X-GLOO SE Series User manual

USER MANUAL
FOR XE-SERIES TENTS
Stand 19.März 2021
XE 4
XE 6
XE 5
Universal Wall XE 4/5/6
(Standard Wall)
with Entrance Wall Option
Wall Ballast XE 4/5/6
Tube Ballast
Ballast
Barrel
ENGLISH

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THANK YOU
FOR YOUR TRUST
X GLOO GmbH & Co. KG congratulates you on the purchase of your inflatable X GLOO tent—
the lightweight tent system.
To guarantee perfect handling, optimal functionality and a long service life
as well as to ensure your personal safety and that of your guests,
we ask you to observe the following:
Before you using your event tent for the fi rst time, read this user manual carefully and follow
the safety instructions.
All functions, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out to the degree described in
this user manual.
Please contact your X GLOO Team for repairs not explained in this manual!
If you loan your inflatable X GLOO tent to another person, please pass on this manual or make
sure that the responsible person is properly instructed regarding the technical aspects of the
tent.
Should you have any questions, we are always happy to assist you:
SERVICE HOTLINE [phone]

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1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 04
2. INCLUDED WITH DELIVERY 04
3. SETUP 05
3.1 Laying out the tent 05
3.2 Filling - Emtying - Valves - Raising 06
3.3 Pumps 06
4. ANCHORING 07
4.1 Tube Ballasts 08
4.2 Water Ballast Barrels 09
4.3 Tent stakes 10
4.4 Wall Ballasts 11
5. ELEMENTS 12
5.1 Walls 12
6. USE 12
6.1 General information 12
7. TAKEDOWN 14
7.1 Release Air 14
7.2 Fold 14
7.3 Pack 14
8. STORAGE 15
9. CLEANING 15
10. MAINTENANCE - REPAIR 15
10.1 Material 16
10.2 Removing the roof 16
10.3 Replacing the protection strips 16
10.4 In the event of pressure loss 17
10.5 Repairing a bladder 17
10.6 Replacing a valve 18
10.7 Replacing a bladder 18

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1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2. INCLUDED WITH DELIVERY
1x Quick user guide (1)
1x Hand pump (2)
3x Repair kit (3)
*This data serves primarily as information, since the operation of the overpressure valves is automatic..
all dimensions are approximate
2
3
Entrance height Total height
Tube
diameter
Covered area
Exterior side length
Exterior side length
1
XE 4 XE 5 XE 6
Exterior side length 4,0 m 5,0 m 6,0 m
Entrance height 2,0 m 2,5 m 3,0 m
Total height 2,38 m 3,0 m 3,57 m
Tube diameter 25 cm 31 cm 37 cm
Weight without walls 10 kg 14,5 kg 18,8 kg
COVERED AREA
without walls 7,23 m 11,3 m 16,27 m
CONSTRUCTION
Hand pump 15 min 25 min 30 min
Electric pump 8-10 min 12-15 min 15-20 min
Operating pressure* 0,3 bar 0,2 bar 0,17 bar
4 PSI 3 PSI 2,5 PSI

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3. SETUP
3.1 LAYING OUT THE TENT
Take the tent out of the supplied transport bag and lay
it out at your setup location with the roof facing up. It
helps arrange the tent in such a way that the tube
ends are positioned approximately where they will be
when the tent is inflated. This can make the setup
process much easier.
In order to reduce the risk of soiling / damaging the
tent during the setup process, it is recommended to first
spread out the Protection Foil, which can be purchased
from X GLOO as an optional accessory.
3.2 FILLING - EMPTYING -
VALVES - RAISING
The valve for inflation/deflation consists of a socket ring
that is permanently welded to the bladder and a
screw-on valve housing with attached protective cover.
3.2.1 INFLATE
To inflate the tent, the valve on the inside edge of every
tube must be prepared by screwing the housing tightly
onto the socket ring.
Connect one end of the hose to the pump and the
other end to the end to the valve housing. After
inflation is complete, close the valve with the protective
cover.
NOTE: If small folds form in the tube during inflation, it is
helpful to shake the tube and bladder. This movement
helps bring the bladder back into the optimal position in
the tube, allowing it to be inflated to maximum capacity
and therefore achieve full stability.
To deflate, simply unscrew the valve housing from the
socket ring (7. Takedown - p. 14).
Inflate
Inflate

