DARCHE ECLIPSE T050801794 User manual
DARCHE ECLIPSE
PULLOUT AWNING
Darche’s Awning can be fitted in a number of different ways to different
types of roof bars / rails and roof racks.
Tools required • Spanners & socket set
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers & side cutters
• Drill and drill bits
Selecting the correct size awning.
Darche awnings are available in 3 sizes, 1.4m, 2m and 2.5m wide. Selecting the correct
size awning for your set up is very important as this will determine optimum functionality
and longevity.
Roof bar spacing and roof rack size should be considered when selecting your awning.
The unsecured length of each side of the awning or the distance between the ends of
the awning and the supplied brackets should not be greater than 600mm. Distances
greater than these may cause excessive vibration through the awning resulting in
potential failure of fixings.
Recommended Awning sizes / roof mounted.
(Roof rack and/or roof bar distance must be considered when selecting your awning)
Small to medium sedan/SUV, Dual cab Ute, single cab Ute – 1.4m or 2m wide awnings
Large wagon/4x4, Tray, Van - 1.4m, 2.0m or 2.5 m wide awnings
Incorrect set up or use is not covered under general warranty.
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Thank you for purchasing a Darche Eclipse Pullout Awning
Before installing and using your awning, please thoroughly read the instructions and
warnings below. Should you have any questions or require assistance, contact your
Darche retailer, or call our customer service line: 1300 367 695. In order to familiarise
yourself with the awning, we recommend that you unpack and set up this awning at home
before camping use.
Inspections: During trips regularly check that all nuts and bolts attaching your Awning to
your vehicle are tight and in good repair.
CONTENTS
Option 1 - Mounting directly to a roof rack......................................................2
Option 2 - Mounting directly to roof cross bars...............................................3
Option 3 - Mounting directly to a reinforced steel/alloy canopy......................3
4. Setup Procedure..........................................................................................4
5. Care Instructions.........................................................................................4
Warning and Warranty ....................................................................................5
WARNING: ENSURE SUFFICIENT AWNING FALL FOR WATER RUN-OFF IS PROVIDED.
GUY ROPES PRESENT AS TRIP HAZARDS IN DAY OR NIGHT CONDITIONS. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST
THAT ALL STORM GUY ROPES ARE ATTACHED AND PEGGED TO THE GROUND. UNEXPECTED WIND
GUSTS COULD CAUSE SEVERE STRESS ON ALLOY POLES CAUSING FAILURE.
SAFETY WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SETUP AWNING IN WINDY CONDITIONS.
ALL STORM GUY ROPES MUST BE ATTACHED AND PEGGED TO THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
GUY ROPES ARE TRIP HAZARDS IN THE DAY AND NIGHT.
KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM THE AWNING MATERIALS.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD ANY NAKED FLAME SOURCES OR HEATING DEVICES
BE USED UNDER OR NEAR THE AWNING.
KEEP CAMP FIRES WELL AWAY FROM AWNING.
KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR ANY AIRBORNE BURNING EMBERS THAT MAY COME
INTO CONTACT WITH THE AWNING.
KEEP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER OR WATER BUCKET NEARBY.
DO NOT SMOKE WITHIN THE AWNING.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY DEVICE WHICH BURNS FUEL INSIDE OF THE AWNING.
KEEP EXIT CLEAR.
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FITTING GUIDE
Your Darche roll out awning has been designed for a universal fit with most makes and models
of four wheel drives and commercial vehicles. Your awning can be mounted in 3 different
styles as outlined below, and has been packed with a fixing kit. Your awning can either be
mounted directly to a roof rack, to roof cross bars, or mounted directly to a reinforced steel/
alloy canopy. It is important when mounting the awning to ensure it is positioned to allow
sufficient clearance for the vehicle doors to open.
Note: Ensure the unsecured length at each end of the awning does not exceed 600mm.
Option 1 - Mounting directly to a roof rack
1.1 Slide the small bolts into the mounting
rail of the awning, as seen in the picture
to the right.
1.2 With help from another person, hold
the awning in place and mark the
mounting holes for the awning. Ensure
the unsecured length at each end of
the awning does not exceed 600mm.
1.3 Carefully drill the holes into the roof
rack.
1.4 Align awning into desired position and
tighten the nuts.
1.5 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
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Fitting guide
Your Lonman roll out awning has been designed for universal fitment to most makes and models of
four wheel drives and commercial vehicles. Your awning can be mounted in 4 different styles and
outlined below .Your awning can either be mounted directly to a roof rack, on the aluminum cross
rails provided (best for roof bar/rail systems), directly onto roof rails that run across the vehicle or
directly to the top of a reinforced canopy. It is important when mounting the awning to ensure it is
positioned to allow sufficient clearance for the vehicle doors to open.
Option 1-Mounting directly to a roof rack
1.1 Slide the small bolts into the mounting rail
of the awning, as seen in the picture to the right.
