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©2022 TAXA INC. v.4.2.010122
©2022 TAXA INC. v.4.2.010122
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Your habitat includes a pup-up roof. This roof uses
gas springs and gas struts to pivo upward with
ease and stay sturdy in a stiff breeze. Please ensure
that your roof is completely latched in a proper
manor before towing. We also suggest following
the closing instructions for storage of any kind.
ROOF OPENING
1. Enter the habitat and unlatch two (2) red-
colored interior hold-down latches (located
at entry door and over WC), both of which
have a thumb catch.
2. Push roof up from center front of roof
interior. Place hands on either side of center
spine and push upwards. Gas springs will
assist the lift and prevent a sudden closing.
ROOF CLOSING
1. While inside the habitat, pull downward on
the hanging straps that are attached at the
highest point of the roof.
2. The roof will close slowly as the force is
dampened by two gas springs. Pull slowly
and steadily.
3. Before the roof closes all the way, pull in
any tent side material that has billowed
outwards. This step is crucial to ensure
damag is not caused to your tent side.
4. Secure the two interior latches. Make sure
the thumb catches are caught.
5. Walk around the exterior of the habitat to
ensure that no tent fabric is caught in the
roof and that no jacks, cords, hoses, etc
were left in place.
NOTE: You must roll tented side fabric to
ensure side latches do NOT catch and or tear
and/or cut fabric walls while latching. Be sure
to carefully roll and tuck the fabric side walls
into the unit when lowering the roof. Rips and
tears and other damage caused by improperly
closing the roof are NOT included under the
Taxa Inc. Limited Warranty. See “Limited
Warranty” section herein.
WARNING: BE SURE TO WATCH YOUR
HANDS AND FINGERS WHEN SECURING
LATCHES.
MANTIS TENT SIDES
Your Mantis tent side is your friend. It keeps
you dry in the rain and shaded from the sun.
Sometimes a bird may poop on it, or maybe
your daughter heaves a mud ball, it misses their
brother and hits the tent side. Taking the tent
off and spraying it with a hose usually takes
care of these things. If not correctly installed,
the tentside can actually cause your Mantis to
leak.
It goes on and off really easily. You should be
comfortable in doing so. It only takes a few
moments in either direction.
REMOVING TENT SIDES
1. Inside the habitat, start at one corner of the
inside roof and detach the bottom corner of
a side. It is attached with Velcro.
2. Use that corner to start pulling the tent
bottom edge off as you walk around the
habitat’s inside.
3. Repeat for top edge, gathering the removed
tent side in your arms as you go. The Mantis
tent is created in four segments. Detach the
Velcro that attaches the tent.
4. Fold carefully.
INSTALLING TENT SIDES
1. Separate the Mantis tent into its four sides
and four corner pieces.
2. Open your Mantis roof. Attach side panels
first. Then attach front and rear panels
starting at the center of each.
3. Attach all four corners from the exterior.
ROOF & TENT SIDES
ROOF & TENT SIDES
AWNINGS
An awning or shade structure can be a very useful addition to your Mantis. Shelter from the sun, rain and
bugs can be achieved with different styles.
Your Mantis may have an 8 foot wide awning that covers the side door, ‘food service’ window and
approximately 50 square feet to shelter you from the sun and rain. You can purchase screen enclosures
and outside room enclosures that pair with this awning.
TENT WINDOWS
An awning or shade structure can be a very useful addition to your Mantis. Shelter from the sun, rain and
bugs can be achieved with different styles.