Eureka Apex 2XT Manual

Contents of Carry bag
Tent body
Fly sheet
Tent footprint
Accessory bag with tent stakes and guyout cords
Frame bag containing: complete frame system with central hub, 4
main frame sections, and 2 ridge poles
Setting up the Tent Body
1. Unpack the carry bag and identify all parts
2. Spread out the tent footprint
3. Spread out tent body (floor side down) on top of tent
footprint while locating the green stake out loop
4. Assemble the frame system
a. Attached the tent’s central peak clip to the underside of
the frame hub
b. Insert green main frame end tip into grommet on green
stake out loop at floor corner
c. Insert adjacent main frame end tip into adjacent grom-
met at floor corner
d. At each opposite corner, apply pressure to flex the main
frame section and insert end tips (2) into grommets at
floor corners
e. Insert ridge pole frame end tips into grommets at front
and rear roof of tent
f. Attach all tent body clips to appropriate main frame and
ridge pole frame sections
Staking the Tent
1. Insert tent stake through matching green tent body and
tent footprint stake out loops and secure stake into ground
2. Locate stake out loops diagonally opposed to the green
stake out loops. Repeat step 1, while applying tension to
pull the tent floor taught
3. Repeat step 2 for the remaining stake out loops
Attaching the Fly Sheet
1. Drape fly sheet over the tent body while locating the
green webbing and side release buckle
2. Orient the fly sheet so that the green webbing and side
release buckle align with the corresponding green stake
out loop and green side release buckle on the tent body
3. Ensure that the fly sheet center seam aligns with the
ridge pole frame sections
4. Reach under the fly sheet and secure all hook+loop
attachment points to the frame sections
5. Attached all fly sheet side release buckles to corre-
sponding buckles on tent body
6. Stake down front and rear vestibules
7. Secure side pullout by inserting toggle (on fly sheet)
through ring (on tent body), and secure guyout cord
with stake. Repeat for opposite side
8. Stake remaining stake out loops
9. Secure remaining guyout cords to guyout loops fly sheet
and secure with stakes
10. Adjust final fly fit by adjusting webbing length at all
tension buckles
Eureka! Set-Up Instructions
Apex 2XT (#2629101)
Apex 3XT (#2629103)
Apex 4XT (#2629106)
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ALWAYS SET UP YOUR TENT PRIOR TO FIRST USE TO
UNDERSTAND SET UP PROCEDURES!

Good:
4 stakes /4 lines Best:
4 stakes /8 lines
SEAM SEALING:
We recommend use of a sealer such as Kenyon Seam Sealer 3 or
McNett Outdoor SeamGrip®.
• Work in a fully ventilated area.
• Set the tent up or lay the tent out flat. Taut seams allow for even
application and penetration of the sealer.
• Decide which seams need to be sealed. For example, seams that will be
exposed to rain, runoff, or ground level water are a must for sealing,
while seams on uncoated nylon or mesh panels don’t need treatment.
There is no need to seal the seams in the roof or the factory taped
seams. We recommend sealing both floor and fly seams and
reinforcements.
• Apply sealant to the inside and outside of all exposed seams. Several
thin layers will work better than one thick layer. Read and follow
manufacturer's instructions.
STAKING:
All tents need to be staked down to keep them from blowing away.
Securing the tent by placing heavy objects inside is just not adequate.
• Once the tent body is erected, stake it out before the fly is put on. This
enables you to square the tent up to ensure that the fly goes on properly
and that the seams align with the frame. Pull the base of the tent taut
between each web stake out loop or ring & pin. Make sure that all
corners are square. It is important that you don’t stake the tent out too
tightly. You will know it’s too tight, if the door zippers can not be easily
operated. Drive stakes through the web loops, or with ring & pin, drive
the stake just outside the ring so that the “J” hook catches it. Tie a piece
of cord or web into a loop through the ring to be used as a large stake
loop if needed.
• With the tent properly staked, drape the fly over the frame, attach its tent
connection points and stake down any pull outs.
• Do not attempt to remove the stakes by pulling on the tent stake-out loop, as
this could cause the fabric to tear. The best way is to pry on the stake itself.
