OZtrail Villa Dome User manual

Owners Manual
Villa Dome
DTE-VI9-D
www.oztrail.com.au

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Products and Parts .................................... 3
Assembly Instructions .............................. 4
Disassembly Instructions ......................... 7
and Folding Instructions
Warranty...................................................... 8
Important Safety and
Care Information..................................... 10
Prolonging The Life Of Your
Tent/Shelter ............................................. 9
Understanding Waterproofness........... 14
Replacing the Shock-Cord
in Tent Poles............................................. 12
Zips............................................................ 15
FEATURES
• Geodesic pole frame provides quick set up, greater
strength and improved water shedding
• Additional front and side Portico Web™ frame
oers near vertical walls and spacious interior
• Anti-sheer DuraPlus™ shock corded breglass
poles for greater strength and easy assembly
• Non corrosive stainless steel poles joiners for long
term reliability
• Longer lasting silver coated UVtex Sun Tough y
fabric with water repellent treatment
• Heat taped y seams provide a complete water
shield
• Heavy Duty PE bucket oor creates elevated oor
seams
• Quick-clip system featuring Tensile-Tab™ J Hooks
attachments for easy assembly and rigidity
• Seam inserted reinforced guy rope tabs with shock
loops on y to add strength and stability
• Handy storage pockets with reective safety
webbing to attach guy ropes
• Total insect protection with ultra ne No-See-Um
mesh
• Oversize easy-step D doors and wide T doors for
convenient access
• Large bedroom doors and side windows with
protective awning
• Total climate control via front door, rear door and
window system
• Rear door with handy side storage lockers and rear
awning for added shade protection
• Power cord access port, light attachment point
and organiser pockets
• Easy to handle compact carry bag
• 2 year manufacturer’s warranty
HELPFUL HINT
OZtrail advises to read your owner’s manual
fully and assemble your tent before going
camping to ensure all parts are present and
to become familiar with the assembly of your
tent.
Contents
Villa Dome
A spacious 3 room family dome with private
bedrooms at either end separated by a central
living area
33kg
210cm
520cm
(280 + 240cm)
605cm (200 +
205 + 200cm)
300cm

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Product Code: DTE-VI9-D
Thank you for purchasing a quality
OZtrail product. Please keep this
Owner’s Manual in a safe and dry
place, it contains information and
helpful information.
The following parts are included for
Product Code: DTE-VI9-D
Part Description
2 x Grey breglass main poles,
yellow sticker
2 x Grey breglass middle poles
with a pole cap on one end, red
sticker
1 x Grey breglass roof front pole,
green sticker
1 x Grey breglass roof centre
pole, grey sticker
2 x Grey breglass roof side poles,
blue sticker
8 x Silver steel side wall poles
1 x Grey breglass pre-bent halo
pole with spigot end tips
2 x Silver steel awning poles
1 x Pole bag
12 x Guy ropes
46 x Pegs
1 x Peg bag
1 x Inner tent
1 x Fly sheet
1 x Tent carry bag
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.
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.
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Step 5 Install the main poles
and standing the tent up
Select the two “grey breglass main poles with
yellow stickers” and place them diagonally
across the central apex of the tent from corner
to corner sliding them through the pole sleeves
with yellow trim, see Figure 4. Tie o where poles
cross.
Now select the two “grey breglass middle poles
with a pole cap on one end and red sticker”.
Starting from the rear of the tent, see gure 5.
Place them from front to back across the sides
of the central area of the tent, slide the poles
capped end rst through the pole sleeves with
red trim above the room dividers, ensuring the
pole slides through the opening into the mesh
sunroom area.
With the help of another person, connect the
pole ends onto the corresponding pin and ring
assemblies at the base of the tent, see Figure
2. Place the cap pole ends into the webbing
pockets inside the mesh sunroom area, see
Step 1 Choose 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 Lay out the tent
Unpack the contents of your tent. Lay out the
inner tent facing the desired direction. Ensure
that you have the doors in the correct position.
Step 3 Peg down the tent
Peg out the corners of the inner tent. The peg
point locations are indicated in 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 as indicated in Figure
2. Firm but not tight. As you work from one peg
point to the other around the tent base pull the
oor rmly, but not tight.
Step 4 Assemble the poles
Assemble all poles making sure each pole
junction is securely connected. Place the
assembled poles side by side for easy
identication, see Figure 3.
Assembly Instructions
Figure 1
Figure 2
HELPFUL HINT
1. After unpacking the tent or shelter, use the
check list on page 3 to identify all parts and
make sure all parts are present.
2. It is important to condition your tent or
shelter before use. See page 9 for instructions
HELPFUL HINT
Do not force pole through the sleeves as
this may damage the sleeve and could
break the pole. Check to ensure the pole
does not snag when sliding it through the
sleeve.
Figure 3
117cm
135degree
62cm
7.9mm X1
16mm
648cm
11mm
11mm 159cm
185cm
X2
553cm
11mm X2
X1
11mm 169cm
188cm
19mm
X1
11mm 178cm X2
X2
X8

