SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Make sure you stake the arbor (with the arbors stakes included) in windy weather, or if you anticipate afternoon winds
coming up while you are away from your campsite. Stake one corner, then stake each consecutive corner in a clock
wise rations. Make sure the arbor floor remains tight. After staking the corners return and stake any other stake loop
positions if applicable. Always place your arbor a safe distance from any fire - unstaked arbors placed upwind of the
fire can be blown into the fire. Arbors placed downwind of the fire are often showered with tiny sparks that can burn
holes into the lightweight fabrics of your arbor. We recommend that you
practice setting your arbor at home before taking it into the wilderness.
WARNING:
Texsport arbor fabrics are flame retardant treated per C.P.A.1.-84 specification. However, for your safety, we recom
mend that NO OPEN FLAME BE USED IN OR NEAR YOUR ARBOR.
ARBOR STAKES:
All arbors should be staked down. The stakes supplied with your arbor are effective for most conditions; however, spe
cialized stakes are recommended in certain cases:
a.
Sand Stakes: ...... Long broad stakes designed to hold in loose sand.
b.
Steel Stakes: ........ Most effective in hard, rocky or frozen soil. These can rust and their sharp edges could damage
the arbor if stored with the arbor. In extremely hard soil a steel rod can be used to make the
starter hole.
c.
Skewer Stakes: .... Lightweight, but less holding power that the standard stakes.
d.
Snow Stakes: ...... The most common method is to bury objects with a great deal of surface area in the snow i.e.
branches, aluminum pie plates, stuff sacks or arbor bags filled with snow and buried: (this may
be referred to as l'he dead man method). Arbors can also be secured to snow skis or poles
which are stuck into the snow.
STORAGE:
Arbors should be stored dry and loosely folded, away from heat. Keep out of reach of mice as they like to nest in
arbors. Never store directly on concrete, as moisture and chemicals in concrete may damage the nylon.
WASHING:
Hand wash with a sponge, using soap such as Ivory Flakes. Never use detergent or washing machines as they may
damage the coating or seams.
REPAIR:
Adhesive-backed rip-stop tape is recommended for repairing tears.
QUESTIONS:
If you should have any questions, problems or comments, please call our Customer Service Department at
1-800-231-1402. This Department is open M-F from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST. www.texsport.com
