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USER MANUAL TRT120E Ocean DOMETIC

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General safety instructions

DANGER! Failure to obey this instruction will cause death or serious injury. Hazard of carbon monoxide poisoning

• Never use a fuel-burning appliance such as barbecues or gas heaters inside the rooftop tent. The burning process produces carbon monoxide which accumulates inside the tent as there is no flue.

WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury. Fire hazard

• Make sure you know the fire precaution arrangements on the site.

• Do not cook inside the rooftop tent or use open flames. Beware of suffocation

• Make sure ventilation openings are open all the time to avoid suffocation. Risk of injury

• This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.

• Do not allow children to play with the rooftop tent and ensure that the remote control is stored away from chil- dren all the time.

• Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children.

• Always check the weather forecast before you set up and use the rooftop tent. – Do not use the rooftop tent if a storm or a thunder- storm is announced. – If you get caught in a thunderstorm, immediately leave the rooftop tent and get yourself to safety in your vehicle. Stay in your vehicle until the thunderstorm is over to avoid being struck by lightning. – Do not set up, use or fold down the rooftop tent if it is very windy. – Do not fold down the rooftop tent during heavy rain.

• Do not use the rooftop tent if any part or any of its compo- nents is visibly damaged. Contact the manufacturer for assistance.

• Only use tested (e.g. GS-tested) roof racks that are approved for use with your vehicle.

• Before mounting the rooftop tent, make sure that your vehicle and your roof rack offer sufficient load capacity for the rooftop tent and the persons and objects intended to be inside the rooftop tent.

• Do not modify or attempt to repair the electrical motor or the electrical push rods.

• Do not push down on the rooftop tent when it is folded down.

• Keep the remote control dry.

• Always keep the vehicle and roof rack manuals with you and follow their instructions. Safety when transporting the rooftop tent on the rooftop of a vehicle

WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury. Risk of injury

• Only drive with the rooftop tent on the rooftop of your vehicle if the rooftop tent is folded down and covered cor- rectly with the tent cover.

• Do not drive faster than 110 km/h with the rooftop tent on the rooftop of your vehicle.

• At the beginning of each trip and at regular intervals dur- ing each trip, check that the rooftop tent is firmly attached to the roof rack and that the tent cover is safely secured. Always make sure that your rooftop tent is in a safe and appropriate place.

• Unsecured loads and an incorrectly mounted roof rack or rooftop tent can be lost during the journey and injure other road users by falling off.

• Make sure to store the ladder correctly on top of the folded rooftop tent and under the tent cover to prevent the ladder from falling off and injuring other road users during the journey.

• Be sure to adjust your driving behavior (e.g. crosswind sensitivity, cornering, and braking behavior) to accommo- date the change in vehicle height.

• The DC power cable has to be disconnected from the power supply during the journey.

• Do not set up or fold down the rooftop tent while the vehi- cle is in motion.

• The rooftop tent increases the vehicle height. Beware of low entrances, low bridges, low hanging branches and other obstacles.

• Remove the rooftop tent and the roof rack when using an automatic car wash.

• Wind noise may occur when driving with the rooftop tent on the rooftop of a vehicle. Scope of delivery DANGER! Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. NOTICE! Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in prop- erty damage. NOTE Supplementary information for operating the product. Component Quantity Pre-assembled rooftop tent 1 Telescopic aluminum ladder 1 Tent cover 1 Wireless remote control 1EN

Intended use This rooftop tent is suitable for:

• mounting on a suitable roof rack on the rooftop of a suitable vehicle

• light to moderate weather

• touring This rooftop tent is not suitable for:

• use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities

• very strong winds or snowfall

• seasonal pitch or commercial use This product is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with these instructions. This manual provides information that is necessary for proper installation and/or operation of the product. Poor installation and/or improper oper- ating or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory performance and a possi- ble failure. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the prod- uct resulting from:

• Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess voltage

• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer

• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manu- facturer

• Use for purposes other than those described in this manual Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications. The radio equipment of the device complies with the requirements of the directive 2014/53/EU. You can find the Declaration of Conformity of the device on documents.dometic.com. Technical description This rooftop tent is equipped with an electrical motor and a wireless remote control for setting up and folding down. The electrical motor is equipped with an overheat protection. The rooftop tent can also be set up manually, using the supplied spare poles. The rooftop tent includes a high-density foam mattress. For transport on the rooftop of a vehicle, the rooftop tent can be folded down and covered with the supplied tent cover. Control elements Using the rooftop tent

Before first use Familiarize yourself with the product by carrying out a test set up before the product is used for the first time. Check if the scope of delivery is complete. Mounting the rooftop tent

Mounting for electrical setup ➤ Proceed as shown (fig. 2, page 3 – fig. 4, page 3). Mounting for manual setup ➤ See chapter “Setting up the rooftop tent manually” on page 10. Setting up the rooftop tent Setting up the rooftop tent electrically

DC power cable 1 Tool bag 1 Plastic nuts 8 M8 x 50 hexagon bolt 8 M8 flat washer 8 M8 split washer 8 Rail cap 4 U-shaped bracket 4 Spare pole for manual setup 2 L-shaped hexagonal wrench 2 Screw driver 1 Component Quantity No. in fig. 1, page 3 Description Explanation 1 UP button Sets up the rooftop tent. 2 DOWN button Folds the rooftop tent down. 3 STOP button Stops the setup and folding process. WARNING! Risk of injury

• Make sure the rooftop tent is firmly attached to the roof rack before climbing the ladder.

• Make sure the ladder is hooked into the rooftop tent‘s base frame firmly before you enter or leave the rooftop tent.

• Always climb the ladder with caution.

• Close the rooftop tent‘s entrance door before you go to sleep to prevent falling out of the rooftop tent while sleeping.

