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SET-UP STEPS AND INFORMATION

45°

SITE SELECTION & INITIAL SET-UP

• 

Select a flat, well-drained surface clear of sharp objects. 

• 

Fold out the tent and lay it out on the ground with the 
entrance positioned to your satisfaction. 

• 

Secure the tent to the ground by using a peg in each 
corner as well as a peg at each pole end - refer page 4. 

• 

Do not hit the peg all the way in at this point. Leave the 
hook exposed.

WARNING: DO NOT SET UP YOUR TENT 
UNDERNEATH ANY OVERHANGING TREE LIMBS.

INFLATING THE AIR POLES

Inflate the Air Poles in this sequence: 
AT-6 Tent      Front,      Rear,      Middle. 
AT-4 Tent      Front,      Rear.

• 

To prepare the inflation of the Air Poles, place the 
Boston valve onto the pole’s collar and tighten by 
screwing clockwise 

A

. Ensure it screws in easily as 

rotating it forcefully may cause damage to the thread. 

• 

Unscrew the valve cap by turning anti-clockwise 

B

.

• 

Firmly insert the end of the pump hose into the valve 

C

 

and commence inflating. When inflated remove pump 
hose and seal with valve cap 

D

.

Whilst inflating the individual poles, it may be 
necessary to make adjustments as the poles 
begin to inflate. Lift the pole to help position it 
during the final stages of inflation 

E

.  

Note: Assistance may be required.

Repeat the above for the remaining poles.

THE RIDGE POLES

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Install Ridge Poles after the Air Poles have been inflated.

• 

Inflate the Ridge Poles 

A

• 

Enter the tent and unzip the roof access points 

B

 and 

insert the Ridge Poles, attach them to the Air Poles 
using the Velcro tabs located on the Air Pole and  
either end of the Ridge Poles.

1

2

3

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E

1
1

2
2

3

AT-6 AIR POLE INFLATION ORDER

AT-6 RIDGE POLES X 2

1

2

3

AT-4 AIR POLE INFLATION ORDER

AT-4 RIDGE POLES X 1

1

2

A

B

D

C

B

A

ROOF 

ACCESS 

POINT 

INSIDE 

TENT.

AT-6 ONLY.

 

THE LONGER 

RIDGE POLE 

IS PLACED 

BETWEEN 

THE MIDDLE 

AND REAR 

AIR POLES

AT-4 AND AT-6 TENT SET-UP & CARE INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure maximum anchoring, insert 
the peg in the ground at a 45° angle.

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Summary of Contents for AIR-VOLUTION AT-4

Page 1: ...OLUTION AT 4 AT 6 TENTS SET UP CARE INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR TENT IF YOU REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE CONTACT YOUR DARCHE RETAILER OR CALL DARCHE ON 1300 367 695 ...

Page 2: ...pecially designed to inflate all Air Volution TPU poles A pressure release valve on the pump will gauge the amount of pressure required to inflate the Air Poles Set up the pump by attaching the pressure release valve B to the pump A then attach the hose C to the pressure release valve B WARNING DO NOT USE A COMPRESSOR OR ANY OTHER PUMP TO INFLATE ONLY USE THE INCLUDED PUMP AT 6 TENT CARRY BAG CONT...

Page 3: ...insert the end of the pump hose into the valve C and commence inflating When inflated remove pump hose and seal with valve cap D Whilst inflating the individual poles it may be necessary to make adjustments as the poles begin to inflate Lift the pole to help position it during the final stages of inflation E Note Assistance may be required Repeat the above for the remaining poles THE RIDGE POLES I...

Page 4: ...ously anchored pegs at Step 1 as marked with and additional pegs Finish by securing all remaining peg points and guy ropes as per diagram below WARNING IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED THAT ALL GUY ROPES ARE SECURED AT ALL TIMES 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 AWNING GUY ROPES PEGS ANCHORED 1ST AT STEP 1 OF INSTRUCTIONS AWNING GUY ROPES PEGS ANCHORED 1ST AT STEP 1 OF INSTRUCTIONS AT 4 AN...

Page 5: ...d adjust the pole to the desired height Tie a loop on the ends of the supplied guy ropes and place over the spigot C Tension the guy ropes with the supplied hook tensioners D Refer recommended guy rope positions on previous page Note The tent has 3 x twist lock poles E included 1 longer pole for the centre eyelet and 2 shorter poles for the outside eyelets Note During wet conditions it is essentia...

Page 6: ...r tent To deflate the Air Poles and the Ridge Poles unscrew each Boston Valves anti clockwise and release them from each Air Pole s collar B FOLDING AND PACKING Once the tent has collapsed remove all pegs and roll the tent up as per steps in diagram The diagram shows the rectangular proportions of the AT 6 tent the AT 4 tent has square proportions but follows the same steps 7 8 B A 1 4 5 6 7 8 2 3...

Page 7: ...conditions air expands It may be necessary to occasionally release some air from all poles If you believe there is a leak on one of the Air Poles check that the Boston Valve is closed tightly and is not cross threaded Periodically cleaning the rubber diaphragm on the Boston Valve may also reduce the chance of a leakage WATERPROOFNESS Darche has taken great care in its development when designing th...

Page 8: ...nd tested in Australia for Australian conditions A brand by Charles Parsons Telephone 1300 367 695 Email info darche com au 75 Heyington Avenue Thomastown VIC 3074 Australia DARCHE LEADERS IN OUTDOOR DESIGN PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN ...

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