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SEAM SEALING

The seams of your tent have been waterproof taped on all exposed 

seams. All features, such as Velcro® pole anchors and door tiebacks, have 

been welded onto the inside of the fl y to avoid any small leak points. 

However, for extremely wet and windy conditions, you may want to re-

seal selected parts of your tent. These include parts of the inner tent 

where condensation or windblown rain could potentially wick through, 

such as lantern loops or pole clip suspension points. You may also wish to 

seal the “in” side of any untaped fl oor seams exposed to ground moisture 

or rainfall. For seam sealing and tent repairs, we recommend a quality 

after-market polyurethane sealer such as McNett Seam Grip®.

Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling sealant vapours. For 

complete sealing, evenly apply only the minimum required amount of 

sealant into needle holes, thread, and fabric joints. Allow to dry and cure 

overnight. McNett sealants (Seam Grip, and similar) cure more quickly in 

a moist or humid environment. Before packing the tent for the fi rst time, 

dust newly sealed areas with talcum powder or spray them with 303

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Protectant; freshly cured sealer can bond to itself even when dry. If the 

tent is used hard and often you may need to reapply seam sealer in high-

wear areas.

 

SITE PREPARATION

Remove sharp objects that might puncture the tent fl oor.

A ground sheet beneath the tent is not necessary for waterproofness, 

but it will reduce long-term wear on the tent fl oor. A ground sheet should 

be cut or folded smaller than the tent fl oor to prevent water pooling 

between the fl oor and the ground sheet. Another light and convenient 

option is MEC’s custom-made, coated nylon Footprint.

In winter conditions, we recommend digging out a platform with 

surrounding walls. To avoid melting depressions in the snow under the 

tent, pack the snow down solidly by ski or foot.

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Summary of Contents for Tarn 3

Page 1: ...s 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 0 91m 2 23m 1 75m TARN 3 Heigh...

Page 2: ...amount of sealant into needle holes thread and fabric joints Allow to dry and cure overnight McNett sealants Seam Grip and similar cure more quickly in a moist or humid environment Before packing the...

Page 3: ...ll oor corners before proceeding 3 Lay the two equal length side arch poles on top of the tent body crossing them in the centre to form an X 4 The plastic pole clips on the tent body are divided into...

Page 4: ...les cross The nal wrap tie goes around the junction of the two long poles at the back of the tent Note at these pole junctions fasten the wrap ties around both poles as tightly as possible this will m...

Page 5: ...what sort of anchors you ll require You can often leave several of the supplied pegs at home and replace them with improvised anchors thereby saving weight and space in your pack Ventilating the Tent...

Page 6: ...CARE AND MAINTENANCE Protecting the Tent Ultraviolet damage is the single largest hazard your tent faces in its lifetime Fabrics should not be exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time this wil...

Page 7: ...kening This is apparent when water droplets no longer bead up on the fabric If the poles are exposed to salt or salt water rinse them in fresh water and allow them to dry before storing While aluminum...

Page 8: ...it is centred over the break in the pole then wrap it into place with duct tape Be careful not to damage the tent fabrics when removing the damaged pole Replacing a Broken Pole Section The MEC Grip T...

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