OZtrail Blitz 3 Pop Up User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
Blitz 3 Pop Up
DTH-SB3-D

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CONTENTS
FEATURES
Products & parts................. . .3
Assembly Instructions ............ . .4
Disassembly Instructions
& Folding Instructions ............ . .7
Warranty ....................... . .8
Prolonging The Life Of
Your Tent/ Shelter ............... . .9
Important Safety &
Care Information ............... . .10
Replacing the Shock-Cord
in Tent Poles ................... . .12
Understanding
Waterproofness ................ . .14
Zips ........................... . .15
HELPFUL HINT
Blitz 3 Pop Up
120 cm3.4 kg180 cm x 240 cm
Super roomy and super simple to set up,
this is the ideal weekender
• Longer lasting UVtex Sun Tough fly fabric
with water repellent treatment
• Strong double hoop pole system allows set
ups and pack downs in seconds
• Heat taped seams provide a complete water
shield
• Heavy Duty PE bucket floor with elevated
floor seams
• Easy access large D door entrance
• Total insect protection with ultra fine
No-See-Um mesh
• Excellent ventilation via front door and rear
window vent with protective flap
• Packs flat into a compact circular carry bag
• Comes with pegs
• 1 year manufacturer’s warranty
OZtrail advises you to read this
owner’s manual fully and to set up
and fold away your tent before first
use to ensure all parts are present
and to become familiar with the
operation of your tent.

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Product Code: DTH-SB3-D
Thank you for purchasing a quality
OZtrail product. Please keep this
Owner’s Manual in a safe and dry
place,it contains important and
helpful information.
The following parts are included for
Product Code: DTH-SB3-D
PLEASE NOTE
Due to our policy of continual product
development, specifications, parts and
features of the product may vary from
details within this Owners Manual.
HELPFUL HINT
We recommend that you set up this
product before you leave for your trip.
Check that all parts are present and that
you familiarise yourself with the
assembly and disassembly of the
product. If you have any questions, your
OZtrail dealer will be happy to help you.
PART DESCRIPTION
8 x Pegs
1 x Tent Bag
1 x Peg Bag
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Peg Point
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE
In severe conditions the tent should be
dismantled
STEP 1: CHOOSING THE SITE
Select a sheltered camp site protected from
the wind that will not allow water to pond
under the tent floor. Clear a level area of all
stones, twigs, etc.
STEP 2: STANDING THE DOME TENT UP
Remove the tent from the carry bag and
carefully release elastic strap, gently allow the
tent to unfold and open fully.
STEP 3: PEG DOWN THE DOME TENT
Position the tent facing the desired direction.
Peg out the corners of the tent. For peg point
locations, see Figure 1. Anchor the tent to the
ground by inserting the pegs through the
loops around the base of the tent at an angle
of 45 degrees, see Figure 2. Firm but not
tight. As you work from one peg point to the
other around the tent base pull the floor
firmly, but not tight.
Do not force the sprung
frame, follow
instructions carefully
45o
Figure 2
Figure 1

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONT.

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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
WARNING
At no stage is it necessary to apply any
excessive force to achieve any of the
above steps. The frame is sprung loaded
and if the correct action is applied the
tent will pack up with little or no force
required. Excessive force will result in
damage to the frame and this is not
covered by warranty.
IMPORTANT
Do not store your tent when damp or
dirty. If you have no option but to pack
away a damp or dirty tent, as soon as
possible lay it out to air in a cool, dry and
shaded area to dry and clean. Only pack
it away for storage when completely dry.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
Remove pegs with a claw hammer or peg
puller. Do not remove pegs from the
ground by pulling on tent base as this
may cause damage to the tent.
Position yourself along the side of the
tent, see Diagram 1.
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
With your right hand collect and hold the
centre of the two roof pole loops, see
Diagram 2.
While holding the two roof poles with
your right hand collect and hold the
centre of the two floor pole loops in your
hands, see diagram 3.
STEP 5:
STEP 6:
Holding all poles loops together in your
left hand, now bring your left hand down
towards your left knee, the tent will
change from horizontal to vertical as you
do this step, see Diagram 4.
Place your right hand on top of where the
roof and floor poles are joined, see
Diagram 4.
STEP 7:
Holding the junction of the roof and floor
pole loops, bring your right hand down
towards your ankles, see Diagram 5.
STEP 8:
As you finalise step 8 carefully release two
of the four pole loops in your left hand so
the released two pole loops go under the
two pole loops still in your left hand, see
Diagram 6.
STEP 9:
Neatly pack down all pole loops, see
Diagram 7.
STEP 10:
Once all pole loops are packed flat, slip
the attached elastic strap over the pole
loops to hold in place, see Diagram 8.
STEP 11:
Place tent in carry bag.

