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4WD AWNING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Contents
Page
WARRANTY DETAILS ........................................................................................................................................ 3
REPAIR AND REFURBISHED GOODS OR PARTS NOTICE ...................................................................... 3
WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
INTENDED USE................................................................................................................................................... 5
CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 5
INSTRUCTIONS – ATTACHING TO VEHICLE .............................................................................................. 6
ROOF TRAY FITMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 6
ROOF RACK FITMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 8
ROOF RACK FITMENT – T BOLT INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 9
AWNING SETUP ..............................................................................................................................................10
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................12
MODEL: 18-22543 PRODUCT CODE: 53650 09/2018
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WELCOME
Satisfied customers have repeatedly attested to the positive outcome of a
simple phone call in resolving misunderstandings and gaining positive insights
into product usage.
This product is manufactured to the highest standards of safety and
performance and is backed by a 1 year warranty.
Please read instructions carefully before use.
Unless directions are followed, physical injury or property
damage may result.
Save these instructions for future reference.
In the event you require assistance with your purchase please
contact one of our experienced customer service team on
1300 883 104, who will be happy to assist with your enquiry.
Congratulations on choosing to buy a 4X4 TOUGH® product.
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INTENDED USE
The 4x4 TOUGH® is functional, lightweight and provides fast and convenient protection
from the elements.
This product is intended for private vehicle use and not for commercial, trade or
industrial use.
CONTENTS
1 x Awning
2 x Guy Ropes
2 x Pegs
2 x L Shaped Mounting Brackets
8 x M6 Bolts
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
2000mm x 2500mm
Construction Water resistant polyester rip-stop canvas
8 x M6 Nyloc Nuts
4 x M6 T-Bolts 20 x 25mm
4 x M6 T-Bolts 13 x 13mm
1 x Instruction Manual
1 x Warranty Card
WARNING! KEEP THE ITEM AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES AT ALL TIMES.
The 4x4 TOUGH® awning is designed to fit a variety of different roof rack and roof trays.
This instruction manual will assist you adapt your new awning to suit your application.
NOTE
Damage to the awning as a result of weather conditions is not covered by warranty.
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If heavy or prolonged rain or wind is predicted take down the awning and pack it
back into its protective PVC covering as shown on page 10. [Fig. 7]
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Do not leave the erected awning unattended.
20
0
0mm
2500mm
Horizontal torsion poles
Horizontal
torsion poles
Extendable twist lock poles
adjustable in height.
Guy ropes
Peg
Peg
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ROOF TRAY FITMENT
1. Fitment directly to the side supports of a roof
tray. [Fig. 1]
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Use the pre drilled holes in the short arm of the
L bracket [short arm must be in a true vertical
orientation] as a template to determine the
correct spacing on the roof tray side supports.
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Mark the 2 hole positions.
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Repeat the process on a second vertical roof
tray support, making sure the two L bracket
positions will result in the side awning parallel
with the vehicle.
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Drill all 4 holes, using a 6.5mm drill bit.
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Using 4 M6 bolts and 4 M6 Nyloc nuts, place the bolts in the channels incorporated
in the aluminium extrusion (2 in the upper channel, 2 in the lower channel) and slide
these along to align with the drilled holes. This is a 2 person operation. The final
position of the M6 bolts must result in a side awning positioning which does not
extend beyond either the front of rear of the vehicle. Partially tighten the M6 Nyloc
nuts.
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Stand back, review, if all correct; proceed to tighten all 4 M6 nyloc nuts.
FIG. 1
INSTRUCTIONS – Attaching to vehicle
NOTE: Regularly check that all nuts and bolts securing the awning to the vehicle
are tight and in good order.
There are many different vehicle set ups; your 4x4 TOUGH® Awning has been supplied
with a fitment kit suitable for many installations. However given the innumerable vehicle
set ups it may be necessary to adapt these procedures to suit your individual situation. It
may also be necessary to purchase additional set up components for your situation.
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Decide which side of vehicle you require the awning to be installed; most common is
the passenger side, but either side can be used.
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The side awning may either be mounted to either an existing roof tray or to an
existing set of roof racks.
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2. Fitment to roof tray base using supplied L brackets.
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The orientation of the brackets is with the longer arm of the L bracket affixed to the
roof tray.
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The shorter arm of the L bracket is attached to the side awning.
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The part of the L bracket attached to the awning can either be pointed upward or
downward; however it can only be downward if there is sufficient clearance for the
doors of the vehicle to open. Be aware in making this decision the awning will extend
beyond the “L” and a further allowance of 100mm below the L bracket is required.
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Having made the decision on the orientation of the “L” brackets, it is now time to
attach the L brackets to the roof tray.
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Attachment of the L bracket by T bolts is
recommended [Fig. 2], however in some cases it
will be necessary to drill holes and use the M6
bolts supplied.
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The final position of the side awning should
be parallel with the direction of the vehicle
when travelling.
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Insert the heads of 4 of the M6 bolts into the bolt
head channel in the aluminium moulding. [Fig. 3]
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With the assistance of a second person, raise
the side awning to the height of the affixed L
brackets, position the M6 bolts to align with the
holes in the L bracket.
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Insert the M6 bolts into the holes in the L
bracket and attach the M6 Nyloc nuts.
