Dometic PerfectWall PW3500 User manual

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Table of contents
1 Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2 Important safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Operating the awning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 Adjusting the awning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
8 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
9 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
10 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
12 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
WARNING!
•This manual must be read and understood before use, adjustment,
cleaning and maintenance. This unit must be installed by a qualified
service technician. Incorrect installation can lead to severe injury.
Modification of this product can be extremely hazardous and could
result in personal injury or property damage.
•These instructions must stay with unit. Owner read carefully.
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PW3500 Explanation of symbols
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1 Explanation of symbols
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2 Important safety instructions
Please observe the prescribed safety instructions and stipulations from the
vehicle manufacturer and service workshops.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
•Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and excess voltage
•Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
•Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
Observe the following warnings:
!WARNING!
•Make sure that water or snow does not accumulate on the fabric.
Otherwise this could damage the awning or the awning arms could
collapse and cause severe injury or fatality.
•Do not open the awning while driving.
•Do not open the awning in strong wind or snowfall.
•Retract the awning if strong wind, heavy rain or snowfall is expected.
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or
serious injury.
NOTICE!
Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair
the function of the product.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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•Do not approach awning
– if left open during high winds,
– if water has pooled,
– if snow accumulated,
– if heavy debris is on awning fabric.
The awning could move unpredictably, become unstable, and bend
or collapse.
•Do not leave the extended awning unattended. Retract the awning
before leaving your location.
•Do not use the awning if it or the connection cable shows visible signs
of damage. Always have any damage repaired by a service partner in
the respective country (addresses on the back of the manual).
•Do not use the awning if the wind sensor does not work.
•Before starting your journey, check that the awning is fully retracted.
Never move the vehicle when the awning is open.
•Do not drive the vehicle if the fabric is damaged or torn, even if the
awning has been properly retracted. The awning arms are held in
place by the fabric. If the fabric rips while driving, the awning will
suddenly shoot out. This can lead to serious injury. Secure the awning
so that it cannot extend quickly and unexpectedly during transit.
•If the connection cable for the awning is damaged, it must be replaced
by an electrician.
•Disconnect the power supply with the external on/off switch before
you clean the vehicle in the vicinity of the awning, or if you clean the
awning itself.
•Keep a safe distance away from the awning when having barbecues or
open fires. The fabric can be damaged by heat or catch fire.
•Persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental
capabilitiesorwhose lack of experience andknowledgepreventthem
from using the device safely should not use it without supervision or
instruction by a person responsible for their safety.
•Electrical devices are not toys.
Always keep the remote control out of the reach of children.
•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
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ANOTICE!
•Park the motorhome or caravan so that no debris (branches, leaves or
similar) can get onto the fabric. If the wind sensor is triggered by a
strong wind, the awning retracts automatically and any debrislying on
the fabric can result in damage to the awning.
•The fabric edges of the awning should not hang down and must be
taut at all times. If the fabric hangs down, it could rub on the arms and
get damaged.
Readjust the outer limit if the fabric hangs down when the awning is
fully extended.
On long awnings the fabric may sag in the middle.
•Only retract the awning, when the fabric is free of debris (branches,
leaves or similar). Otherwise the awning can be damaged when it is
retracted.
•Keep the awning free of debris to avoid abrasion, stains and mildew.
•Only retract the awning wet in case of safety issues. After this open it
as soon as possible to dry. Otherwise the awning could become
mildewed, or discoloured, or stained.
•Never pull an awning arm or the cover down to drain water off the
awning. This can bend the awning and impair its function.
•Do not hang any objects on the awning, on the front cover or the
awning arms.
•Do not use any sprays (e. g. insect repellent, hairspray) near the
awning. This will soil the fabric or the water-repellent effect of the
fabric will be lost.
•Do not exceed the rated operating time of 5 min/hour.
3 Intended use
The PerfectWall Awning Type PW3500 is suitable for installing on motorhomes or
caravans.
The awning may only be used whilst the vehicle is stationary.
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Accessories PW3500
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4Accessories
Available as accessories (not included in the scope of delivery):
Description Ref. no.
