Dometic X-TEND A-ROOM Manual

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X-TENDA-ROOMTM INSTALLATIONANDOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
REVISION:
FormNo.3309583.0155/05
(Replaces3309583.007)
(French3309584.013)
©2005DometicCorporation
LaGrange,IN 46761
INSTALLATION&OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
USA
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FUTUREREFERENCE:
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
This manual must be read and un-
derstood before installation, ad-
justment, service, or maintenance
is performed. This unit must be in-
stalled by a qualified service tech-
nician.Modificationofthisproduct
can be extremely hazardous and
could result in personal injury or
property damage.
Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de
procéderàl'installation,àdesréglages,
de l'entretien ou des réparations.
L'installation de cet appareil doit être
effectuée par un réparateur qualifié.
Toute modification de cet appareil peut
être extrêmement dangereuse et
entraîner des blessures ou dommages
matériels.
Important:TheseInstructions
must stay with unit.
Ownerreadcarefully.
Model
953086.000
953091.000
Patent Pending

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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accidentsand injuries.
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X-TENDA-ROOMTM INSTALLATIONANDOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions must be read and under-
stood before installation of this kit. Modifica-
tion of this product can be extremely hazard-
ous and could result in personal injury and/
or property damage.
TheXTendA-RoomTM isdesignedtobeinstalledaroundthe
loadingrampopeningofacargotypetrailer,allowingusers
to enjoy the extra living space.
Product features and specifications as described or illus-
trated are subject to change without notice. Installation
methods not described in this manual must have written
approvalfromDometicCorporation.
Important: Read the entire Installation and Operat-
ing Instructions carefully before starting the installa-
tion.
Contents:
(1) Instructions (1) Fabric Assm.
(1) RollofHookTape (4) Ball End Sockets
(1) OxfordStorageBag (4) J-Hooks
(1) Ctr Roof Pole Assm. (1) Front Pole Assm.
(2) RampStand (1) Rear Pole Assm.
(1) PoleStorageBag (1) CenterPoleSupport
(2) TwistFasteners (8) #8 x 3/4" Screws
ToolsRequired:
PowerDrill/Screwdriver
INSTALLATION
Park the trailer on flat and level surface for the initial
installation.ThiswillinsurethattheXTendA-RoomTM willbe
straightand square withthe trailer.
A. Ramp Stand Assembly
1. Findthechannelwithathreadednyloninsert.Place
the threaded nylon insert with the notch up.
2. Placethesecondchannelwithaholeacrossthefirst
channel with the hole on top forming the letter "X".
3. Thestandpolewiththestudboltisscrewedintothe
nyloninsertthroughthechannelwiththehole.This
shouldbe tightened so thereisno movement.
4. The top standpoleslidesonthe bottomassembly
and is locked in place with the ball pin. See Fig. 1.
Note:Eachrampstandhasarubbercoatingonthetopplate
topreventscratchingoftheramp.
B. Ramp Preparation
1. Placerampstandsattheapproximatepositionsfor
each corner of the ramp.If terrain is not level, add
levelingblocksasnecessarytoevenoutweightand
leveltorampstands.
SPECIFICATIONS
A
BC
D
Model 953086.000 953091.000
Min./Max. Min./Max.
A = Length 88-1/2" 91-1/2"
B = Front (Height) 75" 75"
C = Rear (Height) 79-1/2"/86-1/2" 86-1/2"/96-1/2"
D = (Width) 86"/91" 91"/99"
E = Ramp Stand
*Range 16"/28" 16"/28"
Capacity 1,200lbs. 1,200lbs.
* Ramp stand adjusts with one inch increments.
E

