Gazelle T8 Quick setup guide

T8 CAMPING TENT
ASSEMBLY AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Locate a level site clear of all debris and sharp objects to
prevent tears while setting up your tent.
• Do not set up your tent under any overhead obstructions in
case of falling objects or lightning strikes in inclement weather.
• The Gazelle 2-room camping tent can be set up and taken down
with the oors installed in the unit. It is recommended that the
rain y and gear lofts be taken down before collapsing the tent.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the camping tent from the carrying bag. Remove the tie strap from around the unit. [SEE FIGURE 1 ]
2. Lay the tent at on the ground and check that there is no material twisted or overlapping the ends of any poles. DO NOT force
shelter when folding or unfolding. Watch for the entanglement of poles. [ SEE FIGURE 2 ]
NOTE: For easy set-up in windy conditions, make sure to position a narrow end of the tent into the wind, and stake down both corners
through the provided grommets.
3. Grasp the webbing loop sewn onto the eyelet located in the center of one of the walls and pull outward until the wall pops open.
[ SEE FIGURE 3 ]
NOTE: For added assistance, grasp the top seam of the panel and place your foot on the bottom edge when popping open a side wall
panel to help hold the tent in place.
4. Proceed by walking around the entire tent, pulling out on each webbing loop until all the side walls are popped out.
[ SEE FIGURE 4 ]
NOTE: At this time the rain y can be assembled. See INSTALLING THE RAIN FLY.
• Detachable oors
• Detachable overhead
gear lofts
• Tie-down ropes
• Gazelle™ T8 Camping Tent
• Ground stakes/storage bag
• Detachable rain y
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE BAG
SIDE WALL
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
FIGURE 1
ROOF
WALL
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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL ASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, & USE
INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BEFORE EACH USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY IN THIS PRODUCT UNATTENDED.
KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC.
THIS TENT IS MADE WITH FLAME RESISTANT FABRIC WHICH MEETS
CPAI-84 SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS NOT FIREPROOF. THE FABRIC WILL
BURN IF LEFT IN CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH ANY FLAME SOURCE.
THE APPLICATION OF ANY FOREIGN SUBSTANCE NOT THE TENT FAB-
RIC MAY RENDER THE FLAME RESISTANT PROPERTIES INEFFECTIVE.
THE USE OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES IS NOT RECOMMENDED INSIDE THE
GAZELLE CAMPING TENT.

5. Your tent should now be freestanding. Locate a zippered door and walk inside the tent. Once inside of the tent, place one hand on
the bottom of a roof hub and push up until the roof pops into position. [ SEE FIGURES 5 & 6 ]
NOTE: This step should be done with caution as there is a lot of tension on the roof hub and pole assemblies.
OPTIONAL: To attach the gear lofts, insert toggles into the “O” rings on the inside of the roof.
6. Move outside of your tent and begin securing your tent to the ground by using the provided stakes and tie down ropes. The stakes
can be fastened through each of the tent grommets and the tie down ropes can be tied around hub eye-bolts and tightened to a
stake in the ground. Use adjustment slides on the rope to achieve proper tension. [SEE FIGURE 7 ]
7. Hammer stakes through the grommets located in each corner completely.
FIGURE 5
RAIN FLY
TENT
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 6
INSIDE WALL BASE
FIGURE 8FIGURE 7
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INSTALLING FLOOR
1. The tent must be set up before installing the oor.
2. Spread the oor out loosely inside the tent.
NOTE: There are colored alignment tabs both at the center of the tent panels and the center of each edge of the oor. Make sure that
you have lined appropriately colored oor tabs with the corresponding color tab on the wall panel to ensure the correct t.
3. Start at the center of each wall using the colored aligning tabs as guides. Press the hook and loop strips together, working towards
the corners. [ SEE FIGURE 8 ]
NOTE: The Gazelle™ T8 tent can be taken down and stored with or without the oor attached.
INSTALLING THE RAIN FLY
1. The tent must be free standing with all six (6) walls popped out and the roof collapsed.
2. Slide the rain y loosely over the tent roof. The short connecting poles should be on the underside of the rain y.
NOTE: Make sure that your rain y is oriented correctly to your tent before moving onto the next step. The correct orientation is such
that the small triangular ap with a plastic hook is positioned along the narrow panel of the permanent sleeping portion of the tent.
3. Starting at one corner, insert the male end of the short poles attached to the rain y into the female end of the roof pole. Repeat
this for all four corners. [ SEE FIGURE 9 ]

FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11
4. Enter the tent and push up to pop up the roof panels.
NOTE: Make sure everyone keeps a safe distance from the outer perimeter of the tent when popping the roof panel open and closed.
5. Outside the tent, fasten the plastic hook to the eye-bolt of the back panel. [ SEE FIGURE 10 ]
6. For full rain protection, unroll the large side panels along the length of each side of the rainy. The corners of these panels can be
fastened to the ground stake that is also being used for the tie down rope. [ SEE FIGURE 11 ] When not in use, these large side
panels can be rolled up and stored along the upper seam of the rain y.
REMOVING THE RAIN FLY
1. Unhook the plastic hook from the back panel and release tie down ropes if secured with a ground stake.
2. Enter the tent and pull down the roof hubs.
3. Pull all four rain y poles out of roof pole sockets.
4. Slide the rain y o of the tent.
5. Enter the tent and push up on the roof to re-open those panels.
NOTE: The tent is usable with or without the rain y installed. Make sure the rain y is clean and dry before folding and storing.
TAKE-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all stakes and tie down ropes.
2. If the rain y is installed [ SEE REMOVING THE RAIN FLY ]
3. If the gear lofts are installed, partially remove them by unhooking two adjacent corners so that the roof hub can move freely.
4. Enter the tent and pull the center hub downward to collapse the roof.
NOTE: This step should be done with caution as there is a lot of tension on the roof hub and pole assemblies.
5. Move to the outside of the tent and zip all doors shut to prevent tangling of poles. Push inward on each of the side walls to collapse
them. [ SEE FIGURE 12 ]
6. The tent will now be back in its at stage just as it was when it was unfolded out of the carry bag. Gather all corners of the shelter
and fold together. Do not force the tent when folding. Watch for the entanglement of poles. [ SEE FIGURE 13 ]
NOTE: It helps to partially separate a small section of the hook and loop connection between the oor and the tent wall so that the air
trapped inside can escape, allowing for quicker, more condensed packing.
7. Take the provided tie strap and wrap it around the folded tent to allow for easier insertion into the carry bag. Place the folded tent
back into the carry bag with the hubs always towards the closed end of the bag. Place the stakes, tie down ropes, gear lofts, rain y,
and oors into the bag as well.
NOTE: The Gazelle™ T8 tent can be taken down and stored with or without the oor attached.
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FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible part of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause bers to fade and degrade. This tent will
last longer if you limit its exposure to UV rays. Pitch the tent in shade when possible and don’t leave the tent up longer than necessary.
• Take down the tent when not in use to avoid unnecessary fading from outdoor elements. Fading or discoloring of fabric
is not covered under your warranty.
• Take down the tent when not in use to avoid unnecessary damage.
• Use extra tie-downs during excessive winds.
• Never put the tent away wet. Always put away dry and clean to avoid mildew and other problems.
LONG TERM STORAGE
Make sure your Gazelle™ camping tent is completely dry and clean before storing for long periods of time. Store your camping tent in
a cool, dry place away from rodents.
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WARRANTY
Ardisam, Inc., warrants this Gazelle™ Camping Tent under a one-year limited warranty to be free from defects in materials or workman-
ship or both for a period not exceeding twelve consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the rst retail consumer or
commercial end user. “Consumer use”means personal recreational use by a retail consumer. “Commercial use” or “commercial appli-
cation” means all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once a product has experienced
commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use product for purposes of this warranty. This warranty does not
cover tent tears, or bent poles due to use in high wind, inclement weather conditions, unattended use or uses other than those listed
in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original owner that provides a proof of purchase of the shelter. The warranty is not
transferable. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the rst retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues
for the twelve month consecutive period thereafter. Any unit used in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after
purchase. For the warranty to be valid, the product must be registered by lling out the warranty card and it must be received by
Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase. Ardisam, Inc. shall not be obligated to ship any repair or replacement product to any location
outside of the United States of America or Canada.