Dometic Light LK120
LED illumination with remote control for fitting on the awning arms
9106504018
MyRoom Standard
length: 3.5 m, height: 2.25 – 2.5 m
9103500698
MyRoom Standard
length: 4 m, height: 2.25 – 2.5 m
9103500699
MyRoom Standard
length: 4.7 m, height: 2.25 – 2.5 m
9103500700
MyRoom Tall
length: 3.5 m, height: 2.51 – 2.85 m
9103500701
MyRoom Tall
length: 4 m, height: 2.51 – 2.85 m
9103500702
MyRoom Tall
length: 4.7 m, height: 2.51 – 2.85 m
9103500703
Side panel SP22 9103501069
Shade View, white, 3 m 9108677349
Shade View, white, 4.5 m 9108677357
Shade View, blue, 3 m 9108677353
Shade View, blue, 4.5 m 9108677361
WeatherKit 9103500743
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5 Technical description
PerfectWall PW3500 is a support-free awning. It can be extended and retracted
electronically with the remote control.
It is retracted automatically in very strong winds by a built-in wind sensor. If the
awning has been retracted automatically, it can only be extended again after
60 seconds.
Light rainfall can easily drain off, as one side of the awning hangs slightly lower when
extended (fig. 1, page 2).
Control elements of the remote control (fig. 2, page 2)
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Observe the safety instructions in chapter “Important safety instructions” on page 7.
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Item Description
1 Retract awning
2 Stop
3 Extend awning
4 Switching the LED light on and off (accessory)
5 Operation LED
NOTE
•When the vehicle engine is started, the awning retracts
automatically. While the vehicle engine is running, the awning is
blocked and cannot be extended.
•The receiver beeps once when it is switched on.
•Remote control operation can be affected by interference if another
device is being used nearby on the same frequency.
•Keep the remote control in a safe place while you are driving. The
magnet in the holder is not designed for severe shocks such as
sudden braking.
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6.1 Note on the vehicle location
Observe the following when setting up the vehicle, to avoid injury and damage:
!WARNING!
Keep a sufficient distance from objects or other vehicles. Once it is
extended, it should be at least 40 cm away from other objects and
vehicles.
ANOTICE!
•Park the vehicle so that no debris (branches, leaves or similar) gets on
to the fabric. If the wind sensor is triggered by a strong wind, the
awning retracts automatically and any debris lying on the fabric can
result in damage to the awning.
•Keep the awning free of debris to avoid abrasion, stains and mildew.
6.2 Extending the awning
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➤Briefly press the button.
✓The awning extends all the way.
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WARNING! Beware of injury
Keep a sufficient distance from objects or other vehicles. Once it is
extended, it should be at least 40 cm away from other objects and
vehicles.
NOTICE! Beware of damage
Make sure that the fabric edges are taut and do not hang down. If the
fabric hangs down, it could rub on the arms and get damaged.
Readjust the outer limit if the fabric hangs down when the awning is fully
extended.
On long awnings the fabric may sag in the middle.
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6.3 Retracting the awning
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➤Remove any debris (branches, leaves or similar) lying on the fabric.
➤Briefly press the button.
✓The awning retracts.
➤Double-check that the awning is fully retracted before starting your journey. The
front cover should rest closely alongside the housing.
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6.4 Testing the wind sensor
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To test the wind sensor, proceed as follows:
➤Briefly press the button.
✓The awning extends all the way.
NOTICE! Beware of damage
•Only retract the awning, when the fabric is free of debris (branches,
leaves or similar). Otherwise the awning can be damaged when it is
retracted.
•Keep the awning free of debris to avoid abrasion, stains and mildew.
•When retracting the awning, make sure that any branches or other
objects are not trapped in it.
NOTICE! Beware of damage
If the awning is retracted when wet, extend it again at the next
opportunity and let the fabric dry out. If the wet fabric stays rolled up for
a long time it becomes mildewed and can stain.
WARNING!
•The wind sensor is a safety-related part. Malfunctioning of the wind
sensor can lead to fatality or serious injury, as well as serious damage
to your vehicle.