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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION CONT.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT
OZtrail warrants this product against defects
for a period of one year from the date of
purchase. OZtrail will repair or replace the
product, at its discretion, should a
warrantable defect arise within the warranty
period. If the exact model is unavailable a
model of equivalent nature will be
substituted at our discretion. This warranty
excludes faults and failures caused by
improper use and abuse; fair wear and tear;
or failure to follow instructions regarding
care and maintenance. Products used for a
commercial nature are not covered by this
warranty against defects. A warranty may
be claimed by returning the product to its
place of purchase, with a detailed
proof-of-purchase clearly showing the date
and detail of the purchase. You may also
contact OZtrail Leisure Products, by phone:
07 3193 1110, or in writing: PO Box 1110,
Eagle Farm QLD 4009, by email:
[email protected]. The benefits
under OZtrail’s warranty against defects are
in addition to other rights and remedies
under law in relation to goods. Our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
For more detailed information and an
explanation of these terms see
www.oztrail.com.au/warranty
PLEASE NOTE
Accessories shown may be for display
purposes only and not included with the
product. Due to our policy of continual
product development, specifications and
features of this product may vary from
what is stated.
AVOIDING MOULD AND MILDEW
You should always pack your products
both clean and completely dry. In
many climates there is a risk of Mould
or Mildew damage to materials that are
not packed away in a dry state, this
condition is not covered by the
warranty. After each camping trip,
clean you products with warm soapy
water and allow them to dry completely
after rinsing them with fresh water.
CARING FOR YOUR SHOCK CORD
Shock cord is designed to help you
keep your tent poles organised and to
allow quick assembly of the poles. Over
stretching the cord or dropping the
poles will cause shock cord failure and
this condition is not covered by the
warranty.
INSURANCE, YOUR PROTECTION
AGAINST THE UNEXPECTED
Most people have product problems
from unexpected sources. Extreme
weather is a good example of an
unexpected problem. Make sure that
you place you expensive camping
products on your Home and Contents
Insurance policy. Most good Insurers
will cover the storm damage to your
tent or other products that falls outside
of the warranty.

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• Temporary use only. Although our
fabrics are treated for extra UV
resistance, continuous exposure to sun
light will reduce the life of the fabric.
Fading of colour is an early warning
sign. OZtrail products are not designed
as permanent dwellings or structures.
• During rain always lower awnings to
avoid water ponding.
• Never store a wet and/or soiled
tent/shelter; as mildew and corrosion
can form. Always allow the tent to dry
completely before packing and stowing.
If mildew occurs, use a soft bristle
brush or sponge with mild detergent to
clean it off. After beach use or wet
weather treat all zips, poles and pegs
with silicon spray.
• The elastic shock cord within the poles
is provided for easy assembly of the
poles. The shock cord is not required
for any structural reason. The poles
and tent perform perfectly well without
the shock cord. Age, over stretching
and mishandling may cause failure.
Shock cord is not covered by warranty.
It’s easy to replace, see the instructions
on page 12.
• Sometimes the zipper coil bursts open
or does not close. This could be due to
wear or metal fatigue. The problem can
be easily fixed, see the instructions on
page 15.
• Always carry a roll of heavy duty tape
for simple repairs to small rips, cuts
and ash burns. This not only blocks the
hole, it will prevent further tearing.
Heavy Duty tape is also helpful for
emergency pole repairs and many
other uses around the camp site.
• When removing pegs, do not use the
webbing or corner of the tent as your
handle. Either use another peg, a peg
remover or the claw of a hammer
hooked under the peg to remove them.
MATERIALS:
Pole - Steel
Tent - PE floor with polyester walls
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Wipe down all surfaces with fresh water
after use. To remove marks, use a soft
brush or sponge with fresh water and
mild detergent only and rinse with fresh
clean water. Allow to dry thoroughly.
Never pack away damp, dirty or wet. After
beach use or wet conditions treat all zips,
pole joints and pegs with silicon spray.
PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR TENT/ SHELTER
CONDITIONING YOUR NEW TENT
Once you get your new tent home, it is
important to condition the tent. Simply
pitch your tent and wet it down with
your garden hose until the fabric and all
seams are saturated. Pay particular
attention to the seams - the thread
swells when wet and blocks the needle
holes. The needle holes also shrink
around the thread. The fabric also
benefits from this because the fibre
swells into the weave and the
waterproof treatment settles within the
fabric. Let the tent dry completely before
repeating this wetting and drying
process until there is no leakage during
hosing. Always pack your tent away dry.
HELPFUL HINT

