Mec HUMMINGBIRD 2 Instruction Download

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HUMMINGBIRD 2

This booklet tells you how to prepare, assemble, and maintain your

new tent; please keep it for future reference. Set up your tent at

home before your ﬁ rst trip; this will allow you to inspect it for any

manufacturing defects, check that all parts are present, and learn the

assembly procedure with minimal stress on the tent and on you.

HUMMINGBIRD 2

Height inside .940m

0.64m

1.2

2.25m

Your Hummingbird 2
tent package includes:

Tent

body

Tent ﬂ y

2 aluminum poles

Tent pegs and two nylon guylines

Aluminum pole repair sleeve

Tent sack and pole sack

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Summary of Contents for HUMMINGBIRD 2

Page 1: ...allow you to inspect it for any manufacturing defects check that all parts are present and learn the assembly procedure with minimal stress on the tent and on you HUMMINGBIRD 2 Height inside 940m 0 9...

Page 2: ...seams exposed to ground moisture or rainfall For seam sealing and tent repairs we recommend a quality after market polyurethane sealer such as McNett Seam Grip SITE PREPARATION Remove sharp objects th...

Page 3: ...r and make the assembled tent stronger 3 Lay the longer pole on top of the inner tent at the front end the end with the door running side to side Plug the ends of the poles into the grommets at the co...

Page 4: ...1 Guy out the two black rubberized attachment points at the front of the tent and the attachment point at the top of the rear pole To minimize the sidewalls apping guy out the attachment points that a...

Page 5: ...d best buried horizontally You can also improvise with other stakes hiking staffs ice axes branches rocks trees using the tent s stake loops or cord as required When packing for your trip consider the...

Page 6: ...attach the drawcord to the pack to avoid loss CARE AND MAINTENANCE Protecting the Tent Ultraviolet damage is the single largest hazard your tent faces in its lifetime Fabrics should not be exposed to...

Page 7: ...kening This is apparent when water droplets no longer bead up on the fabric If the poles are exposed to salt or salt water rinse them in fresh water and allow them to dry before storing While aluminum...

Page 8: ...l it is centred over the break in the pole then wrap it into place with duct tape Be careful not to damage the tent fabrics when removing the damaged pole Replacing a Broken Pole Section The MEC Grip...