Otter Outdoors Pro XT 1200 Manual

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MODELNUMBERS:
Complete Pkg Pro XT 1200 Thermal Cottage 200871
PARTS LIST
Item # Qty Part # Description
1 1 200816 Sled - Black
2 1 200867 Tent-XT 1200 Thermal Cottage
3 1 80172 Frame Bracket “A”
4 1 80171 Frame Bracket “B”
5 1 80537 Back Wind Support Bar - 40 1/2”
6 1 80535 Center Wind Support Bar - 26 5/8”
7 1 80536 Center Wind Support Bar - 33”
8 1 80512 Adjustable Front Wind Support Bar
9 2 80530 Main Frame Extension Bar - 22 7/8”
10 2 80531 Main Frame Extension Bar - 24 1/2”
11 4 80532 Main Frame Extension Bar - 22 1/2”
13 8 80533 Outer Main Frame Bar - 25 1/2”
14 4 80534 Middle Main Frame Bar - 33”
15 1 200861 Seat
16 1 200369 Seat Slide
17 1 200806 Seat Base
18 1 200378 Seat Rail - 48”
19 2 200196 Seat Rail Cap
20 2 200376 Seat Rail Bracket
21 8 200384 Sleeve
22 16 400641 #8 x 3/4” Self Tapping Screw
23 8 200197 Black Plug
24 8 200195 Black End Cap
25 14 200615 5/16 Washer
26 4 200944 1/4 x 1/2 Phillips Head Screw
27 4 401017 1/4 x 3/4 Hex Bolt
28 16 400648 1/4 Nylon Hex Lock Nut
29 2 400367 5/16 x 2 Hex Bolt
30 2 200787 5/16 Nylon Hex Lock Nut
31 4 200235 1/4" Low Profile Nylon Lock Nut
32 12200942 3/8" Self Tapping Screw
33 16 200941 Plastic Protector
Otter Pro XT 1200 Cottage
Installation and Set-Up Instructions
Otter Pro XT 1200 Cottage
FitsSmallUltra-WideOtterProandOtterIISledOnly
PartsIdentificationandCheckList
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10
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13
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Front
Bottom
Back & Center
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34 16 200943 Star Washer

