How to pitch
Top Tip – We would recommend using a footprint groundsheet (available separately) as extra
protection from dirt and damage for the built in groundsheet. If you have one of these first lay it
down on your prepared area and peg out each corner to hold it in place (keep in mind the advice on
wind direction). Then un-roll the tent on top (if not simply un-roll the tent over the prepared area)
ensuring the groundsheet is on the bottom and peg out each corner using the wire pegs supplied.
You should ensure that the groundsheet is a rectangular shape and is taut between the pegs. You
may need to reposition these pegs later.
Top Tip - Before inflating the Airflex poles ensure that the outer and inner doors are unzipped to
allow air to enter the tent and that all of the valves are in the non-air return state (centre sprung
button in fully out position).
Starting from the air poles each side of the side door connect the hose from the pump to the
inflation valve by twisting the hose nozzle clockwise and inflate the pole to about 5 psi (maximum of
7 psi shown on the pump gauge). Top Tip - If the pole deflates when you disconnect the hose you will
need to press the centre sprung button into the fully out position and then re-inflate the pole.
Continue inflating the remaining poles until all are inflated. You may well need to go inside the tent
to push the poles upward for the tent to take shape but once you have done this make sure you
close all of the outer valve caps to prevent accidental deflation and also air leakage. Top Tip – You
may need to pull gently on and then peg out the main end guy tapes temporarily to keep the tent
upright during the pitching process.
Very important point - Never open the inner zip of the Airflex pole tube once it is inflated. Opening
the zip will cause the inner tube to burst. The inner zip has a cable tie to keep it closed that should
only be removed for repairing or replacing the inner tube.
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