Manual Wynnster Kingfisher 4 Tent

Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

KINGFISHER 4

Please read the General Information before starting and famil-

iarise yourself with each of the component parts. Please refer to

the diagrams as you proceed.

Your tent comprises the following parts: (As you unpack

the component parts make a mental note of how the tent was

packed in the carry bag as this will help you when you come to

repack it.)

TAKE EXTRA CARE AND PRECAUTIONS ON WINDY

DAYS SO THAT THE TENT DOES NOT BECOME DAM-

AGED.

COMPONENT PARTS

1.The ysheet, which is the PU coated shell of the tent that fea-

tures the pole sleeves, attached guy ropes and windows etc.

2. Two inner tents or sleeping compartments that have an in-

tegral groundsheet & a “D” shaped door with secondary mesh

insect proof ventilation panel. Plus a separate ground sheet for

the communal area.

3. A pole bag that contains 4 breglass poles that are strung in

sections on elasticated shock cord; the mid section of each pole

is colour coded to match with coloured taping on its correct

pole sleeve. Plus two steel poles in sections that form the porch

door supports.

4. A peg bag that contains sufcient pegs to erect the tent.

5. An emergency Repair Kit that contains fabric cuttings, seam

sealant, spare pegs & guy rope, peg point elastic and an emer-

gency pole repair sleeve.

AS THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS REQUIRES THE POLES

AND OTHER COMPONENT PARTS TO BE PUT UNDER

TENSION, CARE MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL TIMES TO

PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR HARM TO OTHERS.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Having selected your site, unfold the ysheet ensuring the

doors are zipped closed and orientate it so that where possible

they face away from the prevailing wind.

2. Unfold the breglass pole sections and gently slot them to-

gether to form 4 complete poles.

3. Taking the assembled poles in turn, gently PUSH them

through the pole sleeves in the ysheet with the same colour

taping as the mid section of the pole. Where possible avoid

standing on the ysheet, as

this will damage it (see g-

ure 1). Do not continue un-

til all the poles have been

pushed through the sleeves

in the ysheet.

Always push the poles,

never pull them otherwise

the sections will come

apart and the elastic shock

cord will break.

4. Starting at one end insert one pole into the eyelet in the web-

bing tab that has a coloured tab alongside at the base of and

nearest to the ysheet (the outer on is for the peg) and repeat

with the other end, by grasping the webbing tab rmly and

pushing the pole through the sleeves (see gure 2). To achieve

this the pole sleeves must be eased over the poles, especially

over the metal joints or ferrules. This initial process will be

greatly eased if the ysheet is lifted and supported from inside.

Repeat with the remaining poles.

5. Between the ends of the pole sleeves and the eyelets in the

webbing there are pole clips, these should now be attached to

the poles (see gure 6).

6. Before starting to put

in the pegs, check that the

tent’s position is accept-

able, adjusting if necessary.

Initially only a few pegs

should be put in, enough

to give the tent it’s rough

shape and none under any great tension. This will signicantly

ease the installation of the inner

sleeping compartments and the

communal groundsheet.

7.The communal area ground

sheet should be positioned be-

tween the two doors. Clip it to

the plastic “D” rings on the y-

sheet and in some instances pegged down through the eyelets

along its edge.

8. The two inner sleeping compartments are identical, gather

these up and take them inside the tent. Position them, one to

each side of the doorways, ensuring that the doors to the inners

are in the correct place and that they are closed. Start at the rear

edge of the inners hook the corners of the groundsheets to the

“D” rings located on the edge of the ysheet. These will some-

times share the same “D” rings as the communal groundsheet

(see gure 5).

9. Working systematical-

ly, starting with the upper-

most colour coded hook

that will correspond with

the correct eyelet, hook

the inner to the eyelets

located on fabric strips

sewn to the inside of the

ysheet (see gure 3).

10. Once the inners have been suspended, readjust the tension

on the pegs already in position followed by the remaining pegs.

Remember to angle the pegs away from the tent. This must be

done systematically so that the tent ends up being symmetri-

cally pitched, taking care to balance the tension at each point

so that the tents fabric is

stretched evenly.

Inside, the inner compart-

ments should be pegged

down through the tabs on

their ground sheets.

11.Unravel the guy ropes

and loosely peg out each

one ensuring that they are

all pegged directly in line with the seam or pole to which they

will apply tension and support. Once this is achieved tighten the

adjusters so that equal tension is applied to each guy point (see

gure 4).

