Kampa Rally User manual

Rally Awning
Instructions
Thank you for purchasing your Kampa awning. Please read these instructions carefully before at-
tempting to set up your awning and retain for future reference. If used properly, your awning should
give you years of trouble free use. We recommend that your awning is insured against accidental
and storm damage as this is not covered by the warranty. Awnings contain a high proportion of
synthetic materials and under certain conditions will be affected by condensation inside the awning.
This should not be confused with leaking and condensation can be improved by ensuring adequate
ventilation.
Awning flysheet 1
Dynaflex roof poles (Rally 260 only) 3
Dynaflex roof poles (Rally 390 only) 4
Dynasteel leg poles with adjustable feet (Rally 260 only) 3
Dynasteel leg poles with adjustable feet (Rally 360 only) 4
Dynalite aluminium adjustable roof stretcher poles 2
Peg bag 1
Draught skirt 1
Carry bag 1
We recommend a trial run before using your awning for the first time. This will allow you to familiar-
ise yourself with the awning, its set up and any limitations the awning may have for your particular
use. Please also check your caravan awning rail to ensure that it is not damaged or has any sharp
edges that could damage your awning.
PARTS LIST
If any parts are missing please contact your supplying retailer immediately.
SITING
Choose a site that is flat and, if possible, protected from the wind. Try to set up your awning with the
doors facing away from the wind.
SET UP
To protect your awning from dirt and damage, it may be beneficial to lay a groundsheet or awning
carpet down before unpacking.
Unpack the awning, separate and identify the different parts.
Assemble the flexible roof poles, these are shock corded together and just need slotting together,
ensuring that each pole is fully inserted into the adjoining metal ferrule.
Assemble the steel legs. They are spring linked and just need slotting together. They have an ad-
justable foot –ensure that this is in its lowest position (making pole shorter) by using the spring but-
ton adjustment. Slide the awning beading, on the rear of the awning roof, through the caravan awn-
ing channel until it is in your required position. The awning should be positioned on a horizontal part
of the caravan.
Starting at one end of the awning, push a flexible roof pole into the pole sleeve, connect the steel
pole to the end and then locate the bottom of this pole onto the pin at the bottom of the awning. The
pin is on an adjustable webbing strap. The strap can be released to make it easier to insert the pin
into the bottom of the pole. Always retighten the straps to ensure that the awning is tensioned cor-
rectly. Clip the plastic clips onto the steel pole. Continue with the other poles. It may make assem-
bly easier if you loosely guy out the two end poles as you progress.
1.Push flexible pole
into the sleeve as far
as it will go.
2.Attach the metal leg
5. Attach the clips
3.Place the pin on the
key ring in the bottom
of the pole
4.Tighten the webbing
strap to tension the
awning

Once you have assembled all the legs, go inside the awning and insert the two horizontal aluminium
stretcher poles. Insert one end of the first pole into the retaining pocket at one end of the awning
and then insert the other end in the corresponding pocket at the other end. Tension the pole and
tighten the thumbscrew. Repeat with the other pole. The stretcher poles should now be secured to
the awning using the tie tapes sewn into the roof.
Close all doors and entrances. Peg the rear corners of
the awning. The awning wall should be vertical and the
pegging point should be pulled slightly under the cara-
van to ensure a good seal between awning and cara-
van. The pegging points have a range of possible peg-
ging options. Select a point that puts the awning under tension but without over stressing.
Once the rear corners have been pegged, peg each front corner. It is necessary to pull each peg-
ging point diagonally to create tension in the awning. It may also be necessary to adjust the length
of the leg.
Peg the intermediate pegging points, pegging the points either side of doorways first. These door-
ways should be cross pegged –the points should be pulled across each other. Once completed the
awning should look taut without too many creases –if necessary readjust the pegging and adjust
the height of the legs.
