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1. the webbing tabs along each side of the awning roof Tension all adjustable poles and guy ropes so the roof sits taut and will not hold water WARNING If the awning is not tensioned correctly water will pond and may cause damage to the fabric and poles This damage is not covered by warranty Step 7 Erect the side awning Open side entrances as required to erect awnings select awning poles 201 and position top of pole through eyelet in awning Attach guy rope to top of pole and peg down It is recommended awnings are lowered during heavy rain Step 8 Install room divider The divider has toggles on the edges which attach to the fabric loops inside the tent To install the curtain push each toggle through its corresponding loop inside the tent FIGURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1 Webbing Loops Peg Loops Side Ridge Pole Loops Ridge Pole Sleeve FIGURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Release guy ropes Step 2 Unzip doors and windows and collapse the tent removing and disassembling the poles Place the poles in the pole carry bag and tie shut Sten 3 Remove pegs Do not remove pegs from the ground by pulling on peg loops This may cause the peg loops to tear out ofthe seam Step 4 Spread the tent out flat with all loose fabric within the edges of the tent base Try to flatten the tent as much as possible Sten Fold the tent in half third or quarters The folded tent s2. with the ground Repeat this procedure for the other Internal side upright pole 701 Select the internal centre upright pole 030 and connect The C clip to the center ridge pole 303 and connect the C clip on the opposite end onto the internal floor pole 021 Making sure the internal centre upright pole 030 is vertical adjust the height to ensure the centre ridge pole 303 is parallel to the ground Step 6 Erect the Front awning Begin by selecting the three horizontal ridge awning poles 801 to attach to the three front upright poles 010 amp 011 under the awning Insert the tip of the right angle spigot into the hole on the front ofthe elbow and adjust the pole length to match the length of the awning Select the centre upright awning pole 203 and with a friend place the ends of the two left to right ridge awning poles 901 with holes onto the spigot of the centre ridge upright 203 ensure the adjustment screw for the awning poles are facing down Position the spigot of this assembly through the hole in end of the centre awning ridge pole 801 and then through eyelet the awning attach a guy rope and peg down Ensure peg point is approximately 1 5 2m from pole base Repeat this procedure for the two corner awning upright poles 201 and side awning ridge poles 801 while remembering to attach the other end of the left to right ridge awning poles 901 through the corner upright spigot Attach the guy ropes to
3. 7 OZtrail Owners Manual CABIN 12 x IS TENT WWW oztrail com au CTC 1215 B IMPORTANT SAFETY AND CARE INFORMATION PLEASE READ BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR TENT SHELTER At the time of purchase we guarantee that this product is supplied without fault in construction materials or function We recommend that you assemble it as a trial before going away If problems are discovered in the brand new product they will be dealt with under our warranty e This product is designed as a portable and temporary structure it is not designed to be a permanent structure or dwelling e Intermittent use only Although our polyester fabrics are treated for extra UV resistance continuous exposure to sun light will break the fabric down Fading of colour is an early warning sign These tents shelters are not designed as permanent dwellings or structures e Do not leave this product unattended if bad weather is expected If assembly instructions are followed correctly this product will withstand mild winds and rain In gusty winds and storms you must collapse the tent shelter e We recommend that you discuss adding this investment to your household Insurance Policy with your Insurance Agent CAMP SAFE SAFETY HABITS The fabric may burn if left in continuous contact with a flame from any source Also the application of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the flame resistant properties ineffective To prevent injury caused by g
4. ARRANTY We guarantee that the brand new product does not have faulty construction materials components or function If a fault is discovered that existed in the brand new product within the first 12 months of use we will replace or repair it at our discretion Proof of purchase including the purchase date will be reguired Exceptions Fair wear and tear damage caused by improper use misuse or abuse Commercial users are not covered by this warranty Defects due to modification accident damage caused by vandalism rusting acts of nature or any other event beyond the control of the manufacturer This warranty does not cover scratching scuffing natural breakdown of materials that occur inevitably with extended use including Ultra Violet light damage exhausted zippers or other cosmetic damage that may result from normal wear and tear In addition defects resulting from intentional damage negligence or unreasonable use will void the warranty This warranty does not cover incidental expenses including property damage LA oy 4121 Imported by OZtrail Leisure Products PO Box 1 Sumner Park QLD 4074 www oztrail com au Made in China
