Clam THERMAL X 400 User manual

STEP 6
SPECIFICATIONS
▪Part Numbers: 110127
▪Set Up Size: (L 188” x W 77” x H 82”)
▪Packed Size: (L 75” x W 48” x H 20”)
▪Weight: 170 lbs.
▪Instructions Document No: 104933-B
Please contact customer service directly at the E-mail or phone number listed below for any
quality issues. ONCE USED THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO STORE.
** Warranty cannot be honored without an original, dated receipt **
** REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE ONLINE AT CLAMOUTDOORS.COM **
IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ:
This product is warranted to the original retail purchaser (from an authorized dealer) and is non-transferable.
Clam Outdoors has a three year manufacturer’s defect warranty from the date of original purchase. Warranty
does not cover cracked or worn bases (if runner kits have not been installed as recommended), cracked
windows, tent tears or cuts, or broken or bent hoops due to high wind weather conditions or unattended use.
Defective parts will be replaced or repaired (at the manufacturer’s option) if found to be defective within three
year from the date of original purchase. Warranty will be void if product has been subject to neglect, misuse,
improper installation, misapplication, alteration, accident including but not limited to improper maintenance, or use
of unauthorized parts or attachments. Please read the entire owner’s manual to ensure proper installation, use,
storage and care of your Clam Shelter.
To submit a warranty claim request, please use one of the following methods:
Customer Service Hrs: 9am to 4pm, Monday –Friday Central Standard Time
Clam Outdoors, Inc.
Attn: Customer Service –Warranty Department
12135 Brockton Lane
Rogers, MN 55369
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: Clamoutdoors.com
In your request, please include your full name, address, phone number, a copy of your receipt, a brief description
of the problem, and pictures to clearly show the area(s) of concern. Our Warranty Department will review your
request, and a Clam representative will contact you regarding your claim status. All returns must be shipped to us
postage pre-prepaid.
It is expressly understood that Clam Outdoors Inc., liability for its products, whether due to breach of
warranty, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, is limited to the repair of the product as stated above. Clam is not
liable for any injury, loss, damage, or expense, whether direct or consequential, including but not limited to loss of
use, income, profit, or damage to material arising in connection with the sale, installation, use of, inability to use,
or the repair or replacement of Clam products. Clam reserves the right to make alterations or modifications in
its products at any time, which in its opinion, may improve the performance and efficiency of the product. Clam
shall not be obligated to make such alterations or modifications to products already in service.
MODELS 10127
WARRANTY INFORMATION
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

STEP 6
QTY.
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
104904
BASE, X400
4
104892
TUBE, HOOP, X200/X400
4
104897
TUBE, HALF HOOP, X200/X400
2
109560
LIGHT STICK LARGE
1
104906
TENT, X400 THERMAL
1
104922
KIT, SPRDR POLES, X400 (INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING)
3
104913
ASSY, SPREADER, ROOF, .88 X 40
2
104915
ASSY, SPRDR, PORCH, X200/X400
4
101399
SWIVEL, SEAT
4
102759
ASSY, DELUXE SEAT
1
104933
INSTRUCTIONS, X400 THERMAL
1
101249
ROPE, 3/8 DIA X 11 FT TOW
4
103638
SLIP COVER, BACK
4
102775
SLIP COVER, BOTTOM
1
108829
ASSY, BATTRY BRKT/HRDWR
1
104908
INNERPAK, X400 (INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING)
2
101901
BRKT, LH X4 CANOPY
2
101900
BRKT,RH X4 CANOPY
8
104894
ASSY, CANOPY TUBE, X200/X400
2
103810
WLDMNT, X4 BRACKET
8
101146
CHANNEL, 8.78 ALUM EXT
2
103811
WLDMNT, X2/X4 BRACKET
8
101429
PLUG, 1.16 DIA TUBE
8
104674
BLOCK, SLIDE
8
101048
BLOCK, SLIDE
4
104905
TUBE,X400 SEAT RAIL
4
104896
ASSY, PORCH TUBE, X200/X400
12
103605
ASSY, LARGE COLLAR
1
104907
KIT, HRDWR, X400 (INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING)
35
101470
SCREW, 1/4-20 X 0.50 SER HXFLGHD GR5 CZ
49
101082
NUT, 1/4-20 THIN NYLOCK YZ
12
101088
SCREW, 1/4-20 X 0.75 PTH GR5 YZ
40
101081
WASHER, 1/4 FLAT REG YZ
14
101906
SCREW, 1/4-20 X 2.50 PTH GR5 CZ
10
101486
SCREW, 1/4-20 X 1.75 PTH GR5 YZ
18
101147
SCREW, #10 x 1.00 PPHTCHL YZ
PARTS LIST