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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ROOF RACK FITMENT
1. There are many types of roof racks available,
and many forms of attachment of roof racks
to vehicles. These various combinations will
determine the solution for your situation.
2. In all cases the awning is attached to the roof
rack via a set of L brackets; with the longer
part of the L bracket attached to the roof rack
and the shorter part of the bracket attached to
the side awning.
3. The first consideration with the roof rack is the
method by which it is secured to the vehicle.
4. The Roof Rack may be by attached to the
gutter rail mounting (common in older
vehicles) or to other designated attachment
points. [Fig. 4]
5. Or to specific attachments points. [Fig. 4A]
6. Alternatively the roof rack may be secured to
a vehicle side rail [Fig. 5], in which case due
allowance needs to be made for the clamping
mechanism of the roof rack to the side rail. In
this instance use suitably sized T Bolts (refer
page 9),in the upper channel of the roof rack,
[Fig. 6].
This will allow the L bracket to be attached
directly and secured with M6 nyloc nuts.
[Fig. 6A]
FIG. 4
Gutter rail
FIG. 5
FIG. 6A
FIG. 4A
FIG. 6
Please take note on the following page
important information regarding the size of
the T-Bolts used when installing the awning
to roof racks.
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ROOF RACK
ROOF RACK
SNUG
FIT
SNUG
FIT
WIDE CHANNEL
T-BOLT TO SMALL FOR
MOUNTING CHANNEL.
WIDE CHANNEL
WIDE CHANNEL
WIDE CHANNEL
SMALL CHANNEL
SMALL CHANNEL
ROOF RACK
LARGE T-BOLT
SMALL T-BOLT
SMALL T-BOLT
SMALL T-BOLT
ROOF RACK
ROOF RACK
ROOF RACK
ROOF RACK
ROOF RACK
1. DIFFERENT ROOF RACKS HAVE DIFFERENT SIZED MOUNTING CHANNELS.
2. ALWAYS USE A T-BOLT CORRECTLY SIZED FOR THE ROOF RACK MOUNTING CHANNEL
3. IF THE SUPPLIED T-BOLTS ARE NOT A SNUG FIT , YOU WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE SUITABLE
T-BOLTS FROM A HARDWARE STORE TO SUIT YOUR ROOF RACKS.
NEVER USE A T-BOLT SIZE WHERE THE T-BOLT COULD DISLODGE
FROM THE ROOF RACK CHANNEL!
ROOF RACK FITMENT – T BOLT INFORMATION
1. Different roof racks have different sized mounting channels.
2. Always use a T-BOLT correctly sized for the roof rack mounting channel! The fitment kit
includes 2 sets of different sized T-Bolts. The T-Bolt must be a snug fit within the roof
rack channel. The smaller T-Bolts are suitable to use with the 4x4 TOUGH roof racks.
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3. When the awning has been fully unwound, 2
extendable poles will be revealed in the outer
aluminium extrusion. [Fig. 9]
FIG. 9
NOTE: If it is raining ensure the awning is set to an appropriate angle to allow the
rain water to run off and not accumulate on top of the awning.
AWNING SETUP
It is essential to use the guy ropes and pegs provided to secure the awning to the
ground. This will prevent any wind from lifting the awning and causing damage to
your awning or your vehicle.
1. Unzip the outer protective PVC covering. [Fig. 7]
FIG. 7
2. The side awning is held in position by 3 Velcro
closures. Hold the side awning by one hand, and
at the same time use the other hand to release
the 3 Velcro closures, making sure at the same
time the awning is held in place.
Note: Failure to follow this step will result
in the awning unfolding and falling to the
ground. [Fig. 8]
FIG. 8
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7. The awning is now free standing beside the
vehicle. For further stability, deploy the two
horizontal torsion poles contained in the
aluminium extrusion which forms the backbone
of the awning. [Fig. 12]
FIG. 12
8. Swing these poles outward (they are secured at
one end). Disengage the twist lock mechanism,
and extend the poles to allow the tip of the pole
to be inserted into a specially drilled hole in the
aluminium extrusion (around which the side
awning was wrapped) [Fig. 13]
FIG. 6
FIG. 13
5. The poles must then be secured by way of guy
ropes and pegs. [Fig. 11]
FIG. 11
6. Repeat the process on the other side of
the awning.
4. These poles, which are
fixed to the aluminium
extrusion at one end,
should be swung out,
and the lower portion of
the leg, which has a twist
lock feature, should be
adjusted to the desired
length. [Fig. 10]
FIG. 11
FIG. 10
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
DO NOT store the awning wet.
The awning is manufactured from polyester with a PVC lining and is water resistant.
Whilst this fabric is resistant to fungal attack, mildew will form if the awning is stored wet
for extended periods of time. The awning can be stored away wet for short periods, but
should be opened and allowed to dry as soon as conveniently possible.
Use a soft brush to remove any loose dirt or greenery off the awning the prevent staining.
If heavy staining is present use a soft sponge and a mild detergent to wash the awning
fabric. Ensure the awning is rinsed thoroughly with clean water and dry prior to storing in
the PVC enclosure bag.
9. Attach the Velcro straps on each side of the
awning to the 2 horizontal torsion poles. [Fig. 14]
10. Stand back, survey the entire job, and make any
adjustments necessary.
FIG. 14
11. Relax, enjoy yourself.
12. To pack up the awning simply reverse the steps
listed above.