5. as poisoning or suffocation eDo not use fuel burning oxygen consuming devices inside the tent This includes candles gas lanterns kerosene lamps stoves cooking and heating appliances eDo not use gas appliances of any kind inside the tent shelter EXTREME CAUTION Gas or fumes or lack of oxygen within the tent shelter could result in unconsciousness brain damage and even death 2 2 OZtrail To prevent injury caused by fire e Do not pitch the tent shelter near a camp fire or any other flame source e Do not use candles matches or any other flame source in or near the tent this includes stoves cooking equipment lighting and heating appliances e Only use recommended water repellent compounds on the tent shelter fly e Do not spray tent fabrics with insecticides To prevent injury caused by electricity e Always exercise care when using electricity and electric lighting in and near tents shelters Only use 12 volt lighting To prevent injury caused by your camping environment e Do not leave your tent shelter erected in strong winds collapse the tent onto the ground and seek refuge in your vehicle e Do not pitch your tent shelter on an area that could get flooded e Do not pitch your tent shelter under trees with dead branches or under trees known to drop branches e Do not pitch your tent shelter near cliffs in case of collapse or rock fall Product Code CTC 1215 B Thank you for pu
6. end of the tent and you at the other end of the tent lift one side of the tent until the side wall is fully upright and the corner upright poles Front 010 amp Rear 060 support the side ofthe tent Repeat this for the other side of the tent the tent should now be supported by the four corner uprights Lift the two adjustable centre upright poles 011 and adjust height until tent sits correctly WARNING Do not push the poles up too high as this may cause damage to the fabric This damage is not covered by warranty IMPORTANT 1 After unpacking the tent use the check list on page 4 to make sure you have all the parts 2 You need to condition your Canvas tent shelter before use See page 12 CONDITIONING YOUR NEW CANVAS TENT SHELTER 6 I OZtrail ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 5 Install the internal frame Collect the internal centre upright pole 030 the internal floor pole 021 and the internal side upright poles 701 Enter the tent through the front door Lay the internal floor pole 021 on the floor behind the internal dividing wall across the tent Fit the internal side upright poles 701 by slipping the clip end up through the slot and onto the side ridge pole 303 where the top edge of the side walls joins the roof connect the other end into the internal floor pole 021 Ensure the C clip connects correctly to the side ridge pole 303 and adjust length so the side ridge pole 303 of the tent is parallel
7. es The needle holes also shrink around the thread The canvas fabric also benefits from this because the cotton swells into the weave and the waterproof treatment settles within the fabric Let the tent dry completely before doing it a second time Always pack your tent away dry 12 UNDERSTANDING WATERPROOFNESS What is not covered by warranty OZtrail tents use waterproof and water repellent fabrics However with the addition of seams zips and other desirable features a recreational tent will not be as waterproof as a car house or other solid structures The following are common examples of how water can enter a tent Condensation When warm moist air meets cooler air condensation occurs The tent shelter fly forms an impermeable layer between the inside and outside conditions The moisture inside the tent shelter condenses on the fabric Sometimes in cold conditions it appears that the fabric is leaking when in fact the cause is condensation Condensation can be reduced if the tent shelter is well ventilated Zips AII care is taken in the design to cover zips with rain flaps At times wind driven rain could force water under the rain flaps and through the zips To minimise this make sure all doors and windows are closed with the rain flaps covering the zips Floor If the ground is very wet or water pools under the floor downward pressure of standing or kneeling on the floor could force water through the floor fabric To pre
8. essive stress on the fabric as the tent is raised and may cause damage This damage is not covered by warranty Peg down the corners of the tent See Figure 1 Peg down all remaining peg loops Join tent poles sections together ensuring each section is firmly secured into the next See Figure 2 Step 2 Install the ridge poles Select the three ridge poles 303 slide one ridge pole through the sleeve that runs along the centre of the roof Slide the remaining ridge poles through the loops along both sides of the roof Make sure that you do not miss any loops including the webbing loops See figure 1 WARNING Do not force poles through the sleeves as this may damage the sleeve Check to ensure the pole does not snag when sliding it through the sleeve Step 3 Install the upright poles Select the 4 corner poles 2 x 060 amp 2 x 010 short and the 2 centre Ridge Poles 2 x 011 long Fold the awning back and insert the 010 through the waterproof sock into the left hand Ridge Pole Then insert the 011 long into the centre Ridge Pole the same way then insert the 010 into right hand Ridge Pole the same way Note that the 010 Poles are adjustable This allows you to move the poles away from the doorways while extending them firmly upwards Now go to the rear of the tent and do the same The 060 Poles are for the left and right hand Ridge Poles and the 011 long is for the centre Ridge Pole See figure 2 Step 4 Standing the tent up With a friend at one
9. ger with your thumb facing you eAs you are closing the zip clear the way in front and under the zip slider using the back of your hand and cup the zip slider underneath with your remaining 3 fingers Use this action for opening or closing Keep the fabric clear of the zip slider zip and unzip slowly What to do when the zipper gets caught e Pull the fabric bit by bit out of the slider Do not try and pull all the fabric in one go Do not force the slider or use pliers on either the fabric or the zip If the slider does not close the zipper properly eWith use the jaws of the zip slider can open ever so slightly When this occurs the slider does not compress the zip teeth or coil together tightly enough and the zip bursts open or does not close e Undo the zip and with the slider at the end of the zip lightly crimp the jaws of the slider together Try top to bottom axis first and then side to side axis Crimping A Zip Slider The most common reason why zips burst open is that the zip slider does not close the coil tightly enough Metal fatigue and production variances cause the gap marked A to open up By simply crimping the slider together at points B amp C with a pair of pliers this solves the problem most of the time Crimping in other planes is worth a try if B amp C does not work This is to be done when the zip slider is still attached to the zip in the open position o W
