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 FUNHOUSE 4 

This booklet tells you how to prepare, assemble, and maintain your new 
tent; please keep it for future reference. Set up your tent at home before 
your first trip; this will allow you to inspect it for any manufacturing defects, 
check that all parts are present, and learn the assembly procedure with 
minimal stress on the tent and on you. 

FUNHOUSE 4

 

Height inside 1.85m

Your Funhouse 4 tent  
package includes:

  

 

 

 

Tent body 

Tent fly 

Four poles 

Tent pegs, hammer, and nylon guy lines 

Pole repair sleeve 

Tent sack and pole sack

Summary of Contents for Funhouse 4

Page 1: ...r first trip this will allow you to inspect it for any manufacturing defects check that all parts are present and learn the assembly procedure with minimal stress on the tent and on you FUNHOUSE 4 Height inside 1 85m Your Funhouse 4 tent package includes Tent body Tent fly Four poles Tent pegs hammer and nylon guy lines Pole repair sleeve Tent sack and pole sack ...

Page 2: ...quently Site preparation Remove sharp objects that might puncture the tent floor A ground sheet beneath the tent is not necessary for waterproofness but it will reduce long term wear on the tent floor A ground sheet should be cut or folded smaller than the tent floor to prevent water pooling between the floor and the ground sheet SET UP A note about shock corded poles Shockcord bungee cord is mean...

Page 3: ...els Fasten these panels into place 4 Attach the hooks at the corners of the tent fly to the rings on the tent body 2 Lay the inner tent out flat with the mesh panels on top In windy conditions you may wish to peg out the corners before proceeding 3Push do not pull the two longest angled poles through the mesh pole sleeves on the tent body The poles should cross in an X at the middle of the tent 4 ...

Page 4: ...if you prefer maximum convenience one or two optional MEC Adjustable Tarp Poles will work well If rigging this panel as a rain roof do not leave flat or baggy surfaces where water can pool Rig the panel so it slopes away from the tent like a cap brim You can also rig it to slope towards the tent so water drains off to the sides Rigging for maximum wind stability 1 If you have not already done so p...

Page 5: ...sheet off and use the inner tent alone as a bug tent Disassembling the Tent When taking down the tent do not stress the poles and fabrics First disconnect the guy lines and release the tension from the tent Next release all the poles If your tent has pole sleeves push the poles out of the sleeves instead of pulling them out To minimize the stress on the bungee cord in the poles and to speed disass...

Page 6: ...asp for air carbon monoxide can render you unconscious without any warning Food in Tents Mop up spills promptly with water Many foods particularly acidic ones like fruit or juices can weaken synthetic fabrics over time In any case it is best to eat and store food away from a tent to avoid attracting animals Cleaning Clean the tent by hand while it is set up using a sponge a mild non detergent soap...

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