Herald (613.6) - Tent RACLET - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Trailer Tent
Brand	Raclet
Model	Herald (613.6)
Sleeping Capacity	Up to 4 persons
Frame Material	Aluminum and Steel
Canvas Material	Cotton (treated against mildew)
Integrated Kitchen Unit	Yes, with gas cooktop
Awning	Included (aluminum or steel frame)
Stabilizer Legs	Adjustable with crank
Tyre Pressure	Indicated on trailer body
Maximum Authorized Weight	Refer to trailer body
Canvas Care	Dry within 24 hours if wet; no detergents
Safety Warning	Never place jack under flooring
Gas Safety	Keep door open when using grill; wait 10 min before relighting
Assembly	Follow manual instructions for erecting and dismantling

Frequently Asked Questions - Herald (613.6) RACLET

How do I erect the Raclet Herald trailer tent?

First, detach the trailer and position it. Lower stabilizer legs using the crank. Remove the cover and spread the platform. Open out the sleeping platforms: swing out left then right. Enter the center and force the roof bar upward until it locks. Close the door and stake to ground.

How do I set up the awning?

For the aluminum frame, unfold the framework, position sliding pieces over folding joints, lay canvas over frame, connect zips to trailer cabin, raise uprights, attach with tie-tapes, adjust tension. For steel frame, lay out elements, attach ridge to main bar, adjust tension, adjust feet height.

What safety precautions should I take when using the gas grill?

Always keep the door open when using the grill. After the grill has been on, wait 10 minutes before relighting. Ensure the gas pipe is well connected and away from heat sources.

How do I change a wheel on the trailer?

Lower two stabilizer legs opposite the wheel. Loosen bolts. Lift trailer with car jack placed under axle or chassis longeron (never under flooring). Lower other two legs. Change wheel, tighten bolts, check tightness after several km.

How should I maintain the canvas?

Do not leave canvas folded while wet for more than 24 hours. Air and dry as soon as possible. Never use detergents or solvents. Avoid contact with insecticide spray. The canvas is treated against mildew.

What is the correct tyre pressure?

Tyre pressure is indicated on the trailer body. Check before each trip.

How do I dismantle the tent?

Dismount the awning (fold back or detach). Unlock the two sliding elements. Swing right platform onto the trailer, then left. Close door, install cover, raise stabilizer legs.

What should I do if the canvas gets wet?

The canvas must be aired and dried within 24 hours at least to prevent mildew. Do not store wet.

How do I store the trailer tent?

Raclet trailer tents take little space. If stored outdoors, it is advisable to remove all canvas. Store in a dry place.

What is the maximum authorized weight for the trailer?

The maximum authorized weight under load is indicated on the trailer body. Do not exceed it. Ensure load is properly distributed with a bearing pressure of approximately 20 kg on auto coupling gear.

USER MANUAL Herald (613.6) RACLET

REF.

The door must always be open when using the grill. After the grill has been on for a certain period of time, one must wait 10 minutes before re-lighting. When using the kitchen unit, make sure that the gas-cook cover is locked in an upright position.

Assembly instructions.

* Position the 2 side pieces with feet in the holes on the under side of the main kitchen unit, then fasten in place with the use of the thumb screws.

* Once the kitchen unit is assembled position it under the top kitchen unit. Ensure a stable and level assemblage with the use of the adjusting screws in their least extended position.

*Before, using ensure that covers 1 and 2 are well secured.

*Ensure the gas pipe is well connected and that the gas pipe is away from heat especially that generated by the grill.

This unit is light kitchen material, therefore:

You have just become the owner of a RACLET trailer tent. This model has been strictly controlled at every stage of manufacturing. In order to ensure you full satisfaction and many pleasant moments of relaxation, we advise you to read carefully the following instructions.

BEFORE TAKING THE ROAD

CHECK

• Tyre pressure (correct pressure is indicated on the trailer body.
• That wheel mounting nuts are tight (the tightening torque shall be verified after 25 to 40km , after 100km and then periodically).
  • That all lighting and signalling equipment functions properly
• Loading (the maximum authorized weight under load must not be exceeded). See that load is properly distributed (a bearing pressure of approximately 20 kg on auto coupling gear).
• That caravan coupling head is firmly secured to the coupling sphere of your auto.

