Outdoor Revolution Journey 260 User manual

Gemstone MODEL Journey 260
Thank you for purchasing an Outdoor Re olution product, this product will gi e years of satisfactory ser ice if basic instructions
are followed, Outdoor Re olution products are designed for durability and for ease of erection.
Spare poles are not warranted but can be purchased to replace broken poles, see our website www.outdoor-re olution.com
** Journey 260 awnings will not be swapped because of broken poles**
Please read the following instructions carefully
TIP: Refer to the photograph to help when pitching your Journey 260.
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• Please do not leave for your vacation without fully erecting and checking the contents of your porch.
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• Ideally erect your awning for some period allowing it to weather.
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• Please make sure that before erecting, that you site the awning on clear Level ground with no sharp objects
underneath, and that all the ips are fully closed. (We recommend laying a groundsheet down to keep the
awning Dry and clean)
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• If you have any issues relating to pitching your awning please contact your dealer for instructions before
going on holiday.
IMPORTANT PLEASE CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT
(Make yourself familiar with the awning and its parts before attempting to erect)
Contents
Flysheet (or outer)
Fibreglass poles (in a separate bag)
3 x steel vertical legs with pre bent angles
Internal adjusting steel bar
Pegs (in a separate bag)
Outer carrying bag (with dimension details)
A selection of spare parts
ERECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Tip; REFER TO PHOTOGR PH WHEN PUTTING UP COMP CT LITE PRO 250
Ideally this is a 2 person process to a oid awning damage.
1. Lay the outer/flysheet and spread out on the ground, Ensure all panels are zipped up fully. Before starting to put the
awning on your caravan check the edges of the channel for any sharp corners or damage as this can snag the
fabric and sometimes cause damage to the awning. Slide the awning profile through the cara an rail, and spread
e enly across the cara an roof
2. Once the awning is in the desired position on your cara an open the pole bag and take out the 3 fibreglass roof poles
and 3 steel poles and lay out on the ground, (Most poles are broken during pitching so take extreme care at this
stage) – Spare poles can be purchased at your dealer if you accidentally break one. In the case of the fibre poles
ensure the poles are seated correctly within each of the metal ferrules when opening out.
3. First slacken the tension straps at the base of the awning where the where each pole locates then take one of the
fibreglass pole sections and slide through either of the outer roof channels, then locate one of the steel ertical poles

into position using the ferrel at the end of the fibreglass pole. After this locate the steel pole into position using the pin
on the ‘ring and pin’ assembly located on the black webbing around the foot of the awning Continue this process with
the remaining poles. Finally clip the black plastic locating clips to the poles, and tension the straps which you
slackened earlier
4. You will now notice the two outer poles will drop inwards onto the awning can as, in order to rectify this take the
stability strap on one end and peg out, this will pull the pole outwards and hold it in position whilst you work on setting
the awning, after you ha e done this repeat the process at the other end (only knock the peg in halfway as it is likely
you will ha e to reset this at the end.) After this has been done the back of the awning by the cara an should now be
pegged through the steel rings at the corners and the buckles tensioned slightly. The sections for the steel stabiliser
internal pole should now be taken inside the awning. If you look at the front of the awning you will see a number of
‘fastening sections and tapes these are to hold the stabiliser pole in place. Now continue by placing pegs in the 2 front
corners of the awning followed by pegging the remaining points along the front, ensuring all pegging is in a straight line.
Remember when pegging to use the ‘ring and pin’ assemblies as pegging points through the centre of the ring. (Do not
o er tension as this can sometimes lead to damaged zips) TIP pegs perform best when inserted at 45 degrees into the
ground.
5. Peg the gusseted flanges at the rear of the awning in such a way that a seal is formed against the cara an side. The
shock chord can be gently tightened to maximise this seal by pulling tight through the black toggle.
6. Guy lines can now be tensioned and pegged (remember you may ha e to re-adjust the yellow stability straps you
positioned earlier) please ensure in hea y weather that ALL guy lines and the stability straps are used. Take
care not to o er tension as this can damage your awning or awning zips. (Please note that failure to use all the lines
may result in your awning being damaged)
PLEASE NOTE FOR EXTRA COMFORT WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE Blue Diamond Draught Skirt
along your cara an base. (ask your supplier)
** IN EXTREME WEATHER, TAKE YOUR AWNING DOWN**
Please note these few points for trouble free camping.
a. After use please take extreme care when packing away. Ensure the Journey 260 is dry (including the
poles) and air the tent before packing away.
b. Any dirt or stains can be removed by brushing or gently washing with warm water. DO NOT use
detergents as this will destroy the waterproofing on the fabrics.
c. We advise that you DO NOT cook or smoke in this awning; although the outer fabric is fire retardant
treated it will still melt.
d. During use, particularly during rain, avoid touching the outer fabric as this may cause moisture to be
drawn into the porch awning.
e. Please make sure that you have a good time.
**We highly recommend that you insure your awning against storm damage or accidental damage, as the
warranty does not cover such eventualities. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused to the
caravan because of misuse, incorrect pitching or extreme weather **
Outdoor Re olution Tents are distributed by:
Blue Diamond Products Ltd
WWW.Blue-diamond-products.co.uk