• Only use the remote control to control the rooftop tent from the ground. NOTICE! Damage hazard Keep the side windows open while setting up or folding down the rooftop tent. WARNING! Risk of injury

• Make sure no other persons, especially children, are near the vehicle when you and your helper lift the roof- top tent onto the rooftop of the vehicle.

• Lift the rooftop tent onto the rooftop of your vehicle together with another capable person to prevent the rooftop tent from falling down.

• Mount the rooftop tent parallel to the road line and not at an angle to avoid creating excessive lifting force.

• Fix all bolts so they are sufficiently secured. WARNING! Risk of injury Disconnect the DC power cable from the power supply after setting up the rooftop tent. NOTE If the electrical setup does not work, set up the rooftop tent manually (see chapter “Setting up the rooftop tent manually” on page 10).EN

1. If the rooftop tent is already mounted on the roof rack, dismount the

rooftop tent first by reversing the mounting procedure.

2. Proceed as shown (fig. a, page 5 – fig. g, page 7).

Folding down the rooftop tent

➤ Reverse the set up procedure. Storing the rooftop tent Storing on the rooftop of a vehicle

1. Fold down the rooftop tent (see chapter “Folding down the rooftop

3. Put the tent cover on the folded rooftop tent and close the soft straps

of the tent cover firmly. Storing for a longer period of time

1. Dismount the rooftop tent from the roof rack.

2. If necessary, clean the rooftop tent (see chapter “Cleaning and main-

tenance” on page 10.)

3. Make sure the rooftop tent is completely dry before packing away.

4. Store in a well ventilated dry place.

Cleaning and maintenance

➤ If necessary, clean the product with clean, lukewarm water and a soft brush. ➤ Apply water proofer against water stains and UV radiation before each trip. ➤ Care for seams and zippers with suitable care products. ➤ Keep the motorized push rods clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth. Troubleshooting

Condensation All tents suffer from internal condensation if one or more of the following conditions apply:

• a drop in temperature WARNING! Risk of injury Do not attempt to exchange the poles while the rooftop tent is mounted on the rooftop of the vehicle. NOTICE! Material damage Do not attempt to remove the spare poles from underneath the roof top tent while the rooftop tent is mounted on the rooftop of the vehicle. This could damage the car paint of the vehicle. WARNING! Risk of injury Make sure no persons or objects are in the rooftop tent before you fold down the rooftop tent. NOTICE! Material damage

• When folding down and covering the rooftop tent, make sure the rooftop tent is dry.

• If the frame contains water, set it up to pour out the water. WARNING! Risk of injury

• For the safety of other road users and reasons of fuel economy, only store the rooftop tent on the rooftop of a vehicle during a journey.

• Remove the rooftop tent when not in use for a longer period of time and store it according to chapter “Storing for a longer period of time” on page 10.

• Observe the safety instructions for transporting the roof- top tent on the rooftop of a vehicle (see chapter “Safety when transporting the rooftop tent on the rooftop of a vehicle” on page 8). WARNING! Risk of injury Only clean and maintain the rooftop tent on the ground. Never climb onto the vehicle for cleaning the rooftop tent while it is mounted on the rooftop. NOTICE! Material damage

• Do not use sharp or hard objects or cleaning agents for cleaning.

• Do not use alcohol based materials, chemicals, soap and detergents for cleaning.

• Remove bird droppings and tree resin as soon as possible to avoid permanent damage to the material. NOTE

• Fully set up the rooftop tent for cleaning.

• Choose a sunny day for cleaning to ensure the material will dry thoroughly. NOTE

• During first exposure to water there may be some moisture at the seams. Through this moisture the threads will swell and fill the holes that are created in the sewing process.

• A fully equipped spare parts kit should include: – waterproofer – repair tape and repair solution – silicone spray for the zippers – spare pegs Problem Solution Water leak➤ Check for leaky seams, damaged tapings and moist areas.➤ If you cannot find any leaks, see chapter “Condensation” on page 10.➤ If you find any leaks, apply seam sealant.Rip in the fabric➤ Use repair tape to seal the fabric.➤ Have repairs carried out by an authorized specialist.Motor or remote control is not working➤ Use the spare poles for manual setup (see chapter “Setting up the rooftop tent manually” on page 10).➤ Have repairs on the electrical motor or the motorized push rods carried out by an authorized specialist.➤ Replace the battery of the remote con-trol.Ladder hooks are worn or broken➤ Contact the manufacturer for replace-ment.Noise while setting up or folding down the rooftop tent➤ Inspect the poles and joints.➤ Have repairs carried out by an authorized specialist.EN

Severe condensation can run down the inside of the roof and drip off ties, tapes and other internal fittings and can be mistaken for leaking. ➤ Increase ventilation by opening doors and/or windows. Disposal ➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins, wherever possible.

If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recy- cling center or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations. Warranty The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer). For repair and warranty processing, please include the following docu- ments when you send in the product:

• A copy of the receipt with purchasing date

• A reason for the claim or description of the fault The warranty covers manufacturing defects, materials and parts. The warranty does not cover fading of the cover and wear and tear due to UV radiation, misuse, accidental damage, storm damage, or permanent, semi-permanent or commercial use. It does not cover any resulting damage. Please contact your dealer for claims. This does not affect your statutory rights. Technical data TRT120E Connection voltage: 12 V DC Power consumption: 20 W Minimum socket rating: 10 A Remote control frequency: 433 MHz Foam mattress depth: 5 cm Dimensions inner tent (W x H x D): 120 x 100 x 200 cm Dimensions outer tent (W x H x D): 132 x 115 x 218 cm Packing dimensions (W x H x D): 144 x 32 x 229 cm Weight (including ladder): 53 kg Conformity:DE