•Test the wind sensor before each journey and at regular intervals.
•Do not change any settings on the wind sensor. A change in the
default settings can cause the wind sensor to malfunction and lead to
fatality and serious injury, as well as serious damage to your vehicle.
NOTE
Any change made to the default setting will invalidate the warranty.
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➤Move the front cover (fig. 41, page 2) for about 8 seconds approx. 75 to
100 mm repeatedly back and forth to simulate vibrations from the wind.
✓The awning retracts automatically all the way.
If the awning does not retract automatically
➤Check the battery status of the wind sensor and replace if necessary, see chapter
“Changing the batteries in the wind sensor” on page 15.
➤Test the wind sensor again.
➤If the wind sensor does not work and the awning does not retract automatically,
reprogram it, see chapter “Reprogramming the wind sensor” on page 17.
➤Test the wind sensor again.
➤If the wind sensor does not work after reprogramming, contact your service
partner.
6.5 Changing the battery in the remote control
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➤Open the housing of the remote control (fig. 31, page 2).
➤Remove the old battery from the holder.
➤Insert the new CR2450 (3 V) battery type into the holder with the positive
terminal facing upwards.
➤Reassemble the remote control.
BProtect the environment!
Do not dispose of any batteries with general household waste.
Return defective or used batteries to your retailer or dispose of them at
collection points.
NOTE
If the LED in the remote control does not light up after pressing one of
the buttons, the remote control battery is flat.
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6.6 Changing the batteries in the wind sensor
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➤Extend the awning if required.
➤Move the wind sensor (fig. 51, page 3) on the inside of the front cover to the
left and take it off.
➤Release the sensor insert (fig. 6A, page 3).
➤Remove the sensor insert from the housing (fig. 6B, page 3).
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➤Replace the used batteries with new AAA or LR03 (1.5 V) alkaline batteries
(fig. 6C, page 3). Make sure the polarity is correct.
✓Once the new batteries have been inserted correctly, a brief beep tone is
emitted.
If this does not happen, check the positioning of the batteries.
BProtect the environment!
Do not dispose of any batteries with general household waste.
Return defective or used batteries to your retailer or dispose of them at
collection points.
➤Test the wind sensor (chapter “Testing the wind sensor” on page 13).
➤If the wind sensor does not work, reprogramme it (chapter “Reprogramming the
wind sensor” on page 17).
NOTE
When the batteries of the wind sensor are running low, the wind sensor
indicates this with a brief beep tone which is repeated every 5 seconds.
The awning also retracts automatically after 30 minutes, even if it is not
windy.
NOTE
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
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6.7 Closing the awning manually in emergencies
If the awning is damaged, the motor is faulty or the power supply is unavailable, the
awning can be closed manually.
To do this, you need the following tools:
•Flat screwdriver
•10-mm open-ended or ring spanner.
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➤Use a screwdriver to loosen the two lugs (fig. 72, page 4) on the left-hand cap
(fig. 71, page 4) and remove the cap.
➤Turn the hexagonal shaft (fig. 81, page 4) clockwise with a 10 mm open-ended
or ring spanner, until the awning is fully retracted.
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➤Put on the left-hand cap.
➤Contact the service partner in the respective country to get the awning repaired.
6.8 Switching the LED light on and off (accessory)
If the awning is fitted with an LED light (max. 30 W), you can use the remote control
to switch the light on and off as follows:
➤Press the button to switch on the LED light.
➤Press the button again to switch off the LED light.
WARNING!
Disconnect the awning from the power before you start the procedure.
Otherwise the awning could start working again unexpectedly. The
awning motor could rotate the hexagonal shaft causing the tool to spin
uncontrollably and lead to serious injury or cause serious damage to
your vehicle.
NOTE
•Due to its design, the awning is not able to retract as far manually, as
it can in the electric mode. A gap remains between the front cover
and the housing. This does not affect safety.
•When the awning has been retracted manually, the settings are no
longer correct. After repair, the awning needs to be reset, see
chapter “Resetting the motor and remote control” on page 19.