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3.2.2 OVERPRESSURE VALVE
On each tube there is a red overpressure valve that
automatically opens once the maximum air pressure in
the tube has been reached. The overpressure valve
prevents the tube from bursting if the air pressure inside
is too high. Because it is a safety-related part, special
attention should be given to it.
Before inflating the tent, every overpressure valve
should be checked to ensure that it is functioning pro-
perly. To do this, unscrew the valve housing from the
socket and check to make sure that the spring can be
pressed in. Make sure that the valve is properly screwed
closed again after testing.
Sand or dirt can jam the spring and valve, which may
prevent the valve from functioning correctly.
3.2.3 RAISING
NOTE: Raising the tent from the ground requires some
assistance. Before the tubes are fully inflated, the middle
of the tent must be actively lifted. This prevents the
tent from possibly being damaged from being inflated
invertedly.
When setting up the tent on sandy terrain, take care
that no grains of sand enter the tubes or pumps
through valve openings, as these could lead to dama-
ge or leaks.
PLEASE NOTE: The specified maximum air pressure must
not be exceeded, and is reached when the overpressure
valves open and air begins to escape.
For the tent to appear optically perfect, the tubes
should be aligned by hand after inflation and the roof
readjusted on the tubes if necessary.
3.3 PUMPS
3.3.1 INFLATION WITH THE ELECTRIC PUMP
Screw the threaded end of the supplied hose onto the
„inflate“ opening of the pump.
Please note the labels on the pump:
OUT = inflate
IN = deflate

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3.3.2 INFLATION WITH THE HAND PUMP
The included hand pump is equipped with various
adapters that allow connection to dierent valves. The
hose should not be kinked or compressed as this could
result in leaks or breakage!
TIP: Note the
valve plug at the top
of the pump body:
OPEN = pumps only on the
down stroke (single
action)
CLOSED = pumps on both the
up and down stroke
(double action)
4. ANCHORING
The XE series of X GLOO tents have been developed to be mobile and modular lightweight
tents.
Despite their low weight and the associated relatively low risk potential, the following
instructions must read before use and diligently observed to prevent damage to property and
personal injury.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Depending on the nature of the terrain, the appropriate anchoring accessories must be used:
• On firm, packed soil, the X GLOO Anchoring Set (tent stakes) for the appropriate tent size
can be used.
• On snow or sand, the Snow Anchors or Sand Anchors are to be respectively used in place of
tent stakes.
• On asphalt and similar hard surfaces, the tents must be suciently weighted down.
X GLOO Ballast system per column
size wind speed 15 km/h wind speed 30 km/h
XE 4 1x column ballasting 1x ballasting barrel
XE 5 1x column ballasting 1x ballasting barrel
XE 6 2x column ballasting 1x ballasting barrel
D
L T
THRUST (D) [daN] BOOST (L) [daN]RESULTING POWER (T) [daN]
size wind speed
30 km/h 40 km/h 60 km/h 30 km/h 40 km/h 60 km/h 30 km/h 40 km/h 60 km/h
XE
E
4 24,2 51,7 115,0 11,3 39,6 60,8 35,5 68,0 175,8
XE
E
5 37,0 79,1 175,9 17,6 42,0 195,0 54,7 121,2 271,0
XE
E
6 54,1 115,6 257,1 25,4 60,6 136,8 79,6 176,2 305,7
size
TENT SIZE
STORAGE AREA
INCL. SIDE WALL
XE
E
4 8,5m2 (91.5 ft2)
XE
E
5 13m2 (139.9 ft2)
XE
E
6 19m2 (204.5 ft2)
P
P
O
O
W
W
E
E
R
R
S
S
B
B
A
A
S
S
I
I
C
C
S
S
:
:
- wind speed:
:
1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
- airtightness: 1.224 kg/m
- d
d
rag coefficient: 1 (safety factor of 1.2; estimated actual drag coefficient of 0.6)
- c
c
oefficient of friction between the ballast barrel and the subsurface:
1 (material: rubber / PVC - asphalt)
wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed

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4.1 TUBE BALLASTS
Each Tube Ballast Set includes four ballasts. Each ballast
contains a water bladder for filling with water.
4.1.1 FILLING WITH SAND / GRAVEL
• If filling the ballasts with sand or gravel, the water blad-
ders must first be removed so that they do not become
damaged.
4.1.2 FILLING WITH WATER
• Open the ballast cover and pull out the water bladder
until the fill valve is visible.
• Included in the Tube Ballast Set are a hose and various
faucet adapters.
• Attach the hose to the faucet using the correct
adapter.
• Open the fill valve, insert the other end of the hose and
completely fill the bladder with water.
• Once full, remove the hose and close the valve and the
velcro on the ballast cover
• In windy conditions, be sure to orient the tent against the wind so that it oers the least
wind resistance. Canopies, in particular, should not be aligned facing into the wind, nor
should open sides of the tent face into the wind when the side of the tent facing away from
the wind is closed with a wall. Wind loads can be significantly reduced by removing the walls
and canopies.
• Exposure to wind gusts which exceed the maximum permissible wind speed can lead to
structural damage of the tent that is not covered by the warranty.
• If weather conditions drastically deteriorate, all valves must be opened to let the air out of
the tent and thus avoid any major damage. The deflated tent should be weighed down to
prevent it from being taken by the wind.
water bladder
X GLOO Ballast system per column
size wind speed 15 km/h wind speed 30 km/h
XE 4 1x column ballasting 1x ballasting barrel
XE 5 1x column ballasting 1x ballasting barrel
XE 6 2x column ballasting 1x ballasting barrel
D
L T
THRUST (D) [daN] BOOST (L) [daN]RESULTING POWER (T) [daN]
size wind speed
30 km/h 40 km/h 60 km/h 30 km/h 40 km/h 60 km/h 30 km/h 40 km/h 60 km/h
XEE 4 24,2 51,7 115,0 11,3 39,6 60,8 35,5 68,0 175,8
XEE 5 37,0 79,1 175,9 17,6 42,0 195,0 54,7 121,2 271,0
XEE 6 54,1 115,6 257,1 25,4 60,6 136,8 79,6 176,2 305,7
size
TENT SIZE
STORAGE AREA
INCL. SIDE WALL
XEE 4 8,5m2 (91.5 ft2)
XEE 5 13m2 (139.9 ft2)
XEE 6 19m2 (204.5 ft2)
PPOOWWEERRSS
BBAASSIICCSS:: - wind speed:: 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h
- airtightness: 1.224 kg/m
- ddrag coefficient: 1 (safety factor of 1.2; estimated actual drag coefficient of 0.6)
- ccoefficient of friction between the ballast barrel and the subsurface:
1 (material: rubber / PVC - asphalt)
wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed wind speed

