Kampa Brean 4 Classic AIR User manual

Brean 4 Classic AIR
Instructions & care manual
Some of the images shown in these instructions are other similar Kampa tents and are for illustration purposes only.

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IMPORTANT:
Your tent is made from a breathable polyester/cotton material
that requires some preparation before first use to maximise its
weatherproofing. Before first use fully set up the flysheet of the
tent, preferably when heavy rain is expected, and allow the tent to
become thoroughly wet. This process is known as “weathering”.
If necessary you could use a hose pipe with a fine spray. This
wetting tightens the fabric and allows the cotton in the sewing
thread to swell and fill the holes made by the sewing needle.
Allow the tent to thoroughly dry before packing away. Your tents
weatherproofing will improve with subsequent soakings.
The seams of this tent have been sewn using a special sewing
thread. The core of the sewing thread is a strong polyester that is
wrapped with cotton. It is the cotton that swells to fill the sewing
holes when it becomes wet. Depending upon your expectations,
it may be necessary to treat any seams that continue to drip with a
seam sealer. We recommend Kampa Seam Sealer that is
available from your dealer.
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing your Kampa AirFrame tent. Please read these
instructions carefully before attempting to set up your tent and retain for future
reference. If used properly, your tent should give you years of trouble free
use. We recommend that your tent is insured against accidental and storm
damage as this is not covered by the warranty.
This tent is designed for use in light to moderate weather. During very strong
winds or snowfall we recommend that you take your tent down. The tent is
designed for touring use; it is not designed for static or commercial use.
We recommend a trial run before using your tent for the first time. This will
allow you to familiarise yourself with the tent, its set up and any limitations the
tent may have for your particular use.

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Item Qty
Tent 1
Inner tent 1
Front canopy pole 1
Hand pump 1
Peg bag 1
Carry bag 1
The inner tent may already be attached to the tent and can be left attached for
take down and setup.
If you are missing any parts please contact your supplying dealer.
Before using for the first time please check the contents of your tent
SITING
Choose a site that is flat and, if possible, protected from the wind. Try to clear
the site of sharp stones to avoid damaging the groundsheet. A footprint
groundsheet is available as an optional extra – please see your dealer for more
information. Try to set up your tent with the doors facing away from the wind.
Avoid pitching under trees as falling branches, sap, etc could damage your tent.
SET UP
To protect your tent from dirt and damage, it may be beneficial to lay a footprint
(available as an optional extra) or groundsheet down before unpacking. Unpack
the tent and separate and identify the different parts. Assemble the aluminium
porch pole, this is shock corded and just needs slotting together. Ensure that
each pole is fully inserted into the adjoining pole.

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IMPORTANT
It is important that whilst
unscrewing/replacing the inflation/
deflation valve that the valve does
not spin in the AirPole. You can
prevent this from happening by
holding the valve in place where it
meets the AirPole. In picture (2) the
left hand is holding the valve in
place. If the valve spins it will twist
the inflation tube in the pole and
may lead to premature failure. If you
suspect this has happened do not
inflate your tent before untwisting the
tube. Unscrew the valve from the
AirPole and check that the inflation
tube is not twisted. Before replacing
the valve ensure that the black
sealing washer is in place (3).
WARNING
NEVER OPEN THE ZIP ON THE INNER
TUBES WHILST THE POLES ARE
INFLATED. THIS WILL RESULT IN THE
POLE BURSTING.
Unroll and lay the tent out in the
required position (1). Peg each
corner of the tent ensuring that you
tension the tent between the pegs
and making sure that the tent keeps
it rectangular shape. You will
probably need to re-peg later.
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Starting from one end of the tent,
unscrew the top cap, of the inflation
valve, and attach the pump nozzle (4).
Pump up each AirPole. (5). The pump
has a pressure gauge and each
AirPole should be inflated to 7 psi
(0.482 bar). As each AirPole is
inflated the tent will lift. It is normally
necessary to go inside the tent and to
push the poles upwards so that the
AirPoles can assume their correct
shape (6).
Once all the AirPoles have sprung
outwards, assuming their correct
shape, detach the pump from the tent
and tighten the outer valve cap on
each inflation point. It is important that
these are tight to prevent the seepage
of air.
You may need to use a guy rope to
keep the tent upright in place whilst
pegging.
Close all doors and entrances and
check the positioning of the corner
pegs again. If necessary re-peg to
ensure that the groundsheet is taut
inside the tent.
Peg all the intermediate pegging
points ensuring that each side is
straight.
Thread the front canopy pole through
the tent sleeve (7).
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