OZTENT Foxwing 270 Awning Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION
USER’S
MANUAL
270º AWNING (LHS) INSTALLATION / USER’S MANUAL
OFW27AWLHA
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Oztent Australia Pty Ltd Document No. 20180510 Issue No. 0001
www.oztent.com Prepared by: Isaac Viglione
Authorised by: Peter Long
Issue date: 1/6/2018
These instructions remain the property of Oztent Australia Pty Ltd and may not be used or changed for any other purposed
than intended.

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Congratulations and thank you for choosing the original
Foxwing 270º Awning.
We are sure that you will find your new 270º Awning a pleasure to use. Before you install or
use the awning, we recommend that you read through this entire manual which provides
installation and user instructions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use any product fitted to a vehicle, it
is important that the awning is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions
contained in this manual carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.
We recommend that this manual is placed and kept in the glove box of the vehicle that the
awning is fitted to for future reference and for the purpose of handover to any future owners.
Aer unpacking the awning please check that it is not damaged and that all parts have
been supplied with the kit before installation. If in doubt, do not install the awning before
contacting your local Foxwing Customer Care Centre.
Important Information
Environmental Tips
Packaging disposal
• Most of the packaging materials are recyclable. Please dispose of packaging materials through your
local recycling depot or by placing them in the appropriate recycling bins.
• If you wish to discard this awning, please contact your local authorities and ask them for the correct
method of disposal.
Cautions
• This awning is not intended for use by young children or infirmed persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised so that they do not play with the awning.
• Contact an authorised installer for installation of this awning.
• Contact an authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of this awning.
• If the awning canopy needs to be replaced, replacement work must be performed by an authorised
service technician only.
• Installation work must be performed in accordance with any local, state and national Standards by
authorised personnel only.
Conditions of Use
This awning is intended to be used in stationary SUV, 4WD, RV and similar applications such as for:
• Shade
• Picnics
• Camping
• Service and repair

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Contents
Parts Identification................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation checklist ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Minimum crossbar distance .................................................................................................................................................................7
Fitting instructions.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions...........................................................................................................................................11
Unfold...................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Retraction .........................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Repair..............................................................................................................................................................................20
Replacing the spar hinge......................................................................................................................................................................20
Windy Conditions......................................................................................................................................................24
Unfold...................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Retraction .........................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Storage...............................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Care and Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................................30
Operation Tips ............................................................................................................................................................................................30
Warranty...........................................................................................................................................................................................................31

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Parts Identification
Item General Part Name Qty Part No.
1 Foxwing 270º Awning 1 OFW27ACEXA
2 Crossbar Bracket 2 FOXBRACK
3 Crossbar Bracket Plate 2 FOXPLATE
4 M8 x 23mm T-Bolt 4 OXTBOLT23
5 M8 x 17mm Flat Washer 6 FOXWO20
6 M8 Nylock Nut 6 FOXNO28
7 Sportz/Aero Crossbar Insert 2 FOXINSA
8 M8 x 25mm T-Bolt 2 FOXTBOLT25
9 M8 Spring Washer 2 FOXWO20S
10 M8 x 30mm Hex Bolt 2 FOXHDBOLT30
11 Heavy Duty Crossbar Insert 2 FOXINSH
12 M8 Channel Nut 2 FOXHDNUT
13 Telescopic Supporting Pole 4 TPOLE22FOX
14 Metal Peg 10 OZPEG
15 Guy Rope 8 GUYLONGJV
16 Tensioning Strap 1 FOXTS
17 Metal Peg For Upright 4 FOXPEG
1
Note: Le hand side model displayed

