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.
Aer 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 aer 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 buer 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 buer strip to size
Cut buer 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
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Operating Instructions
Unfold
1. Park the vehicle (ensuring that the handbrake is applied) in a suitable location and ensure that the
awning when fully extended will not interfere with the flow of traic
1.1 If the awning is to be extended in windy conditions it is recommended that a second person
assists in setting-up the awning
1.2 Do not extend the awning in strong winds or a gale or during heavy rain as it could damage the
awning and/or the vehicle and cause accident or injury
2. From the rear of the vehicle reach behind the awning cover, refer to Diagram 2
Diagram 2
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3. Locate the large outer Velcro flap and li it out towards the rear of the awning, refer to Diagram 3
4. Locate the top of the smaller inner Velcro flap and li it out and down towards the vehicle,
refer to Diagram 4
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
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6. From the rear of the vehicle unzip the awning cover all the way to the front of the vehicle,
refer to Diagram 6
6.1 Unclip the pole bag and the guy rope/pegs bag and set aside for later use
5. Locate the remaining Velcro strap at the top of the awning cover and fold it up and away from the
awning, refer to Diagram 5
Diagram 6
Diagram 5
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7. Fold the awning cover over the awning Backing Extrusion, refer to Diagram 7
7.1 Ensure that the awning cover is well clear of the hinged area of the awning
8. Unhook the black rubber strap holding the spars in place, refer to item A of Diagram 8
8.1 Release the two (2) black plastic retaining clips as shown in items B and C of Diagram 8
Diagram 7
Diagram 8
A
A B C
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9. Commence to open the awning beginning with the top Awning Spar then each Awning Spar in order
from top to bottom, refer to Diagram 9
9.1 Ensure that the Drain Panel is set towards the rear of the vehicle
Diagram 9
10. Unfold the awning towards the rear of the vehicle ensuring not to catch the material on any poles
or structures
Important Note: If there is any possibility of a prevailing wind it is recommended that each segment
of the awning is poled and pegged-out as it is opened to prevent any possible damage to the awning,
refer to following Instructions 14 and 15
Start to open awning
from the top pole
Make sure cover
does not obstruct
the hinge area
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11. Attach the Tensioning Strap by looping the male clip Tensioning Strap around the nearest cross bar of
the Roof Rack and looping the female socket Tensioning Strap around the end of the awning.
Refer to Diagram 11
12. Secure the awning by clipping the male clip into the female socket
Diagram 11
13. Pull the tail of the tensioning strap to tension as required to maintain the correct shape of the
awning, refer to Diagram 13
Diagram 13
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14. Insert the Telescopic Support Poles into each Awning Pole, refer to Diagram 14A
14.1 Secure each Awning Pole to the awning using the fitted Velcro straps, refer to Diagram 14B
15. In calm dry weather secure the awning using the Metal Pegs and Guy Ropes provided
15.1 Secure the drain panel located near the centre of the awning using the two (2) Metal
Pegs provided
14B14A
16. In unsettled or wet weather secure the awning using the Metal Pegs and Guy Ropes provided, refer to
Diagram 16
16.1 Slightly shorten the Telescopic Support Poles to take the tension o the awning, refer to
Diagram 16
16.2 Secure the awning using the extra Metal Pegs and Guy Ropes provided to form a channel in the
awning to allow water to run-o, refer to Diagram 16
Diagram 16
a
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Retraction
17. Loosen and remove Guy Ropes, remove Metal Pegs, remove Telescopic Support Poles and undo and
remove tensioning straps
17.1 Store Guy Ropes, Metal Pegs, Telescopic Support Poles and tensioning straps in the applicable
carry bag
Important Note: If there is any possibility of a prevailing wind it is recommended that each segment
of the awning is de-pegged and de-poled as the awning is closed to prevent any possible damage to
the awning
Diagram 17
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18. Swing the Awning Poles (rear to front) so that they recess into the Backing Extrusion
18.1 Secure the Awning Poles using the Rubber Strap prior to folding the awning material, refer to
Diagram 18A
18.2 Fold the awning material, refer to Diagram 18
19. Neatly roll the awning up towards the Backing Extrusion until you see the two (2) corresponding
black plastic retaining clips and clip into place, refer to Item A in Diagram 19
19.1 Fold and neatly extend the Drain Panel (B) onto the top of the awning releasing the retaining
clips (A) one at a time to position the Drain Panel under the retaining clip straps, refer to Item B
in Diagram 19
19.2 Tensioning the awning by pulling the tails of the retaining clip straps
19.3 Clip the pole bag and the guy rope/peg bag into the associated retaining clips inside the
awning cover (if applicable) or store in the vehicle for later use
Diagram 19
Diagram 18
Secure the poles with the rubber strap before rolling awning material up
(see inset picture).
Fold the awning as shown on right.
18A
A
B
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20. Fold the awning cover over the top of the Backing Extrusion ensuring that any loose material does
not protrude beyond the awning cover
20.1 Zip the awning cover from the front of the vehicle to the rear ensuring that any loose material
is pushed away from the zipper before zipping the awning cover closed, refer to Diagram 20
20.2 Secure the awning cover Velcro flaps in the reverse order to that as shown in Sections 2 – 4 of
this instruction, refer to Diagram 20
Important Note: To prevent damage to the awning material never force the zipper closed over any
exposed awning material, always ensure that the zipper has a clear and unobstructed path
Diagram 20
Repair
Replacing the spar hinge
1. In the remote case that the awning Spar Hinge becomes worn or damaged it can be replaced by using
a new Spar Hinge, source a replacement before trying to replace the Spar Hinge
1.1 Open the awning cover and expose the Spar Hinge, refer to Diagram 1
Diagram 1
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