SunnCamp Ultima Air 280 Deluxe User manual

Thank you for purchasing the Air-Volution Ultima Air 280 Deluxe/390 Deluxe Inflatable awning from SunnCamp. Before erecting this awning, carefully read and understand these
instructions. If there is anything you do not understand, contact your retailer for advice.
By following the instructions on erecting, dismantling, packing and storing the awning you will enjoy many years of trouble free camping.
Awning Flysheet 1
Adjustable Rear Support
Poles 2
Storm Mate Straps 4
Flysheet Repair Kit 1
Inflator Pump 1
Draught Skirt 1
Awning Peg Bag 1
Awning Carry Bag 1
Our Warranty necessitates that you unpack and erect this product prior to your first use to ensure that all components are enclosed and in good condition. Please
see our Warranty section for full details of our Warranty conditions. If you find a component missing or a fault, please contact your SunnCamp stockist for advice.
SITE SELECTION
Choose a location where the ground is flat,
smooth and dry. Attempt to position the awning
entrance away from the direction of any wind.
Do not position on sharp, rocky or rough
ground.
GETTING STARTED
Unpack the awning and place the carry-bag
somewhere safe. Separate all components and
check that everything is present.
INFLATABLE TUBES
The awning uses inflatable bladders, retained
within a reinforced, zipped oxford polyester
retaining sleeve to support the awnings
flysheet.
These inflatable tubes only require 5psi of
pressure to give a rigid support. WARNING; DO
NOT over-inflate as this may cause the bladder
to rupture.
The air valves on the tubes are attached with
retaining straps but are not pre-fitted and will
need to be screwed into place. Carefully screw
the valve’s body on ensuring that you do not
cross the valves thread. Do not over tighten but
ensure sufficiently tight to produce a good seal.
Where there has been a drop in the ambient
temperature and you have topped up the air,
please monitor the tube carefully because when
the ambient temperature rises, the pressure is
likely to increase and you may need to release
some air. See section headed VALVES with
regard to care and storage.
AIR PUMP
The awning is supplied with a manually
operated air pump, specifically designed for use
with the awning’s air valves. You must not use
any other type of pump (including 12v tyre
inflators or compressors). Before using the
pump, it will require assembling. Unpack the
pump and its components. Attach the dump
valve to the outlet side indicated by an arrow
pointing away from the handle marked ‘inflate’.
Fitting to the other side will cause the pump to
suck air (deflate) rather than blow.
Now attach the hose/pressure gauge. Finally, fit
the end nozzle to the inflator hose. Note: select
the largest nozzle.
Please not that your pump is fitted with a dump
valve and it is essential you use this pump to
avoid over inflation.
AWNING
Lay the awning flysheet out on the selected
ground area with the entrance correctly
positioned. Slide the beaded rear edge into the
caravan’s awning channel. Secure the awning
to the ground by the four corner tags using the
awning pegs. Each inflatable tube is fitted with a
single inflation valve, which is at ground level
and positioned to the front of the awning. To
access the valve, you will need to open the
closest entrance. Once access is gained,
remove the valve cap (turn anti-clockwise). The
valve cap should be attached to the valve body
by a plastic tab, if not, make sure you keep the
cap safe ready to replace once inflation is
complete. Insert the nozzle of the inflator hose
into the valve using firm pressure. Operate the
pump, making necessary adjustments to the
awning flysheet as the tube inflates. It may be
necessary to lift the tubes to help position them
during the last stages of inflation. Once you
reach a pressure of 5psi, stop pumping.
Carefully disconnect the nozzle then replace the
valve cap. Repeat this action with all the
inflatable tubes, closing the access panel where
applicable. Do remember to put the pump
somewhere safe.
Bring the awning to an upright position by
pegging out the storm mate straps. These may
need to be re-pegged later.
STORM MATE STRAPS
Attach the supplied storm straps to the captive
clips positioned at each corner. The storm
straps are designed to help secure the awning
in windy conditions but are not to be relied upon
as an anchor in severe adverse weather.
ENTRANCE
Ensure that all entrances to the awning are
closed with all zips fully secured.
If this is not done now, the awning will be out of
alignment when fitting the awning pegs.
AWNING PEGS
Secure all the awning’s remaining tags to the
ground using the awning pegs. The rear two
corner pegging points should be pegged first
followed by the front two corner pegging points
to obtain the correct awning shape. Peg all
remaining pegging points remembering to cross
any zip door opening points. When inserting
into the ground, the peg should be set at a 45
degree angle away from the awning. Pegs
should be hammered into the ground using a
suitable mallet and NOT pressed in with the
foot. Most bent pegs are caused by using your
foot rather than a mallet. Peg removal is easier
if you use a suitable extractor. Pegs used to
secure an entrance or door opening can be left
slightly raised. This will allow easy hooking and
unhooking when opening or closing the door.
GUY ROPES
Secure each guy rope, positioning its peg at a
suitable distance from the awning.
Once in position, tighten the ropes equally to
bring the awning to its natural shape. DO NOT
over tighten. To tighten, hold the rope above the
slider and pull the slider up. To release, hold the
rope above the slider and pull the slider down.
