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them into each other. Do not whip out the pole sec-
tions so they snap together. Make sure that each
pole section is fully inserted into the next section;
otherwise they may crack or break under pressure.
Gently slide the poles through the pole sleeves.
Do not pull them through.
3.
Erect the tent and make sure that the entrance zip
is not under undue tension or strain which could
easily damage the zip. Use the releasing lock or
hook at the bottom of the entrance.
4.
Stakes should be driven in at a 45° angle away
from the tent
(X)
.
The VAUDE Y-stakes that come with our tents
are very durable and resistant to bending and
especially suited for hard ground and grass. For
extremely hard ground, we recommend the use
of tent pegs or spikes. VAUDE offers special stakes
for very soft ground, snow or sand. Hammer them
in vertically for soft soil or bury them horizontally to
anchor in sand or fresh powder snow
(Y)
.
SETTiNG UP – “modEL-SPECiFiC”:
Please follow these instructions step by step, the or-
der is important.
1.
Clear the ground of any sharp items
(We recommend the use of an optional grounds-
heet protector).
2.
Spread out the tent on the ground. Please note:
Inner and outer tent are delivered attached to
each other.
3.
Lay out the poles and assemble them. Tighten the
cord until all segments are snugly joined. There are
three main poles in three different lengths, colour
coded with red, yellow, or silver markings. There is
also one more shorter pole.
4.
Insert the poles into the corresponding
colour-coded sleeves.
5.
Before tensing the poles, loosen the ties
(A)
which
control the tension of the base. Tense the poles,
insert them into the appropriate holes and pull
the ties taut again.
6.
Slide the short pole into the sleeve of the air vent
(B)
.
