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•Temporary use only. Although our fabrics are treated for extra UV resistance, con
ti
nuous
exposure to sun light will break the fabric down. Fading of colour is an early warning sign.
OZtrail products are not designed as permanent dwellings or structures.
•During rain always lower awnings to avoid water ponding.
•Never store a wet and/or soiled tent/shelter; as mildew and corrosion can form within
a few days. This condi
ti
on is not covered by the warranty. Always allow the tent to dry
completely before packing and stowing. If mildew occurs, use a so
ft
bristle brush or
sponge with mild detergent to clean it o
ff
. A
ft
er beach use or wet weather treat all zips,
poles and pegs with silicon spray
•The elas
ti
c shock cord within the poles is provided for easy assembly of the poles. The
shock cord is not required for any structural reason. The poles and tent perform perfectly
well without the shock cord. Age, over stretching and mishandling may cause failure.
Shock cord is not covered by warranty. It’s easy to replace, see following instruc
ti
ons.
•Some
ti
mes the zipper coil bursts open or does not close. This could be due to wear or
metal fa
ti
gue. The problem can be easily
fi
xed, see instruc
ti
ons that follow.
•Always carry a roll of heavy duty tape for simple repairs to small rips, cuts and ash burns.
This not only blocks the hole, it will prevent further tearing. Heavy Duty tape is also
helpful for emergency pole repairs and many other uses around the camp site.
•When removing pegs, do not use the webbing or corner of the tent as your handle.
Either use another peg, a peg remover or the claw of a hammer hooked under the peg to
remove them.
IMPORTANT - CONDITIONING YOUR NEW TENT
Once you get your new tent home, it is important to condi
ti
on the tent. Simply pitch your
tent and wet it down with your garden hose. Pay par
ti
cular a
tt
en
ti
on to the seams - the
thread swells when wet and blocks the needle holes. The needle holes also shrink around
the thread. The fabric also bene
fi
ts from this because the
fi
bre swells into the weave and
the waterproof treatment se
tt
les within the fabric. Let the tent dry completely before doing
it a second
ti
me. Always pack your tent away dry.
Prolonging The Life Of Your Tent/Shelter
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