STEP 6
HARDWARE FASTENERS REFERENCE

STEP 6
#2 AND #3 PHILLIPS HAND SCREW
3/8 AND 7/16 COMBINATION WRENCH OR SOCKETS
#2 PHILLIPS SCREW BIT
3/8 DRILL BIT
POWER DRILL
REQUIRED TOOLS

STEP 6
1. BEFORE INSTALLING NOTE BRACKET LOCATIONS AND ORIENTATION..
2. SECURELY INSTALL BRACKET (101901) AND BRACKET (101900) TO BASE.
1. INSTALL REMAINING BRACKETS TO OTHER SIDE IN SAME MANNER AND SECURELY TIGHTEN
STEP 1
INSTALL ANY RUNNER KIT OPTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLING SHELTER. REFER TO RUNNER KIT INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2
*USING A DROP OF OIL ON ALL NUTS WILL EASE THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
*IT IS BEST TO USE THE AID OF ANOTHER PERSON DURING ASSEMBLY.

STEP 6
1. INSTALL POLES TO BOTH SIDES AS SHOWN.
POLES SHOULD MOVE EASILY, DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN
STEP 3
STEP 4
POLE SLOTS MUST FACE INWARD TOWARD BASE
CHOOSE WHICH LOCATION YOU PREFER TO HAVE
BATTERY LOCATED. LIGHT POLE WIRE WILL NEED TO
BE ABLE TO REACH BATTERY.
1. INSTALL BATTERY BRACKET, ASSEMBLY (108829) AS
SHOWN USING 3/8” DRILL BIT OR REFER TO
INSTALLATION MANUAL THAT IS INCLUDED WITH KIT

STEP 6
STEP 5
1. ASSEMBLE LIGHT STICK, 109560, TO HALF POLES, 104897, AS SHOWN.
104897
104892
2. ASSEMBLE REMAINING POLES AS SHOWN
DO NOT CUT ANY OF YOUR POLES
STEP 6

STEP 6
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STEP 7
LIGHT STICK (109560) WIRE TO BE POSITIONED TO SAME SIDE AS BATTERY HOLDER!!
1. INSTALL HOOP POLES OVER POLES AND SUPPORTING SPREADER POLES AS SHOWN
2. INSERT(101249) ROPE ENDS THRU HOLES IN FRONT OF BASE AND KNOT EACH END.
LIGHT STICK WIRE
LIGHT STICK WIRE
DO NOT INSTALL FRONT
HOOP POLE AT THIS TIME

STEP 6
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STEP 8
ROTATE THE SWIVEL (101399) 45 DEGREES TO AID IN THE INSTALLATON PROCESS AS SHOWN.
1. ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN AND SECURELY TIGHTEN.
STEP 9
1. INSTALL THE ASSEMBLY FROM STEP 7 TO SEAT AS SHOWN AND SECURELY TIGHTEN
SAME BLOCK
STYLES MUST
BE ALIGNED TO
EACH OTHER

STEP 6
STEP 10
1. INSTALL SEAT COVERS OVER SEAT AS SHOWN USING
VELCRO STRAPS TO FASTEN IN PLACE
STEP 11
1. ASSEMBLE THIS END OF THE SEAT ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN AND SECURELY TIGHTEN..
ASSEMBLED VIEW
104905

STEP 6
1. SLIDE THE ASSEMBLY FROM PREVIOUS STEP THRU SEAT BLOCKS AS SHOWN.
.
STEP 7
STEP 12
1. ASSEMBLE THIS END OF THE SEAT ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN AND SECURLEY TIGHTEN
STEP 13
ASSEMBLED VIEW
COMPLETED SEAT ASSEMBLY
104905

