SunnCamp Breton 300 Deluxe User manual

Thank you for purchasing your tent from SunnCamp. Please read and follow these instructions carefully.
If there is anything you do not understand, please contact your supply retailer for advice.
Tent Flysheet 1
Black Shock Corded Roof
Pole 3
Protective Bags 6
Front Canopy Support
Pole 1
Steel Legs 6
Tent Peg Bag 1
Repair Kit 1
Tent Carry-Bag 1
Roof Tensioning Poles 2
Canopy Pole Set 1
Three Berth Inner Tent
(Breton 300 Deluxe only) 1
Five Berth Inner Tent
(Breton 500 Delxue only) 1
Our Warranty necessitates that you unpack and erect this product prior to your first use to ensure that all components are
enclosed and in good condition. Please see our Warranty section for full details of our Warranty conditions. If you find a
component missing or a fault, please contact your SunnCamp stockist for advice.
SITE SELECTION
Choose a location where the ground is flat,
smooth and dry. Attempt to position the tent
entrance away from the directions of any wind.
Do not position on sharp, rocky or rough
ground.
GETTING STARTED
Unpack the tent and place the carry-bag
somewhere safe. Separate all components and
check that everything is present.
POLES
The shock corded roof poles are folded down to
aid storage. When fitting the pole sections
together, make sure that the pole body is fully
inserted into its adjoining ferrule. Steel legs
simply slot together. Take all shock corded
poles and slot together. Next, slot the steel leg
poles together.
TENT
Lay the tent out on the selected ground area
with the entrance correctly positioned. Remove
the protective transit bags from the six captive
elbow fittings. The elbow fittings are tethered to
the flysheet by elastic cord and should not be
removed. Make sure you place the protective
bags in the tent carry-bag for safe keeping.
Insert the black shock corded poles into the
sleeves marked with a black band. Then insert
the end of each pole into the captive elbow
fittings. Note: the elbow fitting has a narrow
aperture for the black poles and a wider
aperture for the steel poles. Next, connect a
steel leg to each elbow fitting. Each leg end
slots onto a pin on a ring. The pin and ring are
attached to an adjustable webbing strap. The
ring is also used as the securing point for the
tent peg. Starting with one pole, insert the ring
pin into the end of the pole. Next, go to the
other end of the pole and insert the ring pin.
Repeat with the remaining two. You can now
attach the pole clips onto each pole to bring the
tent flysheet into the correct shape. Bring
the tent to an upright position by pegging out
the side guy ropes. (These may need to be re-
pegged at a later stage.)
ENTRANCE
You should now ensure that all entrances to the
tent are closed with all zips fully secured. If this
is not done now, the tent will be out of
alignment when fitting the tent pegs.
TENT PEGS
Starting with the four corner tags, secure the
tent to the ground using the tent pegs. Then
secure all remaining tags. When inserting into
the ground, the peg should be set at 45- degree
angle away from the tent. Pegs should be
hammered into the ground using a suitable
mallet and NOT pressed in with the foot. Most
bent pegs are caused by using your foot rather
than a mallet. Peg removal can be made easier
if you use a suitable extractor.
Pegs used to secure an entrance or door
opening can be left slightly raised. This will
allow easy hooking and unhooking when
opening or closing the door.
GUY ROPES
Secure each guy rope, positioning its peg at a
suitable distance from the tent. Once in
position, tighten the ropes equally to bring the
tent to its natural shape. DO NOT over tighten.
To tighten, hold the rope above the slider and
pull the slider up. To release, hold the rope
above the slider and pull the slider down.
Remember that all guy ropes are a trip hazard,
especially in the dark.
ROOF TENSION POLES
To improve the tents rigidity, the two sets of roof
tension poles will be inserted inside the tent
once the main erection is complete. Open the
front entrance making sure the side zips are
fully undone. Roll it fully back and secure in
place with the loop and toggle. Slot the first set
of tension poles together. Make sure that the
mini quick lock, fitted to one end of the roof
pole, is released to allow adjustment. Next,
insert the fixed end of the roof tension pole into
the left or right hand retainer sleeve at the rear
of the tent. Keep the pole captive within the
retainer sleeve as you walk to the front of the
tent. Raise the pole and insert the adjustable
end section in to the front retainer sleeve.