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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND CARE INFORMATION
CAMP SAFE - SAFETY HABITS
Fabrics used in the construction of
OZtrail tents/shelter are treated for fire
retardant properties. This treatment
reduces the rate at which the fabric will
burn. The fire retardant fabric will still
burn if it comes into direct contact with a
flame or extreme heat.
The application of any foreign substance
to the fabric such as some water
proofing treatments or insect sprays
may render the fire retardant treatment
process ineffective.
The following pages cover several safety
tips that will help you avoid some of the
common hazards encountered on a
camping trip.
TO PREVENT INJURY CAUSED BY
FIRE
• Do not pitch the tent/shelter near a
camp fire or any other flame source
• Do not use candles, matches or any
other flame source in or near the tent
(this includes stoves, cooking
equipment, lighting and heating
appliances)
• Only use recommended water
repellent compounds on the
tent/shelter fly
• Do not spray tent fabrics with
insecticides
TO PREVENT INJURY CAUSED BY
ELECTRICITY
• Always exercise care when using
electricity and electric lighting in and
near tents/shelters. Only use 12 volt
lighting.
• Gas, fumes or lack of oxygen within the
tent/shelter could result in
unconsciousness, brain damage and
even death.
• Always ensure your tent/shelter is well
ventilated. Even on the coldest night do
not close every vent, window and door.
A well ventilated tent not only maintains
healthy Oxygen levels but also reduces
condensation build up inside the tent.
• Do not use fuel burning, oxygen
consuming devices inside the tent. This
includes candles, gas lanterns, kerosene
lamps, stoves, cooking and heating
appliances.
• Do not use gas appliances of any kind
inside the tent/shelter.
Please read before setting up your tent/shelter
TO PREVENT INJURY CAUSED BY GAS
POISONING OR SUFFOCATION

• Do not pitch your tent/shelter on an area that could
get flooded
• Do not pitch your tent/shelter near cliffs in case of
collapse or rock fall
• Do not leave your tent/shelter erected in strong
winds - collapse the tent onto the ground and seek
refuge in your vehicle
• Do not pitch your tent/shelter under trees with dead
branches or under trees known to drop branches
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To prevent injury caused by your camping environment
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND CARE INFORMATION CONT.
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Tent Poles and Shock Cord are similar to
the Tyres on your Car, they require both
maintenance and replacement from time
to time after unexpected damage. Over
stretching, dropping and age are the
most common causes of shock cord
failure. Excessive curvature during tent
assembly or during periods of high
winds is the most common causes of
pole failure. By maintaining both the
Poles and Shock Cord you will be
ensuring that you get the best
performance and life out of your OZtrail
Tent.
REPLACING SHOCK-CORD
See Figure 3
Step One: Measure and Cut
Measure the length of the Tent Pole.
You should use a length of Shock Cord
roughly two-thirds the length of the Tent
Pole. This will ensure that the Shock
Cord has the appropriate amount of
elasticity.
Step Two: Threading the Pole
Sections
Tie a large knot in the end of the Shock
Cord length. This knot needs to be large
enough to stop it passing through the
tubular hole in the pole sections whilst
you are threading it. Thread the Shock
Cord through the tubular hole in each
pole section.
To maximise the life of your shock cord
never drop the tents poles during
transporting. When packing poles into
their carry bag be careful not to settle
them by tapping them vertically on a
hard surface.
HELPFUL HINT
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TENT POLE AND SHOCK CORD REPLACEMENT
Figure 3

