Westfield LYNX 240 User manual

TRAVEL-SMART AWNING SERIES
Document-No.: LYNX 240 Issue:July 2017
» LYNX 240«
Model No.12010322400000

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SUMMARY
WELCOME
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1ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
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PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS 5-7
REPLACE AN AIR TUBE 4
GENERAL CARE AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this Westfield Outdoors
awning. Please read these instructions for use fully
and carefully before using your awning. Please
observe the care and safety instructions.
THE AIR TUBES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND USAGE
INFLATING/DEFLATING

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ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
OPTIONAL
Rear Poles Kit
C
Guy rope
arry Bag Storm roof Pole Pump & Safety
Pressure Valve
Draft Skirt & wheel
cover
x1 x1 x1 x2
Metal /Plastic Peg
Model No. 12010322400000
x6 x1
x1
Elastic Ring
TPU repair patch
TPU
1.Clean repair area thoroughly
2.Press patch fiemly over puncture
3.Do not inflate for four(4)hours to
allow repair to set
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND USAGE
THE AIR TUBES
The zipper of the reinforced Air tube sleeves is
secured against opening via the use of a tie. If you
remove this tie for any reason, it must be replaced
before using the awning again.
Never open it when the air tube is under pressure.
To avoid damage, the zipper must remain closed.
Ensure that the air tubes are properly stored in the
sleeves and all zippers are closed.
The air tubes are made of a high-quality, durable TPU material.
The TPU tubes are covered by a double layer protective sleeve.
The protective sleeve, protects the TPU tube against damage
and keeps the tube in position. The outer sleeve adds another
layer of protection and fixes the protective sleeve and air tube
to the tent, ensuring it is always in the correct position. Both
sleeves are provided with a zipper which can only be opened
when the air tube is not under pressure. The air tubes are fixed
to the bottom floor by using Velcro tape.
Replacing or repairing the air tubes
The TPU tubes can be replaced or repaired by yourself. To do
so follow this procedure:
1. Unscrew the valve from the outer sleeve then unzip the outer
sleeve
2. Snip the tie holding the zipper on the protective cover and
unzip exposing the TPU tube.
3. The TPU tube is held in place by an elasticated ribbon at the
top of the protective sleeve. The TPU is folded over the
elasticated ribbon to hold it in place when the tube is deflated.
4. Replace or repair the TPU air tube.
5. If you are repairing the air tube, we recommend using a
professional/high quality patch repair kit.
6. When putting the TPU tube back in place, just reverse the
process, but remember to secure the zipper on the protective
cover to ensure it cannot come undone during use as this can
lead to tube and awning damage and is not covered by your
warranty.
ATTENTION!
• We recommend the use of an additional groundsheet or covering to avoid any damage to your
awning whilst fitting it to your caravan, motor home or vehicle.
• Please familiarize yourself with the awning before you go on your first trip. We recommend a test
set-up before your trip.
• Install your awning on a clean and even surface. Remove stones and branches to avoid possible
damage to your awning and make a note about the direction and strength of the wind and always
try to build your awning up in a wind-protected area.
• Avoid setting up your awning under trees as tree sap and other debris can permanently mark or
damage your awning.
• On all coated, non-breathable materials you will always get some condensation. This is when
condensed water forms on the coldest surface of the awning which can sometimes be inside the
awning. Condensation is often mistaken for leaking and is not a reason for complaint or a fault of
the awning.
• This can be lessened by ensuring the awning has adequate ventilation to allow increased air flow
and thus reduce the condensation.
• This awning is not built for permanent pitching or commercial use.
• Please avoid any snow load. Air awnings are not built for snow load.
• In the case of strong winds and storms, the awning must be taken down in order to avoid storm
damage.
• Never open the zips on any of the air tubes when they are inflated. This can lead to damage to the
air tubes and your awning.
• The valves on the air tubes can become loose over time even when not used, so before you inflate
your awning you should always check that the valves are tight otherwise they could leak.

Inflation
The included pump is equipped with an over pressure valve. This
prevents you from overfilling the air tube. The ideal air pressure is
7 PSI (0.48 bar). To inflate your awning:
• Ensure that the valves on the awning are screwed in correctly.
• NOTE: Please take care when screwing the valves in that you do
not kink the valve seals when screwing them together as this can
lead to damaging the valve.
• The valves on the awning should be out
• Connect the over pressure valve to the pump and check that the
pump is set to inflate.
• Open the screw cap of the valve on the awning and connect the
pump to the valve.
• Inflate the awning using the pump until either the correct
pressure is reached or you hear the air coming out of the over
pressure valve.
• NOTE: Do not use compressed air compressors, as these may
have a far higher operating pressure and can permanently
damage the TPU air tubes.
Deflation
To deflate the air tube, carefully unscrew the valves out of the air
tubes. Please be aware that the air will rush out very quickly so
unscrew the valve slowly to help release the pressure slowly.
To help with packing the awning away, the valves should be left
out as this allows any trapped air to escape when the awning is
packed away.
INFLATING/DEFLATING
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Replacing or Repairing an Air Tube
Deflate the air tube fully. NEVER replace
or repair a tube before deflang it fully.
Break the plasc es on the sleeve of the
air tube and unzip the sleeve. Then
remover the protecve cover and air tube
from inside the sleeve. Break the plasc
es on the protecve cover and unzip the
protecve cover. Remove the TPU bladder
from inside the protecon cover.
Now simply replace the tube, place inside
the protecve cover being careful to
ensure that is not twisted as a twist in the
bladder could cause damage when it is
inflated. Once the tube has been fied zip
the protecve cover shut. YOU MUST
THEN RELOCK THE ZIPS WITH NEW
PLASTIC TIE OR SIMILAR SOLUTION. If
you do not relock the zips then you could
well cause damage to your awning when it
is inflated.
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REPLACING A TPU AIR TUBE