STEP 6
1. SLIDE FRONT OF SEAT ASSEMBLY INTO OUTER FLANGE OF BASE AND DROP BACK SIDE
INTO PLACE. THEN SNAP (102512) LATCH INTO POSITION TO SECURE SEAT ASSEMBLY AS
SHOWN
STEP 14
STEP 15
1. DRAPE THE TENT, PN 104906 OVER THE HOOP POLES. ATTACH THE TENT TO THE POLES ON THE INSIDE WITH THE
VELCRO STRAPS.
2. SLIDE THE REMAINING HOOP POLE THROUGH THE SLEEVE IN THE FRONT OF THE TENT.
3. ATTACH THE LAST HOOP POLE TO THE REMAINING TWO POLES CONNECTED TO THE BRACKET.
4. INSTALL THE LAST SPREADER POLE, PN 104915.
5. USING TENT SIDE BUCKLES ATTACH TO BASE USING (101088) SCREWS, (101081) WASHERS AND (101082) NUTS
SLIDE HOOP THRU FRONT OF TENT SLEEVES.
SECURE TENT SIDES TO BASE HERE

IMPORTANT!! WHEN COLLAPSING THE X400 SHELTER IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO COLLAPSE THE
FRONT HOOP POLES FIRST TO RELIEVE THE TENSION ON THE TENT WHEN FOLDING. FAILURE TO
COLLAPSE THE FRONT POLES FIRST MAY CAUSE THE TENT TO TEAR AT THE CORNERS AND
WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
FOLDING SEQUENCE