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4.1.3 CONNECTING A TUBE BALLAST TO THE
TENT TUBE
Tube Ballasts can be attached to the inside or outside
of the tubes.
Make sure that the rubber-reinforced side of the ballast
is facing the ground.
Take the end of the webbing with the buckle insertion
part and thread it upward through the anchoring ring
on the tube end (a) and then through the webbing loop
on the Tube Ballast (b). Connect the hook part of the
buckle into the insertion part of the buckle and tension
the webbing so that the Tube Ballast snugly „hangs on
the foot“ of the tent. This is how you achieve the best
stability and force transmission. (c)
4.1.4 CONNECTING MULTIPLE TUBE BALLASTS
TO ONE TUBE
To secure the tent in strong winds, multiple ballasts can
be attached to each tube end. Arrange the Tube Bal-
lasts next to each other and connect them to one an-
other using the plastic toggles. Then attach the buckles
on each ballast to the tube ends of the tent as descri-
bed in 4.1.3. The Tube Ballasts can alternatively be pla-
ced on top of one another.
4.2 WATER BALLAST BARRELS
Especially suited for hard ground surfaces, Water Bal-
last Barrels can be used as tent anchors, seating or
both.
4.2.1 FILLING
• Make sure the the check valve tab in the opening at
the bottom of the barrel is closed. To do this, pull the
check valve forward with one finger. This will ensure
that nearly no water can escape when removing the
hose after filling (a).
• When filling with water, the upper opening should
initially remain open (with the check valve pushed
back into the barrel) so that the air can escape when
filling (b).
• Fill the barrel until it has completely taken shape and
the water has reached the upper valve opening.
a
b c
a
b
c

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• Next, pull the check valve tab forward (c) before filling
any remaining space in the barrel with air. It is not
necessary to connect the pump directly to the top
opening. Instead, the easiest way is to hold the hose
of the running pump against the edge of the check
valve in the upper opening (d).
• Finally, tightly close the cover on the upper opening
(e).
• To transport the Water Ballasting Barrel, either lift it
by the handles with two people or tip it onto the hard
bottom edge and roll it.
4.2.2 CONNECTING
The eyelets on the base of the Water Ballast Barrels
can be used to connect them to the rings on the tube
ends by means of the included shackles. You can at-
tach up to two Water Ballast Barrels directly to the
rings on the tent base.
4.2.3 EMPTYING
To empty the barrels, unscrew the cover on the bottom
opening and push in the check valve tab so that the
water can run out by itself.
4.2.4 DIGITALLY-PRINTED COVER
The digitally-printed cover can be pulled completely
over the filled barrel and then zipped closed.
4.3 TENT STAKES
When using tent stakes, it should be noted that the actual anchoring strength achieved
depends largely on the nature of the ground surface. Because of this, no general information
can be provided about which wind loads can be absorbed with which number of stakes.
It is always important to drive in the tent stakes an angle slightly toward the tube end to help
prevent them from being pulled out in windy conditions.
d
e

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FOR XE 4/5/6
tent stakes quantity use
300 mm L 16 pcs. walls
500 mm L 4 pcs. outer tube
Dach
Reißverschluss-
abdeckung
Wand
4.4 WALL BALLASTS
The Wall Ballasts can be filled with water or sand/
gravel and can be connected to the wall using the
attached toggles.
FILLING WITH WATER
• Open the velcro on the ballast cover and pull out the
water bladder until the fill valve is visible.
• There is a water bladder inside each ballast cover for
filling with water. If filling the ballasts with sand or
gravel, the water bladders must first be removed or
they will become damaged.
• Included in the Tube Ballast Set are a hose and
various faucet adapters. Attach the hose to the
faucet using the correct adapter.
• Open the fill valve, insert the other end of the hose
and fill the bladder with water.
• Once full, remove the hose and close the valve and
the velcro on the ballast cover.
• Connect the four plastic toggles on the ballast to the
large grommets on the wall. When doing so, make
sure that the rubber-reinforced side of the Wall
Ballast is facing down. For securing walls on XE 5 or
XE 6 tents, the use of multiple wall ballasts on each
wall is recommended.
water bladder
The following graphic shows which size/type tent stake should be used at which position.
wall
outer
tube
roof
rain cover
wall

