DARCHE ECLIPSE 180R Installation guide
SET-UP & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR
TO FIRST USE OF THE ECLIPSE 180° REAR
AWNING. IF YOU REQUIRE ADDITIONAL
ASSISTANCE, CONTACT YOUR DARCHE
RETAILER, OR CALL DARCHE ON
1300 367 695
ECLIPSE 180R COMPACT AWNING
GET TO KNOW YOUR AWNING
We recommend you check all parts are included prior to first use.
ECLIPSE 180R CONTENTS
1 Eclipse 180R Compact Awning
2 Mounting brackets
4 ‘U’ Bolts with nuts and washers
4 25mm M8 mounting bolts and nuts
4 Twist-lock leg poles
(2 in a canvas bag)
2 Tension straps
7 Pegs
7 Guy ropes
ECLIPSE 180R COMPACT AWNING
SET-UP & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHING BRACKET TO ROOF-RACK
ATTACH AWNING TO BRACKET
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Darche recommend using an experienced after-market
4x4 Accessories fitter to mount the Eclipse Awning to
your vehicle. Fasteners and fixing connections should
be checked regularly on both the awning and roof rack
to ensure the awning is always mounted securely to your
vehicle roof rack.
Ensure the unsupported ends of the awning
do not exceed 300mm.
Darche takes no responsibility for the fitment of
the Eclipse Awning to any vehicle or roof rack.
Darche’s Eclipse Awning brackets have been designed
to fit most common roof rack configurations. However,
with the ever increasing number of roof rack designs
available it is difficult to supply a mounting bracket to
accommodate all. Below are examples of how to mount
the Eclipse Awning brackets to Flat style and Basket style
roof racks. The bracket can also be mounted on roof
bars, however, additional specific attachments may need
to be sourced from your roof rack supplier.
If in doubt, visit your roof rack specialist for specific roof
rack mounting options and advice on load capacities.
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DARCHE CHANNEL
BOLTS AVAILABLE
FOR THIS TYPE
OF APPLICATION.
(SOLD SEPERATLY)
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Insert supplied 25mm M8 bolts into grooves in aluminium backing plate.
Darche’s Extended Bracket (325mm long) now available as a mounting option on platform style roof racks. (sold separately).
Visit: darche.com.au for specs and availability.
PROLONGED TRAVELING ON UNEVEN ROUGH OR CORRUGATED
TERRAIN WILL REQUIRE MORE FREQUENT INSPECTIONS.
SET-UP
REMOVE COVER
Unzip cover and fold it over the
awning body.
RELEASE AWNING
Release the two hook & loop straps and
allow canvas to drape.
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SET-UP & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
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ECLIPSE
ECLIPSE
ECLIPSE 180R COMPACT AWNING
SET-UP
OPENING
To begin setting up the awning
follow steps to
AWNING WILL
SELF-SUPPORT
DURING SET
UP ONLY
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SET-UP & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
SWING OUT
RIGHT ARM TO 90°
SWING OUT
LEFT ARM FULLY
SWING OUT LEFT ARM
FULLY AND ATTACH
TO ROOF RACK USING
SUPPLIED TENSION
STRAP
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SWING OUT RIGHT
ARM FULLY AND
ATTACH TO ROOF
RACK USING SUPPLIED
TENSION STRAP
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STRAP ARMS TO
ROOF RACK
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TIP
ECLIPSE 180R COMPACT AWNING
NOTE
The Eclipse 180R Compact Awning
can also be positioned to the side of
a vehicle. Allowing coverage of
either the driver or passenger sides.
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SET-UP
POLE SET-UP
•Undo the hook & loop straps securing
each support leg. Leg will pivot
down to a vertical position. Adjust
to desired height by unlocking
and locking the internal twist
locking mechanism.
•Attach 2 x additional support
poles to 2 x remaining rafters
by inserting spigot into holes
at end of rafter.
•Secure the end of each rafter by
anchoring and tensioning guy
ropes.
ENSURE ALL RAFTERS ARE
SUPPORTED BY LEG POLES
AND ALL GUY ROPES ARE
ANCHORED SECURLY AT
ALL TIMES WHEN USING
AWNING.
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IN CASE OF RAIN,
LOWER THE SUPPORT
LEGS TO ALLOW
DOWNWARD SLOPE
AND GUY OFF BETWEEN
RAFTERS TO FORM
VALLEYS FOR WATER
TIP
RUN-OFF.
ECLIPSE 180R COMPACT AWNING
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PACK-DOWN
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SET-UP & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
PACK-DOWN
- Undo all pegs / guy rope
- Fold away legs and stow away
using attached hook & loop straps.
- Stow 2 x additional legs in canvas
carry bag.
- Release front and rear
tension straps.
- Fold the RHS of awning back 90°
from the awning body ensuring
the top rafters sit directly on top
of the bottom rafters.