Folding and transporting your Clam Ice Fishing shelter is easy:
▪
Unsnap the spreader poles and lay them in the bottom of the base.
▪
Push the Rapid Pole Slide push buttons and retract each hoop, starting with the floor hoop and working
towards the middle. Rotate all retracted hoops to the resting position. Tuck the tent into the base and
between the hoops so that no material is left hanging on the ground for transport.
▪
Cover with the Travel Cover* item 10389-to help prolong the life of the unit.
▪
We recommend the optional Runner Kit* (item# 10128) be mounted to the base of your shelter
(NOTE: Pulling behind an ATV or snowmobile may result in premature wear of the base).
▪
In windy conditions it is advised to secure your shelter to the ice using Clam’s Ice Anchor Kit (PN
108064) and Ice Anchor Installation Tool (PN 108348).
Make sure your Ice Shelter is completely dried out after each use. Store your Ice Shelter in a cool, dry place. Keep
away from rodents.
*For replacement parts, frequently asked questions, shelter information, and all of your ice fishing needs visit our web site
at www.clamoutdoors.com.
Please fully understand and follow all safety instructions as outlined. Failure to do so could result in
severe injury or death.
▪ Do not use open flame heaters in your ice shelter. Injury or death may result from fire if tent fabric is
exposed to open flame. The tent is not fireproof, but the fabric is treated with a fire retardant that meets CPAI-
84 specifications. Application of any foreign substance may render the flame retardant properties ineffective.
Ice Armor fabric will melt when contact is made with hot surfaces (i.e., heaters).
▪ Death from asphyxiation may result from use of oxygen depleting heaters. Open all vents for fresh air
ventilation.
▪
Never leave shelter unattended when set up.
▪
Due to the increase in traffic (snowmobiles, autos, etc.) on area lakes, ice fishing can be hazardous at
night. If you choose to fish at night or in poor visibility conditions, be sure to take precautions with
lights or reflectors to show drivers your whereabouts. Night time: exterior reflectors must be visible to reduce
risk of collisions.
Death from asphyxiation may result from use of oxygen depleting heaters.
Open all vents for fresh air ventilation.
Injury or death may result from fire if tent fabric is exposed
to open flame.
Tent fabric is not fireproof. Fabric will burn with extended exposure to open
flame. Do not use open flame products inside tent. Tent fabric is treated with
fire retardant. Application of any foreign substance may render the flame
retardant properties ineffective.
Night time: exterior reflectors must be visible to reduce risk
of collisions.
This tent is made with flame resistant fabric which meets CPAI-84
specifications.
TIPS FOR USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Fish Trap FAQ’s
Find parts and accessories at www.clamoutdoors.com
Q: The zipper on my shelter freezes up and/or sticks. Is there anything I can use to help prevent this from
happening?
A: Yes, there are a couple of zipper lubricants available that our customers and pro staff have used with good results.
• Zipper Lube is one brand, often found in the camping section of sporting goods stores. This is a gel applied to the
zipper.
• There are also a few silicone sprays that maybe used to lubricate the zipper.
Q: Are there replacement bases available for my Clam/Fish Trap?
A: We have bases available for current shelters. If your shelter is an older model, we maynot have the exact
replacement for that shelter, but mayhave one that will work. Go to www.clamoutdoors.comor email Customer Service at
[e-mail]
Q: What will help keep mice or rodents from eating the tent of my Clam or Fish Trap?
A: We recommend that you keep your tent in a sealed plastic tote with laundrydryer sheets or moth balls. If the shelter is
stored in a barn or shed take the tent off the house and store it in a rodent-free environment such as in your home.
Q: I have lost the owner’s manual for my shelter. Where can I get another one?
A: There are owner’s manuals available online at www.clamoutdoors.com
Q: Do you have replacement tents for Clam and/or Fish Trap shelters that are a few years old?
A: We have replacement tents available, but are limited on tents that are several seasons old. Go to our On-line store at
www.clamoutdoors.com
Q: The sliding seat poles, frame poles, or spreader poles of my shelter are sticking. Is there anything to put on
these poles to help them slide better?
A: Our pro staff and customers have used the following with good results.
•Zipper Lube, a gel, can be found in the camping section of your local sporting goods store. Apply the gel to the poles
and use a rag to wipe off the excess.
•Car wax can be effective in helping to lubricate poles. Apply wax and rub well. Wipe off excess wax.
•When poles slide up and down against each other sometimes burrs are created. If this happens separate the affected
poles and use a fine file or sand paper to deburr the pole(s) and then apply a thin coat of lubricant before rejoining the F
poles.
Q: Must I put screws through the V-channel molding and tent of my shelter?
A: Yes, putting screws through the V-channel helps to securelyfasten the tent of your shelter to the base. This is a
necessarystep for proper installation and failure to do so will void the warranty.
Q: I am trying to attach the V-channel molding to my shelter, but am having difficulty getting it started, as it
seems too stiff and will not stay attached to the edge of the sled. What can be done to help?
A: It may be difficult to attach the V-channel in cold conditions. Assembly of the shelter should be done indoors with the
V-channel warmed with a hair dryer, heat gun, or soak it in a bucket of hot water for several minutes so it will be more
pliable.
Q: I can see pinholes of light through the fabric of my tent. What can be done?
A: Tent fabric is a woven material and these pin holes are part of the thread that the coating did not attach to. Also,
sometimes more pinholes appear along seams, and are simply holes where the stitching is pulling the fabric. In either
case, this has no effect on the function of the fabric and is simply an appearance issue.