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Select the “grey breglass roof front pole with
the green sticker” and slide through the pole
sleeves that run across the top of the front entry
of the mesh sunroom. Insert the ends of the
“grey breglass roof front pole with the green
sticker” into the narrow opening of the 2-way
hubs that are pre-attached to the tent.
Select the “grey breglass roof centre pole with
the grey sticker” and slide through the sleeve
with grey trim that runs across the top of the
rear of the mesh sunroom closest the centre of
the tent. Insert the ends of the “grey breglass
roof centre pole with the grey sticker” into the
narrow opening of the 2-way hubs that are pre-
attached to the tent.
Now select one of the “grey breglass roof side
poles with blue sticker” and slide through the
sleeve with blue trim that run across the tent
above the side doors of the tent. Insert the ends
of the “grey breglass roof side poles with blue
sticker” into the narrow opening of the 2-way
hubs that are pre-attached to the tent.
Repeat this process for the remaining “grey
breglass roof side poles with blue sticker” and
slide through the sleeve with blue trim that
run across the tent above the side door on the
opposite side of the tent.
Assembly Instructions cont.
HELPFUL HINT
Before attempting this step it helps to
open the doors of the tent. This allows for
the air to enter into the tent as you raise it.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 6. Allow the poles to bow into their
natural curve at this stage. While holding the
pole in position, beginning at the base and
working your way towards the apex of the
tent, clip the J Hooks of the inner tent onto the
pole, see Figure 7. The central tent will stand up
during this step. Step 6 Installing the roof
poles
Step 7 Installing the wall
poles
Select one of the “silver steel side wall poles”,
insert an end into the remaining opening of
the 2-way hub and insert the opposite end of
the pole onto the corresponding Pin and Ring
assembly at the base of the tent, see Figure 2.
The correct pin is not always directly below, the
“silver steel side wall poles” for the pole above
the side doors and the front door of the mesh
sunroom sit inclined along the side wall at
approximately 60 degrees. Repeat this process
for the remaining seven “silver steel side wall
poles”. The rest of the tent will stand up during
this process, see Figure 8. Connect the J-Hooks
attached to the inner tent onto the poles. Peg
out all remaining peg points around base of tent.

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Assembly Instructions cont.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 9
Step 8 Install the rain fly
With the unfolded y sheet on the ground,
ensure that you have the front and the back of
the y aligned correctly with the tent. With the
help of at least one other person, raise the y
sheet up and carefully draw it up and over the
top of your tent. Do this slowly to avoid snagging
the y and causing any damage. Once the y
sheet is positioned correctly on top of your tent
you can now securely attach all of the Posibrace™
Velcro™ reinforcing points on the underside of
the y sheet to the corresponding poles, see
Figure 9.
Step 9 Installing the rear
Halo pole
Now that the y sheet is securely in place, select
the “grey breglass pre-bent halo pole with
spigot end tips” and locate the eyelets on the
rear wall of the inner tent, see Figure 10. Place
the end tips of the pole spigot into the eyelet
and attach the Posibrace™ Velcro™ points on the
underside of the y around the “grey breglass
pre-bent halo pole with spigot end tips”.
Step 10 Guy rope and peg out
Ensure all guy ropes of the y and tent are
utilised. Make a loop (about 30 – 50cm long) with
a slider on the end of the rope and peg out as far
as possible from the tent, see Figure 12. Ensure
all peg down points are utilised and all guy ropes
are attached rmly and remain rm, see Figure
13. If required use remaining steel awning poles
to set up front, side or rear awning.
Figure 8
Now connect the hooks along the base of the
y to the corresponding ring around the base of
the inner tent, see Figure 11.