Carefully pull the pole and end section apart to
bring them under tension then close the mini
quick lock to retain the pole in place. Once in
place, secure the tension pole along the length
of the tent with the captive ribbons using a bow.
Finally, fit the remaining pole to the other side of
the tent.
FRONT CANOPY POLE
Insert the front canopy pole into the sleeve of
the canopy. Both ends of the pole are fitted with
a spike which is designed to fit into the metal
eye fitted to the upper most, front pole clip
fabric. Starting at one side of the tent, insert the
spike end into the eyelet. Next, go to the other
end and insert the spike into the opposite eyelet
to bring the pole under tension.
INNER TENT
Open the front entrance making sure that the
zip is fully undone. Roll the entrance fully back
and secure in place with the loop and toggles.
Fit the inner tent starting with the base,
connecting each corner clip (which is fitted to an
adjustable strap) to the captive receiver fitted to
the tents groundsheet. Next, working from the
back, attach each loop to its respective toggle.
The entrance to the inner tent is single skinned
with a mesh panel at the top, which has an
internal zipped curtain. The entrance can be
zipped closed or opened and rolled back out of
the way.

The inner tents fitted with a rear window that is
in line with the rear vent of the flysheet. This
allows light and air to enter the sleeping area if
required.
Breton 500 only….
The five berth inner tent is fitted with a divider
which can be used to create two separate
areas. It can also be un-zipped and rolled up to
create one large area.
INTEGRAL FRONT CANOPY
Your tent has an integral canopy which rolls into
a zipped compartment on the front porch. The
canopy should be used with the canopy poles
provided. Please ensure the integral canopy is
dry when packing the tent away for storage.
FRONT ENTRANCE
The front entrance is dual skinned and can be
rolled back and retained by a set of loops and
toggles. When closed, the zip cover/baffle must
be carefully pressed into place ensuring the
Velcro tabs are aligned and the skirt correctly
positioned, secured by tent pegs, to avoid water
ingress should it rain.
SIDE ENTRANCE
The side entrance is dual skinned with one
mesh (fly screen) and one solid. One or both
can be rolled out of the way or can be raised to
create a porch. Your SunnCamp stockist can
supply an additional item, a set of porch poles
that simply slot together. When used as a
porch, insert the spike end of the porch poles
into the eyelets at the entrances two corner
pegging points, then hook a guy rope over the
spike and secure to the ground with a peg.
Adjust each guy rope tension to bring the porch
square. When closed, the zip cover/baffle must
be carefully secured into place, ensuring Velcro
tabs are aligned and the skirt correctly
positioned, secured by tent pegs, to avoid water
ingress should it rain.
WINDOWS
All windows have curtains, which can be closed
and are secured in place with Velcro tape.
When open, carefully roll the curtain and secure
with toggle and loop.
VENTS
The rear and over window vents are simple
flaps that are held closed by a Velcro strip.
When opened, a small support is used to ‘prop’
the vent open.
WEATHER SKIRT
Once the tent has been fully erected, check
that the weather skirting, to the base of the tent,
is correctly laid to help prevent water ingress.
These can be secured in place using the
elasticated pegging points.
SAFETY
It is advisable to have a ‘Fire’ bucket filled with
water, placed outside the tent.
Hopefully it will never be needed, but if it is, you
will be glad you made the effort.
The tent fabric is fire retardant, NOT fire proof
and therefore you must not smoke or use a
naked flame in or near it. This includes the
traditional ‘camp fire’.
Guy ropes can cause a trip hazard and should
be marked so that passers by can see them.
Tent pegs are also a trip hazard and should not
be left ‘half in’.
SAFETY WARNING: BBQ’S/GAS
APPLIANCES
Your awning has a sewn in label warning
against CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Please be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning
and do not under any circumstances use or
leave a used BBQ (even if you think it is still not
burning) in your awning or tent.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND REPAIRS
Cleaning…
Both inside and outside of the tent should only
be cleaned using fresh clean water and a damp
cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical
cleaners.
Storing…
The tent is best stored in its original carry-bag.