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For Sportz / Aero Crossbar For Heavy Duty Crossbar
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Item Foxwing 270º Awning Component Name Qty Part No.
1 End Cap 1 FOXLC
2 Rubber Strap 1 FOXRS
3 Rivet (1661 – 0613) 4 FOXH004
4 Pole Holder 1 FOXPH
5 Rivet (1661 – 0619) 4 FOXH008
6 Backing Extrusion 1 FOXC786
7 M8 x 150mm Bolt 1 FOXC775
8 M8 Flat Washer 2 FOXW020
9 Hinge Pin 2 FOXWINGHP
10 Spar Hinge 1 FOXSPH
11 M8 Nylock Nut 1 FOXN028
12 Spar Hinge Insert 4 FOXWINGNH
13 Spar Hinge Insert (Spares) 2 FOXWINGNH
14 Awning Spar 4 FOXWINGCANH
15 Pole End Cap 4 FOXC
16 Rivet and Washer (Black) 8 FOXRIVCAP
17 Self-Tapping Screw 8 FOXC790
18 Awning Cover 1 OFW27AWLHACOV
19 Awning Tensioning Strap 1 FOXTS

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Installation Checklist
Tape measure
13mm spanner
14mm spanner
Knife
Phillips tip screwdriver (Optional –
Only required for tightening Self
Tapping Screws)
6mm Allen key (Optional – Only required
for tightening Spar Hinge Bolt)
17mm spanner (Optional – Only required
for tightening Spar Hinge Bolt)
Step Ladder (Optional)
Padded panel guard or rug (Optional)
Installation/User’s Manual
Suitably illuminated, clean, dry workspace
that is out of the wind
Clean vehicles roof racks prior to
installation
Installation/User’s Manual is to be given to
the customer or end user aer installation
Minimum Crossbar Distance
1. The minimum distance between centres of the Roof Rack for mounting of the awning is 800mm
Minimum Crossbar Distance
Fitting instructions
Minimum
800 mm
Distance measured from
bar center to bar center
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
When locating and inserting each T-bolt (A), ensure that you do not drop it into the recess. 1
Distance measured from bar
centre to bar centre
Heavy Duty
Sportz
Aero

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Fitting Instructions
1. Insert the four (4) M8 x 23mm T-Bolts onto the Backing Extrusion as shown in Item A of Diagram 1
1.1 Ensure that you don’t drop the T-Bolts into the Backing Extrusion
1.2 Position T-Bolts, Crossbar Bracket and Crossbar Bracket Plate as shown in Diagram 1
2. Mount the two (2) Crossbar Brackets to the Backing Extrusion using four (4) M8 x 17mm Flat Washer
and four (4) M8 Nylock Nut as shown in Diagrams 2A or 2B (as applicable)
2.1 Secure the two (2) Crossbar Bracket Plates to the two (2) Crossbar Brackets as shown in
Diagrams 2A or 2B (as applicable)
2A 2B
Diagram 1
For Sportz / Aero Crossbar For Heavy Duty Crossbar
Minimum Crossbar Distance
Fitting instructions
Minimum
800 mm
Distance measured from
bar center to bar center
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
When locating and inserting each T-bolt (A), ensure that you do not drop it into the recess.
1
A

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3. Do not fully tighten the six (6) nuts and bolts at this stage
4. Using a knife cut the rubber buer strips on the le-hand side of each roof rack to size, as shown in
Diagrams 4A or 4B (as applicable)
4B
4A
3A 3B
Cut buer strip to size
Cut buer strip to size

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6. Adjust the position of the awning, paying careful attention to keep the rear overhangs to a minimum
6.1 Make sure that there is adequate space to swing open the awning and that any overhang does
not obstruct the rear tail gate or hatch
7. Tighten all nuts when completed as shown in Diagrams 7A or 7B (as applicable)
7.1 Ensure that the awning is secure and not interfering with the vehicles normal operation
7.2 Ensure that the Roof Racks are secure and not interfering with the vehicles normal operation
7A 7B
5. Adjust the position of the Crossbar Bracket and assembly to suit the Roof Racks on the vehicle as
shown in Diagrams 5A or 5B (as applicable)
5A 5B
Channel nut must sit across the
bar when tightened
Tighten Tighten