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10

Understanding Waterproofness

OZtrail tents are manufactured from waterproof 
and water repellent fabrics. However, with the 
addition of seams, zips and other desirable 
features a recreational tent will not be as 
waterproof as a car, house or other solid 

structures. 

The following are common examples of how 
water can enter a tent: -

CONDENSATION

When warm moist air meets cooler air, 
condensation occurs. The tent/shelter fly forms 
an impermeable layer between the inside and 

outside conditions. The moisture inside the tent/
shelter condenses on the fabric. Sometimes 
in cold conditions it appears that the fabric is 

leaking when in fact the cause is condensation. 

Condensation can be reduced if the tent/shelter 

is well ventilated.

ZIPS

All care is taken in the design to cover zips. 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 the flaps covering the zips.

FLOOR

If the ground is very wet or water pools under 
the floor, downward pressure of standing or 
kneeling on the floor could force water through 
the floor fabric. To prevent this, do not pitch the 
tent over hollows and make sure water drains 
away from the tent.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY 

A well pitched tent on level ground is 
structurally strong and most waterproof. 
During prolonged periods of rain and wind 

it may be necessary to tighten guy lines and 
reset the tent pegs and attend to drainage 
around the tent. Sagging and incorrect 

pitching weakens the tent structure and 
could allow water to pool on the fly placing 

undue forces on the tent causing leaking and 
breakages.

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Страница 2: ...et floor with elevated floor seams Easy access largeD door entrance Total insect protection with ultra fine No See Um mesh Excellent ventilation via front door and rear window vent with protective fla...

Страница 3: ...Pegs 1 x Tent Bag 1 x Peg Bag 4 x Sand Pockets HELPFULHINT Werecommendthatyousetupthisproduct beforeyouleaveforyourtrip Checkthatall partsarepresentandthatyoufamiliarise yourselfwiththeassemblyanddis...

Страница 4: ...tent facing the desired direction Peg out the corners of the tent For peg point locations see Figure 1 Anchor the tent to the ground by inserting the pegs through the loops around the base of the ten...

Страница 5: ...go under the two pole loops still in your left hand see Diagram 6 Step 9 Neatly pack down all pole loops see Diagram 7 Step 10 Once all pole loops are packed flat slip the attached elastic strap over...

Страница 6: ...6 Disassembly Instructions...

Страница 7: ...f acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure For more detailed information and an explanation of these terms see www oztrail com au warranty Warranty PLEASE NOTE Accessories...

Страница 8: ...ometimes the zipper coil bursts open or does not close This could be due to wear or metal fatigue The problem can be easily fixed see the instructions on page 15 Always carry a roll of heavy duty tape...

Страница 9: ...gen consuming devices inside the tent This includes candles gas lanterns kerosene lamps stoves cooking and heating appliances Do not use gas appliances of any kind inside the tent shelter Important Sa...

Страница 10: ...ell ventilated ZIPS All care is taken in the design to cover zips 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...

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