PEGS
The Rally awning comes complete with general purpose wire pegs. These will be suitable for many
sites but there will be some instances where different pegs will be necessary. Your dealer will stock
a range of pegs suitable for different types of ground. For maximum effectiveness, pegs should be
driven into the ground at a 45°angle away from the pegging point.
GUY ROPES
The Rally comes with guylines pre-attached. We recommend that these guylines are used at all
times. Peg the guylines so that the awning is under tension without distorting the shape. The
guylines can be adjusted using the runners. Guylines should be secured using suitable pegs –see
above.
SEALING BUMPER PADS
To help create a seal between caravan and awning the Rally has
sealing bumper pads sewn to the rear panels. Using the rear
pegging points, these bumpers should be pulled towards the cara-
van. An improved seal can be maintained by use of the optional
rear upright pole set. Insert the top of each pole into the pocket in
the top rear corner, adjust the height to bring the pole under ten-
sion and then secure the to the bumper pads using the tie tapes.
DRAUGHT SKIRT
The supplied draught
skirt should be slid
through the awning rail
at the bottom of your
caravan.
Install the two horizontal aluminium
stretcher poles. There is one just
above the windows and another
half way up the roof.
SEAMS
The main seams of this awning have been factory taped to help prevent leakage. Depending upon
your expectations, it may be necessary to treat the remaining seams with a seam sealant. Seam
sealant should also be applied to areas where the taping is damaged or has peeled away through
wear and tear. It can also be applied to areas where a leak may have developed. Seam sealant is
available through your dealer. We recommend McNett Seamsure.
SUITABILITY
This awning is designed for use in light to moderate weather. During strong winds or snowfall we
recommend that you take your awning down. The awning is designed for occasional use; it is not
designed for static or commercial use.
UV DEGRADATION
Awning fabrics can be weakened by prolonged exposure to sunlight. Under normal holiday use your
awning will give long service but use for extended periods in strong sunlight will soon cause deterio-
ration. In those cases it would be wise to use a site as shaded as possible. UV degradation is not
covered under the warranty. The warranty does not cover awnings used on permanent sites, dis-
plays or for commercial purposes.
CONDENSATION
Awnings contain a high proportion of synthetic materials and under certain conditions will be affected
by condensation inside the awning. This should not be confused with leaking and condensation can
be improved by ensuring adequate ventilation. Condensation and its effects are not covered under
the warranty.
SAFETY
DO NOT COOK IN THE AWNING OR USE NAKED FLAMES. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
FIRE PRECAUTIONS LABEL SEWN INTO THE INSIDE OF THE AWNING.
DISMANTLING
Reverse the set up procedure. Ensure that all parts are clean before packing in the carry bag. If the
awning is wet or damp, dry fully as soon as possible.
CARE
Awnings are best stored opened out. Air fully and ensure it is totally dry before packing away. Store
in a well ventilated dry place. A wet/damp awning will develop mildew surprisingly quickly.
Dirty awnings can be washed using clean water and a soft brush. Do not scrub and never use deter-
gents.
Poles should be protected from damage and should be stored completely dry to prevent corrosion of
the ferrules. To prevent corrosion Dynasteel poles can be stored with a light coating of petroleum
jelly to protect them. Ensure that this is completely removed before use. Damage due to improper
use, wind damage or neglect is not covered under the warranty. Have any damage repaired at the
first opportunity. Failure in the poles normally occurs through incorrect use. Make sure that poles
sections are fully inserted into their adjoining pole and do not over stress the pole beyond its de-
signed curve. You can purchase replacement poles from your dealer.
Zips should be treated with care, use two hands to close and open and never tread on them. Never
force a zip.
We strongly recommend that you carry a comprehensive spares kit including silicone waterproof
spray, seam sealer, tape for repairing split poles, and spare guy ropes and pegs for extreme
weather.
Repairs to the flysheet should be made by a company recommended by Kampa or your supplying
Kampa UK Limited
Witham
CM8 3NF