1.2 With help from another person hold the
awning in the place and mark the mounting holes
for the awning, it is best to have the mounting bolts
as far apart as possible.
1.3 Carefully drill the holes into the roof rack.
1.4 Align awning into desired position and tighten
the nuts.
1.5 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
1.6 Alternatively if mounting the awning to a roof
top
tent rack the “L”shaped brackets may be used as
seen below (Similar to option 3), by bolting the long
side of these brackets to the underside of the flat plates where the roof rack meets the roof rack
brackets.
Option 2-Utilizing the Aluminum Mounting rails(Recommend for roof
bars/rail that run lengthways front to back on the vehicle)
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Fitting guide
Your Lonman roll out awning has been designed for universal fitment to most makes and models of
four wheel drives and commercial vehicles. Your awning can be mounted in 4 different styles and
outlined below .Your awning can either be mounted directly to a roof rack, on the aluminum cross
rails provided (best for roof bar/rail systems), directly onto roof rails that run across the vehicle or
directly to the top of a reinforced canopy. It is important when mounting the awning to ensure it is
positioned to allow sufficient clearance for the vehicle doors to open.
Option 1-Mounting directly to a roof rack
1.1 Slide the small bolts into the mounting rail
of the awning, as seen in the picture to the right.
1.2 With help from another person hold the
awning in the place and mark the mounting holes
for the awning, it is best to have the mounting bolts
as far apart as possible.
1.3 Carefully drill the holes into the roof rack.
1.4 Align awning into desired position and tighten
the nuts.
1.5 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
1.6 Alternatively if mounting the awning to a roof
top
tent rack the “L”shaped brackets may be used as
seen below (Similar to option 3), by bolting the long
side of these brackets to the underside of the flat plates where the roof rack meets the roof rack
brackets.
Option 2-Utilizing the Aluminum Mounting rails(Recommend for roof
bars/rail that run lengthways front to back on the vehicle)
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Option 2 - Mounting directly to roof cross bars
2.1 Ensure the roof bars and brackets are
positioned so as not to exceed 600mm
from the ends of the awning.
2.2 Align the long side of the “L” shaped
brackets on to the roof bars as seen to
the right, with the brackets in suitable
position to allow easy access to the
awning, without it protruding to far from
the side of the vehicle.
2.3 Mark the holes and centre punch.
2.4 Drill the holes to clear the long bolts.
2.5 Bolt the “L” shaped brackets to the roof
bars.
2.6 Slide the head of the small bolts into
the mounting rail of the awning.
2.7 With help from another person, position
the awning onto the “L” shaped brackets
and install the nuts.
2.8 Align awning into desired position and
tighten all nuts and bolts from Steps
2.1-2.7.
2.9 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
Option 3 - Mounting directly to a reinforced
steel /alloy canopy
3.1 If mounting directly to the roof of a canopy or trailer it is recommended that the “L”
shaped into the brackets are mounted cross braces built into the canopy and not directly
the sheet metal, as this will support the weight of the awning correctly.
3.2 Slide the smaller bolts into the mounting rail of the awning.
3.3 Loosely bolt the short side of the “L” shaped brackets to the canopy.
3.4 With help from another person, position the awning on the canopy. Ensure the brackets
are square, in line and ensure the awning will be able to function correctly. Ensure the
unsecured length at each end of the awning does not exceed 600mm.
3.5 Mark the mounting holes and remove the awning.
3.6 Drill the holes in the canopy to clear the mounting bolts.
3.7 Refit the awning to the canopy with the bolts supplied.
3.8 Align awning into desired position and tighten all nuts and bolts from Steps 3.1-3.6.
3.9 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
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Option 3-Mounting directly to Roof Cross Bars
3.1 Ensure that the roof bars are of enough
distance apart to provide sufficient stability.
3.2 Align the long side of the “L”shaped brackets
on to the roof bars as seen to the right, with the
brackets in suitable position to allow easy access to
the awning, without it protruding to far from the
side of the vehicle.
3.3 Mark the holes and centre punch.
3.4 Drill the holes to clear the long bolts.
3.5 Bolt the “L”shaped brackets to the roof bars.
3.6 Slide the head of the small bolts into the
mounting rail of the awning.
3.7 With help from another person, position the
awning onto the “L”shaped brackets and install the
nylon nuts.
3.8 Align awning into desired position and tighten all nuts and bolts from Steps 3.1-3.7.
3.9 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
Option 4-Mounting directly to a Reinforced Steel /Alloy Canopy
If mounting directly to the roof of a canopy or trailer it is recommended that the “L”shaped into
the brackets are mounted cross braces built into the canopy and not directly the sheet metal, as
this will support the weight of the awning correctly.