However, if the tent is dismantled when wet,
you MUST thoroughly dry the tent as soon as
possible. After a wet pack-up, erect the tent as
soon as possible and allow its flysheet, guy
ropes and of course the carry-bag to fully dry
naturally before repacking everything away. If
stored when the flysheet and / or guy ropes are
wet, the tent will suffer from mildew and will
become unusable. Please note that damage
caused by incorrect storage is NOT covered by
the manufacturer’s warranty.
Repairs…
Repairs to the tent should only be made by the
manufacturer’s recommended agents. Repairs
made by an unauthorised third party will make
the manufacturer’s warranty void.
STORM AND WEATHER SUITABILITY
This tent is designed for light use in normal
weather conditions. It is not suitable for storms,
gales, sub zero or tropical conditions.
UV DETERIORATION
Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can
weaken the fabric of the tent. To avoid the risk
of UV deterioration, site the tent in a shaded
area, where it will be protected from exposure
to strong sunlight.
MOISTURE
Moisture collecting on the inside of the tent’s
fabric is condensation caused by the occupier; it
is NOT a sign of leakage. Note that damage
caused by condensation, is NOT covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
SEAMS
This tent has all its main seams hot air taped to
help prevent leakage. The remaining seams
should be treated with a seam sealant to
maximize the tent’s weatherproofing.
Seam sealant should also be applied to main
seams where the tape has lost adhesion or has
been damaged (tie points or suspension points
for example).
Seam sealant is available from your SunnCamp
stockist.
DISMANTLING
To dismantle the tent, simply reverse the
erection procedure.
All poles must be dismantled and the tent
should be carefully rolled prior to placing back
in the carry-bag, please refer to ‘Storing’ for
further information.
WARRANTY
Please refer to the separate warranty sheet that
is enclosed with your Tent/Awning.

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY
Your new SunnCamp tent/awning is covered by the Manufacturers Warranty against any manufacturing defect
for a twelve month period from the date of purchase. During this period the Company undertakes to replace or
repair, free of charge, any defect which the Company considers to be due to faulty workmanship or material.
Please ensure you retain your receipts and proof of purchase for this period.
The following items are NOT COVERED by the products Manufacturers Warranty:
• General wear and tear
• Defects arising from neglect, misuse or unauthorised modifications.
• Damage caused by storms, winds or other inclement weather conditions
• Damage caused by abuse, misuse, dropping or other similar damage caused by, or as a result
of, failure to follow storage or erection instructions.
• Moisture appearing on the inside of the flysheet, this is caused by condensation and is not a
leak.
• Leakage through the seams of the tent due to excessive abrasion and damage to the seam
sealant tape.
• Seams coming apart as a result of over tensioning.
• Broken or damaged zips caused by undue force , jamming or incorrect pegging
• Broken buckles if they have been subject to undue force.
• Damaged carry bag if due to being overloaded, incorrect packing of tent or general misuse
• ALL pole breakages – These are a perishable part of your tent and are regarded as ‘Fair wear
and tear’. They are normally due to undue stress in the erection or dismantling procedures and
are easily replaced and readily available from your retailer.
• Collateral damage arising from a pole breakage (Such as ripped pole sleeve or flysheet)
• Damage caused by the incorrect pitching or dismantling of the tent/awning
• Any damage sustained due to cooking inside the tent/awning.
• Damage caused due to UV degradation.
• Unauthorised alterations, additions or repairs.
• Transportation or shipment costs to and from the Manufacturer or their recognised agents, for
repair or assessment against a warranty claim.
• Awnings/tents used on permanent sites or displays or commercial use by rental companies.
THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS
The Manufacturer and/or their recognised agents, directors, employees or insurers will not be held liable for
consequential or other damages, losses or expenses in connection with or by reason of or the inability to use
the awning for any purpose.
NOTE; Any claim(s) arising due to missing parts or faulty goods MUST be made before use. The manufacturer
will not be responsible for any claims regarding missing parts or faulty items where the product has not been
checked by the user prior to use.
In the event of a faulty tent/awning being returned, it must be sent in a completely dry and clean condition.
Failure to do so will affect your warranty.
Sunnflair Ltd, The Coach House, Goodwood Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1QD
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