Western Shelter Systems AIRFRAME SENTINEL II User manual

Inflatable Shelter
TECHNICAL MANUAL
HEAVY-DUTY
INFLATABLE SHELTER
SYSTEM
P/N
SW-SII
2015

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SECTION 1 - TENT COMPONENTS
1.1 Tent diagram 1-1
1.2 Features 1-3
SECTION 2 - TENT ASSEMBLY
2.1 Preparation of the ground and assembly of the levelling floor 2-1
2.2 Tent assembly 2-1
2.3 Inner insulating liner assembly and disassembly 2-8
2.4 Sunshade assembly and disassembly .......................................................................................... 2-8
2.5 Dust mat assembly and disassembly ........................................................................................... 2-10
2.6 Electric system assembly and disassembly ................................................................................. 2-12
2.7 Air ventilation tube ..................................................................................................................... 2-14
2.8 Entrance module.......................................................................................................................... 2-15
2.9 Connecting corridor .................................................................................................................... 2-16
2.10 Use configurations of the windows............................................................................................. 2-18
SECTION 3 - DISASSEMBLY AND FOLDING OF THE TENT
3.1 Deflating the tent......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Folding the tent ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
SECTION 4 - INSPECTIONS AND OVERHAULS
4.1 Foreword ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Inspection prior to delivery ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Routine overhaul ......................................................................................................................... 4-1
SECTION 5 - TENT REPAIRS
5.1 Washing and cleaning ................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Locating punctures in pneumatic arches ..................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Repaired pneumatic arch test ...................................................................................................... 5-2
5.4 Pneumatic arch replacement procedure....................................................................................... 5-2
5.5 Inflation and pressure relief valves ............................................................................................. 5-3
SECTION 6 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 General instructions .................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Bad weather................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.3 Snow .................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.4 Rain ................................................................................................................................................ 6-1
SECTION 7 - LIST OF SPARE PARTS
7.1 Manufacturer.................................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Tent and standard accessories ..................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Optional accessories.................................................................................................................... 7-2

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FIGURES !
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1.1 SW-SII tent diagram 1-1
1.2 Checklist 1-2
2.1 Inflation valve closing 2-1
2.2 Simultaneous inflation kit diagram 2-5
2.3 Connecting the tube to the inflator 2-5
2.4 Pressing the tube into the inflation valve. 2-5
2.5 Unblocking spacer rod (Purlin) clamp 2-7
2.6 Spacer rod (Purlin) engagement by means of union joint 2-7
2.7 Spacer rod (Purlin) installed 2-7
2.8 Stake and guy line arrangement for SW-SII arches tent 2-7
2.9 Insulation liner diagram 2-8
2.10 Assembly sequence of inner insulating liner for SW-SII arches tent 2-9
2.11 Assembly sequence of the sunshade 2-10
2.12 Installed sunshade diagram 2-11
2.13 Noose and knot on guy rod diagram 2-11
2.14 Dust mat diagram 2-12
2.15 Electric system diagram 2-13
2.16 Switch on ceiling light 2-13
2.17 Air ventilation tube arrangement 2-14
2.18 Entrance module pole assembly diagram 2-15
2.19 Connecting corridor pole assembly diagram 2-16
2.20 Configurations of use of the window 2-17
3.1 Inflator tube engagement for deflation 3-1
3.2 Inflation valve tube pressure engagement 3-1
3.3 Arrangement of the arches inside the deflated tent 3-2
3.4 First fold (right-hand side) 3-2
3.5 Second fold (overlapping) 3-3
3.6 Rolling 3-3
3.7 Positioning in the bag 3-3
5.1 Repair kit contents table 5-1
5.2 Connection by means of wing bolt 5-2
5.3 Arch types 5-3
ILLUSTRATED!PROCEDURES !
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ILLUSTRATED PROCEDURE FOR TENT DEPLOYMENT from 2-2 to 2-4
ILLUSTRATED PROCEDURE FOR TENT ERECTION 2-6