4.1 Slide the smaller bolts into the mounting rail of the awning.
4.2 Loosely bolt the short side of the “L”shaped brackets to the canopy.
4.3 With help from another position the awning on the canopy. Ensure the brackets are square, in
line and ensure the awning will be able to function correctly, will clear moving parts and is easy to
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Option 3-Mounting directly to Roof Cross Bars
3.1 Ensure that the roof bars are of enough
distance apart to provide sufficient stability.
3.2 Align the long side of the “L”shaped brackets
on to the roof bars as seen to the right, with the
brackets in suitable position to allow easy access to
the awning, without it protruding to far from the
side of the vehicle.
3.3 Mark the holes and centre punch.
3.4 Drill the holes to clear the long bolts.
3.5 Bolt the “L”shaped brackets to the roof bars.
3.6 Slide the head of the small bolts into the
mounting rail of the awning.
3.7 With help from another person, position the
awning onto the “L”shaped brackets and install the
nylon nuts.
3.8 Align awning into desired position and tighten all nuts and bolts from Steps 3.1-3.7.
3.9 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
Option 4-Mounting directly to a Reinforced Steel /Alloy Canopy
If mounting directly to the roof of a canopy or trailer it is recommended that the “L”shaped into
the brackets are mounted cross braces built into the canopy and not directly the sheet metal, as
this will support the weight of the awning correctly.
4.1 Slide the smaller bolts into the mounting rail of the awning.
4.2 Loosely bolt the short side of the “L”shaped brackets to the canopy.
4.3 With help from another position the awning on the canopy. Ensure the brackets are square, in
line and ensure the awning will be able to function correctly, will clear moving parts and is easy to
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4. Setup Procedure
4.1 Undo the zipper on the protective bag and whilst holding the awning in place, release the
captive buckles.
4.2 Still holding the awning, gently swing out both awning rafter arms slightly past 90° away
from the vehicle to allow the awning to roll out between them.
4.3 Holding the awning in your hands, unroll it to its full length, taking care as you get to the end
as the 2 legs may have come loose during travel. Pull the extensions of the rafter arms out
longer as you unroll the awning.
4.4 Carefully release the legs from inside the channel, and with one hand holding the centre of
the awning, set each leg to the desired height and twist the bottom half of the leg to lock.
4.5 Whilst holding the awning end beam with one arm, silde out each rather arm, aligning the
end pin into the end beam holes and twist the arm to lock in position.
4.6 Fix the awning material to the rather arms using the Velcro straps.
4.7 Using the pegs and guy ropes secure the awning front beam diagonally outwards to secure
the legs.
4.8 Pack away is a reverse of the steps 4.1-4. 7. Be sure to roll the awning material underneath
itself. Avoid packing away the awning wet, if the awning has been stored wet, open it and
allow it to dry.
4.9 Always set up awning with sufficient angle to allow the water to run off and not pool on top
of the awning.
5. Care Instructions
CLEANING
Clean with cold fresh clean water and a soft brush.
WARNING: DO NOT USE SOAPS OR DETERGENTS ON THE AWNING.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO PETROLS, OILS OR HARSH CHEMICALS.
STORING
Avoid creases and seams when rolling up the awning. Correct storage is vital. If the awning was
dismantled when wet, then it must be dried as soon as possible.
INCORRECT STORAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
SUITABILITY
The awning has been designed for general camping use in normal conditions.
WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS.
Any elements applied on the vehicle roof changes the normal vehicle handling. The
manufacturer disclaims all responsibility in case of accidents due to improper use, wrong
maintenence, or not checking the tightness of the fastening hardware/brackets on the roof
rack system.
Darche Outdoor Gear - The wholesaler / manufacturer shall not be liable for special, indirect
incidental or consequential damages.
Darche will replace or repair any Darche product at its discretion that is subject to faulty
manufacturing or workmanship including materials.
EXCLUSIONS: The above warranty is limited to manufacturing and materials defects.
Not including damage caused by misuse or abuse, wear and tear, condensation, extreme
weather, accidents, incorrect set up, damage caused by mould, insects, animals or children.
This also excludes damage caused by a jammed, snagged zipper or excessive force applied
to zipper causing failure.
MAKING A CLAIM: Please ensure you retain your sales receipt of purchase. To make a
claim in relation to the above manufacturer’s warranty, please complete the claim form at
www.darche.com.au/warranty. If you require additional assistance, phone 1300 367 695
or email warranty@darche.com.au to discuss and arrange your claim. Product subject
to warranty will be sent to Darche, 75 Heyington Avenue, Thomastown, Victoria 3074.
All freight costs associated with return of product for assessment is payable by consumer.
CONSUMER RIGHTS: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under
Australian law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and failure
does not amount to a major failure.
Darche reserves the right to vary the product specifications and features.
WARNING - DISCLAIMER
12 MONTH WARRANTY
Designed and tested in Australia for Australian conditions. A brand by Charles Parsons.
Telephone 1300 367 695. Email: info@darche.com.au
75 Heyington Avenue, Thomastown, Vic 3074, Australia
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