PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Test Run
Practice pitching your shelter at home to ensure you understand
the process.
2. Pick A Site
When finding a site for your shelter, try to find an area that is
sheltered, flat, and free from sharp objects. Try not to pitch your
shelter under trees as falling branches can damage the shelter
and falling sap can damage the fabric.
3. Unpacking
When you take your Shelter out for the first time, take a moment
to see how it is packed or take a photo on your phone. This will
help you when it comes to packing your shelter away. Separate
and identify the different parts. The package should include the
following:
- Shelter Canopy
- Pump
- 4x Fiberglass Brow Poles
- Pressure release valve
- Guy Ropes (Pre-attached)
- Pressure gauge
- Pegs
- Zip-on Deluxe Wall
4. Pole Setup
Assemble the 4 fiberglass poles. The sections are joined together
with shock cord, so they just need slotting together. Ensure that
the poles do not snap together. It is important that the poles are
fully inserted into the ferrules. If not connected correctly, they can
cause damage when tensioned.
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 shelter and ensure that all webbing guide straps are
connected to the steel “O” rings in each corner. There should be
5 webbing straps in total, one for each side of the shelter and one
additional length running diagonally across the center. Peg each
corner so that all webbing straps are taught and the shelter sits
square. It is important that the shelter is not skewed, as this will
make attaching the walls difficult and could affect stability. Pegs
should be angled away from your tent at 45º.
7. Boston Valve Attachment
The external inflation valve is located under the rain
sock on one corner of the shelter. 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.
8. Inflation
Inflate the main cross tube to 7-9 PSI. The pressure
release valve will “hiss” when 9 PSI is reached.
It is important not to over inflate the tubes. 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 its Velcro patches. Poles
can sometimes move off the Velcro during the pitching process.
9. Brow Poles
Insert the end of one fiberglass
pole into the small grey webbing
pocket found halfway up the
side of each door. Allow the pole
to bow downwards and insert
the other end of the pole into
the pocket on the opposite side
of the shelter. Lift the pole upwards so that it aligns with the
seam above the door. Secure the pole using the Velcro tabs.
Repeat with the 3 remaining poles. Note that the poles should
cross over one another as pictured.
10. Pegging
Peg the remaining peg loops on either side of each door. The wall
panels should sit at right angles to each other following the line
of the webbing guide straps. Durable steel pegs are included with
your tent, which will be suitable for the majority of conditions.
However, if you are in a rocky or loose sandy location it may pay to
purchase more specialized pegs. A range of specialized ZEMPIRE
®
Pegs are available.
11. Webbing Straps
Now that the shelter is fully erected, the webbing guide straps
can be detached from one end and folded into the mesh pocket
found at the sewn end. This prevents them from becoming a
tripping hazard. The straps are not completely detachable to
ensure they do not get misplaced. It is important to reconnect
these webbing straps before deflating your shelter.
12. Anchor Guy Ropes
It is important that the anchor guy ropes attached at each corner
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 shelter. 4 yellow sand pegs are included with your shelter and
can be used for the anchor guys in softer or sandy ground.
13. Zip-on Wall
Your shelter includes one zip-on wall. When attaching the wall,
it may be necessary to re-peg the corners to ensure the wall is
not over tensioned. Too much tension can damage the zips. It
may also be helpful to leave the wall attached when packing the
shelter to ensure the correct tension is applied when setting up
the next time. The wall zipper has twin zip pullers to allow either
side of the wall to be rolled back as a door.
14. Deflation
- Remove the fiberglass brow poles from each side of the shelter
and place them in the pole bag.
- 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.
- Unscrew the master valve on the air frame. Wait for all the air to
be expelled.
- Unpeg the 4 corners of the shelter, clean and pack the pegs.
- Roll each leg of the air frame towards the center (excluding the
valve end) to expel any remaining air, then unroll.
- Turn shelter upside down and fold the legs into center.
- Lay the carry bag at the valve end of the shelter. Fold the shelter
to 2/3s of the length of the bag.
- Place the pump, peg bag and awning poles on top of the folded
shelter at the end opposite the valve.
- Now roll the tent from that “non-valve side” end toward the
valve.
- Use the supplied webbing straps (x2) to secure the rolled shelter
and tension it so that it is firmly packed.
- Place the rolled shelter in carry bag, zip closed and tension the
compression straps.
A
B
PRESSURE
RELEASE VALVE
PRESSURE
GAUGE
UV Degradation
Shelter fabrics can be weakened by prolonged exposure to
sunlight. Under normal holiday use, your ZEMPIRE
®
Shelter will
give you many years of camping enjoyment. However, extended
use in strong sunlight will cause degradation. It is recommended
that during periods of strong sunlight a ZEMPIRE
®
Roof Cover
is used to help protect from UV damage. UV degradation is not
covered under warranty. The warranty does not cover permanent
sites, displays or commercial use.
Please turn page for Care Instructions and Warranty.
