BELL TENT VILLAGE BTV User manual
BTV
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
01
About
Bell
Tent
Village
02
Important
Safety
&
Care
04
Packing
Up
Your
Tent
03
Setting
Up
Your
Tent
05
Caring
or
Your
Tent
06
Weathering
Canvas
Bell
Tents
07
Instructions
or
Set
Up
08
Storing
Your
Tent
Thank
you
for
choosing
Bell
Tent
Village
as
your
go
-
to
supplier
for
Bell
Tent
products
and
services
.
We
thrive
to
provide
you
with
the
best
possible
service
.
Please
make
sure
to
carry
this
instruction
manual
with
you
each
time
you
head
out
Glamping
,
as
it
contains
important
safety
and
set
-
up
information
that
will
assist
with
setting
up
your
Bell
Tent
.
If
this
happens
to
be
your
first
-
ever
time
setting
up
a
Bell
Tent
,
we
welcome
you
to
the
glamorous
world
of
Glamping
.
A
very
important
rule
to
remember
going
forward
The
Golden
rule
to
remember
going
forward
is
always
to
ensure
that
your
tent
is
bone
dry
before
packing
it
away
.
If
in
doubt
,
get
it
back
out
!
Lay
your
tent
out
in
an
open
space
for
24
hours
.
A
room
with
decent
and
warm
airflow
works
best
.
ABOUT BELL
TENT VILLAGE
01
IMPORTANT
SAFETY & CARE
Avoid
camping
near
places
prone
to
floods
,
rockslides
,
thunder
,
snow
-
slides
or
other
disasters
.
Do
not
pitch
near
an
open
fire
.
Secure
the
floor
and
fly
straps
with
the
ropes
and
stakes
provided
.
Check
the
guy
ropes
and
pegs
of
your
tent
daily
.
Always
check
the
roof
point
of
the
Bell
Tent
for
ripping
,
tearing
and
fabric
weakness
before
each
camping
out
.
Clean
your
Bell
Tent
by
spraying
and
washing
with
our
specialist
cleaning
formulas
only
.
The
use
of
third
-
party
solutions
on
fabrics
will
void
your
warranty
.
You
can
find
reputable
suppliers
of
fabric
protection
on
our
website
.
Always
leave
your
tent
to
dry
in
the
sun
before
packing
away
.
We
recommend
packing
away
around
midday
to
ensure
that
the
tent
has
thoroughly
dried
out
all
morning
moisture
.
Do
not
pack
your
tent
away
in
the
rain
.
If
your
tent
is
wet
when
packing
away
,
get
it
back
out
and
pitched
within
12hours
.
We
advise
a
trial
set
-
up
before
using
your
tent
for
the
first
time
.
Never
use
your
tent
in
adverse
weather
conditions
.
Only
use
Bell
Tents
in
good
weather
conditions
.
Pitching
your
tent
02
IMPORTANT
SAFETY & CARE
Those
who
use
Bell
Tents
for
commercial
use
should
seek
the
correct
insurance
and
legal
advice
.
Bell
Tent
Village
trading
as
Lux
&
Lav
LTD
cannot
be
held
liable
for
any
damages
caused
by
the
use
of
our
products
.
This
limitation
of
liability
will
include
persons
,
premises
,
land
,
furniture
and
furnishings
of
businesses
,
corporations
and
individuals
who
choose
to
use
our
Bell
Tent
in
a
commercial
environment
or
setting
.
Parties
must
undertake
the
correct
risk
assessments
and
safety
procedures
.
A
bell
Tent
is
not
a
permanent
structure
and
should
not
be
left
unattended
for
long
periods
.
Our
products
should
only
be
used
with
the
correct
risk
assessments
and
insurances
.
Our
ire
Retardant
tents
are
treated
with
non
-
harmful
chemicals
.
However
,
such
chemicals
may
cause
allergic
reactions
.
Users
handling
our
tents
should
always
wash
their
hands
after
each
handling
.
