HELSPORT LAVVU User manual
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PLACEMENT: Find an open area which is at and free of sharp
objects (rocks, roots, etc.)
ASSEMBLE THE POLE: Make sure the joints are completely
connected to avoid weak points.
LAY THE OUTER TENT FLAT ON THE GROUND: Spread out the
tent in a circular form. Place the stakes in all the corner loops.
Skis and/or poles can be used instead of stakes in snow/winter
conditions.
ADJUSTMENT: Close the zipper door. Tighten the outer tent by adjusting
the stakes. Use the guy lines to increase wind stability and increase volume.
Place rocks or other heavy objects on the storm mats in heavy winds.
USER GUIDE
LAVVU
RAISE THE LAVVU:
Open the zipper door on the outer tent.
Place the smaller end of the pole into the pocket at the peak.
Raise the lavvu and place the bottom end of the pole in the
center.
OBS! Bottom of the midtpole must be placed slightly off center
with use of campre inside lavvu.
TOP HAT:
For lavvus with removeable top hat It is reccommended that you
attach the top hat previous to raising the lavvu. Place the top hat over the top
opening of the outer tent and connect the guy lines to the eyelet holes via their
attachment hooks.
For lavvus with adjustable top hat, the top hat are xed. The opening can be
regulated from inside the lavvu by adjusting the color-coded cords. Open the top
by pulling on the green cord, and close by pulling the red cord.
USER TIPS
Check and make sure that the lavvu, pole, stakes and other equipment are in order, and learn how to
set up the lavvu prior to your rst outing.
STABILITY IN ROUGH WEATHER
Remember that storms can move in over night. Use of guy lines and stakes increases the stability
of your lavvu. You can also increase stability by placing stones or snow on the storm mats to
prevent wind from blowing under the outer tent.
CAMPFIRES IN THE LAVVU
The possiblility of campre use inside a tent makes the lavvu special. A campre gives warmth, provides heat for food preparation as well as
providing a unique camping experience.
-FIREPLACE: The repit must be placed in the center of one-pole lavvus. Use stones to make a campre ring. (Leave a small gap inbetween
the stones for proper air ow.) Diameter of the circular re pit depends on the size of the lavvu; 50cm is reccommended for large lavvus.
Large freshly cut blocks of wood can be used if rocks are not to be found, however, this is not reccommended due to re hazard.
-FIRE SAFETY: The tent wall will melt when exposed to direct heat over time. Therefore it is extremely important that tlames be held to the
lowest possible levels. Maximum ame hight for small lavvus is 20-30cm, and for large lavvus 30-40cm.
-ALWAYS have water or snow in close proximity in case of emergency.
-NEVER place ammable objects or equipment in close proximity to the replace or leave the lavvu unattended with a burning re inside!
LAVVU FABRIC
Prevent long-term exposure to the sun. UV-radiation breaks down and decreases the performance of all fabrics.
MAINTENECE
Long-life tips for your new Helsport lavvu:
-Always dry your lavvu before storage. The lavvu can be wet from condensation even when there has not been any precipitation.
Spotting and delamination caused by this moisture can occur, destroying the fabric’s waterproof qualities.
-Remove dirt and dust from the lavvu with a moist sponge (water max. 30°C). Do not use detergents. Do not machine wash. Wash
and dry poles and stakes to avoid corrosion.
-Apply silicone or special wax to improve zipper performance.
-Store your lavvu in a cold, dry place. Check your lavvu for damage prior to storage to avoid unnecessary surprises on your next trip!
-The fabric on your new lavvu is waterproof treated. After extended use, sun dries out and rain washes out this treatment. When
you notice water soaking into the fabric instead of beading off, then it is time to waterproof the fabric again. Tent waterproofer can
be aquired at most tent dealers.
REPAIR KIT
Your Helsport lavvu comes with a repair kit which includes patches and thread. You can use these for emergency
situations when you need to repair your lavvu yourself.
Helsport’s own service department also provides repair help if needed.
VENTILATION
Air vents located at oor level can be adjusted from inside the lavvu.
There are two types of top hat ventilation systems on Helsport lavvus:
A) Permanent top hat: Adjust from inside the lavvu. Pull the green cord to open, pull the red cord to close.
B) Removable top hat: It is reccommended that you attach the top hat previous to raising the lavvu. The top hat is stabilized and the opening is
regulated by adjustment of the attached guy lines. The top hat should be mounted with the opening “down wind” to assure proper air ow. This
is especially important with camp re use.
CONDENSATION
There are three main sources of condensation accumulation; from people in the lavvu, from high levels of humidity in the air, and
moisture levels on the ground. Condensation can accumulate inside the lavvu under the ”right” combination of conditions. A lavvu
oor (sold separately) provides a good barrier against humidity from the ground.
All Helsport lavvus include the Helsport AirFlow ll® ventilation system, developed and constructed to ght condensation
accumulation and provide fresh air-ow inside the lavvu. To insure proper air ow make sure the area around the vents is kept clear
of snow on the outside and equipment on the inside.
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