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Step 1
On the y close windows, awnings and doors.
Release guy ropes and Posibrace™ Velcro™ tab
points that attach the y to the poles and unhook
all base hooks. Disconnect and remove the rear Halo
pole from the y.
Step 2
Remove the y from the tent. Lay y at on ground
and fold y in half, third or quarters. The width of
the folded y should be the length of the pole bag,
see Figure 14.
Step 3
Unzip the doors and windows, collapse the tent
by removing and disassembling the poles in the
reverse order of the assembly instructions. Place
the poles in the pole carry bag and tie shut.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Spread the tent out at with all loose fabric folded
within the edges of the tent base. Try to atten the
tent as much as possible.
Step 6
Fold the tent in half, third or quarters. The width
of the folded tent should be the length of the pole
bag, see Figure 14.
PLEASE NOTE
In severe conditions the tent should be dismantled
Disassembly Instructions
HELPFUL HINT
Never store your tent damp or dirty. If you
have no choice to return home from your
camping trip with a damp or dirty tent,
make sure you lay it out to air in a cool, dry
and shaded place as soon as possible and
only pack it away when it is completely dry
and clean.
Figure 14
Figure 13
Step 8
Once the tent bundle is rolled up, tie the straps
around it and place into the tent carry bag
with peg bag, instruction booklet and other
miscellaneous parts. If the tent won’t t into
carry bag, unroll and roll again more tightly.
Step 7
Lay the folded y over the folded inner tent.
Beginning at the back portion of the Fly and
inner tent bundle roll forward rmly allowing
trapped air to escape. It may help to use the bag
of tent poles as a rolling pin ensuring the tent
edges are kept straight as you roll.
Fold tent into a
rectangular shape
Front of tent
(door
unzipped)
The width of the tent
should not exceed the
length of the pole bag

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This OZtrail product is warranted for two
years from date of purchase. OZtrail agrees
during the warranty period to repair any
manufacturing defects in the product or, at
its option, replace the product with another
product or an equivalent product without cost
to the owner for material or labour. Proof of
purchase, including the purchase date will be
required. Exceptions include fair wear and
tear, damage caused by improper use, misuse
or abuse. Commercial users are not covered
by this warranty. Please note the shipping
charges to and from the OZtrail warehouse
or original place of purchase are not covered
under warranty and are the responsibility of the
purchaser.
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.
HELPFUL HINT:
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
xed, 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.
Prolonging The Life Of Your
Tent/Shelter
HELPFUL HINT
CONDITIONING YOUR NEWTENT
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.

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CAMP SAFE - SAFETY HABITS
Fabrics used in the construction of OZtrail tents/
shelters are designed to meet re retardant
standards US CPIA-84. This re retardant
treatment reduces the rate at which the fabric
will burn. Fabric treated to CPAI-84 standards
will still burn if it comes into direct contact with
a ame or extreme heat.
The application of any foreign substance to the
fabric such as some water proong treatments
or insect sprays may render the re retardant
treatment process ineective.
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 GAS
POISONING OR SUFFOCATION
• 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.
Important Safety and Care
Information
TO PREVENT INJURY CAUSED BY FIRE
• 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, lighting and
heating appliances)
• Only use recommended water repellent
compounds on the tent/shelter y
• 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.
Please read before setting up your tent/shelter

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Important Safety and Care
Information cont.
• Do not pitch your tent/shelter on an area
that could get ooded
• Do not pitch your tent/shelter near clis 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
To prevent injury caused by your camping environment

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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 15
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.
Tent Pole and Shock Cord
Replacement
HELPFUL HINT
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.
Figure 15

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Once your new pole is cut to length you can
follow the ‘Replacing Shock-Cord’ directions to
get your Pole Length complete.
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
rectied.
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.
HELPFUL HINT
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
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.
Tent Pole and Shock Cord
Replacement cont.

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Understanding Waterproofness
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 y 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 aps and through the zips. To minimise this,
make sure all doors and windows are closed
with the 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 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 y placing
undue forces on the tent causing leaking and
breakages.

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A
B
C
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 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 rst 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 16.
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 16.
Zips
Figure 16

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