Children
and
adults
should
not
put
the
fabric
into
contact
with
the
mouth
,
eyes
or
open
wounds
.
Only
adults
should
erect
Bell
Tents
.
This
product
is
not
a
toy
.
This
product
is
only
for
recreational
activities
.
or
best
use
and
increased
longevity
,
your
Bell
Tent
should
not
be
left
up
through
the
winter
if
not
in
use
.
Always
keep
a
sharp
blade
,
knife
or
pocket
pen
in
case
of
emergency
exiting
of
the
tent
.
Persons
inside
can
use
the
knife
to
cut
the
fabric
as
an
alternative
escape
route
in
an
emergency
.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY & CARE
Bell
Tent
Village
cannot
be
held
liable
for
damages
caused
by
wood
burners
or
stoves
inside
tents
.
Due
to
the
unpredictability
of
mother
nature
,
fire
and
wind
combined
.
Only
use
wood
burners
outside
your
tent
clear
from
the
fabric
and
tent
in
safe
weather
conditions
.
Users
of
wood
burners
should
seek
operational
training
and
knowledge
before
use
.
Wood
burners
can
be
overheated
when
incorrectly
operated
.
Such
overheating
may
cause
fires
and
even
death
!
Wood
burners
create
hot
embers
and
sparks
and
burn
your
fabric
or
groundsheet
.
Never
leave
a
wood
burner
or
fire
unattended
or
burning
through
the
night
.
Children
should
not
be
left
alone
around
a
wood
burner
.
Please
note
fire
retardant
tents
are
not
fireproof
.
All
fabrics
can
catch
fire
at
high
temperatures
.
Our
ire
Retardant
tents
prevent
the
rapid
spread
of
fire
.
Beware
of
materials
inside
your
tent
,
catching
fire
and
creating
an
inferno
.
Those
who
choose
to
operate
a
wood
burner
inside
their
tent
shall
do
so
at
their
own
risk
with
no
liability
whatsoever
to
Bell
Tent
Village
trading
as
Lux
&
Lav
LTD
.
Wood
Burners
IMPORTANT
SAFETY & CARE
Correctly
insert
all
sets
of
pegs
provided
into
the
ground
.
The
guy
ropes
are
to
be
used
only
with
the
ribbed
pegs
.
or
XL
Bell
Tent
models
we
supply
two
sets
of
ribbed
pegs
.
The
ribbed
pegs
are
for
the
Guy
ropes
and
the
bungee
cords
.
Insert
the
pin
pegs
through
the
eyelet
holes
on
the
groundsheet
.
WWW
.
BELLTENTVILLAGE
.
CO
.
UK
accept
no
liability
to
any
party
for
loss
or
damage
incurred
from
the
misuse
of
our
products
.
SETTING UP
YOUR TENT
Never
put
too
much
pressure
on
the
zip
parts
(
groundsheet
)
as
this
may
cause
damage
to
the
zips
.
The
over
-
tightening
of
the
guy
ropes
can
cause
a
pressure
build
-
up
.
Ensure
that
all
zips
are
covered
by
the
overhanging
flaps
,
as
water
will
leak
through
the
zips
and
cause
floods
inside
your
tent
.
Incorrect
alignment
may
cause
the
overhanging
flaps
not
to
cover
the
zip
mechanism
.
03
CARING FOR
YOUR TENT
Always
thoroughly
dry
out
your
tent
before
packing
it
,
or
mould
and
fungus
will
grow
in
the
fabric
.
ABOUT
MOULD
AND
UNGUS
:
Tip
-
If
in
doubt
,
roll
your
tent
out
on
the
floor
of
a
warm
room
overnight
to
dry
out
completely
.
WATERPROO ING
:
Apply
a
waterproofing
agent
sold
in
our
store
to
prolong
the
life
of
the
canvas
whilst
improving
the
waterproof
features
.
Only
the
use
of
our
recommended
treatments
will
ensure
the
validity
of
your
warranty
.
