GigaTent GT004 User's Manual
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1. gigatent THE NEXT LEVEL IN CAMPING WWW GIGATENT COM GT004 The Party Tent 20 x 10 x 132 H OWNER S MANUAL IMPORTANT We strongly suggest setting up your new tent before going camping to insure that all parts are present and to familiarize yourself with the tents assembly This will have a great effect on how well you enjoy your camping trip Manufactured in our state of the art factory in China Assembly instructions Frame Parts Frame assembly X1 Step 1 TENT SET UP Warning Trying to force the frame open will result in broken cross pieces NEVER force the frame to open 1 Carefully remove the frame from the carry bag and stand upright 2 Starting at one corner pull the frame apart Figure A being careful not to over stress the cross pieces Set up will be easier and faster when you have more than 1 person 3 Move from leg to leg while pulling the frame apart Make sure that the center pole does not get caught and that it is free to move up through the upper hub 4 Before you open the frame too far it is wise to drape the canopy top over the 2 center poles Figure B before they get too high to reach Simply drape the canopy top over the center poles and continue to open the frame 5 When the lower hub has reached the midway point on the legs you can carefully push up on them until the h2. g Ultraviolet UV light damage on tents exhausted zippers or defects caused by accident abuse alteration animal attack storm damage misuse or improper care What Will Do If after inspection we find that a product failed due to a manufacturing or material defect we will repair or replace the product at our option without charge Howto Obtain Warranty Service e mail our office and obtain an Authorization number Authorization numbers are valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and must be obtained within 30 days of ship date Returns will be handled in timely matter Collect shipments or shipments without return authorization will not be accepted Repairs If your Product needs service or repair due to normal wear and tear animal attack accident or some other reason that is not covered under the warranty we will provide the necessary service for a reasonable charge plus shipping and handling We require that products accepted for any repair most be properly cleaned according to our recommended care instructions Please send your product or component that requires repair e g tent fly postage prepaid along with a description of what needs attention REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts may be ordered with consumer service at 1 877 TENTS 01 873 8601 We accept Visa Master Card and American express e WWW GIGATENT COM e
3. Center Frame Top Hub Misc Parts Canopy Top iets Tent Bag ra Stake Bag EN Corner Leg Perimeter Frame Center Leg Center Frame Center Pole Top View of Frame Tips and Tricks When using the canopy on hard surfaces such as concrete weights may be substituted for stakes Care must be taken as the canopy will not be as stable as if it were staked The legs have different height settings and will allow the canopy to be tilted slightly to provide the most protection from the elements Do not collapse the frame with the canopy top attached as this can allow the fabric to be damaged Remove the canopy top prior to fully collapsing the frame In sandy soil a longer and wider stake will hold best Even better use a deadman anchor made out of a piece of wood with a loop of rope around it and buried in the sand with the other end tied to the canopy When using the canopy in heavy rains be sure that water does not start to collect on top as this will cause damage to the frame Use the guylines and velcro to maintain proper tension on the canopy top Ultra Violet UV Exposure Your tent is made of UV resistant polyester fabric which is resistant but NOT impervious to the damaging effects of long term sun exposure We DO NOT suggest long term set up of ANY of our products as this will severely damage the tent fabric Seam Sealing Gigatent suggests that ata MINIMUM the seams at the bottom
4. Zipper behind the slider if this occurs carefully move the slider back past the Problems separation and rezip If this fails to fix the problem you may require a new zipper slider or anew complete zipper Please call us and we can recommend a shop that will be able to fix it for you Seams can leak through the needle holes so applying a product such as McNett Seam Seamsure to your tent before going camping is the best thing to do We have Leakage seam sealed the rainfly for you but as a minimum we suggest sealing the seam along the base of all of the windows as this is the most likely place for leakage This product meets the EXTREME CAUTION Never use any fuel burnin oxygen 84 The fabric may burn if 8 yg l consuming device or any left in continuous contact device that produce an KEEP ALL FLAME AND with any flame source P y HEAT SOURCES AWAY fumes including stoves FROM THIS PRODUCT The application of any lanterns candles hibachis PRR foreign substance to the or heatersin or around your product This could result in carbon render the flame resistant monoxide poisoning properties ineffective injury and or death flammability requirements of CPAI product fabric may WARNING KEEP ALL FLAME AND devices i e heaters lanterns or other flame HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC sources inside your tent at any time 6 Do not spray the tent with insecticide This tent meets the flammability requ
5. damage to the canopy and frame This is extremely important when the canopy is being used on a hard surface such as a driveway or concrete Weights such as sand bags or bricks can be used in place of stakes In very heavy torrential rain care must be taken to insure that water does not collect on the canopy top as this added weight will cause damage to the frame The canopy should NOT be left without first detaching the canopy from the frame and allowing it to fall INSIDE the frame to reduce the risk of collecting rain water or the canopy can be taken down Step 4 TAKING the CANOPY DOWN 1 Pull up all of the stakes 2 Undo all of the Velcro tabs holding the canopy top to the frame 3 Lower the legs to the lowest height by pushing in on the locking button located at the top of the lower leg 4 Unlock the lower hub on all of the legs by pushing in on the locking button located on the inside of the hub and partially collapse the frame 5 Remove the canopy top to prevent damage from the frame 6 Fully collapse the frame Warning The canopy top should be removed from the frame to prevent the frame from damaging the material Replacement Parts Review your parts list above to make sure all parts listed above have been included on your package MODEL GT 004 Frame Parts Qty comerte 4 comerte gt Perimeter Frame 24 centerFrame 16 ca ra Center Pole top Center Pole bottom
