PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Test Run
Practice pitching your tent at home to ensure you understand the
process.
2. Pick A Site
When finding a site for your tent, try to find an area that is
sheltered, flat, and free from sharp objects. If possible, position
your tent with the front door facing away from the prevailing wind.
Also, try not to pitch your tent under trees as falling branches can
damage the tent and falling sap can damage the fabric.
3. Ground Sheet
To protect your tent from dirt and damage, it is recommended to
use a ZEMPIRE
®
Ground Sheet. Ground Sheets not only protect
your tent floor but also make pack down faster and cleaner. The
Ground Sheet should be pegged down in the correct position first,
then the tent placed on top. ZEMPIRE
®
Ground Sheets are slightly
smaller than the size of the tent floor to ensure water does not
collect between the two layers.
4. Unpacking
When you take your tent out for the first time, take a moment
to see how it is packed or take a photo with your phone. This will
help you when it comes to packing your tent away. Separate and
identify the different parts included with your tent. Your tent fly
will be pre-attached and does not require removing when taking
the tent down. The package should include the following:
- Tent Fly (Pre-attached)
- Pressure release valve
- Tent Inner
- Pressure gauge
- Fibreglass Brow Poles x 2
- Pegs
- Awning poles x 2 (in 6 pieces) - Guy Ropes (Pre-attached)
- Pump
- Additional Guy Ropes
5. Pump Setup
Your ZEMPIRE
®
Double Action Pump includes
a pressure gauge and pressure release valve
to ensure that the poles are inflated to the
correct level. The pump accessories should be
assembled in the following configuration:
6. Layout
Unroll the tent with the floor facing down and
locate the front entry door. Orient the tent in
the correct direction for your selected site. Peg
out the 4 corners of the tent floor ensuring there
is significant tension between each point and that
the floor sits as flat as possible. For best results,
pegs should be angled away from your tent at 45º.
7. Airflow
To enable air to enter the tent during the pitching
process, all door and window covers should be
opened. It is important however that the mesh
door remains closed during the pitching process
to ensure the tent holds its correct shape during
inflation and is not over tightened, causing
damage.
8. Boston Valve Attachment
The external inflation valves (x2) are located on
the left side (facing the front of the tent) of the
tent, under the rain fly. Before inflating, remove
the valve cap
(A) and screw the master valve (B)
into the threaded section attached to the poles.
For deflation, simply unscrew the master valve so
air can escape. It is important that the valve is not
cross threaded and is firmly tightened. Make sure
no fabric is stuck in the valve, as this will cause air
to leak.
9. Inflation
Inflate the tube to about 4 PSI, then go inside
the tent and lift the frame until it stands on its
own. Continue to inflate the tube to 7-9 PSI. The
pressure-release valve will “hiss” when 9 PSI is
reached. It is important not to over-inflate the tube.
It is recommended that during very hot weather
7 PSI is used to provide room for expansion during
the day. In cooler or windier conditions 9 PSI is
recommended.
As the pole inflates, it may be necessary to support the center of
the pole until it assumes the correct shape. It is also a good time
to ensure that the base of each pole is sitting correctly on the
velcro patches as poles can sometimes move off the velcro during
the pitching process.
10. Brow Poles
Thread each brow pole through the front and rear pole-sleeves
and insert the pole ends into the webbing pocket on each side of
the tent.
11. Setting the Floor
It may be necessary to align the base of each pole so that the
floor sits flat and taught. You may also need to realign the corner
pegging points so the floor sits flat. At this point, it helps if the
front door is completely closed when pegging out the front of the
tent.
12. Pegging
Peg the remaining peg loops around the tent. Durable steel pegs
are included with your tent which will be suitable for the majority
of conditions. However, when camping at a rocky or loose sandy
location, you may wish to purchase more specialised pegs. A range
of specialised ZEMPIRE
®
Pegs are available to purchase.
13. Guy Ropes
Guy ropes are pre-attached on all Zempire® tents. It is
recommended that guy ropes are used at all times. It is important
not to over-tighten the guy ropes. They should sit taught but
should not distort the shape of the tent.
14. Awning Poles
Awning poles are included with your tent. These enable the front
awning to be poled-out, creating additional shade and living
space. The 6 sections of poles fit together to create 2 poles. Open
both doors of the awning fly and insert the poles through the
eyelets on the lower edge. Attach guy ropes and peg out to secure.
15. Deflation
- Close the mesh door, leaving the cover open to allow air to
escape from the tent.
- Unpeg all guy ropes and roll up to ensure they do not get
tangled during packing.
- Unpeg the peg points, excluding the 4 corners. Clean and dry
pegs before storing in the bag.
- Remove the 2x Brow poles from the sleeves and carefully break
the poles down. Being careful not to overextend the internal
elastic when separating the poles.
- Unscrew each of the master valves on the left side of the tent
(this may be quite loud). Wait for all the air to be expelled.
- Unpeg the 4 corners of the tent, clean and pack the pegs.
- Lay the carry bag at the valve end of the tent.
- Lay out the tent so that you create a clean rectangular shape.
- Fold the tent in half from front to rear and then in half again.
- Place the pump, peg bag and awning poles on top of the folded
tent at the opposite side of the valves.
- Now roll the tent from that “non-valve side” end toward the
valves.
- Use the supplied webbing straps (x2) to secure the rolled tent at
each end and tension it so that it is firmly packed.
- Tip the rolled tent onto its side, pull the carry bag over the tent,
and tension the carry bag draw cord and compression straps.
UV Degradation
Tent fabrics can be weakened by prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Under normal holiday use, your ZEMPIRE
®
tent will give you many
years of camping enjoyment. However, extended use in strong
sunlight will cause degradation. UV degradation is not covered
under warranty. The warranty does not cover permanent sites,
displays or commercial use.
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PRESSURE
RELEASE VALVE
PRESSURE
GAUGE
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