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01 - Safety Instructions
You will need to closely follow these installation
instructions & vehicle requirements carefully to
ensure proper installation on your vehicle and
safe use of the your Hawk’s Nest Rooftop Tent.
Please firstly ensure you contact your vehicle
& roof rack manufacturer for specific load
rating of your roof rack. Not all vehicles and
roof racks are built equal and not all can safely
accommodate the Hawk’s Nest. Always follow
the vehicle & roof rack requirement in this user
guide.
Improper installation or use of the Hawk’s Nest
may result in serious injury or death.
It’s also important to note that the installation
of the rooftop tent to your vehicle (similar to
any other load on your roof rack) will change
your vehicle’s center of gravity, height and
handling.
The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility in
case of accidents due to improper use, improper
maintenance, or checking the tightness of the
brackets regarding the fitting of your chosen
roof rack system.
Feldon Shelter Company - the manufacturer
shall not be liable for special, indirect incidental
or consequential damages.
First things first, safety.
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Check all Rooftop Tent & Roof Rack attachments regularly. This
includes nut and bolt checks to make sure fastenings are tight and in
good condition.
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Do not use automated car washes with your rooftop tent fitted.
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Do not stand on the rooftop tent shell when closed, load should only
be put on the tent mounted racks (available separately).
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Make sure all mounting fittings have adequate clearance from your
vehicles roof. Be sure to factor in the flex of your roof racks under
extreme driving conditions.
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Please follow our fitting requirements closely. All mounting must be
within these guidelines to safely support your rooftop tent.
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A rooftop tent will effect your vehicles handling. The manufacturer
disclaims all responsibility in relation to accidents due to improper
use, incorrect maintenance, or negligence in maintaining fastening
hardware.
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Do not exceed 100km/h with your rooftop tent fitted.
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Remember, your vehicle is taller when entering areas with height
restrictions.
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During stronger wind conditions, it is advised to find a less exposed
location and park with the back of the tent facing into the wind.
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Never drive without securely fastening your rooftop tent closed.
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When placing load onto your Tent Mounted Racks, do not exceed
your vehicles roof or roof rack load ratings. No more than 100kg
weight on top when closed or 30kg when tent is open.
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The Rooftop tent is rated to 200kg of adventurers inside. Do not
exceed this.
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Keep all flame and heat sources away from the tent materials.
Including camp fires.
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Under no circumstances should any naked flame sources or heating
devices be used inside or near the tent. Do not operate any device
which burns fuel inside the tent.
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Keep a fire extinguisher or water bucket nearby
when fires are present.
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Always Keep a clear exit and exit plan in case of emergency.
Safety Warning
