OZtrail CTC-CH10-B User manual

1
Owners Manual
CHATEAU 10 TENT
www.oztrail.com.au
CTC-CH10-B

2
PLEASE READ BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR TENT/SHELTER
At the me of purchase we guarantee that this product is supplied without fault in
construcon, materials or funcon. We recommend that you assemble it as a trial before
going away. If problems are discovered in the brand new product, they will be dealt with
under our warranty.
• This product is designed as a portable and temporary structure; it is not designed to be a
permanent structure or dwelling.
• Intermient use only. Although our polyester fabrics are treated for extra UV resistance,
connuous exposure to sun light will break the fabric down. Fading of colour is an
early warning sign. These tents/shelters are not designed as permanent dwellings or
structures.
• Do not leave this product unaended if bad weather is expected. If assembly instrucons
are followed correctly, this product will withstand mild winds and rain. In gusty winds and
storms you must collapse the tent/shelter.
• We recommend that you discuss adding this investment to your household Insurance
Policy with your Insurance Agent.
CAMP SAFE - SAFETY HABITS
The fabric may burn if le in connuous contact with a ame from any source. Also, the
applicaon of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the ame resistant
properes ineecve.
To prevent injury caused by gas poisoning or suocaon -
•Do not use fuel burning, oxygen consuming devices inside the tent. This includes candles,
gas lanterns, kerosene lamps, stoves, cooking and heang appliances
•Do not use gas appliances of any kind inside the tent/shelter
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND CARE INFORMATION
EXTREME CAUTION - Gas or fumes or lack of oxygen within the
tent/shelter could result in unconsciousness, brain damage and
even death

3
5
4
3
2
1
• 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 the tent/shelter near a camp re or any other ame source
• Do not use candles, matches or any other ame source in or near the tent
(this includes stoves, cooking equipment, lighng and heang appliances)
• Only use recommended water repellent compounds on the tent/shelter
y
• Do not spray tent fabrics with inseccides
To prevent injury caused by electricity -
• Always exercise care when using electricity and electric lighng in and
near tents/shelters. Only use 12 volt lighng.
• Do not pitch your
tent/shelter near
clis in case of
collapse or rock fall
• Do not pitch your
tent/shelter on an
area that could get
ooded
• Do not pitch your
tent/shelter under
trees with dead
branches or under
trees known to drop
branches
To prevent injury caused by re -
To prevent injury caused by your camping environment -

4
Product Code ~ CTC-CH10-B
PLEASE NOTE - Due to our policy of connual product development, specicaons
and features of the product may vary from details within this Owners Manual.
Thank you for purchasing a superior OZtrail product.
Please keep this Owners Manual in a safe and dry place, it
contains important and helpful informaon.
IMPORTANT
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 problems, your
OZtrail dealer will be able to sort it out for you.
You should have the following parts: -
Product Code - CTC-CH10-B
Part Description
8 x Adjustable Pole 90° bend short (014)
2 x Adjustable Pole 90° bend long (011)
2 x Awning Pole with Spigot (201)
2 x Awning Pole with Spigot (202)
1 x Awning Pole with Spigot (203)
4 x Curved Ridge Poles (040)
1 x Ridge Pole (304)
3 x Spreader Bar with Spigot (801)

5
PRODUCT AND PARTS
Part Description Cont.
2 x Spreader Bar (901)
1 x Tent Bag
1 x Pole Bag
1 x Peg Bag
18 x Pegs
6 x Guy Ropes

6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 Site selection
Select a sheltered camp site protected from the wind that will not allow water to pond under the tent oor.
Clear a level area of all stones, twigs, etc.
Step 2 Unpack your tent
Unpack the contents of your tent. Lay out your tent in the direcon you wish it to face. This is a good me to
double check that you are facing the doors in the direcon you want them to. Open as many windows and
doors as possible. This reduces the force of sucon when raising your tent in the later stages of set up. If you
do not follow this vital step you may cause damage to your tents stching, this damage is not a warrantable
fault.
Step 3 Peg out your tent
Once your tent is placed in the direcon you want you can now peg it out. There are a number major peg
points on the tent body. Ensure that all of these points are securely pegged down before proceeding.
Note: Do not stretch your too ghtly. It is far beer to peg the loosely. Your tent should not be overly taught,
this places undue stress on the stching and material of the tent.
Step 4 Pole Assembly
Assemble your poles and place them side by side for easy idencaon. Ensure that your poles are all properly
inserted into each secon. This reduces the chance of pole failure.
i.Insert the four curved ridge poles (040) into the four side ridge bar pole sleeves as indicated in gure 1.
ii.Insert the central straight ridge bar (304) into the centre most ridge bar pole sleeve as indicated in gure 1.
iii.Select the eight adjustable roof supports with 90° bend (014) and two longer adjustable roof supports with
90 ° bend (011). Aach these poles to their respecve ridge bars. 014 poles suit the 040 curved ridge bars.
011 poles suit the 304 straight ridge bar.
Note: The three bars ( 2 x 014 and 1 x 011 ) that aach to the ridge poles which meet the their ridge poles at
the front awning have a canvas ‘sock’ that they must pass through. Pass the 90° bend carefully through the
‘sock’ from underneath the awning before aaching to their respecve ridge bar.
Aach these poles to the ridge bars and raise the tent. This is most easily done from the edges inward. Once
all are aached, extend the poles to the required length. Ensure that the side poles are angled slightly. See
gure 2 on page 9. Your tent should now stand by itself. It is not standing upright ensure that you have
extended all of the adjustable roof supports unl the canvas is taught. Be sure to not over stress your canvas.
Do not extend the poles with undue exeron this will put stress on your tents stching.
IMPORTANT
1. Aer unpacking the tent, use the check list on page 4 to make sure you have all
the parts.
2. You need to condion your Canvas tent/shelter before use.
See page 12 - CONDITIONING YOUR NEW CANVAS TENT/SHELTER