Remember that all guy ropes are a trip hazard,
especially in the dark.
ADJUSTABLE REAR SUPPORT POLES
Finally, fit the two adjustable rear vertical
support poles, one to each corner of the
awning. The poles flattened top section must be
inserted into the reinforced retaining pocket
found at each top rear corner, behind the
triangular panel. Both poles should be extended
and the mini quick locks closed to hold them
under tension. Male sure that the rear weather
seal pads are positioned in-between the
caravan’s wall and support bars.

VERTICAL STORM POLE POCKET
Located in the central air beam is an integral
sewn in vertical storm pole pocket which can be
used in conjunction with a rear support pole in
certain weather conditions to aid stability and
any water dispersal. The flat end of pole with
the black plastic protection piece simply needs
to be inserted into the integrated storm pole
pocket and adjusted to the correct tension ie
slightly lifting the roof (making sure not to over
adjust) and tightened using the quick lock
bracket. (see fig.1 below)
Additional poles (DT0052) are also available
to purchase from a SunnCamp stockist if
you do not wish to use one of your rear
support poles.
Fig. 1
SIDE ENTRANCES
The side entrances are single skinned and can
be rolled out of the way and retained by a set of
loops and toggles. When closed, the zip
cover/baffle must be carefully pressed into
place ensuring the velcro tabs are aligned and
the skirt correctly positioned, secured by awning
pegs, to avoid water ingress should it rain.
FRONT ENTRANCE/S
One or both can be rolled out of the way or can
be raised to create a porch. Your SunnCamp
stockist can supply, as an additional item, a set
of porch poles that simply slot together.
When used as a porch, insert the spike end of
the porch poles into the eyelets at entrance’s
two corner pegging points, then hook a guy
rope over the spike and secure to the ground
with a peg. Adjust each guy rope tension to
bring the porch square. When closed, the zip
cover/baffle must be carefully secured into
place, ensuring the velcro tabs are aligned and
the skirt correctly positioned, secured by awning
pegs, to avoid water ingress should it rain.
WINDOWS
All windows have curtains, which can be closed
and are secured in place with Velcro tape.
When open, carefully roll the curtain and secure
with toggle and loop.
WEATHER SKIRT
Once the awning is erected, check that the
weather skirting, to the base of the awning, is
correctly laid to help prevent water ingress.
These can be secured in place using the
pegging points.
SAFETY
It is advisable to have a ‘Fire’ bucket filled with
water, placed outside the awning.
Hopefully it will never be needed, but if it is, you
will be glad you made the effort.
The awning fabric is fire retardant, NOT fire
proof and therefore you must not smoke or use
a naked flame in or near it. This includes the
traditional ‘camp fire’.
Guy ropes can cause a trip hazard and should
be marked so that passers by can see them.
Awning pegs are also a trip hazard and should
not be left ‘half in’.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND REPAIRS
Cleaning…
Both inside and outside of the awning should
only be cleaned using fresh clean water and a
damp cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical
cleaners.
Storing…
The awning is best stored in its original carry-
bag. However, if the awning is dismantled when
wet, you MUST thoroughly dry the awning as
soon as possible. After a wet pack-up, erect the
awning as soon as possible and allow its
flysheet, guy ropes and of course the carry-bag
to fully dry naturally before repacking everything
away. If stored when the flysheet and / or guy
ropes are wet, the awning will suffer from
mildew and will become unusable. Please note
that damage caused by incorrect storage is
NOT covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
The valves body should be left unscrewed from
the air tubes when packing away the awning.
Please refer to the section headed VALVES.
Repairs…
Repairs to the awning should only be made by
the manufacturer’s recommended agents.
Repairs made by an unauthorised third party
will make the manufacturer’s warranty void.
STORM AND WEATHER SUITABILITY
This awning is designed for light use in normal
weather conditions. It is not suitable for storms,
gales, sub zero or tropical conditions.
UV DETERIORATION
Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can
weaken the fabric of the awning. To avoid the
risk of UV deterioration, site the awning in a
shaded area, where it will be protected from
exposure to strong sunlight.
MOISTURE
Moisture collecting on the inside of the awnings
fabric is condensation caused by the occupier;
It is NOT a sign of leakage.
Note that damage caused by condensation, is
NOT covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
SEAMS
This awning has all its main seams hot air taped
to help prevent leakage. The remaining seams
should be treated with a seam sealant to
maximize the awnings weatherproofing.
Seam sealant should also be applied to main
seams where the tape has lost adhesion or has
been damaged (tie points or suspension points
for example).
Seam sealant is available from your SunnCamp
stockist.
VALVES
Please note that the valves used on this product
rely on a good air seal which can fail and
become ineffective if left under compression
whilst in storage. To reduce the chance of valve
malfunction, the valves should be fully
unscrewed when the product is in storage.
Replacement valves are available to purchase
from your SunnCamp stockist.
INFLATABLE BLADDERS
Please note that an emergency repair patch is
enclosed with your tent/awning for emergency
repairs to small holes. If you over inflate your
bladder, it may explode and this will not be
repairable. Spare bladders with full instructions
are available to purchase from your SunnCamp
stockist.