ON THE HIGHWAY

• MAINTAIN a sufficient DISTANCE from the vehicule in front of you.
- When OVERTAKING do not forget when pulling back into your lane that the length of your vehicle is increased by that of the caravan.

And HAVE A GOOD TRIP!

TO ERECT

1 - Detach and bring trailer into position.
2 - Using the crank, lower stabilizer legs making sure that trailer is horizontal. If ground is soft place extra pads under the stabilizer shoes.
3 - Remove cover; spread underneath one of the platforms (it will provide a means of waterproof storage).
4 - Open out the sleeping platforms.

Automatic Fold-out

First swing out the left platform, then the right. Both platforms are supported by adjustable telescopic bars to ensure a horizontal sleeping surfaces. The canvas is firmly attached to the two platforms and opens out with its framework.

5 - Enter the center part of the caravan and force the roof bar upwards; it will automatically lock into position. The sliding parts (black spherical heads) provide a rapid means of adjustment

6 - Close door in tenting and stake latter to ground. The bedding is ready for an overnight stop!

TO ERECT AWNING

• « AUTOMATIC » ALUMINIUM AWNING FRAME
- Unfold the framework according to the notes on the reverse of the plan.
- Position the sliding metal pieces along the ridge poles, over the folding joints. (Adjust the uprights (legs) to their minimum position).
• Take the awning canvas out of the bag and lay it on the ground. Position the main zips towards the trailer cabin. Slide the awning canvas over the frame. Connect the awning zips to the trailer cabin zips. (To assist you, attach the centre awning frame hook into the cabin frame). Raise the uprights (legs) to a higher position.
- Use the tie-tapes to fasten the canvas to the frame. Adjust the tension using the ridge pole adjustments. (Ensure the framework is centrally positioned with respect to the roof canvas reinforcing). Finally adjust the uprights to achieve a suitable « set » of the canvas.

• STEEL AWNING FRAME

• Lay out the different framework elements on the ground (see diagram attached).
• Remove canvas from bag, spread out on ground with junction slide enclosures facing caravan. Attach awning ridge elements to main caravan ridge bar. Tie cloth retainers and adjust the tension of the tenting by means of sliding framework elements. Adjust the height of the feet.
  • Completely close awning and stake tending to ground.

IMPORTANT: A protective flap is provided to shelter the zippers; make sure it is correctly positioned.

- If your caravan is equipped with a ceiling lining, attach it starting from the center and stake side drops to the ground.

HAVE A PLEASANT STAY I

TO DISMANTLE

• The caravan canvas must never be detached from the platforms or the framework elements.
  1 - Dismount awning either fold it back over the roof of the trailer or detach and place inside.
  2 - Unlock the two sliding elements of the framework.
  3 - Swing the right platform onto the summit of the trailer body, and then the left.
  4 - Close the door and install the cover.
  5 - Raise stabilizer legs.
  If the canvas was wet when folded it must be aired and dried as soon as possible (within 24 hours at least).

MAINTENANCE

CHANGING A WHEEL

• Lower the two stabilizer legs opposite the wheel to be changed.
• Loosen wheel mounting bolts.
• Lift the trailer by means of your car jack by placing it underneath the axle or chassis longeron.

CAUTION : NEVER PLACE JACK UNDERNEATH FLOORING.

• Before removing wheel lower the other two stabilizer legs.

- Change wheel, replace and tighten bolts; check tightness after several kilometers.

TRAITER BODY

- In sheetsteel zinc-plated by electrolysis and coated with polyester. It should receive the same care as your car body.

CANVAS

• Must not remain folded while wet more than 24 hours.
  • RACLET cotton cloth is treated against mildew. Never use detergents or solvents.
• Never allow the canvas to come in contact with insecticide spray.

STORAGE

• RACLET trailer tents take up little space.
- If your trailer must be stored in the open, it is advisable that all canvas be removed.