PREVENTION
O
LEAKAGE
:
In
extreme
weather
conditions
,
and
depending
on
wind
direction
,
Bell
Tents
may
occasionally
leak
slightly
around
the
zippers
positioned
at
the
doors
,
windows
,
or
groundsheet
.
You
can
prevent
this
by
simply
reproofing
problem
areas
by
brushing
/
spraying
an
extra
waterproofing
agent
to
the
fabric
on
either
side
of
the
zippers
.
05
WEATHERING
CANVAS BELL TENTS
Our
manufacturing
processes
have
come
a
long
way
.
Our
tents
now
need
little
weathering
,
if
any
at
all
.
However
,
we
still
advise
all
tents
to
be
tested
/
weathered
before
planning
a
camping
trip
.
Do
not
worry
if
your
tent
leaks
.
It
is
perfectly
normal
.
Cotton
tents
need
to
go
through
a
weathering
process
to
become
watertight
.
It
is
the
same
for
all
bell
tents
and
all
canvas
tents
.
If
the
canvas
gets
wet
,
the
cotton
fibres
in
the
weave
will
shrink
.
Technically
the
fibres
expand
,
which
causes
the
gaps
between
the
weave
to
shrink
.
The
process
is
referred
to
as
shrinking
and
being
knit
tightly
together
,
closing
any
tiny
holes
in
the
weave
,
making
the
canvas
watertight
.
The
canvas
and
the
seam
need
to
become
watertight
through
weathering
,
as
the
hole
the
needle
makes
in
the
stitching
in
the
seams
is
larger
than
the
thread
.
The
tiny
holes
in
the
seams
need
to
expand
around
to
seal
the
seams
.
The
canvas
itself
will
be
the
first
to
weather
,
usually
in
the
first
couple
of
heavy
soakings
,
with
the
seams
taking
longer
.
Not
only
does
the
tent
need
to
get
heavily
soaked
for
the
weathering
process
to
be
effective
,
but
it
also
needs
to
dry
thoroughly
(
bone
dry
)
between
soakings
.
06
WEATHERING
CANVAS BELL TENTS
Some
bell
tents
will
need
a
couple
of
weathering
procedures
before
every
water
inlet
has
gone
.
Weathering
of
the
Bell
tents
should
take
place
before
your
camping
trip
.
Methods
of
weathering
your
Bell
Tent
:
The
best
method
for
weathering
is
simply
leaving
your
tent
out
in
mother
nature
for
a
few
days
.
Nearly
all
sellers
and
manufacturers
prefer
this
method
.
You
can
also
weather
your
tent
by
giving
it
a
light
soak
with
a
hose
.
Do
not
use
a
jet
washer
.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SET UP
The
order
in
which
you
set
up
your
Bell
Tent
is
vital
.
Never
assume
that
you
may
remember
the
order
each
time
you
pitch
your
tent
,
and
hence
carry
this
manual
with
you
at
all
times
.
Before
you
start
Open
the
carton
;
Unpack
the
carrier
bag
and
the
tent
;
Then
lay
out
the
groundsheet
.
With
the
cotton
fly
on
top
,
place
the
groundsheet
flat
as
possible
.
ind
the
door
and
rotate
the
groundsheet
.
Make
sure
it
faces
the
direction
you
want
.
Make
sure
you
have
the
entrance
facing
the
right
direction
.
07
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SET UP
1
.
Zip
the
door
up
so
that
the
tent
is
closed
.
2
.
Think
of
your
tent
as
a
huge
clock
.
Each
number
on
a
clock
represents
a
pegging
point
.
With
that
in
mind
this
is
what
you
should
do
...
Locate
your
accessories
.
Depending
on
the
model
of
your
tent
you
may
have
several
door
A
-
frames
and
several
central
poles
.
See
that
all
parts
are
included
by
laying
them
out
on
the
floor
.
You
should
have
at
least
three
sets
of
pegs
.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SET UP
XL
models
and
high
wall
tents
include
2
x
sets
of
ribbed
pegs
,
enough
for
all
the
guy
ropes
and
bungee
cords
attached
to
the
eaves
of
the
tent
.
