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Please read this document fully before assembling.
PE TidyTent / Bike Cave / CampaCave - standard - Installation and Maintenance
Thank you for purchasing this product. Included you should find the following items: main
fabric cover; roof hood; set of 2 long fibreglass rods and 5 short fibreglass rods; plastic wall
plugs, screws, nylon guy ropes and steel pegs.
Take one of the two sets of the longer fibreglass rods. Locate open end of one of the two
arc sleeves on the main fabric cover. Connect the first two or three sections of the fibreglass
rods and slide through the arc sleeve in the fabric cover. (Fig.1)
Continue connecting and slowly sliding the rods through the sleeve, taking care not to tear
the fabric. Ensure that each section is fully inserted otherwise the fibreglass rods may break
as the arch shape develops and as the tension increases. Note: the tension in the rods
increases as they start to form an arch shape. You may find this easier with two people
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one person connecting the rods and pushing through, the other person guiding the end
through the sleeve.
Tip
: Slide the fabric arc sleeve over the fibreglass rods, rather than
trying to force the fibreglass rods through the sleeve. Once through to the other side of the
sleeve, insert the ends of the fibreglass rod into the retaining eyelets in the webbing straps
near the corners of the mesh groundsheet. (Fig.2)
Ensure that the sleeve is fully stretched over the rods and take care not to use excessive
force as this may cause the rods to snap. (Note: the rods are connected by elastic to help
keep the rods together: should the elastic break the rods may still be connected and inserted
into the sleeves without effecting their performance
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broken inner elastic does not constitute
a fault). Now repeat the same process for the other set of long fibreglass rods, fitting through
the other arc sleeve in the fabric cover and inserting both ends into the retaining eyelets in
the other two webbing straps near the other two corners of the mesh groundsheet.
Next, connect the 5 smaller sets of rods and place them into the inner eyelets in the front
and rear panels to stretch the 2 arcs apart. (Fig.3)
Once the main structure is assembled, place the roof hood over the top of the structure and
attach the hooks securely to the eyelets around the outer edge of the main structure (around
half way along the arch). Adjust tension with the drawstring to provide a snug fit. Note: the
roof hood will provide additional protection from rain and sun. Over time, however, the sun
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ultra violet rays will bleach and degrade the fabric of this product. The roof hood may be
replaced to extend the longevity of the product. Replacement roof hoods can be purchased
from stockists and also direct from the manufacturer (see contact details at the end of these
instructions). We recommend that you replace the roof hood at the first sign of significant
fabric degradation.
The product can be installed in a wide variety of locations. Install on level ground. The outer
edge of the rear panel has multiple fixing points. For maximum security in the wind and for
maximum protection from the weather, we recommend that the product is fixed to a wall or
fence. Drill holes and secure the eyelets/fixing points of the rear panel to a wall or fence with
the plastic wall plugs and screws provided.
To improve wind resilience you may wish to place a number of paving slabs or wooden blocks
over the mesh groundsheet base panel, taking care not to tear or damage the mesh. The
product may also be pegged to the ground through the loops along the outer edge of the
mesh ground sheet panel. Nylon guy lines are included for additional anchorage and to
enable the product to be used freestanding, if preferred.
