THE THEORY WORKS Quadratic User manual

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220 cm
100 cm
94 cm 105 cm
125 cm 140 cm
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15 cm
4a
4b
4c
85 cm 160 cm
430 cm
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Quadratic™Tent
Quick Pitching Instructions
Quadratic™Tent
Quick Pitching Instructions
© William Penney The Theory Works® 2019 All Rights Reserved.© William Penney The Theory Works® 2019 All Rights Reserved.
Components
Required
Components
1 Outer tent
2 Main Poles: 2x 270 cm
long, 1x 310 cm long
3 Pegs, minimum 4x -
recommended 8 - 12x
Either 4a Inner tent
Or 4b Groundoor™
Or 4c Main Pole Straps
2x 140 cm, 1x 160 cm
Optional
C
omponents
Guy cords strongly recommended, min 6x
Side Poles 1-2x, 366 cm
Top Pole, 203 cm
Check that you have everything!
Before Trip or At Campsite
Join Inner
Tent and
Outer Tent
Lay the Inner and Outer tent
beside each other
Join the side release buckles at the end of
the main pole sleeves (on one side - 3x)
Along each main pole sleeve, slip the
toggle (on the inner tent) through
the ring (on the outer tent, 9x rings
per pole sleeve, 3x sleeves)
Join the side release buckles at
the end of the main pole sleeves
(on the other side - 3x)
The inner and outer tent can
now be pitched together.
Choosing a Campsite
Check for natural hazards, for
example falling branches or trees,
falling rocks, avalanches, rising rivers
Dry and level as possible
Sheltered from high winds. Try to pitch the
tent end-on to the wind
In clear weather, a site with a breeze
will reduce condensation.
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Wind
Top Pole (optional)
Inserting
the Pole
Attach that the top pole strap (provided
with the outer tent) to the webbing at
each end of the top pole sleeve. It goes
between the inner and outer tent.
Make all the straps as long
(loose) as possible.
Assemble the top pole (203 cm) and gently
push it through the sleeve, wiggling the
pole if it stops as it crosses another pole.
Insert the pole tips into the
eyelets at each end.
Tensioning
the Top of
the Tent
Use the tension buckles attached to
the top pole strap to pull the pole
into the correct curved shape.
Use the tension buckle attached to
the tent to put a small amount of
tension on the roof of the outer tent,
between the ends of the top pole.
Adjusting Tent Tension
Nylon tent fabric expands when
wet, and shrinks again as it dries.
When a dry tent is getting damp from rain
or dew, tighten the adjusters where shown.
When a wet tent is drying, loosen
the adjusters where shown
Repairing a Damaged Tent Pole
To make a temporary repair to a
pole, use a pole repair sleeve
Remove the pole from the tent
Slide the sleeve over the break, and
x in place using adhesive tape
Replace damaged pole sections after trip
Insert
buckle
sideways
and close
metal clip
Adjust
shape of
top pole
Adjust
tension on
top of tent
Tighten tension adjusters
Loosen tension adjusters
Slide repair sleeve over break Tape sleeve in place
Middle

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270
270
270
270
270
85 cm 160 cm
430 cm
99 cm
115 cm
Wind
Wind
270 cm
270 cm
310 cm
366
366
366
366
366
Wind
366 cm
Quadratic™Tent
Quick Pitching Instructions
Quadratic™Tent
Quick Pitching Instructions
© William Penney The Theory Works® 2019 All Rights Reserved.© William Penney The Theory Works® 2019 All Rights Reserved.
Setting up the Tent
Assembling
the poles
Gently assemble all the poles.
Do not ick the poles.
Check all sections are fully inserted.
Preparing
the tent
Put the tent on the ground where
the upwind end will be. Always pitch
end into the wind if possible.
Find the up-wind peg points and peg
the corners securely to the ground.
Spread out the tent at on the ground.
Inserting
the poles
Take an end pole (270cm), and nd the
sleeve opening closest to the windward end.
Insert the pole into the sleeve, and push
through till the tip reaches the closed end.
Do not pull on the poles - always push.
Pull the fabric over the pole till the tip can
be inserted in the eyelet in the open end.
Leave the pole at on the ground, and
insert the middle pole (310cm), and
then the other end pole (270cm).
Pitching the
tent
Find the end peg points at the
down wind end of the tent. Pull
the peg points down wind.
As the tent becomes tight, all the poles
will stand up. Pull and shake slightly
so the tension is evenly distributed
along the length of the tent.
Peg down the down-wind end of
the tent at the corners. Make sure
the tent cannot blow away.
Connect the end straps of the inner
tent to the corners of the outer tent.
Safety
Do not use a gas cooker, barbecue or
other burning device inside the tent. RISK
OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Do not place hot appliances near the
walls, roof or curtains. RISK OF FIRE
Never allow children to play near
hot appliances. RISK OF BURNS
Always keep some vents open.
RISK OF SUFFOCATION
No Gap
Taking down the Tent
Reverse procedure to setting up the tent.
Do not pull on the poles - always
push them out of the pole sleeve.
Guy Cords
Attaching
guy cords
Tie guy cords securely onto the top
guy loops on the main poles.
In normal conditions, 3 guys per side
is enough. In extreme conditions,
use 6 guys per side plus end guys.
Using the
guy cords
Peg down the guy cords, adjusted
as long as possible.
Adjust so that there is a small amount
of tension on each side of the tent.
If possible, the guy cords should
be angled so they pull the pole
slightly away from the wind.
Internal guy
cords
In extreme end winds or heavy snow,
tie a guy cord or string across the inner
tent, to help support the poles.
Side Poles (optional)
Inserting
the Pole
Asssemble side pole (366 cm) and Insert
into the sleeve at the side of the ysheet.
Gently push it through the sleeve, wiggling
the pole if it stops as it crosses another pole.
Insert the pole tips into the side
pole grommets (part of the
inner tent or groundoor).
Fasten the velcro over the side pole,
near each end of the sleeve. This holds
the end pole and side poles together.
Tensioning
the Side of
the Tent
Attach the end straps to fabric
triangles near the side pole sleeves.
Tighten the end straps - only a small
amount of tension is needed, just enough
to keep the outer tent fabric tight.
Extreme conditions
- top and bottom
Extreme conditions
- internal guy cords
Normal Conditions
- top only
Long as possible