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SECTION 1
TENT COMPONENTS
1.1 TENT!DIAGRAM !!
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1.2 FEATURES !
Dimensions of the assembled tent
Width 18'5''
Length (3-arches tent) 16'11''
Length (4-arches tent) 24'9''
Length (5-arches tent) 32'8''
Height (roof) 9'2''
Height (gutter) 6'10''
Working pressure 4.35 psi
Working temperature range -25°F +120°F
Waterproofing rain - snow
Wind resistance (on ground of average consistency) ≤62 mph
Snow weight resistance (per sqft) ≤3.1 lbs
CHECKLIST (TENT WITH STANDARD EQUIPMENT)
Tolerance'5%'on'dimension'and'weight !
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Package 1
£ tent!
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1!pc !
Dim.!47''x39''xh26''!
Weight!330!!lbs !
3-arches!shelter !
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Dim.!53''x39''xh27''!
Weight!418!!lbs !
4-arches!shelter !
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Dim.!55''x47''xh29''!
Weight!507!!lbs !
5-arches!shelter !
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Package 2
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£ stakes !
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Dim.!5''x11''xh33''!
Weight!49!lbs!!(3A) !
£ cross-shaped!stakes!(3-arches! ) !
18!pcs !
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Weight!56!lbs!!(4A) !
£ cross-shaped!stakes!(4-arches) !
22!pcs !
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Weight!61!lbs!!(5A) !
£ cross-shaped!stakes!(5-arches) !
26!pcs !
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1!pcs !
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Package 3
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£ poles !
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Dim.!13''x6''xh53''!
Weight!19!lbs!!(3A) !
£ spacer!rod!(purlin)!(3-arches) !
4!pcs !
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Weight!30!lbs!!(4A) !
£ ventilation!spacer!(3-arches) !
4!pcs !
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Weight!41!lbs!!(5A) !
£ spacer!rod!(purlin)!(4-arches) !
6!pcs !
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6!pcs !
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8!pcs !
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8!pcs !
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£ inflation!and!repair!kit!
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Dim.!12''x10''xh29''!
Weight!28!lbs !
£ manual!inflator !
1!pc !
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1!pc !
Figure'1.2'-' Checklist !

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SECTION 2
TENT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2.1 PREPARATION!OF!THE!GROUND!AND!ASSEMBLY!OF!THE!LEVELLING !
FLOOR !
A - Identify the area where to erect the tent so as to optimize positioning of the floor. Make sure that there are no
depressions on the ground. A space of approximately 28'!x 43'!is required for erecting a “4 arch” tent, including extended
entrance module, sunshade and guy lines.
B - Level the ground, remove roughness and sharp objects, such as stones, branches, bushes, etc.
2.2 TENT!ASSEMBLY !
The recommended procedure is as follows:
A - Check that all material is present (Checklist figure 1.2).
B - Remove tent from its cover and open out as shown in the following pictures (Illustrated Procedure, images from 1 to
11).
C - Open the doors on both sides of the tent. Do not open the zipper past the last button at the top of the door
(Illustrated Procedure, image 12).
D - Roll both doors open and fasten with the straps (Illustrated Procedure, image 13).
E - The windows can now be opened as shown in the picture (Illustrated Procedure, image 15). They can, however, also be
opened after the tent has been erected.
F - Unscrew the caps on the safety pressure release valves and ensure that the inlet valve is closed (Illustrated Procedure,
image 16).
Figure'2.1'-'Inflation'valve'closing !
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G - Insert the L-shaped rods for the ventilation vents into the opening placed on the inside (Illustrated Procedure, image 17).
The vents are located above each window. These have been eliminated in newest TAG units.
H - Take the spacer rods (purlins) from the pole package and position them on the ground.
CAUTION! ASSEMBLE THE SUNSHADE AS SHOWN IN OF PARAGRAPH 2.3 STEPS A-B-C-D BEFORE INFLATING THE
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ILLUSTRATED PROCEDURE FOR SHELTER DEPLOYMENT