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5. ELEMENTS
5.1 WALLS
The Universal Wall of the XE series oers the option of
a wall that can be opened on both sides. This means it
can be used multifunctionally as an Entrance- and
Standard Wall.
5.1.1 ATTACHING THE WALLS
Attach the wall to the tent by connecting the zippers at
the top of the wall and then closing them toward the
bottom on both the right- and left sides.
5.1.2 ATTACHING THE WALLS WITH THE CLO-
SING ROD
The closing rod is an available accessory for easier
opening and closing of the side walls. The hook of the
closing rod can be hooked into the zipper pullers for
opening and closing.
The walls can also be attached inside-out. This makes
it possible to have the printed side of a wall face either
towards the inside or outside of the tent.
In windy conditions the zippers must always be closed
completely, even during setup, as they can otherwise
be damaged by wind loads being put on individual
teeth of the zipper.
5.1.3 OPENING AND SECURING THE WALL
Starting at the bottom of the tent tube, open the zipper
on the side of the wall that you want to open.
You can fix the wall at any postion along the zipper.
Hold the wall open by connecting the plastic toggle to
the loop in the center of the wall, or to the toggle on
the opposite side.
6. USE
6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
• The inflatable X GLOO Event Tent is not intended for continuous use and should be
inspected for wear or damage after every event.

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• X GLOO tents are not intended to bear large snow loads. In case of snowfall the
accumulating snow must be regularly removed from the roof of the tent. If the tent is to be
left unattended and snowfall is called for, then the tent should first be deflated or the tube
intersection at the top of the tent securely supported.
• All X GLOO tents are partially made of certified flame-retardant materials. Nevertheless, the
materials are still flammable and can burn when the source of fire is suciently strong.
• Open fires and heat sources must be kept away from the tent.
FIRE PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION (see also X GLOO certificates):
• DIN 4102-B1 (short: B1): regulates tests and requirements for the fire behavior of building
materials and components. Federal German standard, which, however, is also used in most
European countries.
• CPAI 84-95, Section 6: Specification of the American Association of Sailcloth Materials for
the assessment of flame retardant materials used in (event) tents. The certification
according to CPAI 84 meets the international requirements for flame retardancy in tent
products and includes similar test criteria such as DIN 4102-B1 or NFP 92501-7M2. Although
X GLOO tents are used at trade fairs and events around the world, we reserve the right not
to have them certified according to the individual national standards in all countries.
• Keep all valves free of sand and dirt, and clean them when necessary in order to prevent
faulty operation and pressure loss.
• The tents can be damaged when sharp objects (e.g. knives, tools) penetrate the tubes, lea-
ding to leakage and loss of pressure. Handle with appropriate care. In extreme cases, da-
mage to the tube material can cause it to burst, even under normal operating pressure!
• Extreme variations in temperature (day and night) or long-term continued use can—by de-
sign—lead to loss of air pressure through the overpressure valves which requires the tubes to
be reinflated.
• The protective strips on the bottom of the tubes can wear down when the tent is set up on
rough terrain and wind causes it to shift around, and should therefore be regularly checked
for wear and replaced as necessary before the tubes themselves become damaged. Please
make sure that no dirt, sand or stones becomes lodged between the protective strips and
tubes.
The tube intersection loop on the
XE tent is used to attach lights or
other components. Before using this
loop, the tent itself must be securely
anchored. Only when the tent is
anchored can it hold the maximum
permitted weight of 12 kg.
MAXIMUM HANGING WEIGHT
MAXIMALES ANHÄNGEGEWICHT
Die Mittelschlaufe an X GLOO Zelten dienen zum Befestigen von Licht und sonstigen Bauteilen.
Dazu muss das Zelt selbst sicher verankert sein. Nur so können die in nachfolgender Tabelle zu
lesenden Maximalgewichte getragen werden.
TUBE INTERSECTION LOOP INSIDE LOOP
Größe Maximales Gewicht
für die Mittelschaufe
XE 4-6 12 kg
MITTELSCHLAUFE
TUBE INTERECTION
LOOP

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7. TAKEDOWN
7.1 RELEASE AIR
• First remove all optional elements (e.g. walls,
canopies, tunnel parts) that are attached to the tent.
• Open the valves on each tube (see section 3).
PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended to let the tent rest on
the ground with the tubes stacked on top of each other
after opening the valves. This way the air can escape
almost completely without any eort.
7.2 FOLD
• Turn the tent inside-out so that the seam of the tube
intersection loop is facing outwards.
• Lay the tubes on top of one another with the valves
facing upwards. The roof should be drawn outwards
in large folds.
• Wait a few minutes for the last of the air to escape,
and then roll up the tent starting from the tube
intersection and moving down to the tubes.
7.3 PACK
• The tent can now be placed in the supplied transport
bag. The walls can be packed safely in the
optionally-available side wall bag.