- Fold the LHS of awning back 90°
from the awning body ensuring
the top rafters sit directly on top
of the bottom rafters.
- At this point fold the LHS of the
awning toward the awning body
followed by the RHS. Canvas
should drape down in a triangular
shape.
- Roll canvas and secure using
the hook & loop straps.
- Position PVC bag over awning and
zip up to complete pack down.
DO NOT STOW THE CANVAS
CARRY BAG CONTAINING
THE ADDITIONAL LEGS
INSIDE THE AWNING’S
TRANSIT COVER.
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A LOOSE ROLL IS
BETTER THAN A TIGHT
ROLL. THIS WILL ALLOW
THE CANVAS TO FOLD
FLAT AGAINST THE
AWNING MAKING IT
EASIER TO ZIP UP THE
TIP
TRANSIT COVER.
ECLIPSE 180R COMPACT AWNING
CLEANING
Clean with cold water and a soft bristle brush. Do not use
soaps and detergents. Do not expose to petrol, diesel, oils or
chemicals of any nature.
STORING
Correct storage is vital for the longevity of your Eclipse
Awning. If on occasion the awning is required to be stowed
wet, it is essential it is unpacked and dried as soon as
possible. Rot, mildew damage and incorrect storage is not
covered under warranty.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
The Darche Eclipse Awning has been designed for general
camping use under normal conditions. Always ensure all
rafters are supported by leg poles provided and all guy ropes
are anchored correctly. It may be necessary to re-adjust guy
ropes and pegs at times to maintain the structural integrity
of the awning.
To avoid chances of personal injury and or
property damage, Darche highly recommends
the Eclipse Awning should NOT be erected
during windy conditions.
Damaged caused by wind and or adverse weather
will not be covered under warranty.
VEHICLE FITTING
Darche recommends using an experienced aftermarket
4x4 accessories fitter to mount the Eclipse Awning to
your vehicle. Fasteners and fixing connections should
be checked regularly on both the awning and roof rack
to ensure the awning is always mounted securely to your
vehicle roof rack.
Prolonged travelling on uneven rough or corrugated terrain
will require more frequent inspections.
Ensure the unsupported ends of the awning
do not exceed 300mm
Darche takes no responsibility for the fitment of
the Eclipse Awning to any vehicle or roof rack.
Darche’s Eclipse Awning brackets have been designed to fit
most common roof rack configurations. However, with the
ever increasing number of roof rack designs now available it
is difficult to supply a mounting bracket to accommodate all.
If in doubt please visit your roof rack specialist for specific
roof rack mounting options and advice on load capacities.
WATERPROOFNESS
Darche has taken great care in its refined raw material
selection, design and development of their tents and
awnings in regards to waterproofness. With the use of
water repellent coatings and High Frequency seam sealing,
Darche have strived to eliminate water ingress as best as
possible on its recreational tents, shelters and awnings.
Unfortunately with the addition of zips and multiple layer
seams, wind driven rain may cause water to ingress at
times. To minimise this, ensure all rain flaps are adequately
covering the zips.
Seams connecting multiple layers of fabric could leak at
times depending on weather conditions and location. A
quick and easy solution is to rub a softened wax stick over
the affected area.
USING THE OPTIONAL WALLS
The zip on awning walls will provide a sheltered / protected
area around the awning. When attached to the awning, they
are designed to create a shaded area and help reduce dust.
IN WINDY CONDITIONS IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
NOT TO ERECT THE AWNING AND WALLS AS PERSONAL
INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
SAFETY WARNINGS
KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT
SOURCES AWAY FROM THE
FABRIC.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD ANY NAKED FLAME
SOURCES BE USED NEAR THE
AWNING.
KEEP CAMP FIRES AWAY FROM
THE AWNING.
KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR ANY
AIRBORNE BURNING EMBERS
THAT MAY COME INTO CONTACT
WITH THE TENT.
KEEP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER OR
WATER BUCKET NEARBY.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY DEVICE
WHICH BURNS FUEL INSIDE
THE AWNING WHILE WALLS ARE
ATTACHED.
KEEP EXITS CLEAR.
DARCHE RECOMMENDS FIXING
ALL GUY ROPES AT ALL TIMES
WHEN AWNING IS IN USE.
REMAIN CAUTIOUS AROUND GUY
ROPES TO PREVENT INJURY.
ENSURE CHILDREN ARE
SUPERVISED AROUND THE
AWNING AT ALL TIMES.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
ECLIPSE 180R COMPACT AWNING
darche.com.au
Telephone 1300 367 695.
Email: [email protected]
75 Heyington Avenue,
Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia
DARCHE: LEADERS IN OUTDOOR DESIGN. PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN.
A brand by Charles Parsons.
Design and tested in Australia for Australian conditions.
V2 - SEP 2020
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