How to use

The Nomad Awning is nothing like other awnings you have seen or used before. 
Because of these differences we REQUIRE that you watch this video AND read the instructions before use. 

If you do not learn how to use the awning properly you may injure yourself or not be able to even open the awning at all.

How to use the Awning, Written Steps

Opening the Awning:

  1. Set the locking handle on the left end of the awning to the open position, this is done by spinning the handle inwards (right tighty). This releases the one way ratchet controlling the fabric reel.
  2. Undo the strap buckle and begin pulling the awning open.
  3. The awning will start to open at an angle, the locking button on the lower telescoping arm (found on the bottom of the arm near the pivot) is preventing it from opening. Push this button in while pulling the awning open to release the lock.
  4. Continue pulling the awning open until the locking button on each telescoping arm snaps into place.
  5. If wind or heavy rain is present, turning the locking handle into the lock position (unwind the handle at least 90 degrees) allows the ratchet system to engage. This prevents the fabric from unrolling farther, improving performance in the wind and preventing water pooling. The ratchet operates in one direction, so manually rotating the fabric reel in a few clicks will pull the fabric tighter if desired.

Closing the Awning:

  1. Ensure the locking handle is in the open position. (While fabric will still retract with the ratchet engaged, it may create too much drag to fully close *and makes quite a noise*).
  2. With one hand pulling the awning closed, use the other to push each locking button in until they release.
  3. Slowly allow the awning to wind itself up. Attempt to keep the awning centered as it closes, if it gets off centered too much fabric will build up on one side which can jam up. If this occurs, pull the awning open slightly and then reattempt, pushing slightly away from the side where the bunch up occurred.
  4. Once closed, ensure the endbar has properly slotted into the space between the two telescoping arms. It is not unusual for it to droop slightly on one side, requiring a little help to line up and fully close.
  5. Snap the buckle closed and turn the locking handle into the locked position.

Tensioning:

The Nomad Awning features an adjustable tension spring system. To add additional tension follow the below directions.

  1. Turn the locking handle into the locked position This creates space for the spring tensioning system to unlock and turn. 
  2. To add tension to the spring system use the included tensioning tool, or a ⅝” socket on the hex head protruding from the right end upright. 
  3. Simply turn the tool righty tighty. The spring adjustment hex will move slightly inward and then begin spinning freely. Do not let go of your tool or the system could begin unraveling uncontrollably. 
  4. Once a satisfactory number of turns to the right have been completed, allow the tool to slowly unwind. You should feel the adjustment hex start to move outward as it spins to the left and then stop moving. Only once the adjustment hex stops moving on its own should you release and remove the tensioning tool. 
  5. Turn the locking handle back into the open position and give the awning a tug to observe the new level of tension.