Ezytrail K-Series Stirling LX, Руководство по установке

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Pre-Use & Maintenance Instructions
Weathering:
All products must be assembled prior to use and inspected for accuracy and parts. This also gives
you an opportunity to familiarise yourself with your tent set-up and to make sure you have all
necessary components. At this time the product should be hosed with water to allow seam take
up. You may find that in first wettings some leakage occurs through the seams and canvas. This
is not a fault of the manufacturer, but a natural characteristic of the blend of canvas and
synthetic fabrics. For this reason your canvas product must be erected and thoroughly saturated
and then allowed to dry prior to its first use. This procedure (weathering) should be followed a
number of times – 3 times as recommendation, this causes the fabric to shrink and help close up
fibres and seams which may cause leakage. Do not over tension seams at this stage. Any
persistent drips may need proofing with a suitable seam sealing solution.
Stitch Holes:
Every care is taken to ensure that your canvas tent is made using the finest water repellent fabric.
However, canvas products are not permanent structures and in extreme conditions some water
may penetrate. Seepage may occur in the seams through the needle holes created in the sewing
process. This is normal and can be corrected with the application of seam sealing compound. It
is suggested you purchase a wax stick or water proofing compound to keep with your camping
equipment.
Storage:
Canvas products have excellent fungus resistance. As a result you can pack your canvas product
wet if necessary for a short period of time. However, we recommend that the canvas product
should not be left wet for more than 24 hours. Dry your canvas product thoroughly and dust off
any foreign particles before storage. Fold your canvas product loosely and store in a dry place
off the ground.
Cleaning:
Do not use a washing machine or any detergents as this may destroy your proofing. Remove
dust, etc. with a soft brush and warm water. If it is necessary to use a mild detergent or canvas
mildew remover, reproof the area with suitable waterproofing compound.
Wicking:
Your canvas product will not leak if you touch the canvas. However, if you rub your finger back
and forth continuously on the canvas you may eventually draw water through (wicking). For this
reason it is advisable not to have anything touching your canvas product. Similarly, if canvas is
left to pool, water may draw through the fabric causing leakage. This is not considered to be a
defect.
Zips:
All care is taken in the design to cover zips with storm flaps or position them where water will
not flow. At times wind driven rain could force water under the flaps and through the zips. To
minimise this, make sure all doors and windows are closed with flaps securely covering the zip
wherever possible.
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