7
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 5 Setting up the awning
These steps require one or more people to do safely.
I.Select the three awning spreader bars (801). These poles have a bent spigot at one end and a at eyelet
end. Place the bent spigot end into pre-drilled holes on the three adjustable roof supports under the
awning ( 2 x 014 and 1 x 011 ). Once inserted allow them to hang from the holes.
II.Select the centre most awning spreader bar. Place the longest upright awning pole ‘s spigot (203) through
the awning spreader bar’s (801) at eyelet. Select the two smaller awning spreader bars (2 x 901). Place
a at eyelet end of each over the spigot of the upright awning pole (801). Place the upright awning pole’s
spigot through the eyelet at the end of the tent’s awning. Ensure that someone holds the pole in place
before connuing to the next step.
III.Select an awning upright (201). Place its spigot through the at eyelet end of the le awning spreader bar
(801) and the eyelet end of the lemost small awning spreader bar (901) that is also aached to the centre
most awning upright (203). Aer placing the spigot through these other poles, insert it into the eyelet at
the le-hand corner of the tent’s awning. Once this pole is upright and inserted through the tent awning
eyelet, use a guy rope to secure it in place.
IV.Repeat the above step for the right-hand side of the awning.
V.Now secure the centre most awning upright pole with a guy rope as well.
Step 6 Guy Ropes and Peg Out.
Your tent is supplied with a number of guy ropes. You should now secure the loose end to the guy rope
points on the tent. Once secured in place peg out these guy ropes. Aer you have peg out your guy ropes
ensure that you have pegged out all of your peg points on the tent body and awning.
Step 7
Place all spare parts and unused equipment back into the tent bag and store in a dry space or in your vehicle.

8
FIGURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1
Side Ridge
Pole Sleeve Ridge Pole Sleeve
Webbing Loops
Peg Loops

9
FIGURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 2
040
040
304
040
040
014
014
014
014
014
014
014
014
011
011
801
801
801
901
901
201
203
201
202
202

10
Step 1
Release guy ropes.
Step 2
Unzip doors and windows and collapse the tent, removing and disassembling the
poles. Place the poles in the pole carry bag and e shut.
Step 3
Remove pegs.
Do not remove pegs from the ground by pulling on peg loops.
This may cause the peg loops to tear out of the seam.
Step 4
Spread the tent out at with all loose fabric within the edges of the tent base.
Try to aen the tent as much as possible.
Step 5
Fold the tent in half, third or quarters.
The folded tent should be the width of the pole bag.
Step 6
Beginning at the back end, roll your tent ghtly, forcing out excess air as you roll.
Keep tent edges straight as you roll.
Step 7
When tent is rolled up, e straps around it and place into tent carry bag with peg
bag, instrucon sheet, and other miscellaneous parts. If tent won’t t into bag, unroll and
re roll more ghtly.
Important
Do not store your tent away wet, damp or dirty. If you have no choice but to return
home from your camping trip with a wet, damp or dirty tent, make sure you
lay it out to air in a cool, dry and shaded place and only pack it away when it is
completely dry and clean.
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not remove pegs from the ground by pulling on peg loops.
This may cause the peg loops to tear out of the seam.