STAKING IN SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
• Sand. Use long, broad stakes with plenty of surface area in loose soil.
• Hard, Rocky, or Frozen Soil. Steel stakes work best. Store steel stakes
separately. Their sharp edges can cut fabric and leave rust stains, which
might damage your tent.
• Snow. Use “dead man” anchors. Tie tent to buried objects (branches,
tent bags, or stuff sacks filled with snow; or tie tents to snow shoes, skis,
or ski poles, which are stuck in the snow.
GUY LINES:
Do not depend upon staking alone to keep your tent secure during high
winds. Most tent models have built-in loops or rings at optimal guy out
locations. It’s important to put in the extra time guying out your tent.
Correctly done, it can save your tent during exceptional weather.
• Make sure that the top fly is securely attached to the tent frame. Ties,
hook and loop, or dog-bones and elastic loops are sewn to the
underside of the fly for this purpose.
• Attach parachute cord to the loops/rings and stake them in the ground
three or four feet from the edge of the tent. If staked too close to the tent,
wind can cause an upward pull that could dislodge the stakes.
• If your tent does not have loops or rings for guy outs, attach guy lines 1/3
to 1/2 of the way up the framework on the main sidewalls. This enables
the guy line to support the lower section of the pole, while the upper pole
can flex and deflect wind gusts. It is best to run two cords at an angle
from the side of the guy out. This prevents all movement, except toward
the anchor. The guy lines will work together through opposition. See
illustrations.
CONDENSATION & VENTING:
Through perspiration and breathing, an adult gives off about a pint of water
overnight. If it cannot escape, the water vapor condenses to liquid. Most
often, water found in the tent is a result of this condensation rather than
from the tent leaking. Condensation often forms where the sleeping bag
touches the side of the tent, under the sleeping pad, or on coated
surfaces such as the door flaps. A tent’s double wall construction allows
the vapor to escape through the roof to the outside, keeping the inside of
the tent dry.
Leave the windows partially open at night to provide cross ventilation and
further reduce condensation. Cross ventilation becomes more important
in very humid or extremely cold conditions when the permeable roof is
less effective. The features that enhance ventilation are windows,
short-sheeted flys (bottom venting), roof vents, and High/Low venting
doors. These are specific to each tent model.
Given the importance of proper ventilation, We use High/Low venting in
most of our tents. This allows cooler air in through the low vents and
warmer, moist air up and out through the high vents. High/Low venting is
accomplished within the inner tent via roof vents, doors and windows. It
is important to vent the vestibule. Unvented, it can inhibit airflow into the
tent. Our tent vestibules profit from the ability to “short sheet” by means
of zippers & toggles and staked vestibule pull outs create a bellowing
effect.
Most of our tents are equipped with a High/Low venting door. This design
allows increased airflow into the tent from the bottom. Open the low
vent/window to admit cool air, allowing the warmer air out through the
high roof vents. When rain and wind prevent the low vent from being
opened, the high door vent can still be used. Fly overhangs or vestibules
protect it.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT:
Ultraviolet light damage to tent fabric is caused by excessive exposure to
sunlight. While our fabrics are UV resistant, any synthetic fabric is
susceptible to UV degradation. UV damage will cause nylon and
polyester to become brittle and tear easily. We recommend that you use
the rain fly even on clear days. It acts as a sunscreen to the tent. A rain
fly is both easier and less expensive to replace if damaged. UV damage
can be minimized by erecting tents on shaded sites with low exposure to
direct sunlight.
GENERAL POLE CARE:
• Never let tent poles snap together as this can damage the pole end.
• Do not drop tent or pole bags on their ends and do not bounce a tent bag
on its end to get the tent out. These actions may cut the shock cord and
damage the pole ends.
• The aluminum frame may bend slightly and take a “set” through usage;
this normally does not affect the performance of the frame.
GENERAL TENT CARE:
• Sweep the tent floor daily to prevent damage from stones.
• Try not to wear shoes inside your tent.
• Use a ground cloth whenever possible.
• Do not keep food inside a tent. Hungry critters will chew through
tent fabric in search of food.