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8. STORAGE
• The X GLOO tent must not be packed and stored while wet. This can cause mold stains and
mildew. Digitally-printed tent parts could also stain if stored in a damp place.
• The X GLOO tent must never be left in a vehicle (for example) in direct sunlight, as exposure
to extreme heat can lead to the windows in window walls permanently sticking together,
damage to the fabric or to strong staining.
• The X GLOO tent must be stored below 20° Celsius. Otherwise, the material coating can be
damaged and the water resistance can be lost.
• Avoid pressure spots (e.g. do not lean on the tent with your knees while folding it or store it
under heavy objects).
• At temperatures below 0° Celsius, sharp folding of materials can damage elements. The
window walls in particular should be folded very carefully at low temperatures.
9. CLEANING
• Dirty tents can be cleaned.
• If your tent is dirty, first clean it while it is dry.
• In order to avoid damage to the material coating, the material should only be cleaned with
warm water or a mild soapy solution if necessary, and a soft brush or—preferrably—cloth. Do
not use solvents, washing machines or steam cleaning!
• The tent should be subjected to a visual and functional inspection at least once a year by a
qualified person. During this inspection, the tent should be inflated in order to check all
pressure-bearing parts for tears, punctures, delaminations, or damage from heat or
chemical exposure.
• All functions, maintenance and necessary repairs should only be carried out to the extent
described in this owners manual. Please contact your X GLOO Team about repairs
exceeding these instructions!
10. MAINTENANCE - REPAIR
• Maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorized X
GLOO Service Center.
• Depending on the frequency of use, the X GLOO tent should be periodically inspected for
chafing and damage and necessary repairs carried out in a timely fashion.
• Re-waterproofing is not possible.

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10.1 MATERIAL
• All materials used have been carefully selected for their resistance to change from light
exposure and have been subjected to rigorous tests. Nevertheless, the material may change
color (fade) if there is strong UV exposure (when set up at high altitudes or through a long
period of use). It is not possible to accurately predict when fading may become visible, due
to the dierent influencing variables. White material also tends to yellow through UV
exposure and exposure to dust and dirt.
• The materials used are waterproof and the essential seams are sealed with sealing tape.
Nevertheless, water can still penetrate the tent in the event of a downpour or prolonged
periods of rain, especially through the zippers.
• Electrical/electronic devices and moisture-sensitive products must be protected from water
exposure to water. Their use is at the discretion and risk of the user.
• Compared to the dyed X GLOO material, which is available in the standard colors black,
white, gray, red and blue, all other colors and designs are applied by digital printing to one
side of a white material. Due to the nature of the digital printing process the back side of
the material remains white, but printing on the opposite side may shine through depending
on the amout of light striking the material.
10.2 REMOVING THE ROOF
The roof can be separated from the tubes.
• To do this, first release the webbing from the strap
adjusters found between the tubes and the roof at
the the end of each of the four tubes (a).
• Next, unhook all cords from the roof-tube connectors
by lifting one of the points in the connector and then
unthreading the cord.
ATTACHING THE ROOF
• In reverse order: hook the cords on the inside of the
roof into the roof-tube connectors found on all tubes
(d / c / e).
• Next, connect the webbing to the strap adjusters
found between the roof and tubes near the tube
ends. Adjust the length of the webbing so that there
is about 2 cm of space between the end of the roof
and the upper edge of the protection strip (a).
10.3 REPLACING THE PROTECTION
STRIPS
Replaceable protection strips are attached to all four
tube ends of the tent. To remove a protection strip, first
release the webbing from the strap adjusters and then
thread these, as well as the plastic toggles, out of the
protection strip.
2 cm
a
b
c
d