10. he seam eNever store a wet and or soiled tent shelter as mildew and corrosion can form within a few days This condition is not covered by the warranty Always allow the tent to dry completely before packing and stowing If mildew occurs use a soft bristle brush or sponge with mild detergent to clean it off elastic shock cord within the poles is provided for easy assembly of the poles The shock cord is not required for any structural reason The poles and tent perform perfectly well without the shock cord Age over stretching and mishandling may cause failure Shock cord is not covered by warranty It s easy to replace see instructions Sometimes the zipper coil bursts open or does not close This could be due to wear or metal fatigue The problem can be easily fixed see instructions eFirst aid for tears and ash burns is to carry a roll of tape industrial or medical This not only blocks the hole it will prevent further tearing It could have other uses around the camp site too eWhen removing pegs do not use the webbing or corner of the tent as your handle Either use another peg a peg remover or the claw of a hammer hooked under the peg to remove them IMPORTANT CONDITIONING YOUR NEW CANVAS TENT Once you get your new tent home it is important to condition the tent Simply pitch your tent and wet it down with your garden hose Pay particular attention to the seams the thread swells when wet and blocks the needle hol
11. hould be the width of the pole bag Step Beginning at the back end roll your tent tightly forcing out excess air as you roll Keep tent edges straight as you roll Step 7 When tent is rolled up tie straps around it and place into tent carry bag with peg bag instruction sheet and other miscellaneous parts If tent won t fit into bag unroll and re roll more tightly Important Do not store your tent away wet damp or dirty If you have no choice but to return home from your camping trip with a wet damp or dirty tent make sure you lay it out to air in a cool dry and shaded place and only pack it away when it is completely dry and clean Do not remove pegs from the ground by pulling on peg loops This may cause the peg loops to tear out of the seam FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 not exceed the length ofthe pole bag Y Fold tent into a The width of Rectangular shape the tent should A Front of tent door unzipped R O LL PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR TENT SHELTER eIntermittent use only Although our polyester fabrics are treated for extra UV resistance continuous exposure to sun light will break the fabric down Fading of colour is an early warning sign These tents shelters are not designed as permanent dwellings or structures During rain always lower awnings to avoid water ponding and collapsing the awning elf seam seal tape is lifting simply cut the lifted tape off and apply seam sealer to t
12. rchasing a superior OZtrail product Please keep this Owners Manual in a safe and dry place it contains important and helpful information IMPORTANT We recommend that you set up this product before you leave for your trip Check that all parts are present and that you familiarise yourself with the assembly and disassembly of the product If you have any problems your OZtrail dealer will be able to sort it out for you You should have the following parts Product Code CTC 1215 8 N Hi J 5 3 1x Floor Pole 021 _ 1x Double C Clip Adjustable Spreader 030 2 x Fixed Pole 90 bend 060 4 x Awning Pole with Spigot 150cm 201 11x Awning Pole with Spigot 165cm 203 3x Ridge Poles 303 NAAN ANN 2x Adjustable Pole with Single C Clip 701 PLEASE NOTE Due to our policy of continual product development specifications and features of the product may vary from details within this Owners Manual I OZtrail PRODUCT AND PARTS N el J U T Q J rr SISSI ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Select a sheltered camp site protected from the wind that will not allow water to pond under the tent floor Clear a level area of all stones twigs etc Lay out tent with doors facing the desired direction Open doors and windows to allow air inside when standing tent up WARNING Failing to open doors and windows will put exc
13. vent this do not pitch the tent over hollows and make sure water drains away from the tent Structural Integrity A perfectly pitched tent on perfectly flat ground is structurally strong and most waterproof During prolonged periods of rain and wind it may be necessary to tighten guy lines and reset the tent pegs and attend to drainage around the tent Sagging and incorrect pitching weakens the tent structure and could allow water to pool on the fly placing undue forces on the tent causing leaking and breakages Replacing shock cord in tent poles Use this procedure to replace broken or untied Shock Cord 1 Start by cutting the Shock Cord to 2 3 s the length of the Tent Pole 2 Feed the cord through the first pole section and tie a double knot The knot will catch on the end of the fibreglass pole inside the ferrule 3 Stretch the Shock Cord through each Pole Section keeping the cord stretched within the poles so you have enough relaxed cord to feed through the next Pole Section 4 Once all Pole Sections are threaded double check that the Shock Cord tension is not either too loose or too tight and then tie off the free end Shock cord can be purchased by the metre from Camping Stores or with Pole Repair Kits Tent Pole Ferrule Knot tied Shock Cord Shock Cord Pole Sections End Ferrule Reducing the risk of jamming fabric in the zip e When using the zip hold the pull tab between your thumb and forefin
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