11
FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 3
The width of
the tent should
not exceed the
length of the
pole bag
Front of tent
(door unzipped)
Fold tent into a
Rectangular shape
ROLL

12
•Intermient use only. Although our polyester fabrics are treated for extra UV resistance,
connuous exposure to sun light will break the fabric down. Fading of colour is an
early warning sign. These tents/shelters are not designed as permanent dwellings or
structures.
•During rain always lower awnings to avoid water ponding and collapsing the awning.
•If seam seal tape is liing, simply cut the lied tape o and apply seam sealer to the
seam.
•Never store a wet and/or soiled tent/shelter; as mildew and corrosion can form within
a few days. This condion is not covered by the warranty. Always allow the tent to dry
completely before packing and stowing. If mildew occurs, use a so bristle brush or
sponge with mild detergent to clean it o.
•The elasc 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 instrucons.
•Somemes the zipper coil bursts open or does not close. This could be due to wear or
metal fague. The problem can be easily xed, see instrucons.
•First aid for tears and ash burns is to carry a roll of tape, industrial or medical. This not only
blocks the hole, it will prevent further tearing. It could have other uses around the camp
site too.
•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.
IMPORTANT - CONDITIONING YOUR NEW CANVAS TENT
Once you get your new tent home, it is important to condion the tent. Simply pitch your
tent and wet it down with your garden hose. Pay parcular aenon to the seams - the
thread swells when wet and blocks the needle holes. The needle holes also shrink around
the thread. The canvas fabric also benets from this because the coon swells into the
weave and the waterproof treatment seles within the fabric. Let the tent dry completely
before doing it a second me. Always pack your tent away dry.
PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR TENT/SHELTER

13
UNDERSTANDING WATERPROOFNESS
What is not covered by warranty!
OZtrail tents use waterproof and water repellent fabrics. However, with
the addion of seams, zips and other desirable features a recreaonal
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: -
Condensaon - When warm moist air meets cooler air, condensaon occurs. The tent/
shelter y forms an impermeable layer between the inside and outside condions. The
moisture inside the tent/shelter condenses on the fabric. Somemes in cold condions it
appears that the fabric is leaking when in fact the cause is condensaon. Condensaon can
be reduced if the tent/shelter is well venlated.
Zips - All care is taken in the design to cover zips with rain aps. At mes wind driven rain
could force water under the rain aps and through the zips. To minimise this, make sure all
doors and windows are closed with the rain aps covering the zips.
Floor - If the ground is very wet or water pools under the oor, downward pressure of
standing or kneeling on the oor could force water through the oor fabric. To prevent this,
do not pitch the tent over hollows and make sure water drains away from the tent.
Structural Integrity - A perfectly pitched tent on perfectly at ground is structurally strong
and most waterproof. During prolonged periods of rain and wind it may be necessary to
ghten guy lines and reset the tent pegs and aend to drainage around the tent. Sagging
and incorrect pitching weakens the tent structure and could allow water to pool on the y
placing undue forces on the tent causing leaking and breakages.
PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR TENT/SHELTER

14
Tent Pole
Knot tied in
Shock-Cord
Ferrule
End Ferrule
Pole Sections
Shock-Cord
Use this procedure to replace broken or uned Shock-Cord:-
1. Start by cung the Shock-Cord to 2/3’s the length of the Tent Pole
2. Feed the cord through the rst pole secon and e a double knot. The knot will catch on
the end of the breglass pole inside the ferrule.
3. Stretch the Shock-Cord through each Pole Secon keeping the cord stretched within the
poles so you have enough relaxed cord to feed through the next Pole Secon.
4. Once all Pole Secons are threaded, double check that the Shock Cord tension is not
either too loose or too ght and then e-o the free end.
Shock-cord can be purchased by the metre from Camping Stores or with Pole Repair Kits.
Replacing shock-cord in tent poles

15
Reducing the risk of jamming fabric in the zip ~
• When using the zip, hold the pull-tab between your thumb and forenger 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 ngers.
Use this acon for opening or closing. Keep the fabric clear of the zip slider - zip and unzip
slowly.
What to do when 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 use pliers on either the fabric or the zip.
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 ghtly 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 boom axis rst and then side to side axis.
Crimping A Zip-Slider
A
B
C
The most common reason why zips
burst open is that the zip slider does
not close the coil ghtly enough.
Metal fague and producon
variances cause the gap marked A to
open up.
By simply ‘crimping” the slider
together at points B & C with a pair
of pliers, this solves the problem
most of the me. Crimping in other
planes is worth a try if B & C does
not work. This is to be done when
the zip slider is sll aached to the
zip in the open posion.
ZIPS

16
WARRANTY
We guarantee that the brand new product does not have faulty construcon,
materials, components or funcon.
If a fault is discovered that existed in the brand new product within the rst
12-months of use, we will replace or repair it at our discreon. Proof of purchase,
including the purchase date will be required.
Excepons
Fair wear and tear, damage caused by improper use, misuse or abuse.
Commercial users are not covered by this warranty. Defects due to modicaon, accident,
damage caused by vandalism, rusng, acts of nature or any other event beyond the control
of the manufacturer. This warranty does not cover scratching, scung, natural breakdown
of materials that occur inevitably with extended use including Ultra Violet light damage,
exhausted zippers or other cosmec damage that may result from normal wear and tear.
In addion, defects resulng from intenonal damage, negligence or unreasonable use
will void the warranty. This warranty does not cover incidental expenses including property
damage.
Imported by:
OZtrail Leisure Products
PO Box 1, Sumner Park QLD 4074
www.oztrail.com.au
Made in China