Boutique Camping Star Emperor User manual

www.boutiquecamping.com
star emperor
bell tent
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components checklist
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tent with attached webbing and groundsheet
tent bag
rubber mallet
full set of steel pegs
x2 centre poles
x1 cross bar pole
x1 a-frame
instruction manual
x1 flexi canopy pole
spares bag

pitching your tent
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Unpack your tent and lay it out with the groundsheet
oor facing. Make sure the ground is at and free of any
sharp objects. Find the door and rotate to face desired
direction.
Locate the cross bar, and x2 centre poles. Bring them
in side of the tent and place the horizontal bar over the
spike of one of the centre poles. Push the tent up using
the pole until it’s vertical.
Assemble the A-frame and place inside door, with the
plastic rain cap unscrewed. Position the spike through
the hole at the top of the door and t the feet into their
holding pockets. Tie in to place and on the outside of the
tent, screw the rain cap back on to the protruding spike.
Locate the exi pole and thread through the sleeve of
the doorway.
Repeat with the second pole. TIP: make sure the loop
on each pole is at the top, you will need this for hanging
items later.
Keeping the tent fabric on top of the base, stretch
the groundsheet out to an oval shape. Using the small
pegs provided, secure the canvas and groundsheet,
making sure you pull the groundsheet tight and equally
tensioned with no creases all the way round.
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Once through, insert the metal pins on either side of the
pole to hold the tension. You can now use the rebar pegs
to secure the doorway down and unclip the web strap
attached to either sides of the canopy feet.
Ensure each webbing guy rope is loosened 70-80%
around the tent so you can adjust the tension in all
directions.
Once the pegs are in, adjust the webbing guy ropes
to create the desired tension. Your tent should look
perfect, without creases. To avoid trip hazards you can
unclip the oor webbing strap attached along the length
of the doorway.
Now it’s time to dress your perfectly pitched Star
Emperor Bell Tent! Check out our Instagram feed for
more inspiration.
Using the same large pegs as the doorway, peg each
webbing guy rope to the ground.
Peg out the 3 guy ropes attached to secure the doorway.
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packing down your tent
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It is VITAL that your tent is only stored when it is bone dry.
If you store your tent whilst it’s damp or wet, it may be affected by mildew.
It’s perfectly ne to take down your tent whilst it is still wet.
However... you MUST ensure to hang it up to dry within 48 hours.
This can be achieved by hanging the tent on a washing line, or equivalent,
and leaving it to air dry.
Take the poles and pegs out of the tent and if necessary
give them a clean and towel dry before packing away.
Try to keep the canvas on top of the groundsheet and
not in contact with the grass.
Bring the curved edge back on itself so that you are left
with a rectangle, and then fold it in half lengthways.
Smoothing and releasing any trapped air as you go,
begin to tightly roll the tent forwards. Once completed,
use the straps to secure the rolled up tent together and
place it back into the provided tent bag.
Without standing on the canvas, fold the tent in half and
back on itself so that it resembles a half moon shape.
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maintenance & tlc
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achieving pitch perfection
• Ensure your spot is at and bump-free, uneven surfaces or hill tops may apply too
much uneven tension and result in damage.
• Avoid pitching your tent under trees unless you have a tent protector cover.
• Pitching your tent on a groundsheet protector will not only guide you when erecting
your tent, it will also protect the groundsheet from dirt, water and condensation.
• Before securing down the pegs, zip all doors closed.
• Kinks and creases in the fabric suggest that the tents tension is uneven and can result
in damage which in turn will reduce water repellency. When pitching your tent, ensure
that the poles are straight and guy ropes adjusted to achieve a smooth nish.
• The groundsheet zip must be concealed and hidden by the skirt of the tent.
waterproofing & leak prevention
On the rst occasion that your canvas tent endures a heavy rainfall, although unlikely,
you may nd small leaks around the seams of the fabric, do not worry as this is normal!
Once it has fully dried out, the cotton will naturally shrink and close any holes to ensure
your tent becomes completely watertight.
once it's up...
• Frequently check that pegs are secured tightly and have not become loose, this is
particularly important after wet weather as the grounds will become soft.
• Air your tent out daily to increase the ventilation - this can be done by opening doors,
windows and (if applicable) unzipping the groundsheet and rolling up the sides.
• If you spot any marks, dirt or mildew spots, tackle them right away to prevent the issue
from staining or spreading.

cleaning your tent
packing away & storing your tent
long term care
returns policy
polyester/oxford canvas
Use a soft sponge or garden sprayer to
apply Nixwax Tent and Gear SolarWash to
any areas that are affected by dirt or mud.
Use a soft sponge or garden sprayer to
apply Nixwax Tech Wash to any areas that
are affected by dirt or mud.
• To effectively pack down your tent, follow the pitching instructions in reverse. To get
tips on tting the tent back in its bag, you can nd our step by step demonstration video
on our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/user/boutiquecamping
• Ensure that both the tent and groundsheet are BONE DRY before packing your tent
away, this process can be made quicker by detaching the groundsheet and hanging it to
dry separately.
• Store your tent away in a dry place, free of damp and excessive condensation. We
would advise placing it up high so that rodents cannot reach the tent.
Your tent will have a generous coating of our water, rot and UV repelling agent. Over
time, as a result of heavy use or testing environments, your tent fabric may require a
second coating to revive its breathability and resistance to the elements. This can be
done by using a garden spray to apply the following agents:
We are certain you are going to love your new tent, however, if you have a change of heart
you are entitled to a refund or exchange within 14 days of receiving your item/s. Please note,
unpackaged or used tents may be subject to this. To make your request, please complete the
online returns form on our website:
www.boutiquecamping.com/return-form-i524
polyester/oxford canvas
Nixwax Tent and Gear SolarProof Nixwax Cotton Proof

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