SoulPad 4000-lite
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Instruction Manual.
Version 3, Published Dec 2014. © SoulPad Ltd. 2014
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15. Now you can choose to either place the poles at the top of this shape and roll them into the canvas.
Or to protect the canvas from the poles you can roll this shape without them. Remove any debris as
you roll.
16. Fasten the canvas with the ties it came with. Helping it to hold its shape whilst in the main canvas
bag.
17. Place the rolled canvas into the main canvas bag.
18. Now to the groundsheet.
If the groundsheet is particularly dirty it may be a good idea to remove it and pack it away
separately to be cleaned and re-packed later.
It is likely that your groundsheet will be wet on the side in contact with the ground. Simply turn it
over to expose it to the air. If the weather is fair, leave like this for 5-10 minutes to allow it to dry
before packing it away into its bag.
19. Some will prefer to fold the groundsheet following the original fold lines, others will prefer to fold
and then roll the groundsheet before returning it to its bag. You can even follow the same folding
guidelines as the canvas flysheet in order to get the right shape to return the groundsheet to its
bag. All of these methods will work.
It is good practice to store the poles, pegs and canvas in their separate bags in order to protect the
canvas from the other components.
STORING YOUR SOULPAD TENT
1. Only store your SoulPad tent if it is dry.
Never store it if the canvas fly sheet or the groundsheet is damp or wet. Both the groundsheet and the
canvas must be completely dry before storing. Otherwise there is a very high risk of mildew forming on the
canvas. Mildew is often irremovable, and so its prevention is of very high importance.
If you are forced to pack your SoulPad tent away when it is damp or wet then it must be erected again within
24 hours, even in adverse weather.
2. Store in a dry place.
Moderate, temperate conditions are ideal. Extremes of temperature will harm the structure of the canvas.
The optimum storage temperature is room temperature.
3. Do not store anything on top of your SoulPad tent as this may distort the canvas or cause harm to the
other components.
4. Your SoulPad tent should be taken out of storage at least once a year to allow it to recover from its
compacted and stored state.
5. Be aware that rodents and insects can cause damage to stored SoulPad tents.
6. Choose your storage area carefully and remember to check on your SoulPad tent from time-to-time. For
example: five minutes spent checking the bag for dampness, or checking for signs of rodent activity could
save you time, effort and unwanted repair costs later.
