GigaTent Redleg 3 User manual

We strongly suggest setting up your new tent before going camping to insure
that all parts are present and to familiarize yourself with the tents assembly.
This will have a great effect on how well you enjoy your camping trip.
IMPORTANT
Manufactured in our state of the art factory in China
BT013
Redleg 3
7’x7’x52’’(H)

Frame Parts
Fly Pole (X 1)
Main Pole (X 2)
(To prolong the life of your floor we suggest the use of a ground cloth cut slightly
smaller than the floor of your tent and that you select a campsite that is level and
free of rocks and roots.)
Step1-TENTSETUP
PATPEN DING
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Note: be careful not to get the pole caught while pushing as the
pole can break.
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Spread the tent body out on the ground.
Fully open all of the poles.
Carefully thread BOTH of the main poles through the BLUE pole sleeves .
At the end of one of the main poles insert the pin attached to a ring at the corner of the tent
floor into the end of the pole .
At the opposite end of the pole start to push the pole through the pole sleeve while holding
onto the corner of the tent.
As you continue pushing the pole will start to bend. Continue to push until you can put the pin
into the end of the pole.
Repeat for the other main pole.
Attach the 4 pole clips to the poles .
Tie the cords sewn to the top of the tent around the 2 poles .

Step 2- ATTACHING the RAIN FLY
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Slightly bend the pole into the webbing pocket on the opposite end of the fly .
Tie the cords attached to the center of the rainfly around the middle of the 2 fly poles
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Drape the fly over the tent and line up ends with the shockcord loops with the main tent
poles and attach the hooks to the rings in the corners .
Attach the Velcro on the inside of the fly to the tent poles on all 4 sides .
Attach the fly to the rings in the corner of the tent using the hooks on the shockcord.
Stake the tent down by staking through the corner rings.
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Step 3- EXTRA STABILITY in WINDY CONDITIONS
18) (FIGURE K)In windy conditions use the extra stakes and guylines to add extra stability .
Tent
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Stake placement

Tent Body
Rain Fly
Tent Bag
Pole Bag
Stake Bag
Fly Bungee w/ hook
Pin & Ring
Guylines
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Frame Parts
Misc. Parts
Fly Pole 1
Main Pole 2
Qty
Qty
Fiberglass Poles
Model BT013

Tips and Tricks
Care
In windy conditions wrap the fly bungee around the pole
several times before hooking it to the ring, this will keep the
rainfly from flapping.
Be sure to FULLY close the door zippers in rainy weather
as water can find its way through an open zipper.
At a minimum we suggest SEAM SEALING the seams at
the bottom of the windows to insure that water won't come
through the needle holes.
In sandy soil a longer stake or a dead man will work better
than a normal stake.
Carrying a combination of different types of stakes will
make camping in different places easier and speed set up.
Be sure to leave the windows open as much as possible to
minimize condensation buildup during rain.
Ultra Violet (UV) Exposure
Your tent is made of UV resistant polyester fabric
which is resistant but NOT impervious to the
damaging effects of long term sun exposure. We DO
NOT suggest long term set up of ANY of our
products as this will severely damage the tent
fabric.
Seam Sealing
Gigatent suggests that at a MINIMUM the seams
at the bottom of the windows should be sealed
using a product like McNetts Seam Sure to prevent
moisture from coming through the needle holes.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when
applying seam sealer.
Storage
DO NOT under any circumstances store your tent
wet or damp. Mildew will quickly destroy a tents
waterproof coating.
Allow your tent to dry and then store in a cool dry
place.
Structural Integrity
Although the tent was constructed to rigid
specifications periods of wind and soaking rain
may loosen the stakes and guylines to the point of
allowing the rainfly to flap. This can in turn cause
the poles to loosen weakening the overall
structure. Loosening of the rainfly can also create
pockets that can collect water which can lead to
pole failure. To insure that this does not occur take
care during windy or rainy conditions that all of
the stakes and guylines are secure and tight.
Washing Your Tent
NEVER machine wash a tent as this can cause
damage to the waterproof coating. Hand wash with
a mild soap and rinse with clean water and allow to
COMPLETELY dry before storing. An extremely
dirty tent can be set up and washed like a car or it
can be washed in a bathtub using your hands to
agitate the water or a soft brush.

Thank you for purchasing a quality product from GIGATENT.
This troubleshooting guide is designed to help you sort out some of the possible
problems you might encounter with your new tent.
If you are still having problems with your purchase please contact us at
973-709-1111 or email us at [email protected]
Condensation
Tears or small
holes
Mildew
Condensation is caused by lower temperatures outside the tent which
causes moisture vapor from humidity inside the tent and sleepers respiration
to form water droplets on the walls and is mostly is visible in the corners. To
prevent this from happening keep all objects away from the walls and open up
windows to allow the moisture to escape
Tears and small holes can be fixed temporarily by using an adhesive patch kit
found in most Camping Stores. For long term patches it is best to bring your
tent to a repair facility or for minor repairs you can use Seam Grip sold by the
McNett company. Simply follow the instructions on the package and this will
provide a durable permanent patch.
Seams can leak through the needle holes so applying a product such as McNett
Seamsure to your tent before going camping is the best thing to do. We have
seam sealed the rainfly for you but as a minimum we suggest sealing the seam
along the base of all of the windows as this is the most likely place for leakage.
Zippers have 2 parts, the slider which is the part that opens and closes the
zipper, and the zipper teeth. What normally happens is the zipper separates
behind the slider if this occurs carefully move the slider back past the
separation and rezip. If this fails to fix the problem you may require a new
zipper slider or a new complete zipper. Please call us and we can recommend a
shop that will be able to fix it for you.
Zipper
Problems
Seam
Leakage
To avoid mildew which can damage a tents waterproofing be sure to never
store your tent damp or worse wet. If mildew occurs you can use a product
such as McNett Mirazyme to clean your tent or you can use a simple 50/50
solution of Lemon Juice Concentrate and water to wash the area. After this
you will want to wash the area with soap and water and then let it dry
COMPLETELY before storing.

Warning