It
is
important
to
use
the
ribbed
pegs
in
the
correct
positions
to
secure
high
wall
tents
.
Use
the
smooth
pin
pegs
in
the
groundsheet
of
the
tent
only
.
Standard
modes
include
two
sets
of
pin
pegs
and
1
set
of
ribbed
pegs
.
Use
the
ribbed
set
on
the
guy
ropes
.
Setting
your
pegs
in
place
,
peg
the
groundsheet
.
Start
with
one
peg
positioned
at
Twelve
o
'
clock
,
then
go
across
to
the
opposite
side
at
Six
o
'
clock
and
place
another
peg
.
Be
sure
to
pull
tight
.
Now
move
to
position
Nine
o
'
clock
and
again
go
across
to
the
opposite
side
at
Three
o
'
clock
.
Now
you
can
place
pegs
in
all
the
o
'
clocks
in
between
.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SET UP
3
.
Take
the
main
central
pole
through
the
door
ensure
that
the
rubber
stoppers
insert
into
the
top
and
bottom
parts
of
the
central
pole
.
ind
the
middle
point
of
the
cone
and
insert
the
pole
so
that
the
tent
stands
vertically
.
Make
the
central
pole
stand
vertical
in
the
centre
of
the
groundsheet
.
4
.
Place
the
A
-
rame
pole
inside
the
door
,
attach
it
with
the
canvas
and
eyelet
hole
,
install
one
rainproof
cap
outside
the
tent
.
Then
ensure
that
the
foot
of
the
A
-
frame
is
in
the
feet
positions
on
the
groundsheet
.
Be
careful
not
to
rip
the
canvas
with
the
A
-
frame
spike
.
5
.
Zip
the
door
,
attach
the
top
door
strap
with
the
long
guy
line
and
peg
it
down
.
Then
,
attach
the
rest
of
the
guy
lines
around
the
tent
following
the
previous
o
clock
strategy
that
we
used
when
inserting
the
pin
pegs
.
Do
not
put
too
much
tension
on
the
guy
ropes
at
this
point
.
Be
sure
to
follow
the
seam
lines
direction
when
placing
the
guy
lines
to
give
a
neat
and
even
finish
.
The
aim
is
to
set
up
your
tent
to
look
smooth
overall
like
a
nicely
ironed
shirt
.
Creases
will
appear
in
the
canvas
if
the
guy
lines
do
not
align
with
the
natural
stitch
lines
in
the
seams
.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SET UP
6
.
Once
all
the
tent
guy
lines
are
in
place
,
adjust
the
guy
lines
one
by
one
to
get
the
required
tension
.
Remembering
our
o
'
clock
strategy
,
go
around
tightening
the
guy
lines
.
7
.
The
aim
is
to
keep
your
centre
pole
as
straight
as
possible
.
Too
much
tension
on
one
side
will
make
your
Bell
Tent
look
lopsided
.
8
.
or
tents
that
have
a
zipped
in
groundsheet
.
You
can
roll
up
the
sides
of
your
bell
tent
on
a
hot
day
.
Do
this
by
unzipping
the
groundsheet
zippers
all
the
way
around
.
You
will
see
cotton
wicks
positioned
on
the
inner
side
of
your
bell
tent
.
Roll
the
sides
of
your
tent
up
and
secure
using
the
wicks
.
STORING YOUR
TENT
Ensure
that
your
tent
is
dry
to
avoid
mould
and
fungus
on
the
fabric
.
Apply
a
waterproofing
agent
after
1
season
of
constant
usage
to
increase
and
maintain
the
durability
of
the
canvas
and
its
waterproof
features
.
Avoid
storing
the
tent
in
a
damp
location
.
We
suggest
spraying
the
canvas
after
considerable
use
of
time
,
which
can
preserve
the
water
-
resistance
of
your
tent
and
prolong
its
life
.
Post
Glamping
,
dismantle
your
tent
carefully
and
store
it
carefully
to
prevent
damage
.
08
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