Installing the seating system before assembling the frame and
canvas will make installation easier.
1. Install the seat slide brackets onto the seat swivel using the ¼” x ½” flat head
Phillips machine screws and nylock nuts. Leave the bolts loose enough to allow
them to be adjusted.
Tools Required:
7/16” Box End Wrench
7/16” Socket and Ratchet
Drill/Driver
Phillips Bit
½” Wrench
½” Socket
3/8” Drill Bit
5/16” Drill Bit
Flat Phillips head bolt is inserted here.
Phillips screwdriver is inserted
through this hole to tighten.
Seat slides
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2. Slide brackets and swivel part way onto the plastic base. Adjust the fit to be as tight as
possible by pressing in on the brackets. However, it still needs to be able to slide back
and forth. Tighten the bolts securely once the fit is correct.
3. Line up the swivel with the inserts in the bottom of the seat. Loosely install the ¼ x ¾
Phillips bolts and washers, included in the seat box, into the inserts on the bottom of the
seat. Tighten all 4 bolts securely once the swivel is properly positioned.
4. Measure in 17” from front edge of the sled and draw a line. Measure straight down
1” from this line and place a mark.
17” 1”
17”
Place mark here.
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5. Drill out the mark using a 5/16” bit. Align the font bracket with the hole and then
mark the second hole and drill it out. The bracket should sit just below the lip of the
sled.
6. Measure in 17 ½” from the back of the sled and place a mark. Measure straight down
1” and place another mark. Drill out the hole using a 5/16” bit. Align top hole in bracket
and mark the second lower hole and drill this out just like the front bracket.
1”
17 ½”
7. Attach metal brackets to the seat rail using the 5/16” x 2”bolts and nylock nuts. The
bracket with the greater angle goes toward the front of the sled. Attach plastic end caps
onto the seat rail using the self tapping screws. A small pilot hole may be drilled to ease
installation.
17 ½”
mark
Mark second hole here.
Place mark
here.
Attach end cap here with
self tapping screws.
Attach front bracket here.
Rear bracket.
Align bracket with this hole.
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8. After the brackets and end caps are installed the seat rail may be bolted into place
using the previously drilled holes. Install plastic base and seat onto the rail.
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7. Position sled (Item 1) as shown in Diagram 7 with curved front to your left. Using front drilling pattern (on back
page) mark two holes for the front frame bracket with a sharp object. Using rear drilling pattern (on back page),
repeat this step for the rear frame bracket.
8. Drill the 4 marked holes using a 5/16 bit.
9. Drill the 3/8 in. hole in center of lip approximately 16 inches from bend in sled. The back wind support bar (Item
5 not shown) is to be propped here. Ref Diagram 7.
Diagram7
Diagram8
Item 25 - 5/16 Washer
Item 28 - 1/4 Nylon Hex Lock Nut
10. Bolt frame brackets (Item 3 and Item 4) to sled using holes predrilled in Step 8.
Use appropriate fasteners shown in Diagram 8.
Place front and rear drilling
patterns in these corners.
16 in.
3/8 in.
Hole
1
3
25
28
4
Seatassemblynot shown forclarity.
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11. Assemble Back and Center Main Frame Bars: Insert the outer main frame bar (Item 13) into the middle main
frame bar (Item 14). Fasten with self-tapping screw (Item 22), plastic protector (Item 32) and star washer (Item
33). Slide the sleeve (Item 21) over the main frame extension bar (Item 1 1). (Line up holes with button lock,
press lock in as you slide over the bar). Insert the black plug (Item 23) into the main frame extension bar
(Item 11). Insert outer main frame bar (Item 13) into sleeve (Item 21). Cover end of main frame extension bar
(Item 11) with black end cap (Item 24). Ref. Diagram 9.
12. Attach Back and Center main frame assemblies (Assembled in S tep 11) onto frame brackets (Item 3 and 4).
Secure with 1/4 nylon hex lock nut (Item 28). Ref. Diagram 10.
4
3
3
Back Main Frame Assembly
Center Main Frame Assembly
28
Diagram10
Diagram9
23
13
21
Button lock
should face
inward
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24
13
11
14
32
33
32
33
22
32
33
22
Important: Do
not overtighten to
prevent stripping
of threads.
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13. Assemble Front Main Frame Bar: Insert the outer main frame bar (Item 13) into the middle main frame bar
(Item 14). Fasten with self-tapping screw (Item 22), plastic protector (Item 32) and star washer (Item 33). Slide
the sleeve (Item 21) over the main frame extension bar (Item 10). (Line up holes with button lock, press lock
in as you slide over the bar). Insert the black plug (Item 23) into the main frame extension bar (Item 10). Insert
outer main frame bar (Item 13) into sleeve (Item 21). Cover end of main frame extension bar (Item 10) with black
end cap (Item 24). Ref. Diagram 11.
14. Attach Front main frame assembly (Assembled in Step 13) onto frame brackets (Item 3 and 4). Secure with 1/4
nylon hex lock nut (Item 28). Ref. Diagram 12.
4
3
3
Front Main Frame Assembly
Diagram12
28
Diagram11
Note: Use a light oil
such as WD-40 to
lubricate the poles to help
them slide easier. Wipe
off any excess. Silicone
may be substituted but is
not as effective.
23
13
21
24
Button lock
should face
inward
10 13
10
14
32
33
32
33
22
32
33
22
Important: Do
not overtighten to
prevent stripping
of threads.
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16. Attach Bottom main frame assembly (Assembled in Step 15) onto frame brackets (Item 3 and 4). Secure with
1/4 nylon hex lock nut (Item 28). Ref. Diagram 14.
4
3
3
Diagram14
28
Bottom Main Frame Assembly
23
21
Button lock
should face
inward
15. Assemble Bottom Main Frame Bar: Insert the outer main frame bar (Item 13) into the middle main frame bar
(Item 14). Fasten with self-tapping screw (Item 22), plastic protector (Item 32) and star washer (Item 33). Slide
the sleeve (Item 21) over the main frame extension bar (Item 9). (Line up holes with button lock, press lock
in as you slide over the bar). Insert the black plug (Item 23) into the main frame extension bar (Item 9). Insert
outer main frame bar (Item 13) into sleeve (Item 21). Cover end of main frame extension bar (Item 9) with black
end cap (Item 24). Ref. Diagram 13.
Diagram13
24
9
13
9
13
Note: Use a light oil
such as WD-40 to
lubricate the poles to help
them slide easier. Wipe
off any excess. Silicone
may be substituted but is
not as effective.
14
32
33
32
33
22
32
33
22
Important: Do
not overtighten to
prevent stripping
of threads.
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18. Install wind support bars starting in back (Item 5), up through center (Item 6), then between the front and center
main frame bars (Item 7) and finally with adjustable wind support bar (Item 8) in front. Ref Diagram 16.
Diagram16
Bottom Main Frame Bar
Front Main Frame Bar
Center Main Frame Bar
Back Main Frame Bar
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8
17. Set up main frame bars by grasping with both hands and pushing upward until button clicks into place. Start with
bottom main frame bar and continue to the back main frame bar pushing lengthened bars into appropriate position.
Ref. Diagram 15.
Diagram15
Bottom Main
Frame Bar
Front Main
Frame Bar
Center Main
Frame Bar
Back Main
Frame Bar
Note: Seat
assembly not
shown for clarity
Note: There are two
holes that the buttons can
click into to optimize the
fit of the canvas.