Q: There are cracks on the inside finish of the fabric of my shelter. Is this normal? Can anything be done to fix
this?
A: It is normal for some of the dark colored coating to come off the inside of the tent. Over time, as you set up and take
down the shelter, the dark coating can begin to flake off, especially along the folds in the fabric when the shelter is
collapsed. This does not affect the function of the fabric. If you feel that too much light is now entering your shelter in the
places where some of the coating has come off, you may wish to apply a new layer of rubberized coating. A product you
mayuse for this is Loctite Color Guard (black), available in liquid (paint-on) or aerosol form. The product number is LOC
34894. This is available at manyhardware or home improvement stores.
Q: Would it be best to completelydry out my shelter after every time it gets used?
A: It is recommendedthat your tent be dried out completelyafter each use. If it is not dried out, moisture may cause
some damage to the shelter. This is especially important if the shelter is to be stored for a long period of time.
Q: I bought the correct travel cover for my Fish Trap or flip over style shelter, but it does not seem to fit properly. Is
there a certain way the travel cover should be put on?
A: The travel covers are custom made and most of them do need to be put on a certain way. If you are have trouble
getting the cover on over the last corner, or if it seems too short, try rotating the cover 180 degrees and pull it over the
collapsed shelter.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do I wash the tent of my ice fishing shelter?
A: We recommend that you use a mild bleach and water solution (1 part bleach to 10 parts water), or a mild soap detergent
and water solution. This will help to get rid of mildew and odor in your tent. Be sure to dry the tent thoroughly. Note: We do
not recommend using a washing machine to wash your tent, as this maydamage the tent.
Q: Will my fish house leak because I see pinholes in the fabric?
A: While the fabric of the tents on the shelters is water resistant it is not waterproof, so some water from rain or melting
snow may come through your tent. It is good to have small holes in the fabric to allow vapors inside the shelter to escape.
Q: Will using a heater help to eliminate or reduce water vapor and condensation in my shelter?
A: No. A byproduct of burning propane is water. A bigger heater will produce more water vapor. Also, the colder the
temperature the more condensation there will be inside the shelter.
Q: Are tent patch kits available for my flip over style Fish Trap or Clam ice fishing shelter?
A: Yes, patch kits are available for a wide range of shelters, and maybe purchased at clamoutdoors.com
Q: How do I applythe patch material?
A: When applying a patch it works best to spraysome adhesive (we recommendusing 3M #77 or 3M #90 spray
adhesive) on to both surfaces—the part of the tent where the patch is going to be applied and the patch itself. Wait until
the adhesive begins to dry and becomes tacky, then place the patch on the tent, and they will stick together. (Note: Care
should be taken to applythe patch evenly and smoothly, since wrinkles or uneven areas will be very difficult to correct
once the two surfaces with the adhesive have come into contact with each other.)
Q: Is there anything that can be applied to the outside of the tent to prevent water from coming through?
A: There are products that can be applied to the outside of a tent that will make it make it more water repellent, such as
Kiwi Camp Dry.
Q: I have seen some flip over style shelters with a removable console. Where can I get one?
A: This console now comes with a retractable leg, and can be purchased from our On-line store at clamoutdoors.com
Q: I have a plastic C-clip connector on the poles of my Clam/Fish Trap that have broken. Are these clips
available for purchase?
A: These clips, called Quick Connects, may be purchased through our On-line store at clamoutdoors.com.
Q: What is the proper way to set up and take down my Fish Trap?
Set-Up:
Face the seats. Grab the hoop that is on top and pull on it until you feel and hear the push buttons engaging in the
full open position. Grab the next hoop and do the same until all the hoops are fully open.When finished, you
should be inside the shelter.
Install the roof spreaders, then the front spreader(s), and finally the rear spreader(s). (Spreader count varies with
shelter style/configuration –smaller shelters use only a rear spreader).
Take-Down:
Remove all spreaders.
For adjustable spreaders, snug the tension knobs after compacting so that they don’t vibrate out during transit.
From inside the shelter, start with the rear wall hoop. Compress both buttons and retract the hoop, then the same
with next inward hoop, etc. Continue until all upright hoops are collapsed.
Step out of the shelter, disengage the porch hoop buttons and swing the porch hoop onto the previouslyretracted
hoops. Make sure the tent does not catch on the mount brackets while collapsing the porch hoop.
Go around the shelter and tuck the tent material in between the rested hoops the best you can to keep the tent
material from dragging during transit –a travel cover works great here to hold everything together.
***Please Note: Make sure that the tent material is clear of the canopy brackets to minimize rubbing or possible tearing.
Q : Do you ship outside of the United States?
A: We are only set up to ship warrantyor replacement parts required to MAINTAIN a Clam shelter (tents, poles, parts,
patch kits, etc.). No accessories –see a local dealer or an online dealer of Clam products. If the replacement parts are
not under warrantyyou will be charged for the product plus actual shipping charges. It will be the customer’s
responsibilityto pay all importing costs (duties, taxes, etc) at the time the goods are delivered.
Q: The poles to my Clam/Fish Trap have gotten bent out of place. Should I try to bend them back?
A: It might be possible to bend the poles back into their proper place. If your bent pole is not creased lay it on a flat
surface and bend it back into shape. If you need to order replacement poles you can do that on our On-line Store at
clamoutdoors.com.