6. encounter with your new tent If you are still having problems with your purchase please contact us at 973 709 1111 or email us at info gigatent com Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM SOLUTION Condensation is caused by lower temperatures outside the tent which causes moisture vapor from humidity inside the tent and sleepers respiration Condensation to form water droplets on the walls and is mostly is visible in the corners To prevent this from happening keep all objects away from the walls and open up windows to allow the moisture to escape To avoid mildew which can damage a tents waterproofing be sure to never store your tent damp or worse wet If mildew occurs you can use a product such as McNett Mirazyme to clean your tent or you can use a simple 50 50 solution of Lemon Juice Concentrate and water to wash the area After this you will want to wash the area with soap and water and then let it dry COMPLETELY before storing Tears and small holes can be fixed temporarily by using an adhesive patch kit found in most Camping Stores For long term patches it is best to bring your tent to a repair facility or for minor repairs you can use Seam Grip sold by the holes McNett company Simply follow the instructions on the package and this will provide a durable permanent patch Tears or small Zippers have 2 parts the slider which is the part that opens and closes the zipper and the zipper teeth What normally happens is the zipper separates
7. irements of CPAI 84 The fabric may burn if left in continuous 7 EXTREME CAUTION Never use any fuel burning oxygen consuming device or any device contact with any flame source e that produces fumes including stoves lanterns The application of any foreign substance to the p g product fabric may render the flame resistant candles hibachis or heaters in or around your properties ineffective tent Inhalation of fumes may result in carbon monoxide poisoning injury and or death DO NOT DO 1 Always extinguish campfire before leaving area 1 Do not pitch tent near an open flame 2 Do not leave campfires unattended 3 Do not allow CHILDREN or ADULTS to use 2 Exercise care when using electricity and lighting i in and near tents lighted candles matches or other flame sources 3 Disassemble and store tent properly after camping in or near tents soa to ensure the tent s longevity 4 Do not use heating lighting or cooking ae 4 Always use a hammer mallet when driving stakes equipment with open flames in or near tents S into the ground 5 Do not use fuel burning oxygen consuming Warranty Term 3 years from the date of purchase What is covered Warrants to the original purchaser that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship What Is Not Covered Shall not be responsible for the natural breakdown of materials that occurs inevitably with extended use e
8. of the windows should be sealed using a product like McNetts Seam Sure to prevent moisture from coming through the needle holes Follow the manufacturer s instructions when applying seam sealer Storage DO NOT under any circumstances store your tent wet or damp Mildew will quickly destroy a tents waterproof coating Allow your tent to dry and then store ina cool dry place Structural Integrity Although the tent was constructed to rigid specifications periods of wind and soaking rain may loosen the stakes and guylines to the point of allowing the rainfly to flap This can in turn cause the poles to loosen weakening the overall structure Loosening of the rainfly can also create pockets that can collect water which can lead to pole failure To insure that this does not occur take care during windy or rainy conditions that all of the stakes and guylines are secure and tight Washing Your Tent NEVER machine wash a tent as this can cause damage to the waterproof coating Hand wash with a mild soap and rinse with clean water and allow to COMPLETELY dry before storing An extremely dirty tent can be set up and washed like a car or it can be washed in a bathtub using your hands to agitate the water or a soft brush gigatent THE NEXT LEVEL IN CAMPING Thank you for purchasing a quality product from GIGATENT This troubleshooting guide is designed to help you sort out some of the possible problems you might
9. ub locks into place Figure C If you encounter a lot of resistance when trying to push up on the lower hub continue to pull the legs out until there is less resistance Insure that all of the legs are fully locked into place before proceeding Step 2 ATTACHING the RAIN FLY see next page 6 Pull the canopy top into place making sure that it is facing the correct way Pull the canopy corners down over the top of the frame and attach the Velcro straps around the leg Figure D 7 Move to the center legs and line up the Velcro on the inside of the canopy with the Velcro on the leg and attach in place Figure E 8 Raise the frame to the desired height making sure that all of the legs are set to the same height Make sure that all of the legs are fully locked into place 9 Attach the remaining Velcro straps around the frame along the bottom of the canopy top Figure F 10 Stake out the bottom of the legs using the steel hook stakes provided Stake placement 40 insioe Canopy ir Con ne ae i gt LL INSIDE Approx P 48 Step 3 EXTRA STABILITY in WINDY CONDITIONS see above 11 In windy conditions use the nail stakes and guylines to add extra stability FIGURE F Warning The canopy is very susceptible to damage from high winds and every precaution should be taken to prevent
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