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SPARE PARTS LIST
For a full list of Spare Parts available refer to DARCHE.COM.AU
HOW TO SEASON YOUR DARCHE SWAG
The best way to season your swag is to set up outdoors and completely soak the exterior material of the swag with
a hose. Allow the swag to dry completely. Repeat this process 2-3 times. Seasoning the swag will allow the canvas
material to swell and will help to fill any stitching holes, providing an additional level of weather protection. Ensure
the swag is completely dry before packing away.
CARE & STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove dirt with a soft brush and cold water after use.
2. Do not clean with soap, detergent, petrol, oil or solvents.
3. Ensure swag is completely dry before storing.
4. Do not store directly on concrete floors. A dry shelf in your shed or a cupboard is a perfect spot for your
swag when not in use.
5. If spot mould is visible, brush it off with a stiff bristle nylon brush and vacuum the area to get rid of any
residual spores.
6. Leaving your swag rolled too tightly for long periods of time may result in the mattress taking a while to bounce
back. If it’s been a while since your last adventure, open your swag a few days before you leave and allow the
mattress to expand. Re-pack your swag and have a great weekend.
The freestanding dome design of the Dusk To Dawn, offers great stability with perfect 180° viewing for star gazing
and increased ventilation. The guy ropes and pegs can be used if required.
PACK DOWN
1. Partially close all the zips, door covers and window flaps, leaving them slightly open will allow for the air to
escape while rolling up. Remove pegs and guy ropes if used.
2. Release the trigger of the spreader pole and remove it from the eyelets.
3. Unclip the swag from the aluminium poles one end at a time.
4. Disassemble the all poles in preparation for step 5 below.
5. While the swag is laid out flat, bring any overhanging canvas and ropes into the centre of the swag. Beginning
from either end, start rolling the swag as tightly as possible in an attempt to expel as much air as possible to
achieve a compact roll. Tip: Using your knees and or two people while rolling will assist in getting the swag as
compact as possible. Just before completing the rolling process, place all the disassembled poles between the
fabric and continue rolling process to the end.
6. Bring the two compression straps together and loop through the double D-rings, do not over tighten the
straps.
NOTE
Allow a wet or damp swag to dry thoroughly before pack down. If this is not possible, unroll swag a soon as
possible. Allow to full dry out before re-packing and storing.
REPAIR KIT
Swag poles are the bones of your swag set up. At times mishaps or bad luck can play a part when the break, ruining
a great day out. We provide a swag pole sleeve for a quick and easy fix, to have your swag up and in working order.
Aluminium pole repair sleeve