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7 Adjusting the awning
7.1 Resetting the outer limit
The optimum outer limit of the awning is set by default. Over time, the setting for the
outer limit can become incorrect. The awning then fails to extend fully or far enough
so that the fabric hangs down.
Reset the outer limit as follows:
➤Extend the awning all the way until it stops.
➤Turn the lower control knob on the motor (fig. 91, page 5) anti-clockwise to
extend the stop limit further.
➤Turn the lower control knob on the motor (fig. 91, page 5) clockwise to reduce
the stop limit inwards.
➤Retract and extend the awning a little to check the setting.
➤Repeat the setting if necessary.
7.2 Reprogramming the wind sensor
The wind sensor is set to the receiver and the remote control by default. The wind
sensor must be reprogrammed in the following cases:
•If the wind sensor no longer responds.
•If the wind sensor has been replaced.
•If a new remote has been reprogrammed.
•After the receiver and remote control have been reset.
How to reprogramme the wind sensor:.
Step 1: Remove the wind sensor and sensor unit
➤Briefly press the button.
✓The awning extends all the way until it stops.
➤Push the wind sensor (fig. 51, page 3) to the left on the inside of the front panel
and remove it.
➤Unlatch the sensor unit (fig. 6A, page 3) and take it out of the housing.
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Step 2: Programme the wind sensor
➤Turn the knob for setting the sensitivity (fig. 62, page 3) to “0”.
➤Press the programming button in the battery compartment of the remote control
(fig. 32, page 2).
✓The receiver beeps once briefly.
✓The awning moves twice briefly.
➤Press the programming button directly afterwards in the battery compartment of
the remote control (fig. 32, page 2).
✓The receiver beeps once briefly.
➤Press the programming button on the wind sensor (fig. 61, page 3) once
briefly.
✓The sensor beeps once briefly.
✓The awning moves twice briefly.
✓The receiver beeps five times briefly.
✓The wind sensor is now linked to the awning.
➤Turn the knob for setting the sensitivity (fig. 62, page 3) to “3”.
Step 3: Insert the wind sensor and sensor unit and check the sensor
➤Insert the sensor unit in the housing.
➤Install the wind sensor on the inside of the front panel.
➤Test the wind sensor by moving the front panel approx. 10 cm up and down
quickly in the middle for 8 seconds (fig. 4, page 2).
✓The awning retracts.
The wind sensor is correctly programmed and the procedure is complete.
➤If the awning fails to retract, repeat the programming.
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7.3 Resetting the motor and remote control
The motor and the remote control are adjusted to each other at the factory. Motor
and remote control must be reset in the following cases:
•If the awning does not respond to the remote control commands
•If the remote control or the receiver have been changed.
Step 1: Check the remote control battery
➤Check whether the remote control battery is discharged or not:
Simply press a button on the remote control.
✓The LED on the remote control lights up briefly.
If the LED does not light up, the battery is dead. Replace the battery, see chapter
“Changing the battery in the remote control” on page 14
Step 2: Check the motor and remote control
➤Check whether the motor and remote control are working: Briefly press the
button.
✓The awning extends all the way until it stops.
If the awning does not respond, does not extend all the way or stop after you
release the button, proceed with step 3.
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Step 3: Reprogramming the motor and remote control
➤Switch off the awning power supply with the main switch for 10 seconds.
➤Switch the power supply on again.
✓The receiver beeps once briefly.
➤Press the programming button briefly within 4 seconds in the battery
compartment of the remote control (fig. 32, page 2).
✓The receiver beeps once briefly.
➤Press the programming button again briefly in the battery compartment of the
remote control (fig. 32, page 2).
✓The receiver beeps once briefly.
➤Briefly press the button.
✓The receiver beeps four times briefly.
✓The awning moves twice briefly.
✓The remote control and awning are now adjusted to each other.
➤Check the function of the awning, see chapter “Retracting the awning” on
page 13 and chapter “Extending the awning” on page 12.
➤If the awning fails to respond to the remote control, repeat step 3.
➤Reprogramme the wind sensor, see chapter “Reprogramming the wind sensor”
on page 17.
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