Kiwi Camping Takahe 15 Configuration guide

Takahe 15 Family Tent
Model No. KC072-196
Your tent includes:
63 x pegs
23 x ropes
2 x BLACK fibreglass poles with SILVER ferrules (3650mm x 12.7mm)
7 x GREY fibreglass poles (2455mm x 12.7mm)
10 x black STEEL frame poles (1790mm x 19mm)
4 x black PORCH poles (1900mm x 16mm)
PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select a dry, level site and clear
the ground of any sharp objects.
Remove the tent from its carry
bag, untie fabric ties and unroll the
tent.
2. Spread out the floor of the inner
tent and peg out the four main
corners first, then peg out the
four corners of the middle room.
Ensure that the tent is pulled taut
and square. Unzip and open the
doors to make erecting the tent
easier. Pitch the inner so it is in
line with the wind, never side on.
3. One at a time, feed the two BLACK
fibreglass poles through the pole
sleeves with black trim to create an
‘X’ over the main room and fit ends
into the centre opening of the star
shaped knuckles.
Grey
Poles
Black
Poles
To make sure the tent
stays in place, insert the
pegs into the ground at
a 45° angle.
Steel Poles
The end of the steel pole with
the small hole should be at the
bottom.
REVERSE THE PROCEDURE TO LOWER THE TENT
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Pack the poles and pegs into their bags, place into their separate
frame bag. Evenly layout the fly inside the tent inner (this is best
done when the inner is still pitched) leaving all doors and windows
open. Fold the inner tent floor from each end to the centre and fold
the front room over the inner from front to back. Fold again to the
width of the tent bag. Roll from front to back, forcing all of the air
out the back door. Roll into the tent bag provided.
4. Assemble the seven short GREY fibreglass poles by interlocking
the sections together. Take two GREY poles, one at a time, slide
the poles through the pole sleeves, with GREY trim, that run
across the roof of the inner (over the bedrooms). The remaining
four grey poles form the square of the main room, attach them to
the outside openings of the star shaped corner knuckles. Attach
the speed-clips to the corresponding poles.
5. Assemble the ten STEEL poles.
Take eight poles and beginning
at the middle room, insert them
into the remaining openings of the
star shaped knuckles at the top of
the inner. Fit the bottom of each
pole on to the corresponding pin
at the base of the inner so that the
middle room now stands. This will
take 2 people to assemble.
6. Attach the speed-clips onto the corresponding poles. Peg out
the remaining peg points on the inner tent. The inner tent is
now pitched. You should have 1 GREY pole and 2 steel poles
left for the sunroom.
7. Carefully pull the fly over the inner making sure the windows
and doors line up. Clip the fly to the inner at the base of the
middle room with the 4 side release buckles. Align all rubbing
strips over the knuckles and attach the ties, then wrap the
remaining Velcro ties on the underside of the fly around the
corresponding fibreglass poles, this will centralize the fly and
help the tent to perform better in the wind. Peg out the rear
corners of the fly to keep it in place.
8. Going to the front room, slide the remaining GREY pole through
the GREY sleeve and insert it into the knuckles.
Fit the remaining 2 black STEEL poles into the knuckles, pins
and rings. Go to the front of the tent and peg out the front corners
keeping the floor square.
9. Proceed to peg out the remaining pegging points on the fly
ensuring there is an adequate gap between the inner and the fly.
10. Finally, rope out the guy ropes and fine tune the fly so it remains
taut and positioned correctly over the tent.
11. When pegging out the black PORCH poles, make sure the ropes
are at a 45° angle to pull the flap evenly. In light rain you can
remove the middle section to allow any water build up to run off. In
heavy rain you may have to pull the flap down to stop water build
up.

TENT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE TENT CARE INFORMATION
AND INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THIS TENT BEFORE
USING YOUR TENT FOR THE FIRST TIME.
1. Before you use your new tent, fully unpack and pitch it at home.
It is important to familiarise yourself with the set up procedure and
the various features.
