Troubleshooting - Campsmart AKF for Fiamma - Installation Trouble Shooting Guide

Part

Problem

Trouble Shooting - Causes & Solutions

Awning Fabric

AFK does not grip fabric

·         The brackets on the van side have not been positioned correctly – see Step 2. Make sure the bracket is positioned so the rafter hole is directly below fabric

·         The rafter insert has been positioned on the outer plastic ridge not the inner plastic ridge. See Figure 3 for correct attachment location

·         The AFK has not been tightened correctly. See notes on cam handles below.

·         The awning fabric has not been tightened after the AFK is in position

·         The awning fabric is in poor condition. Sometimes fine dust, dew or mold can accumulate on the awning fabric which can cause reduced friction for the clamp to grip onto. Cleaning and drying the awning surface will assist resolving this issue.

·         In insufficient amount of awning fabric is in the clamp. Ensuring the maximum amount of fabric is held within the clamp section of the AFK will provide better grip. Tip: Pull the fabric outwards in the central gap section with one hand while clamping down one of the middle cam handles with the other.

 Bracket

Does not fit onto awning easily

·         The plastic brackets usually need to be “snapped” in place past a bottom ridge in the awning. This sometimes takes considerable force and the use of a large screwdriver or similar may assist if it can’t be done by hand.

·         In rare cases a small amount of plastic may need to be filed off the bottom of the bracket.

Bracket

Bracket does not fit in correct position

·         Ideally the fabric edge on the awning should be in line with the inside edge of the hole in the bracket. If the brackets have been installed a little too far away from the edge of the fabric this will reduce the grip on the fabric.

·         In rare cases (reported with some F45 Ti & 3.0m models), there is not enough space to install the brackets between the shock absorber and end of the awning. In this case another part is required to fit to the end of the AFK, enabling use without a bracket. This is referred to as a “Paddle Adapter” (Fiamma Part 98655-900).

Insert

Insert does not fit

·         Insert the black plastic ends for the current Fiamma F45S models. Note some earlier models don’t use the insert.

·         Also check you have positioned the insert on the correct ridge of the awning – see image on – See image in Figure 3

Cam   Handles

Awning Fabric not tight or gripped by AKF

Improving Grip on Fabric by Adjusting Cam Handles

·         Cam Handles should be tested & adjusted to be tighter or looser, so the clamping action is most effective. If too loose, the fabric may easily slip out of the clamp.

·         To adjust the tightness, rotate either clockwise or anti-clockwise to loosen or tighten the clamp in he closed position once set up.

·         A little bit of experimenting with this should help obtain the optimal tightness position & stop instances of the fabric slipping out of the clamp.

·         Note the Cam Handles should be closed parallel to the AFK to work properly. 

Important Notes:

·         When dismantling, the cam handles should be loosened a little to ensure the mechanism can be easily opened.

·         It’s important not to over tighten the Cam Handles as forcing shut or opening when overtightened can cause the internal mechanism to break.

Rafter Install-ation

When installing a rafter in combination with the AFK, ensure the AFK is fitted first. Fitting the rafters first will cause the fabric in the centre section to be pulled back a little with less to grip onto.