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RAPID SHELTER INFLATION
A - After unfolding the tent completely, fix the four corners to the ground by means of stakes.
CAUTION! DRIVE THE STAKES INTO THE GROUND TO A DEPTH SO THAT THE GUY LINE HOOKS ARE FLUSH WITH
THE GROUND.
B - Arrange the electric inflator and the tubes provided on the side of the tent where the valves are located. Arrange the
inflator near the central window at a distance of less than 1 m from thetent.
C - Insert the inflation tube branch in the quick coupling on the inflator (marked “outlet”) and secure with the specific
fastener (fig. 2.3).
D - Press the tubes into the valves (fig. 2.4). Make sure the inflation taps areopen.
E - Connect the automatic inflator to the electric powersupply.
F - Start the automatic inflator by tripping the specific switch and inflate thetent.
G - While inflating the arcs, help the tent up by pulling the guy lines (Illustrated Procedure, images 1-4).
NOTE: IF'THE'INTERNAL'INSULATING'LINER'IS'NOT'ALREADY'PRE-INSTALLED'ON'THE'TENT,'PROCEED'TO'INSTALL'IT, '
ACCORDING'TO'THE'PROCEDURE'INDICATED'ON'PAR.'2.3. !
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H - Unblock and insert the side spacer rods firstly through the holes in the insulating liner and then in the couplings on the
arches. Push the spacer rod up to their clamping in extended position (fig. 2.5 – 2.6).
I - After erecting the tent, settle the bottom by pulling on the bottom braid and continue inflating until working pressure
(approximately 4.35 psi) is reached as shown on the pressure gauge installed on the inflator itself.
Figure'2.2.'-''Simultaneous'inflation'kit'diagram'for'4-arches'''tent !
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Figure'2.3.'-'Connecting'the'tube'to'the'inflator. !
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Figure'2.4'-'Pressing'the'tube'into'the'inflation'''valve. !
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J - Once the working pressure is reached, disconnect the tubes from the valves, close the inflation valve caps, switch the
inflator off, close the tube taps, spread the bases of the arches on the bottom and stake the tent.
K - Remove the simultaneous inflation tube from the inflator and put it all back in the specific bag.
L - Complete staking the tent where required (reinforced eyelets and braided guy lines, refer to fig. 2.8).

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Figure'2.5'-'Unblocking'spacer'rod'clamp. !
Figure'2.6'-' Spacer'rod'engagement'by'means'of'union'joint. !
Figure'2.7'-'Spacer'rod'(PURLIN)'installed. !
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Cross-shaped!stakes !
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G uy ! l i n e s ! L = 16 ' 4 '' !
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Base ! b r ai d s ! L = 3 ' 3 '' !
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Guy!!lines!!L=16'4''!(optional) !
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Figure'2.8'-'Stake'and'guy'line'arrangement'for'TAG'NG'4'arches'tent. !

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2.3 INNER!INSULATING!LINER!ASSEMBLY!AND!DISASSEMBLY !
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Figure'2.9'-'Insulation'liner''diagram. !
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NOTE: THE'FOLLOWING'INSTRUCTIONS'ARE'VALID'IN'CASE'OF'THE'LINER'IS'NOT'ALREADY'PRE-INSTALLED'ON'THE '
TENT.'IN'THIS'CASE'ASSEMBLY'THE'INNER'INSULATING'LINER'ONCE'TENT'IS'INFLATED'BUT'BEFORE'INSTALLING '
SPACER'RODS'(purlins). !
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A - Install the front section by connecting the frogs of the liner to the studs of the arch structure (fig. 2.10 step1);
B - Install the internal section as described above, joint the front and central sections by means of the Velcro tape (fig. 2.10
step 2);
C - Install the rear section as described above, connecting the Velcro tape (fig. 2.10 step 3);
D - Provide to install the alloy spacer rods passing them between the holes of the insulating liners (fig. 2.10 step 4).
NOTE: THE'TENT'CAN'BE'FOLDED'AND'RE-PACKED'WITH'THE'INSULATING'LINER'INSTALLED.'IF'YOU'WANT'TO '
DISMANTLE'THE'INSULATING'LINER,'REVERSE'THE'PROCEDURE'TO'DISASSEMBLE. !

