Sierra Designs STUDIO 2 Configuration guide

STUDIO 2
PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sierra Designs tent! In order to familiarize yourself with your new tent, we recommend you
“test pitch” it before embarking on your wilderness adventure.
PACKAGING INCLUDES: Tent body, rain fly, 2 poles, guy cords, stakes, storage bag, and pole bag with stake pocket.
STEP 1: Find an even piece of ground; be sure the area is clear of debris.
Lay out your tent as shown. Stake the 4 corners (circled).
STEP 2: Assemble main pole set. Locate YELLOW pole ends and insert into the
tent body corners with YELLOW SD Anchors/webbing. Make sure H-Clip
on swivel hub points DOWN.
STEP 3: Connect Tent Lite Hook to poles. Attach H-Clip and Ball Cap Connectors to rear ridge pole. Attach center yellow
ridge pole to Ball Cap Connectors at middle of tent.
STEP 4: Lay the rain fly over the tent body matching RED corner of the tent
with the RED corner of the fly.
STEP 5: On the underside of the fly, clip the four SQ Rings to the Ball Cap
Connectors and wrap the four Velcro loops around poles.
NOTE: this will insure proper fly tensioning.
Insert Yellow pole in Yellow
SD Anchor/Webbing
Tent Lite Hook
SQ Ring
Swivel Hub with H-Clip
Center Ridge PoleBall Cap ConnectorH-Clip
Center Ridge Pole
Rear Ridge Pole
Match RED corner of fly with
RED corner of tent body
SQ Ring
Velcro Loop
VL
VL
VL

STEP 6: Attach fly cord loop around pole tips at front of tent. Adjust tension
by pulling down on String Lock cord. Clip SR buckles at rear of tent
and adjust tension.
STEP 6: Stake out vestibule at front of tent. Stake out side triangulated guy
lines on both sides of tent to create low vent and reduce wind flap.
STUDIO 2
USING YOUR TENT
GUYING OUT YOUR TENT:Your tent includes guy out loops, guy lines, and stakes. It is good practice to always guy out your tent, but is
absolutely necessary when it’s windy.
Use the black LINE-LOK to adjust the length of the guy line.
ADDITIONAL VENTING:
The yellow loop on the corner of the
door panel was designed to work with
a trekking pole to create additional
ventilation, while still providing covered
storage.
1. Insert trekking pole tip through
yellow webbing loop (see photo).
2. Loop guy line over trekking pole tip
or tie to yellow webbing.
3. Stake out guy line.
Attach fly cord loop around
pole tip. Pull down String Lock
cord to tighten.
SR Buckles
Front guy lines Rear guy lines
Stake side guy lines.
Guy lines have been pre-tied to the reflective guy out loop.
Stake the end of the guy lines into the ground