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19. Slide the tent over the main frame bar assembly, then fasten the velcro straps on the inside of the tent to each
main frame bar. Note: Collapsing the center and front main frame poles part way down will make installation
easier. Ref. Diagram 17.
Tent
Main Frame
Assembly
Diagram17
20. The canvas tent (Item 2) has a plastic trim seal sewn into the edge, snap the plastic trim seal to the edge of the
sled (Item 1). Start at the front left corner and work your way around across the back and up the opposite side.
Ref. Diagram 18.
Optional: Secure with extra self-tapping screws if needed. See Detail A. Ref. Diagram 18.
Diagram18
Back
Left Side
Front
Right Side
Lineupseam on thecorner
Left Side
Back
1
2
Detail A
Trim seal
Self-tapping screw
OptionalStep
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21. On the front of the fishhouse, start in the corners and work inward, snap the plastic trim seal on the canvas tent
(Item 2) to the top edge of the sled (Item 1) Ref. Diagram 19.
Diagram19
Start Here and
work inward
Back
Left Side
Front
Right Side
22. The tent (Item 2) will meet in the middle and should be free to open and close so it can be removed.
GeneralNote:Be carefulwithtentwindows in cold weather, ascreasingorcrushingthemwill cause
breakage.
Caution: Use adequate ventilation. Portable heaters use up oxygen
and emit carbon monoxide. Use reflectors and identifying lights after
dark or during limited visibility.

Start Here and
work inward
2
1
To Collapse Tent and Transport:
1. Remove support bars and store inside the sled.
2. Retract main frame bars by pressing in button while
sliding the bar farther into the tube.
3. Fold the tent in towards the sled so all the bars are
laying on top of the sled.
4. Tuck in excess tent material.
5. Ready for transport.
6. Reverse to set up the fishhouse again.
Fold tent inward
towards sled.
Velcro attaches
at this point

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Otter Pro XT 1200 Cottage
October, 2013
Otter Outdoors Inc.
411 W Congress St. • Maple Lake, MN 55358
Phone [phone] • www.otteroutdoors.com
HOLE DRILLING PATTERN FOR
OTTER PRO XT 1200 COTTAGE USING
SMALL ULTRA-WIDE OTTER PRO AND
OTTER II SLED
NOTE: Back of sled is slightly wider than front
of sled so hole placement is not the same.
OUTSIDEEDGEOFSLED

Fish House Fabric
Use and Care Guide
Care must be taken during use to avoid damaging the fabric. Follow these
guidelines to help protect the fabric. The warranty will not cover damage to the fabric
because of wear, improper packing or abuse.
1. Do not pack any gear on top of the fabric. Propane tanks and augers can be especially
damaging because of the sharp edges and the e tra weight associated with them.
2. When folding up the framework do not allow the fabric to be pinched between the
hinge brackets and the frame poles.
3. Do not allow the fabric to be trapped between gear that is in the sled and the sled
bottom. Gear that is sitting on top of the fabric will damage it due to vibration and
impact.
4. Do not allow the fabric to come in contact with the heater or operate the heater too
close to the fabric. The fabric can melt or the coating may be compromised from the
heat.
5. When towing the fish house behind an ATV or snowmobile e tra care must be taken
because of the e treme amount of vibration and jarring that can occur. Padding or foam
may need to be placed between the poles to protect the fabric. Any hard or sharp edge
can damage the fabric if it is not padded or protected in some manner.
6. Do not pull on fabric that is frozen into the ice. This may damage the fabric or cause a
seam to fail. Use a chisel to chop around the fabric to free it.
7. The fabric may be cleaned with warm water and a mild detergent if needed.
8. Always dry out the fabric after use and before storing.
By taking a few precautions to protect and maintain the fabric it will provide
years of service.