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PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
• If requested fit the draft skirt by sliding it into the lower
rail on the bottom of your caravan, motorhome or vehicle.
The wheel cover either slides into the rail on the wheel
arch or uses the figure of eight tubing and connects to the
top of the draft skirt.
• Ensure that all the doors on the awning are zipped shut
and the floor strap is attached.
• Slide the awning beading into the rail on your caravan,
Motorhome or vehicle and pull the awning along the rail to
the desired position.
• Peg the rear corners of the awning under the caravan
pulling the awning as close to the caravan as possible.
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NOTE:
There are two sizes of beading on this awning. It has 6 mm
beading for caravans and 4 mm beading for motorhomes.

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PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
• You are ready to inflate your awning.
• Before you inflate your awning make sure you have
read and understood the pump and inflation sections of
this instruction. You must follow these instructions to
ensure proper inflation of your awning.
• Ensure that the floor strap is looked before inflation.
• Inflate your awning using the pump supplied ensuring
the safety pressure valve is connected to the pump at
all the times.
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• Ones the air tube has been inflated peg the two storm
straps out as this will hold the awing in place whilst you
peg.
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• Your awning should look the diagram above. You can
now peg now the awning.
• We recommend pegging the corners first then working
forward from the rear corner in turn until all pegging
points have been pegged.
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PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
Storm Roof Pole
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Rear Pole Kit
• Take one of the rear poles and place the flatted end into the pocket in the top corner of
the side panel and extend the leg until it is touches the ground.
• Push the pole against the pad and the pad will be pushed against your caravan,
motorhome or vehicle. This creates the seal against your vehicle.
• The pole should be tight enough to hold the pole in place. But must not be over
tensioned as it could caused damage if over tensioned.
• Tie the pole in place using the Velcro tie backs along the rear of the panel.
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OPTIONAL
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PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS（OPTIONAL）
Assemble the storm roof pole as shown in the diagrams above.
Insert each pole in turn, into their pocket and extend into the opposite pocket.
Do not over tension these poles.

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GENERAL CARE AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Canvas Seams
The main seams of this awning are taped to ensure water protection. These can become damaged
over time but can be repaired and re-sealed by using seam sealer. For the best results, we
recommend contacting your dealer to find out which products to use.
UV degradation
UV degradation causes the material to go brittle, fade or change color. The time it takes to
do this will differ depending upon how often you use it and what the weather is like when you
do. It is a natural process which affects all materials used outdoors. This awning is coated to
help prevent this process, but it does not stop it, it only helps slow it down.
You can help protect against this degradation by regular care and proofing of the awning. The
awning should be regularly cleaned and re-proofed to ensure that mold and mildew do not
build up and damage the awning.
After cleaning your awning, you should always reproof the awning as cleaning the awning will
damage the UV coating on the material. For the best results, we recommend contacting your
dealer to find out which products to use.
Weathering due to excessive UV degradation is not covered by the warranty.
Condensation
All coated, non-breathing materials suffer from condensation. The amount of condensation
depends upon the weather conditions and the environment (such as wet ground etc.). During
condensation, water can collect on the fabric of the awning. If enough condensation forms this can
run down the awning and drip off seams or any other stitching point.
It can be lessened by ventilation. Ventilating your awning allows air to flow though the awning and
lessens the buildup of condensation.
Condensation is often mistaken for leaking and is not a reason for complaint or a fault of the awning.
Usage
This awning is designed for private and non-commercial use.
This is a touring awning and is not suitable for permanent use.
In case of storms or snowfall, the awning must be taken down to avoid damage.
Storage and cleaning
Please store your awning dry. If you must take your awning down when it is wet, you must unpack
it within a week and allow it to dry out before packing it away. This is to ensure that mold and
mildew do not build up as this can lead to damage on your awning and is not covered under your
warranty.
To clean this awning, we recommend using a specific tent or awning cleaner or just water and a
soft cleaning cloth. Heavy soiling should be allowed to dry and brushed with a soft brush
beforehand.
After cleaning your awning, you should always reproof it as the UV coating on your awning could
be damaged during cleaning. For the best results, we recommend contacting your dealer to find
out which products to use.
FIRE AND VENTILATION PRECAUTIONS
Caution:
• If using gas or other combustion appliances additional ventilation is required
• Do not place hot appliances near the walls, roof or curtains
• Always observe the safety instructions for these appliances
• Never allow children to play near hot appliances
• Keep exits clear
• Make sure you know the fire precaution arrangements on the site
• Make sure ventilation openings are open all the time to avoid suffocation

Drawings in this manual are for illustration purposes only, actual product may vary. Manufacturer reserves the right to change any
specification or features without prior notice. Should you have any questions about your product or experience any difficulties, please
contact the retailer from which you purchased the product. Your local retailer is in the best position to promptly address any requirements.
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