Torpedo7 Large 6 User manual

Large 6 Tent Instructions
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Assembly
• Find a clear area of even ground and ensure it is free of sharp objects before the
tent is pitched –these tents require a minimum of two people to assemble and pitch
correctly.
• Avoid pitching under trees –falling tree branches and bird poo won’t keep your tent
looking new. Also orient the back of the tent to keep it more streamlined to the
prevailing wind and allow the rear vent to circulate more air.
• Once all air tubes are inflated, peg out the remaining peg points and guy
ropes. Make sure the floor of the tent is sitting flat and even. All entrances should
be closed for this next step and the pegs closest to the zippers of the entrances be
pegged cross wise –this takes all the tension out of the zippers. Now that the
overall tent structure is secure, adjust the tensioning buckles/straps at each peg
points to ensure they are pulling evenly .
• Spread out the tent and peg out the
corners. [Figure 1]
• Angle the tent pegs at 45 degrees and
use a rubber mallet to hammer the pegs
into the ground (to avoid damage to the
pegs).
• Once pegged, start inflating the air
beams, starting with the air beams in
the center.
• Remove caps and attach the hose of
the air pump, ensuring the purge valve is
attached to the pump.
• As the tubes take shape get the second
person to raise the tubes and prevent them
from buckling from inside the tent to enable
the air to set the central
lounge area.
• Secure the central dome of
the lounge with guy ropes
and repeat the inflation
process at the end room air
tubes and then the front
entrance air tube.
• Do not try to over inflate
the air tubes. When the
purge valve starts to purge excess air –
your air tube is at maximum pressure.
Trying to force more air in the bladder at
this point can cause damage.
• Ensure all entrances are open when you
inflate the tent to allow airflow and ease the
process.
• Securely attach the valve caps for
all the bedroom and entrance air
beams or they can leak air.
• Complete the assembly by
attaching the inner room of the tent
by aligning the toggles on the inner
room with the sewn in O-
rings/tabs inside the tent. [Figure 3]
• The zippered door of the inner
room should face towards the
tent entrance.
• Ensure the doors of the inner
rooms are zipped up during
assembly (note some air tents the
rooms may be pre-assembled).
• Double check that you have
pegged out all the remaining
guy ropes and fine tune the
tent –DO NOT OVER
TENSION THE FLY as you will
need to allow for changes in
weather and wind strength.
• Peg out the front and rear draft
vents at each end of the tent –
these will keep the air
circulating in the tent and maintain a more comfortable interior temperature –you can
adjust the amount of venting by relocating the tension/location of the pegs of the draft
vent.
• Reduce vent size in cold weather- but still allow some air flow to reduce internal
condensation, which will occur on all single layer tents to various degrees.
• REVERSE THESE PROCEDURES TO LOWER THE TENT
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General Maintenance and Handy Pointers
• Practice pitching your tent to become familiar with the pitching process and make
sure you follow instructions. Air inside the tubes of the Air Series tents naturally
expands and contracts with air temperature so for extended camping you will need
to top up to maintain a 7psi pressure. The tent pressure will rise and fall during the
WILL expand. Avoid setting up an Air Series tent in strong winds and disassemble
your tent in high winds as any damage caused will not be covered by our standard
12-month warranty. As with any inflatable product some loss of pressure can occur
over time.
• When you are ready to move from your campsite –unscrew the valve caps and the
then unscrew the valves counterclockwise a few gentle turns –let the air release
gradually from the air tubes –don’t release to suddenly as it is likely to give your
neighbours a fright as there is a fair bit of pressure
• Air tubes may still have residual air –this can be massaged out towards the valve
direction while the tent is being folded. Always dry the tent out before you pack
away to avoid mould if stored wet. The inner room can be left inside the tent on
• DO NOT pull our pegs with the peg webbing it will weaken the peg straps or break
them –use another peg and its hook end to lever out other pegs or a proper peg
extractor.
• When you return home, dry the tent out and repack –add some silica gel sachets
and store in a dry area.
Packing Instructions
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away. (A damp tent can develop mildew very quickly.)
• Pack the poles and pegs into their separate bags.
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rectangle. Then fold each side into the middle and continue folding until you have a
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• Secure the rolled up tent with the supplied ties.
• Place in carry bag.
Care Instructions for Your Tent
· KEEP ALL HEAT AND FLAME SOURCES AWAY FROM TENT, ***NEVER*** use
• The pre-tied guy ropes must be used at all times to help stabilize and help prevent
any damage to your tent (your tent is not covered under warranty from wind and/or
storm damage).
• Your tent must be stored away DRY and CLEAN; it also must be kept in a dry area
off the ground to help prevent any moisture build-up and/or mildew developing.
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• DO NOT use cleaning agents, bleach, or sharp instruments to clean your tent;
accidentally damage the tent which would NOT be covered under the warranty.
• When dismantling the tent, take the extra time to wipe down the poles along with
your pegs. This will help keep them all free of dirt and debris and help extend their
usage.
• If not regularly used, erect the tent periodically, this will help in the detection of any
mould or mildew that may have been previously undetected (if accidentally put away
damp, or has had moisture build-up whilst stored), or any damage that may have
been unsighted when last used.
• If the tent has been used near the sea, hose down the entire tent to remove salt
spray residue (particularly zip slides and any metal parts) and dry thoroughly before
storing. Zip sliders can be sprayed with a silicone spray to prevent corrosion (avoid
oil-based sprays as they will stain the fabric).
Warranty
Torpedo7’s Warranty Policy covers our products for 12 months from
the purchase date. Warranty claims cover any fault, defect or failure
occurring as a result of the manufacturing process. Damage or faults
occurring as a result of misuse, accident, or wear and tear are not
covered by our warranty policy. If the product is out of warranty, then
we can still have the product repaired, however, the cost of the repair
will be charged to the customer.
The warranty for Torpedo7 tents does not cover wind damage. This is
standard practice for all tents sold within New Zealand and Australia.