Step Three: Tying Off
Once all of the Pole Sections have been
threaded, you will need to tie a large knot in
the Shock Cord, much the same as we did at
the start. This Knot needs to be sufficiently
large to stop it pulling through the hole.
Once this is done, trim the excess Shock
Cord at each end.
Replacing Tent Pole Sections
Much like Flat Tyre on your car, a broken
Pole Section is an annoyance that can be
easily rectified.
Cut the Shock Cord to enable you to remove
the broken Pole Section. This is also a good
time to replace the Shock Cord as well.
Measure both the diameter and overall
length of the Pole Section. Once you have
these measurements, you will be able to
organise a Pole Replacement kit from your
local Camping Goods retailer. You may have
to cut the replacement pole to length. This
can be done with a Hack Saw easily. Lightly
sand the cut edge to remove any sharp
edges.
Towards the end of the Pole Length it
may get quite hard to thread the Pole
Sections as the Shock Cord is stretching.
To help avoid this, place all of the
sections you have already threaded on
the floor. Stretch the Shock Cord
through them until you have much more
than what you need for the rest of the
sections to thread. Place your foot on
the Shock Cord at the end of the last
Pole Section you have threaded. This
will maintain the stretch and give you
plenty of Shock Cord to work with.
HELPFUL HINT
Be prepared for unexpected breakages,
always carry a few spare pole sections
that match the diameter of your tent
poles as well as some lengths of
replacement shock cord. These items
are available at all good Camping
retailers.
HELPFUL HINT
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TENT POLE AND SHOCK CORD REPLACEMENT CONT.
Once your new pole is cut to length you can
follow the ‘Replacing Shock-Cord’ directions
to get your Pole Length complete.

Know your tent
OZtrail tents are manufactured from
waterproof and water repellent fabrics.
However, with the addition of seams, zips
and other desirable features a recreational
tent will not be as waterproof as a car, house
or other solid structures.
The following are common examples of how
water can enter a tent: -
CONDENSATION
When warm moist air meets cooler air,
condensation occurs. The tent/shelter fly
forms an impermeable layer between the
inside and outside conditions. The moisture
inside the tent/shelter condenses on the
fabric. Sometimes in cold conditions it
appears that the fabric is leaking when in
fact the cause is condensation.
Condensation can be reduced if the
tent/shelter is well ventilated.
ZIPS
All care is taken in the design to cover zips.
At times wind driven rain could force water
under the flaps and through the zips. To
minimise this, make sure all doors and
windows are closed with the flaps covering
the zips.
FLOOR
If the ground is very wet or water pools
under the floor, downward pressure of
standing or kneeling on the floor could force
water through the floor fabric. To prevent
this, do not pitch the tent over hollows and
make sure water drains away from the tent.
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UNDERSTANDING WATERPROOFNESS
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
A well pitched tent on level ground is
structurally strong and most waterproof.
During prolonged periods of rain and
wind it may be necessary to tighten guy
lines and reset the tent pegs and attend
to drainage around the tent. Sagging and
incorrect pitching weakens the tent
structure and could allow water to pool
on the fly placing undue forces on the tent
causing leaking and breakages.

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Zips
REDUCING THE RISK OF
JAMMING FABRIC IN THE ZIP
• When using the zip, hold the pull-tab
between your thumb and forefinger
with your thumb facing you.
• As you are closing the zip clear the way
in front and under the zip slider using
the back of your hand, and cup the zip
slider underneath with your remaining 3
fingers.
Use this action for opening or closing.
Keep the fabric clear of the zip slider - zip
and unzip slowly.
WHAT TO DO IF THE ZIPPER
GETS CAUGHT
• Pull the fabric bit by bit out of the slider.
Do not try and pull all the fabric in one
go. Do not force the slider or the fabric.
IF THE SLIDER DOES NOT CLOSE
THE ZIPPER PROPERLY
• With use, the jaws of the zip slider can
open ever so slightly. When this occurs
the slider does not compress the zip
teeth or coil together tightly enough and
the zip bursts open or does not close.
• Undo the zip and with the slider at the
end of the zip lightly crimp the jaws of
the slider together. Try top to bottom
axis first and then side to side axis.
CRIMPING A ZIP-SLIDER
The most common reason why zips burst
open is that the zip slider does not close
the coil tightly enough. Wear and tear may
cause the gap marked A to open up.
See Figure 4.
By simply ‘crimping” the slider together at
points B & C with a pair of pliers, this
solves the problem most of the time.
Crimping in other planes is worth a try if B
& C does not work. This is to be done
when the zip slider is still attached to the
zip in the open position. See Figure 4.
A
B
C
Figure 4

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