SIERRA DESIGNS TENT USER MANUAL
CARBON MO NOXIDE GAS WILL KILL YOU
Stoves, heaters, grills, lanterns, candles, and other fuel-burning devices that burn
propane, natural gas, charcoal, kerosene, coal, or other fuels produce a toxic gas
called carbon monoxide. Because carbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and
colorless, a dangerous level of carbon monoxide gas can accumulate in a tent
which cannot be detected by sight, smell, or taste. For these reasons:
• DO NOT use matches, lighters, stoves, heaters, grills, lanterns, candles,
cooking equipment, or other fuel-burning devices inside or near a tent
•
DO NOT build fires inside or near a tent
•
DO NOT leave campfires unattended
PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN
• DO NOT leave children unattended inside a tent or in camp
• DO NOT allow children to assemble a tent
• DO NOT allow children to enter or exit a tent except through the door
• DO NOT allow children to remain in a closed-up tent on hot days
Your failure to follow these warnings will cause death, serious injury, or
permanent disability to you or others.
COPING WITH THE UNEXPECTED
Even though Sierra Designs uses only the best quality materials, accidents and normal wear
and tear do take their toll on your tent.
POLES
Before pitching your tent, be sure all sections of your poles are fully engaged at their joints.
Gaps at section joints will expose the pole inserts to forces for which they were not intended.
This can cause them to bend or break. Tent pole inserts are sufficiently strong for their
function, but only when they are fully joined and connected with their mating tube sections.
While assembling or folding your poles, be sure not to allow pole sections to snap against
one another as their impact can cause denting of the tube ends and stress fractures. Try to
avoid stepping on or striking your poles on rocks during setup. Since pole damage most
frequently occurs during pitching or when horseplay occurs around the tent, be sure not to
bend your poles into tighter curves than they naturally assume in the tent – take extra
caution in high wind situations. Excessive bending or distortion of the poles can occur in a
free-standing tent if it is picked up by only one of its poles while moving the tent. Move a
free-standing tent by grasping it at the pole intersections. A slightly bent pole does not lose
its strength and does not require replacement unless it distorts the shape of the tent.
Proper care of poles includes keeping them clean and free of dirt and salt. Always rinse
poles with fresh water if exposed to salt water or after coastal camping. Occasional
lubrication of the section joints with silicone spray will help the joints slide together freely
and will ward off ice-forming problems in snow.
SHOCKCORD
Your Sierra Designs poles are assembled with extreme weather shockcord – the only
shockcord created especially to withstand the rigors of serious backpacking/
mountaineering use. Keeping your poles in a fully, or even a partially extended position
during long-term storage will relieve the tension on the elastic cord and help to insure
maximum performance and reliability. When folding your poles, be sure to fold from the
center out so as not to place uneven tension on the elastic cord. Occasionally the shockcord
in your poles may break, pull out of the pole, or just go limp. This is not a disaster, the pole
is still perfectly functional, the tension on the pole when it is set in place on the tent will
keep it together. Finish your trip and return the pole to the Sierra Designs Warranty
Department at your leisure for repair.
ZIPPERS
Always be gentle when opening zippers, avoid standing on them and try to limit exposing
them to dirt and grit. Taking these precautions combined with frequent cleaning will protect
them against premature failure.
TEARS AND DAMAGE
Despite your best efforts, sometimes damage does occur to your tent. Waterproof
self-adhesive repair tape is sold at many outdoor stores and several pieces can be tucked
into the tent bag without adding any appreciable weight. Urethane-based seam sealing
products can be used to plug small holes on polyurethane-coated fabrics. Silicone-based
seam sealing products can be used to plug small holes on silicone-coated fabrics. Duct tape
also works well for minor field repair. It is a good idea to carry one or a combination of
these things with your tent in the event the tent is damaged while in use.
CONDENSATION
Condensation is the build-up of moisture on the inside of your rainfly and tent walls due to a
temperature difference between the inside and outside of your tent. Condensation occurs
mostly when the conditions are cold, rainy, or humid, although it can occur at any time. The
best way to minimize condensation is to increase the ventilation within your tent and
between the tent body and fly. Completely guying out the rainfly often helps, as does leaving
the door window or vestibule door open as much as possible. We recommend carrying a
small micro fiber towel to wipe condensation away as necessary.
WARNING
KEEP ALL F LAME AND HE AT SOU RCES AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC
•
This tent is made with flame resistant fabric which meets CPAI 84 specifications.
IT IS NOT FIREPROOF. The fabric will burn if left in continuous contact with any
flame source. The application of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may
render the flame-resistant properties ineffective.
Your failure to follow these warnings could cause death, serious injury, or
permanent disability to you or others.
REFER TO ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR TENT
WEATHERPROOFING YOUR TENT
You have just purchased a tent that is factory seam sealed and therefore requires no
additional sealing. (Note: If you purchased an Elite tent it is NOT seam sealed) While seam
tape significantly increases the weatherproofness of your tent, additional seam sealing will
improve the performance of your tent in rainy conditions. For additional weatherproofness,
seal all places where attachments are sewn to the fly, including webbing, Velcro, snaps,
guy-outs, and zipper tracks. The best way to seal your tent is to use a urethane-based seam
sealer for polyurethane-coated fabrics or a silicone-based seam sealer for silicone-coated
fabrics. Run a thin bead around the base of the attachment, where it is sewn to the fly. Do
this to attachments both on the inside and the outside of the tent.
CARING FOR YOUR TENT ON THE TRAIL
It is important to select a site which has been cleared of any sharp objects such as rocks or
sticks. Many people prefer to use footprints under the tent for additional protection. If you
choose to do so, make sure the floor of the tent completely covers the footprint, or else the
sheet will collect rain. Tent footprints are available for select Sierra Designs tents on
our website.
STAKING AND GUYING OUT YOUR TENT
Most Sierra Designs tents are free-standing, not requiring the use of stakes in order to pitch
the tent. This is a matter of convenience, allowing quick set-up and easy moving and
cleaning of the tent. All tents, free-standing or not, must be staked out properly in order to
achieve full structural integrity and prevent wind damage. No lightweight, back-packing
style tent, whether rated at 3-season or 4-season, is capable of withstanding strong wind
gusts without damage unless anchored and guyed properly. Guying out your tent can
increase rain protection and ventilation and greatly enhance strength and wind resistance.
FIRE
Your tent is constructed of flame-retardant materials (with the exception of our Elite tent
models that do not have flame-retardant materials), however these material will melt if
exposed to sufficient heat or open flame. Use prudence in positioning your tent near
campfires, stoves, barbecues, etc.
Caution: Sierra Designs is absolutely against cooking inside a tent.
Asphyxiation, severe or even fatal burns are possible if a stove is used in a tent or
vestibule without adequate ventilation. Additionally, a hot stove can melt through your tent
floor if the stove is not rigorously insulated; and pots of hot liquid, if left uncovered, may
create a condensation in the tent.
ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT
UV light is one of the most damaging of all the elements. When exposed to
prolonged and extensive sunlight most fabrics will fade, lose strength, and eventually break
down. Try to minimize exposing your tent to the sun. Store it during the day or pitch it in
shady areas.
ANIMAL HAZARDS
Animal damage to tents is all too common, but is usually easily avoidable:
Never store food in your tent!
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE TRIP IS OVER
It is important to dry your tent completely before returning it to its stuff sack.
If stored wet, mildew will likely occur. Mildew damage is not covered under warranty. Hand
wash your tent with a mild soap and a sponge. Do not use harsh detergents, chemicals, or
abrasive materials. Dirt particles left in the weave of the material speed up the deterioration
of the fabric. Clean tents last longer. Never machine-wash your tent! Over extended periods,
store your tent loosely, out of the bag in a cool, dry environment.
SIERRA DESIGNS WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE
We maintain a full repair facility to assist you with any problems you may have with any
Sierra Designs product. We offer a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and
workmanship, and for a nominal charge we will repair damage due to accidents or normal
wear and tear. This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care, accidents,
or the natural breakdown of materials over extended use and time. State law requires all
items returned for repair must be clean. Sierra Designs does not wash tents! Dirty tents will
be returned to sender for cleaning. You may contact the Warranty and Repair Department
with comments or questions online at http://www.sierradesigns.com/support/parts-
warranty-info or by calling 800-736-8592 during regular business hours.
Sierra Designs
6235 Lookout Road, Boulder, CO 80301
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