DISMANTLING
To deflate each tube, arrange access to the
respective valve via an entrance or access flap.
Turn the valves air release collar anticlockwise
to remove and allow the stored air to escape.
The release collar will remain attached by a
plastic tab. Note that un-pegging can be carried
out before, during or after deflation. Once fully
un-pegged, slide the beading from the
caravan’s awning channel. The awning should
now be carefully rolled prior to placing back in
the carry-bag. DO NOT refit the valve before
storing. Please refer to ‘Storing’ for further
information.
AIR PRESSURE MAINTENANCE
Changing atmospheric conditions can make the
air tubes appear to lose or gain pressure.
Commonly caused by a rising or lowering in
ambient temperature. Should this occur, the
tube will simply require either a top up or
release of excess pressure. It should NOT be
considered a sign of leakage or puncture.
However, where leakage is suspected, you
should firstly inspect the valve to ensure that no
parts are cross-threaded and that the air seals
are in good condition and tight. Removing a
valve then re-fitting and re-inflating may help. If
you discover that a valve has become faulty or
a bladder has developed a leak, spares are
available to purchase from your SunnCamp
Stockist.
Where there has been a drop in the ambient
temperature and you have topped up the air,
please monitor the tube carefully because when
the ambient temperature rises, the pressure is
likely to increase and you may need to release
some air.
SAFETY WARNING: BBQ’S/GAS
APPLIANCES
Your tent has a sewn in label warning against
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. Please be
aware of carbon monoxide poisoning and do
not under any circumstances use or leave a
used BBQ (even if you think it is still not
burning) in your awning or tent.
WARRANTY
Please refer to the separate warranty sheet that
is enclosed with your Tent/Awning.

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY
YournewSunnCampinflatabletent/awningiscoveredbytheManufacturer’sWarrantyagainstanymanufacturingdefectforatwelve
monthperiodfromthedateofpurchase.DuringthisperiodtheCompanyundertakestoreplaceorrepair,freeofcharge,anydefect
whichtheCompanyconsiderstobeduetofaultyworkmanshipormaterial.Pleaseensureyouretainyourreceiptandproofofpurchase
forthisproduct.
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Pleasenoteyourtent/awningisintendedforuseasaninflatablestructureforcamping/caravanning.Itisnotatoyandmustnotbe
treatedassuch.Youmustnotjump/bounce/launchyourselfontooroffanyairtubesandyoumustnottwist/bend/wrenchorhandle
anyairtubeinanyaggressivewaywhichwillinevitablycausedamage.Productsarenotcoveredunderwarrantyforanydamagetothe
airtubesdeemedtobecausedbysuchmisuse.
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InadditionthefollowingareNOTCOVEREDbytheManufacturer’sWarranty:‐
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•OverinflationoftheTPUtubeswhichcausesdamage
•Generalwearandtear
•Defectsarisingfromneglect,misuseorunauthorisedmodifications,additionsorrepairs
•Damagecausedbystorms,windsorotherinclementweatherconditions
•Damagecausedbyabuse,misuse,droppingorothersimilardamagecausedby,orasaresultof,failuretofollowstorageor
erectioninstructions
•Moistureappearingontheinsideoftheflysheet‐thisiscausedbycondensationandisnotaleak
•Leakagethroughtheseamsofthetent/awningduetoexcessiveabrasionanddamagetothesealanttape
•Seamscomingapartasaresultofovertensioning
•Brokenordamagedzipscausedbyundueforce,jammingorincorrectpegging
•Brokenbucklesiftheyhavebeensubjectedtoundueforce
•Damagedcarrybagifduetobeingoverloaded,incorrectpackingorgeneralmisuse
•Inflatablebladderdamageduetowearandtear.Thebladderisaperishablecomponentandisregardedas‘Fairwearandtear’.
Bladdersareeasilyreplaceableandreadilyavailabletopurchasefromyourretailer.
•Damagecausedbyincorrectpitchingordismantling
•Anydamagesustainedduetocookinginsidethetent/awning
•DamagecausedbyUVdegradation
•Productsusedonpermanentsites,displaysorcommercialusebyrentalcompanies
•TransportationorshipmentcoststoandfromtheManufacturerortheirrecognisedagentsforrepairorassessment
againstaWarrantyclaim.
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THISDOESNOTAFFECTYOURSTATUTORYRIGHTS
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TheManufacturerand/ortheirrecognisedagents,directors,employeesorinsurerswillnotbeliableforconsequentialorother
damages,lossesorexpensesinconnectionwithorbyreasonoftheinabilitytousetheproductforanypurpose.
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NOTE:Anyclaim(s)arisingduetomissingpartsorfaultygoodsMUSTbemadebeforeuse.TheManufacturerwillnotbe
responsibleforanyclaimsregardingmissingpartsorfaultyitemswheretheproducthasnotbeencheckedbytheuserpriortouse.
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Intheeventofaproductbeingreturnedforassessment,itmustbesentinacompletelydryandcleancondition.Failuretodothis
mayaffectyourwarranty.Failuretodothiswillalsodeemtheproductunfitforinspection.
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