2. Select a site that is level, clear of any sharp objects, is dry, will
drain well if it rains and is protected from wind and other elements.
3. Keep clear of overhead power lines and trees when setting up your
tent.
4. For best and easiest results, enlist the help of at least one other
person to assist in pitching the tent.
5. Keep all flame and heat sources away from this tent fabric. Do not
use open flame or gas appliances in or near your tent.
6. Do not use aerosol sprays or any solvent based products in or
around your tent as these could damage the fabric or special
coatings. These products include but are not limited to: repellent
spray, hair sprays, alcohol, detergents, fly spray, petrol, kerosene
etc.
7. Please note, the warranty on this tent will be deemed void if
the product is used for any purpose other than a temporary,
recreational use shelter.
8. Handle the tent poles carefully. When unfolding and folding the
tent poles, do not allow the shock cord to pull and snap the ends
together. This can damage the poles ends and result in breakage
when the pole is tensioned.
9. Especially in windy conditions, it is essential that you attach guy
ropes and fasten them to the ground. We suggest you insert the
pegs into the ground at a 45° angle towards the tent, not straight
down. Please note, your tent will nor be covered under warranty
if wind damage occurs.
10. Use all of the guy ropes and pegs included to ensure your tent
is secure and to prevent damage to both yourself and the tent.
Check guy ropes/pegs daily.
11. Ensure there is an adequate gap between the fly and inner tent
to enable ventilation and to prevent condensation build up.
12. Hold the flaps up, when closing the doors, to take pressure off
the zips. Ensure that the tent fabric is never over stretched,
especially as this may cause problems with the internal doors.
13. To clean your tent, only ever use a soft sponge and warm water.
DO NOT use excess force or other harsh cleaners to remove
marks from tent.
14. Ensure the tent is completely dry and clean before storing away
and ensure to store it in a dry environment.
IMPORTANT:
1. Under certain conditions (cold weather, high humidity etc.)
condensation may form on the inside of your tent fly.
Condensation can occur for many reasons including vapour from
your breath, perspiration, cooking nearby or wet clothing inside
your tent. This does NOT mean your tent is leaking through the
fabric. You can minimise condensation by opening windows
and airing out your tent during the day and by removing any wet
clothing/towels etc.
2. Try to avoid pitching your tent under trees as tree limbs, falling
leaves, sap, bird droppings or excess water dripping from
the trees can cause damage to the tent fabric and its special
coatings resulting in leakage or discolouration.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The warranty period for this tent is found on the packaging and full
details are on the Kiwi Camping website - www.kiwicamping.co.nz.
The original purchaser of this product is offered a warranty if during
this time period the product fails due to a fault in either materials or
workmanship. Service under this warranty is available by returning the
product, with your proof of purchase, to where it was purchased. If after
inspection it is determined that the product is defective, we will repair or
replace it (at our discretion) free of charge. This warranty does not cover
misuse, damage caused by accident, storm or wind damage, mildew,
neglect, UV degradation and fair wear and tear. Please note, the warranty
on this tent will be deemed void if the product is used for any purpose
other than a temporary shelter. If the claim is not deemed a warranty or is
outside it’s warranty period, we can repair the product at a nominal cost.
3. Only remove the tent pegs by pulling on the peg itself. NEVER pull
on the tent or the webbing loops to remove pegs as it could result in
damage to the tent or personal injury.
4. DO NOT leave tent pitched for weeks at a time as extended
exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage and/or cause it to
discolour. Your tent will not be covered under warranty if you leave
it up for many weeks at a time.
5. STORAGE:
NEVER store your tent wet or dirty (even for short periods of time).
NEVER store your pegs or poles inside your tent. Always use the
separate bags they are supplied in.
6. You may want to insure your tent against loss or damage.
Distributed by: Aber, Hamilton, NZ
www.kiwicamping.co.nz
5212-05/20
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