (box section with adjustable bracket one end and fixed plate on other end) 5 4 3 teel tension bar 5/8 solid steel bar approx 180mm long or threaded bar and spacer for roof adjustment on overhang. Optional
4 3 2 TR Terrace rails 2 channel extrusion located onto upright legs at 1mtr high) 4 4 4 A Apex figure.8 section for gable end apex sheets (optional) Remove all aluminium rails from bags and layout on ground to layout plan.
Locate roof rails (SAR) in U shaped brackets attached to vehicle using location pins and r clips.
Locate the corner posts (CP) to the roof rails (SAR) using M10 x 70mm bolts and nuts provided.
Install front fascia beams (FF) with the central recess facing outwards and downwards, insert until the spring button locates in the hole on the facia.
You could now locate the torsion bars (TB) before fitting the roof sheets, in some cases it may be prudent to leave these out until the roof sheets are in place. These bars are installed by locating the curved bracket onto top hat locator, then angled bracket on opposite end.
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To install the roof sheet you must first identify the top end and bottom end;the top end has a larger diameter keder compared to the bottom end and making sure the sheet is the right way round; Velcro and d-rings are fitted to top side. Then follow this procedure:
- Slide the roof sheets in to tracking on vehicle.
- Unroll the roof sheet and slide into roof rails.
- Attach cord and clip to d rings and simultaneously draw the roof sheet down the roof rails(SAR). When roof sheet overhangs at front detach cord and clip
- Slide the tensioning beams(TEB) onto the piped edge of roof sheet and locate cut out over tension adjuster brackets(T & L brackets already fitted on end of Roof rails)
- At this point you can also fit torsion bars(TB) if you have'nt already done so.
- Now wind the adjuster bolt clockwise using a 19mm spanner or socket and wrench, creating tension on the roof sheet.
Now you are able to stand the awning upwards with a person at each corner lift upwards and unfold the corner posts(CP) until they are upright, for added security all bolts could be tightened.
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Now install the storm bars(SB) by first inserting the adjustable end to vehicle then fixing to roof rail (SAR) using M10 x 70mm bolt.
Important Notice
The storm bar(s) help stop the awning lifting in very bad weather. These beams must be fitted at all times. - Now install intermediate legs (IL) to roof rails (SAR) and Apex beams(A) if used.
- Now locate vehicle legs(VL) using handwheels making sure the foam side is to the vehicle.
- Terrace poles (TR) can now be located with the special brackets locating in threaded inserts using handwheels.
- You can now install the rest of the sheeting and base frame poles.
- Ensure the base frame poles are located on the steel foot adjuster with r clips and the baseframe adjusters on the feet are locked in place pulling tension onto the side sheeting.
- Peg all steel feet using the heavy duty pegs.
FABRIC PANELS
| 4 Bay | 3 Bay | 2 Bay | ||
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| 4 | 3 | 2 | TR | Terrace rails 2 channel extrusion located onto upright legs at 1mtr high) |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | A | Apex figure.8 section for gable end apex sheets (optional) |
Notice relating to Roof Sheets
All our roof sheets are manufactured from a high performance 'sailcloth' type of material. They are assembled together using a weatherproofing tape then sewn together using the best antiwick thread. Then to finish we re-proof over the needle holes. When the awning is first used in wet weather you may experience droplets of water coming through these holes. When wet the antiwick thread swells, closing up any needle holes, so please do not be alarmed during the first few wet weather outings.
DISMANTLING
Remove base frame and sheeting (terraces if applicable)
Remove tension from roof.
Remove tension from roof.
Remove corner posts and lower roofs to floor.
Remove torsion bars.
Take out front sheet beams.
FOR YOUR HEALTH & SAFETY
Important Notice
It is essential that awning is tied or pegged down at all times to prevent wind damage.
Always use the pegs provided to secure the feet, if the ground is unsuitable then we recommend you use a rawlbolt fixing, if these fixings are not suitable then you must ensure your awning is guy roped down to an immovable object at all corners.
Never leave the awning without satisfactory anchorage points. The Awning Company cannot accept responsibility for injury or damage to the awning or any property as a result of extreme weather conditions.
We recommend that all your staff are fully trained in manual handling, working at height and the safe use of ladders.
Jumbo Windout Awning Operating Instructions
Health & Safety
Always follow the operating instructions to ensure a safe and stable structure.
Always secure down the awning using the pegs provided. If pegs cannot be used rawbolt or fix down to an immovable object using straps.
Never wind the awning out in bad weather.
Always take precautions to hold down whilst the awning is being wound out.
Always secure the awning down, never leave it to chance, weather conditions can change without notice.
Erecting Main Structure
- Place winding handle hook into eye of the gearbox. Start to unwind the roof section. (On large 4.0 mtr projections it may be necessary to support the front facia as the roof is being wound out). As you wind out the roof you will notice the arms hinge in the middle. Carry on winding until the arm hinge stops moving. This is as far as the roof sheet needs extending. If the roof sheet goes slack re-tension by winding the awning back in slightly. Always ensure when winding in that the roof sheet goes under the roller.
- Fix the corner posts in place, these are located on a small hole at each corner of the fascia and secured with a hand wheel.
- Slide up the keder insert rod. This locates in the small pocket at the edge of the roof sheet. Push this up the edge of the roof sheet. To ease the rod into the roof sheet use the bicycle pump provided to pump a blast of air into the small pocket. (This has now formed a beaded edge on the roof).
- Take side awning rail section, (these are not handed). Feed these up the beaded edge on the roof sheet. The curl on the top end of the rail locates on the canopy lip.
- The cut out in the rail locates behind the facia.
- Take torsion bar(s), locate steel end through hole in the fascia and sit grey bung end on second rib up in canopy box. (It is easier to put bar in at an angle and then roll along the rib in canopy box, so it is at 90° to vehicle).
- You must now rewind the roof to create tension on the roof sheet and lock into place the sidewall rails and torsion bar(s).
- Before proceeding any further, secure the awning down using the pegs provided and strap down to an immovable object.
- You can now install your sheeting.
- Slide the sidewall sheets into the awning grove on the side awning/roof rail.
- The sidewall sheets can then be secured to the floor using the pegs provided, or if you are on hard standing then fit the round base frame poles. These slide into the pockets on the sheets and secure to their locators on each awning leg. Tension the sheeting down and tighten using the hand wheel.
- Finally, check the sidewall sheets are secure and the awning is tensioned and safe to use. Do not leave the awning in exposed areas or unsecured.
Special note on retracting the roof sheet:
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT YOU REWIND THE ROOF IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION.