FatFish sERiEs
assEMBLY aND UsE iNstRUCtiONs
sEt-UP iNstRUCtiONs:
1. Remove ice shelter from backpack carrying bag. Remove the tie
strap from around the shelter.
2. Lay the ice shelter flat on the ground and be completely sure there
is no material twisted or overlapping the ends of any poles. sEE
FigURE 1. DO NOt force shelter when folding or unfolding.
Watch for entanglement of poles.
NOTE: In windy conditions and before
pulling outward on the roof or walls
to pop open the shelter, securely
anchor at all corners with provided
ice anchors. This will prevent shelter
from blowing away when setting up
in windy conditions.
3. Grasp the webbing loop sewn onto
the eyelet located in the center of
the roof and pull outward until the
roof section pops open. For FF9416,
do the same for the other roof sec-
tion. Both roof sections should now
be popped open. sEE FigURE 2.
4. Grasp the webbing loop sewn onto
the eyelet located in the center of
one of the walls and pull outward so
the wall pops open. sEE FigURE 3.
NOTE: Place your foot on the ground
skirt to help hold the shelter in place
when popping open the walls.
5. Proceed by walking around entire
shelter and pulling on each wall
webbing loop to pop out each wall
until all sides are popped out. sEE
FigURE 4.
NOTE: There are four (4) wall sec-
tions on FF767, FF949 and FF949i
and six (6) wall sections on the
FF9416.
6. Your shelter should be standing up
completely. You may now proceed by
anchoring the shelter to the ice using
the provided ice anchors and rope. sEE
FigURE 5. FF767, FF949 and FF949i
- Screw four (4) anchors through the
grommets located in each corner
completely. On the windiest side of the
shelter, screw in the remaining anchors
several feet away from the hubs. Use
the provided ropes and tie one end to
the hub eyelet on each wall, and the
other end to one of the anchors previ-
ously screwed in. Use adjustment slides
on rope to achieve proper tension.
FF9416 - Screw six (6) anchors through
the grommets located in each corner
and on the long sides of the shelter
completely. On the windiest side of the
shelter, screw in the remaining anchors
several feet away from the hubs. Use
the provided ropes and tie one end to
the hub eyelet on each wall, and the
other end to one of the anchors previ-
ously screwed in. Use adjustment slides
on rope to achieve proper tension.
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING MODELS:
COMPREND LES MODÈLES SUIVANTS:
FatFish 767™ (FF767)
FatFish 949™ (FF949)
FatFish 949i™ (FF949i)
FatFish 9416™ (FF9416)
WaRNiNg
REaD aND UNDERstaND aLL assEMBLY, iNsPECtiON,
& UsE iNstRUCtiONs PROViDED BEFORE EaCh UsE.
FaiLURE tO FOLLOW iNstRUCtiONs COULD REsULt iN
sERiOUs iNJURY OR DEath.
DO NOt UsE OPEN FLaME hEatERs iN YOUR iCE
shELtER.
WaRNiNg: kEEP aLL FLaME aND hEat sOURCEs aWaY
FROM this tENt FaBRiC. this tENt is MaDE With
FaBRiC that MEEts CPai-84 sPECiFiCatiONs FOR
FLaME REsistaNCE. it is NOt FiRE PROOF. thE FaBRiC
WiLL BURN iF LEFt iN CONtiNUOUs CONtaCt With aNY
FLaME sOURCE.
Get parts online at
www.GetEskimo.com
OMFatFiSh
Rev. 06/10/11
© 2011 ardisam, inc.
all Rights Reserved
tous Droits Réservés
takE-DOWN iNstRUCtiONs:
1. Remove all ropes and ice anchors and store them in the provided
pouch.
NOTE: Zip all doors shut. Do not leave them open. Close all
windows and vents. In windy conditions, remove ice anchors
after collapsing the roof and walls inward.
2. Using your hand, push the center hub in on roof and walls un-
til they collapse inward. Shelter will fall to the ice on its own.
sEE FigUREs 6 & 7.
3. the shelter will be back in its flat
stage just as it was when it was
unfolded out of the backpack bag.
Gather all corners of the shelter and
fold together. sEE FigURE 8. Do
not force the shelter when folding.
Watch for entanglement of poles.
4. take provided tie strap and wrap
around folded shelter to allow for
easier insertion into backpack.
Place folded shelter back into the
backpack carrying case with the
hubs always towards the bottom end of bag. Place the pouch
with the ice anchors and rope into backpack as well.
saFEtY aND MaiNtENaNCE iNstRUCtiONs:
Due to traffic on lakes, ice fishing can be hazardous at night. if you
choose to fish at night or in conditions with poor visibility, be sure
to take precautions.
Never leave the ice shelter unattended.
take down shelter when not in use to avoid unnecessary damage.
Use extra tie-downs during excessive winds.
LONg tERM stORagE:
Make sure your Eskimo ice shelter is completely dry before storing
for long periods of time. Store shelter in a cool, dry place away from
rodents.
FigURE 8
ONE YEaR LiMitED WaRRaNtY
ardisam, inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this Eskimo ice Shelter to be
free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from
the date of purchase. During the one-year warranty of this product, ardisam
will, at their discretion, furnish parts and/or labor to correct any defect caused by
faulty material or workmanship. the warranty does not cover cracked windows,
tent tears, or bent poles due to high wind conditions or unattended use.
Warranty work must be sent directly to ardisam, inc. or to an authorized service
center. to obtain warranty service you must have prior approval by calling
our customer service department at 1-800-345-6007. ardisam, inc. will at
no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion, any defective part which falls
under the conditions stated above. ardisam retains the right to change models,
specifications and price without notice. this product if used as intended, will
give you years of trouble free service. We hope you will enjoy the quality of our
products for years to come. For replacement parts, phone 1-800-345-6007 or
go online to getEskimo.com.
This warranty applies to the original owner with a proof of purchase and is not
transferable. It supersedes all other warranties either expressed or implied and all
other obligations to liabilities on our part. Ardisam, Inc. does not assume, and does
not authorize any other person to assume for us, any liability in connection with the
sale of our products. The warranty applies only to products which have not been
subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident or repairs made by anyone not
certified by Ardisam, Inc. This guarantee is void unless the warranty card is properly
filled out and received by Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase.
Eskimo, a Division of ardisam, inc.
1160 Eighth avenue; P.O. Box 666
Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-4180
E-mail: [email protected]
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