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X-TENDA-ROOMTM INSTALLATIONANDOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
2. Pulltheballpinandraise/lowereachrampstandto
the approximate position where the ramp will be
approximatelylevel.Alignstandextensionwiththe
closesthole in thebase and replacethestand pin.
3. Lower the ramp and move the ramp stands in
position(6"to 8"fromtheedges)underthe 2outer
ramp corners. See Fig. 2.
FIG. 4 2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
Ball
End
FrontPole Assembly
b. Frontpoleassembly
The front pole contains 11 pieces. When as-
sembled,thehorizontalpoleswillformanarch
between the vertical poles. The vertical poles
have a ball end, which will be inserted into an
end ball socket on the ramp floor. See Fig. 4.
Extend the vertical telescoping poles to their
longestlength.Lockinplacewiththelocklever.
See Fig. 4.
FIG. 2
Place Stands At Outer Ramp Corners
Lower
Ramp
FIG. 3
3A 3B "C"Clip
Ball
End
Lock
Lever
3C
Center Pole Assembly
FIG. 1
Ball Pin
Channel With
NylonInsert
Stand Pole
StudBolt
Top Stand
Pole
Lower Stand
Pole
C. Description Of Pole Assemblies
Thereare3poleassemblies:
CenterRoofPoleAssembly
Rear/FramePoleAssembly
Front Pole Assembly
All pole assemblies are shock corded and numbered
with stickers to identify matching assembly poles. See
Figs. 3, 4 & 5.
1. Extendall3poleassembliestotheirlongestlength.
a. CenterPole Assembly
Thecenter poleassembly is madeof 3 pieces
and rest along the expansion zipper on the
centeroftheroofoftheinsideoftheXTendA-
RoomTM andparallelwiththezipper.The pole
hasa"C"clipononeendandaballonopposite
end. See Fig. 3.
c. Rear/FramePoleAssembly
Therear/framepolewhenassembled,willform
a square. The vertical poles will be capped on
thebottomend,andwillbeplacedonthetrailer
floor. See Fig. 5.
Channel With
Hole
Lock
Levers

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8. Grasp the center of the front pole assembly arch,
placeitagainsttherooffabric;andwalktowardsthe
endoftheramp.Placethearchatthefronttopstitch
line. Wrap the 5 hook/loop belts around the arch
poles to hold place. See Fig. 7.
9. Keepballendsofsidepolesatrampopening/hinge
and extend the side poles as much as possible
withoutliftingtheX-TendA-RoomTMofftheramp.The
side poles should be at an angle. See Fig. 7.
10. Clip the center pole support in the center of the
horizontalframe onthe rear framepole assembly.
The ball socket must be facing toward room. See
Fig. 8.
D. X Tend A-Room TM Assembly
1. Spread the X Tend A-Room TM fabric on the cargo
ramp.The zippers shouldbe on theinsideand the
openendoftheroomtowardsthetraileropening.
2. Locatethefabricsleevesoneachsideoftheopen
endon the rearof fabric assembly. Assemblethe
vertical side poles 1C, 1D and 1E of the rear pole
assembly.Placethelockleversinthedown/locked
position. Feed the vertical side pole caps down
through the two side panel sleeves, starting at the
toppanel.
3. Assemblethehorizontalpoles(1A&1B)oftherear
pole assembly. Place the lock levers in the down
positionandslidethemthroughthe4sleevesacross
the roof panel of the fabric. See Fig. 5 & 6.
5. Thefabricandrearpoleassemblyaremovedinside
thetrailerdooropening.Extendthehorizontalframe
oftherearpoleassemblyequallyuntiltheytouchthe
trailer side walls. Place the levers in the locked
position. See Fig. 6.
Note:Thewidthoftheroomcanbeincreasedbyunzipping
thedart (extrafabric) in thecenter ofthe roof fabric.
5. Raise each vertical side pole until the horizontal
pole touches the trailer ceiling. Place the levers in
the locked position. See Fig. 6.
6. The rear pole assembly will hold the X-Tend A-
RoomTM in place inside the trailer.
7. Assemble the front pole assembly inside the X-
Tend A-RoomTM. See Fig. 7.
FIG. 5 1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
Rear/Frame Pole Assembly
Rear/Frame Pole Assembly
Touches Ceiling
Rear/Frame
PoleAssembly
Touches Side
Floor
FIG. 6
Rear/Frame
PoleAssembly
Touches Side
Side Wall
Side Wall
View From Inside Cargo Trailer Looking Out
FIG. 7
View From Inside Looking Out
Extend Poles Until Fabric Is
Taut Without Lifting Room Off
Ramp
Place Arch
At Top Seam
And Hold In
Place With
Hook/Loop
Belts
FIG. 8
Clip The Center
Pole Support In
Center Of
Horizontal
Frame Of Rear
Pole
Face Ball Socket
Toward Room
Fabric
4. Insertthehorizontalpoleassemblyintothevertical
sidepoles to formthe rear frame.
Caps Caps