Page: 16 of 18
Copyright © 2017 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.6.2–November, 2017
Important GenTent Usage Tips
Clear Vinyl Electrical aprons GenTent 20k and (Optional) GenTent
10k Omni Fit Apron
The clear vinyl skirt for the GenTent 10k and the GenTent 20k Electrical aprons provide a
window to gauges during operation and can be stacked together for double height (Fig.
9-A) by connecting the top of one skirt to the bottom of another skirt. Use this as
needed for the skirts to completely cover the electrical outlets.
Note: The intent of the Electrical apron is to cover the electrical outlets in the front
and
about 6”
around the adjacent sides
. Do not cover the exhaust area!
The GenTent 10k Omniskirt is the length of the long
Electrical apron and fits either the long side (with 6 inch
wrap) or short side (with longer wraparound). When
used on a short side, the Omniskirt can be centered
(leaving 12” wrap on each side) or offset (6” wrap on
one side and 24” wrap on the other). This particularly
useful for smaller generators where the GenTent has a
deep overhang. Starting with 6” from the skirt edge,
press the skirt to the corner (fig. 6-C), then wrap the 6
inch section onto the adjacent side of the electrical
panel and press firmly. Now press the main skirt body over the electrical panel to the
other corner, and then wrap that edge around the adjacent side and press firmly
Fig. 9-A
into place.
Proper Door Sealing Tip
The GenTent StormBracer® door wraps around the adjacent sides of the GenTent much
like the skirts, forming a brace against storms. Each time you close the door, the Velcro
must be wrapped around the side and pressed firmly back in place. If this is not done,
holes may exist between the pieces of Velcro® which can allow water to seep in.
In practice, the best way to achieve this is to close the door, then follow this procedure:
-
Align the door properly so that the side Velcro and lower Velcro are aligned as
closely as possible and are touching
-
Then starting at the top corner of the door pinch canopy around the frame rods
and slide your hand to the bottom while pinching.
-
Repeat on the other side
-
Check the door sides to see if you can see any gaps in the Velcro sealing. Should
there be any gaps, repeat the pinching procedure.
Note: Pull the door down and connect the bottom Velcro first, then use the pinch
& slide technique above to secure the sides. The bottom edge should cover the
under-flap stitching!