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Attachment of the new protection strip is done in
reverse order.
When tensioning the webbing, make sure there is about
2 cm of space between the end of the roof and the
10.4 IN THE EVENT OF PRESSURE LOSS
• FIRST, be sure that all valves are closed tightly!
• If pressure loss continues, blow out the overpressure valves while pushing the spring on the
inside to remove any dust or dirt particles.
• If there is still a loss of pressure, we recommend replacing the inner bladder, as it is likely
damaged.
• To help locate the damaged area, the surface of the bladder can be sprayed with soapy
water and then the bladder inflated, so that air bubbles can be seen where the air is
escaping. Alternatively, the bladder can be filled with a small amount water so that the leak
can be identified by the forming of water drops when the bladder is inflated.
• If the damaged area can be seen from the outside and the size is less than 1 cm on the
bladder, then the bladder be sealed with the high-performance repair tape.
10.5 REPAIRING A BLADDER
The high-performance repair tape is perforation and
stretch-resistant and is specially designed for repairing
tears and holes on the bladder.
• Remove all dirt and oil from the area to be glued. Use
the included cleaning cloth for this (a).
• Cut the tape to the appropriate size and carefully
peel o the protective paper! Make sure to avoid
touching the adhesive surface as much as possible
(b).
• Press the adhesive side of the repair tape onto the
damaged area, making sure that there is sucient
overlap. For larger tears or holes, an overlap of at
least 20 mm is recommended.
Apply firm pressure in order to maximize the
immediate adhesive strength. The final adhesive
strength will only achieved after a few hours (c).
• Let the tape stick for a few minutes before putting the
bladder to use (d).
a
c
b
d

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10.6 REPLACING A VALVE
Both the inflation/deflation valve and the overpressu-
re valve can easily be unscrewed by hand. To do this,
grip the valve socket firmly from the outside in order to
achieve the necessary torque. Since the bladder will
also be grasped while doing this, it is important to take
care not to damage it.
10.7 REPLACING A BLADDER
• Lay out the tent so the damaged tube is on top so
that you have easy access to it.
• Open the service zipper at the upper end of the tube
(a).
• Now open the ziper at the lower end of the tube (b).
• Push / pull both valves through the holes and into the
Tube (c). The valves are secured with Velcro to the
inside.
• Now you can pull the bladder downwards and out of
the Tube (d-e).
• Orient the new bladder correctly and lay it out at the
bottom of the tube (pay attention to the position of
the valves) (f).
• Now, starting at the top end, thread the entire tube
onto your arm and grasp the prepared replacement
bladder through the lower tube opening (g).
• Carefully pull the replacement bladder completely
into the tube, making sure that a small amount
protrudes from both ends of the tube (h). Ensure that
the replacement bladder does not become twisted
as it is pulled in. It may help to have someone assist
you with this step.
• Push the valves on the replacement bladder through
the openings of the tubes from the inside and fasten
the velcro (i). Make sure that the bladder does not get
caught between the velcro rings on the valves and
the tube (j).
• Close the zippers on both ends of the tube (k).
• Before inflating the new bladder for the first time, it
must be spread out evenly in the column. To do this,
pull the two ends of the tube apart while shaking
them as they are lying flat on the floor. An assistant is
required for this (l).
TIP: For an optimally wrinkle-free
Tube, shake it while inflating it and
run your hand along any wrinkles
as they form to smooth them out.
Continue until the tube is completely
inflated.
i
h
k
l
j
fg
a
d
b
c
e
PLEASE NOTE: Note: Make abso-
lutely sure that the replacement
bladder does not rub across the
service zipper or get caught on it
while it is being pulled in.