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2.4 SUNSHADE!ASSEMBLY!AND!DISASSEMBLY !
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NOTE: ASSEMBLY'THE'SUNSHADE'BEFORE'INFLATING'THE'''TENT. !
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A - After fully unfolding the tent, arrange the pneumatic spacers in the specific engagements on the tent at the slope. The
spacers are connected to the eyelets on the tent by means of wing bolts using the system show in figure5.2.
B - Inflate the pneumatic spacers to working pressure.
NOTE: CLOSE'THE'INFLATOR'TAP'NOT'BEING'USED'FOR'INFLATION. !
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C - Arrange the sunshade folded along its middle line on one side of the tent making the middle line of the sunshade
coincide with the central pneumatic spacer (fig. 2.11 step 2).
D - Fully unfold the other half of the sunshade pulling the guy lines outwards (fig. 2.11 step 3).
E - Inflate the tent as shown in paragraph 2.2.
F - After erecting the tent, position the sunshade correctly and fasten the guy lines to the ground by means of the stakes (fig.
2.11 step 4).
G - Pull the guy lines as follows: tie a noose knot at approximately 1.5 m from the end, pass the end about the stake and
then inside the noose, pull the end of the guy line and tie the closing knot (fig. 2.13).
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Figure'2.11'-'Assembly'sequence'of'the'sunshade. !
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NOTE: REVERSE'THE'PROCEDURE'TO'DISASSEMBLE.'CLEAN'THE'CLOTH'AND'THE'PNEUMATIC'SPACERS'BEFORE'
REINTRODUCING'THEM'INTO'THE'BAG. !

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Figure'2.12'-'Installed'sunshade'''diagram. !
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Figure'2.13'-'Noose'and'knot'on'guy'rod''''diagram. !
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2.5 DUST!MAT!ASSEMBLY!AND!DISASSEMBLY !
Take the four larger rolls inside the tent and unroll them. Arrange them starting from the two middle ones using the center
of the door as a reference. Arrange the other two external rolls under the base of the arches (refer to fig. 2.14).
Figure'2.14'-'Dust'mat'diagram. !
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NOTE: REVERSE'THE'PROCEDURE'TO'DISASSEMBLE.'CLEAN'THE'MATS'BEFORE'PUTTING'THEM'BACK'IN'THE '
PACKAGE. !
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2.6 ELECTRIC!SYSTEM!ASSEMBLY!AND!DISASSEMBLY !
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CAUTION! DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE CONCERNED LIGHT BEFORE STARTING ANY OPERATION ON
ELECTRIC MATERIAL. (THIS SECTION APPLIES TO EUROPEAN ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NOT US)
Install the electric system after assembling the tent. Refer to the diagram in figure 2.15 and to the followingprocedure:
A - Position the distributor panel inside the tent on the opposite side of the alloy support. Apply the emergency light to the
tent poles using the plastic clips provided.
B - Use the specific clips to fasten each ceiling light to the side spacer bars. It is advisable to start from the first ceiling light
near the distributor panel to avoid assembly mistakes.
C - Connect the extension to the electric panel and connect the first ceiling light to the extension.
D - Then connect the other lights in sequence. Use the extension to go from one side of the tent to the other. The last ceiling
light is the one without a socket.
E - Apply the 16A distribution panel and night light on the right middle rod.
F - Check correct connection of the parts by turning the switches on the electric panel to the off position, connecting to the
distribution network and then testing the installed line. Each ceiling light is provided with a switch (fig. 2.16). Make sure
that is it in the on position.

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WARNING:!CHECK!THAT!ALL!ELEMENTS!ARE!CORRECTLY!CONNECTED!BEFORE!CONNECTING!TO!THE!POWER !
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Figure'2.15'-'Electric'system'''diagram. !
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NOTE: REVERSE'THE'PROCEDURE'TO'DISASSEMBLE.'CLEAN'THE'COMPONENTS'BEFORE'PUTTING'THEM'BACK'IN'THE '
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2.7 AIR!VENTILATION!TUBE !
The tent is provided with an internal tube made of fireproof material arranged on the roof for uniformly distributing air from
the A/C system.
The tube consists of two parts:
- a straight tubular pipe with a closed end provided with two side mesh bands from which air from the A/C system is issued.
The width of the side bands increases towards the closed end;
- a S-shaped manifold for connect the straight pipe to the upper sleeve of the tent for connecting to the A/C system delivery.
The manifold may be fitted either to the upper left sleeve or to the upper right sleeve.
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Tube!fasteners !
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A/C!inlet!(delivery) !
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A/C!inlet!(suction) !
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Figure'2.17'-'Air'ventilation'tube'arrangement. !
The connection between the pipe and the S-shaped manifold is performed by means of Velcro strips. Both the straight pipe
and the manifold are secured to the tent by means of a system of straps and lanyards.
For connecting to the delivery tube of the A/C system, insert the end of the manifold over the delivery tube. Pull the strap
around the edge to ensure air tightness. Then secure the tent sleeve onto the delivery tube. Reverse the procedure to
disassemble.