STORAGE:
• Make sure the tent is completely dry, then store loosely rolled, in a
dry, cool place. To prevent dust from collecting on the tent, cover it
with a cloth. This allows the nylon/polyester fabric to breathe.
• Ideally, the tent poles should be stored in their fully assembled state.
This reduces the tension on the shock cord, prolonging its life.
• The tent bag should be used only as a carry sack and not for storage.
COLOR TRANSFER:
• Do to the nature of tent fabrics, color can transfer from darker to
lighter fabrics when the two fabrics are in contact over time when
wet, damp or exposed to the combination of moisture and high
heat. This does not effect the tent's performance. To prevent /
minimize color transfer, always make sure your tent is completely
dry prior to packing and storage.
CLEANING:
• Clean the tent by setting it up and wiping it down with a mild soap
(liquid hand soap) and lukewarm water solution. Rinse thoroughly
and dry completely. Never use detergent, washing machines or
dryers because they can damage the tent’s protective coating and
seams. After cleaning, be sure the tent is completely dry, especially
the heavier, double-stitched areas such as the seams, before
storing or mold / mildew are likely to grow.
• Clean the tent poles with a cloth and lubricate them with silicone
spray. This is especially necessary after ocean side camping to
remove salt spray so the poles don’t corrode or stay gritty.
• Clean the zippers with a quick dip in water and then dry them off.
This is especially important if you’ve been camping in a location
with sand/dirt. If you don’t clean the zippers, the sliders will wear out
and eventually the teeth will become inoperable.
ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS:
DO NOT misuse, modify or alter this product in any way from its
condition at the time of sale. Alteration, modification or any use of
this product contrary to the accompanying written instructions shall
void the warranty. Moreover, any misuse, alteration or modification
of the product shall absolve Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. of any
liability for property damages or injuries sustained as a result of
such misuse, modification or alteration.
LIMITED WARRANTY:
What Is Covered: Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc.
warrants to the original
purchaser that its products are free from defects in material and
workmanship, for the life of the product, except as qualified below. The
life of the product is determined from the date of purchase until such
time as the product is no longer serviceable due to normal wear and
tear.
What Is Not Covered:
Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. shall not be
responsible for the natural breakdown of materials that occurs
inevitably with extended use (e.g., Ultra Violet (UV) light damage on
tents, exhausted zippers), or defects caused by accident, abuse,
alteration, animal attack, storm damage, misuse or improper care.
THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES BEYOND THE
TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT SHALL JOHNSON OUTDOORS GEAR
INC. BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
What Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. Will Do: If after
inspection we find that a product failed due to a
manufacturing or material defect, we will repair or
replace the product, at our option, without charge.
How to Obtain Warranty Service: Return the product,
freight prepaid, to the Dealer from whom it was
purchased; or, contact our Customer Satisfaction
Department for return authorization: toll free
1-800-572-8822. Collect shipments or shipments without
return authorization cannot be accepted. The product
registration card packaged with our product need not be
returned for the warranty to be effective and for you to
receive warranty service.
Repairs: If your
Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. product
needs service or repair due to normal wear and tear,
animal attack, accident or some other reason that is not
covered under the warranty we will provide the
necessary service for a reasonable charge, plus shipping
and handling. We require that products accepted for any
repair be properly cleaned according to our
recommended care instructions. Please send your
product or component that requires repair (e.g., tent fly),
postage prepaid, along with a description of what needs attention. For
service and repairs, please contact our Customer Satisfaction
Department: toll free 1-800-572-8822
How State Law Relates To This Warranty: This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from
state to state.
Our brands are part of the Johnson Outdoors family
of products. Visit all the brands at
johnsonoutdoors.com
We support the "Leave No Trace" Seven
Principles:
1. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE
2. TRAVEL & CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES
3. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS
6. RESPECT WILDLIFE
7 . BE COURTEOUS OF OTHER VISITORS
JOHNSON OUTDOORS GEAR INC
WARNING:
KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES
AWAY FROM THIS TENT!
This tent meets the flammability requirements of CPAI-84. The Fabric may
burn if continuous contact with any flame source. Do NOT operate any
device which burns fuel inside your tent. This could lead to serious injury
or death.
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