Step 9 - Attach speed clips
to the steel legs (A).
Step 13 - Tie a knot at the
end so the rope does not
slip through.
WARNING: Texsport arbor fabrics are flame retardant treated per C.P.A.I.-84 specification. Howev-
er, for your safety, we recommend that NO OPEN FLAME BE USED IN OR NEAR YOUR ARBOR.
SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Always secure your arbor (with the arbor stakes includ-
ed). Stake one corner, then stake each consecutive corner in a clockwise rotation. Make sure the arbor
remains tight. Always place your arbor a safe distance from your campfire - unstaked arbor placed
upwind of the fire can be blown into the fire. Arbor placed downwind of the fire are often showered
with tiny sparks that can burn holes into the lightweight fabrics of your arbor.
WATERPROOFING YOUR ARBOR: Texsport arbors are made from coated water-repellent fab-
rics. However, the sewing process, necessary in all arbor fabrication, can cause water leakage where
the sewing needles have perforated the fabric in the seams. Without treatment the arbor will leak.
Every new arbor needs to be seam sealed to make it water tight. We recommend using Texsport Spray
Waterproofing/Seam Sealer which may be found at your local outdoor outfitter or camping store. DO
NOT APPLY SEAM SEALER TO ZIPPERS.
STAKES: All arbors should be staked down. The stakes supplied with your arbor are effective for
most conditions; however, specialized stakes are recommended in certain cases:
a. Sand Stakes: ...... Long broad stakes designed to hold in loose sand.
b. Steel Stakes: ....... Most effective in hard, rocky or frozen soil. These can rust and their sharp edges could damage the arbor if stored with the arbor. In extremely
hard soil a steel rod can be used to make the starter hole.
c. Skewer Stakes: ... Lightweight, but less holding power that the standard stakes.
ZIPPERS: If zippers stick, lubricate with silicone. Never force a zipper which has material caught in it as this will bend the slider and prevent the zipper from closing. Con-
tinual use in a sandy environment can cause the slider to erode and fail to close the zipper.
STORAGE: Arbors should be stored dry and loosely folded away from heat and water. Keep out of reach of mice as they like to nest in arbors. Never store directly on
concrete as moisture and chemicals in concrete may damage the fabric.
WASHING: Hand wash with a sponge using a mild soap. Never use detergents or washing machines as they may damage the coating or seams. Remember to use seam
sealer once arbor has been washed to insure waterproofing.
HOW LONG WILL AN ARBOR LAST? Various conditions will affect the length of service which you receive:
a. An arbor which is left erected all summer may last only one or two seasons as the sun’s ultra-violet rays damage the fabric.
b. Never store a arbor wet or damp as mildew may develop. It will not harm fabric, however, mildew is unsightly and may damage other parts of the arbor (i.e. zipper
tapes)
c. Avoid spraying insect repellent or hair sprays, etc. on arbor fabric as they may be harmful.
REPAIR: For small tears use a an adhesive backed rip-stop fabric patch. We recommend Texsport Repair Kit (#14113) which may be found at your local outdoor outfitter
or camping store.
QUESTIONS: If you should have any questions, problems or comments, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-231-1402 or e-mail [email protected].
This Department is open M–F from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CST.
Step 10 - Connect the last
section of the leg poles to
raise arbor to full height.
This is how your arbor
should look at this point.
Step 11 - Stake down your
arbor through the rings at
all 4 corners.
Step 14 - Tie the other end
of the guy rope to the arbor.
Step 12 - Insert the guy
rope into the clew in this or-
der pictured above. Through
the bottom hole. Up through
the back of the middle hole.
Up through the top hole.
Step 15 - Pull the bottom
section looped in the clew
out. The knot will not let the
rope slip out.
Step 16 - Loop this around
the stake’s head and push
into the ground.
Step 16 - Loop this
around the stake’s
head and push into
the ground.
