Shappell DX4000 User manual

4000.11
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING: Keep all Heat & Flame Sources away from the Shelter’s Fabric
Cover. The Fabric Cover is Fire Retardant, it is not Fire Proof. The use of any
heat source can be extremely dangerous, both for Fire Hazard and Carbon
Monoxide Emissions. The Shappell Corporation does not endorse the use of any
Heater. It is the user’s responsibility to follow the Instructions and Warnings
provided by the Heater Manufacturer for the safe use of a particular Heater.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD: This shelter is nearly air tight
and must be ventilated if using an oxygen consuming heat source. An extra zipper
pull at the top of each door provides ventilation and can also be used to form a
window for viewing. DO NOT PACK SNOW AROUND SHELTER or in any
way prevent fresh air from entering shelter. Failure to Ventilate Shelter could
create a Serious Health Hazard or Death.
Towing of shelter with a motorized vehicle is not recommended.
Windows can not be made to withstand temperatures below –15oF. (see warranty)
PREVENT DAMAGE TO HINGE JOINT: Always set shelter on a level flat
surface.
MAINTENANCE: After each use, set up shelter until fabric is completely dry.
Never leave shelter folded closed with a wet cover.
NOTICE: It is normal for fabric to have some pinholes. This does not affect
water repellency.
READ SETUP & TAKEDOWN INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SHELTER
Model DX4000
PORTABLE ICE FISHING SHELTER
REPLACEMENT PARTS
NOTE: Small Holes, Tears and Cuts in Cover can be Repaired with Black Duct
Tape applied to Coated Side of Fabric.
To Order Parts, give Part No., Description and Qty Needed.
SHAPPELL CORP., 3562 W. Jefferson Hwy., Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Toll Free [phone]
CONSUMER WARRANTY
SHAPPELL CORPORATION warrants its products against defects in material
and workmanship for (1) YEAR from date of purchase. We will provide FREE
repair or replacement, in whole or in part, at our option, for any product, found
in our opinion to be defective. If return is required, freight must be prepaid.
This warranty does not cover Freight Damage, Ordinary Wear and Tear, Abuse,
Misuse or Altered Product.
WINDOWS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AT TEMPERATURES BELOW
–15 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
For warranty claim, send letter indicating product and explanation of defect plus
dated proof of purchase to the SHAPPELL Corp., 3562 W. Jefferson Hwy,
Grand Ledge, MI 48837.
(10081) 2007
4000.5 4000.6
4000.1DX
4000.2
4000.4
4000.8
MODEL DX4000 (58” x 92” Floor)
Part# Description
4000.1DX Fabric Cover
4000.2 Frame Assembly
4000.4 Floor Pole (only)
4000.5 Roof Tube (plain end)
4000.6 Roof Tube (formed end)
4000.7 Elastic Frame Cord
4000.8 Carpeting
4000.11 Roof Bow
SK4000 Skis
10328 Window 9” x 16”
10354 Window 9” x 30”
Accessories
IA2 Ice Anchor
ID Holder
(6) Removable Windows

Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Hold Down Frame
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
1) Open floor on a flat, level surface, with a door end facing the
wind. Damage to Hinge Joint may occur if Floor is not evenly
supported.
2) Assemble Roof Tube sections.
4) Fig. 2, Raise second U Frame,
again keeping Frame about 24”
away from Corners of Fabric Top.
Assemble Frame and push into
Corners of Fabric Top and adjust
Seam in Fabric to follow Curve of
the Frame. Clip end of Roof Tube
Assembly to U Frame and slide
next to inside edge of nuts as
shown in Fig. 3 & 4. Clip second
Roof Tube Assembly into place
next to Nuts. With both Roof
Tubes next to inside edge of
Nuts...Install Roof Bows, Fig. 4.
3) Fig. 1, Raise one U Shaped Frame. Keep Frame about 24” away
from Corners of Fabric Top and Slip ends of U Frame over Crimped
ends of Floor Poles...Shock Cord will pull Frame together. Push As-
sembled Frame into Corners of Fabric Top and adjust Seam in Fab-
ric so that it follows the Curve of the Frame. Snap end of a Roof
Tube Assembly to U Frame and Support Frame as shown in Fig. 2.
TAKE DOWN INSTRUCTIONS
1) Fig. 5, Remove Roof Tubes from one U Frame and use one
Roof Tube to Support other U Frame as shown. Pull U Frame
away from Fabric Corners, then pull apart and Fold Frame to Floor
while keeping Fabric away from Frame. Do Not Wrap Fabric
Around Frame. NOTE: U Frame should lay inside of the Floor
Poles, not on top of them. Repeat for other U Frame, Fig 6.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
2) Fold Tent as shown in Fig. 7,8,9,10 and11.
Fig. 4
Roof Bow
Fig. 3
Pull shock cord into
slot in fish door to
hold door open.

Skis will support the weight of the shelter plus your normal ice fishing gear at walking speed only.
When setting up shelter or if moving shelter without using skies, be sure that skis are folded flat to the floor and secured with Clip Pin as shown in Fig. A.
To use skis, simply remove the clip pin holding each ski to the floor and lift ski to elevated position and place hole in end of ski over ski lock bracket as shown in Fig. B, then slide clip pin thru the ski lock bracket to lock skis in upright position.
SKI SYSTEM
Shelter is not designed to transport people or to be pulled at high speed by a motorized vehicle.