12. The doors may be rolled back and secured using the con-

veniently located ties.

13.The steel poles that are supplied are to enable you to support

the main door to create a canopy over the entrance. They are

in sections that simply push together. To erect the porch open

the door in the ysheet and push the spike through the eyelet in

the corner. Unravel the guy ropes and loosely peg out each one

ensuring that they are all pegged diagonally from each corner.

Once this is achieved tighten the adjusters so that equal tension

is applied to each guy point (see gure 4).

HOW TO TAKE DOWN YOUR TENT

1. Please note that the pegs should be extracted by either using a

tent peg extractor or more simply by using another peg. Do not

pull them out by using the guy rope or the elastic.

TAKE EXTRA CARE ON WINDY DAYS SO THAT THE

TENT DOES NOT BECOME DAMAGED.

2. Unpeg, unclip and remove the inner sleeping compartments

followed by the internal ground sheet.

3. Unpeg the guy ropes, slide the adjuster up to the ysheet and

neatly tie them up to prevent them becoming tangled.

4. Unpeg the ysheet and unclip it from the poles including the

Velcro straps. Remove the pole ends from the eyelets taking

great care, as these will be under tension.

Keep them away from your face and children at a safe dis-

tance.

5. Gently PUSH the poles through the sleeves in the ysheet.

6. Remove the ends of the other poles from the eyelets again

taking great care, as these will be under tension. Keep them

away from your face and children at a safe distance.

7. Gently PUSH the poles through the pole sleeves in both the

ysheet.

8. To pack the poles away, simply pull each of their sections

apart and fold up and store them in their carry bag. Collect the

pegs together, cleaning them as you go, and put them in their

storage bag.

9. Ensuring that the tent is thoroughly dry if it is to be stored

for some time, pack the tent away into its carry bag. The easiest

way to achieve this is to individually fold the inner tent and the

ysheet to the rough width of the carry bag and lay them on

top of each other. Then slowly roll them up around the poles,

ensuring that as much of the trapped air as possible is squeezed

out. The more slowly & tightly this is done the easier it will be

to get it back into the carry bag.

10.If the tent is wet or dirty when you temporarily pack it away

remember to fold “wet to wet” and “dry to dry”, as this will help

reduce the soiling of the inner tent etc.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following tips and information may help make your trip

more enjoyable.

BEFORE USING YOUR TENT.

1. Get to know your tent before your trip by practising pitch-

ing and familiarising yourself with its component parts and

features. This will also double check that it is complete and

undamaged and will not spoil your holiday.

2. Whilst there is a small repair kit included with the tent, it con-

tains only basic items so it may be worth considering taking a

more comprehensive kit; such spares are available through your

local Wynnster stockist. It is also advisable to assemble a spares

and tool kit so that should any accidental breakage occur then

this will enable the repair to be effected without delay. Items

that should be considered are: additional pegs (to cover varying

soil types such as very hard ground or even loose sandy soils);

extra/spare guy ropes (to cover losses or to be used in adverse

weather conditions to strengthen the structure); extra seam

sealer (as whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that they

are adequately taped, leakage may develop during heavy or pro-

longed rainfall); spare pole sections; shock cord elastic etc.

3. A multi tool of some description (or pliers, a pen knife and

a junior hack saw), plus a roll of water proof tape and some

quick drying, multi-purpose glue will get you out of most dif-

culties.

4. A rubber mallet will help you cope with very hard ground

plus a tent peg extractor for the end of your holiday.

5. We suggest that you have some form of insurance cover

against theft, accidental or storm damage.

Should you have any queries then in all instances these must be

directed to the retailer from whom the tent was purchased.

CHOOSING A SITE.

1. Ideally this should be as at as possible for both your comfort

and the stability of the tent.

2. Avoid low lying ground or other such areas that may ood

in heavy rain, the presence of long green grass will help you

spot these places.

3. It should also be clear of any object that may puncture the

ground sheet or give you discomfort in the night.

4. Avoid pitching under trees as they may drip sap or water

(long after the rain has stopped falling) and aim for sites that

are in shadow at the height of the day as you may wish for some

shade during the hotter months. For extended use it is advisable

to seek a shady site, as most tent materials will be weakened

by prolonged exposure to strong sunlight; this is manifested in

a fading of colour and a weakening of the fabric. The amount

of fading in not an indicator of the degree of weakening. The

polyester fabric used in the manufacture of this tent as opposed

to nylon will deteriorate is signicantly more resistant to the

affects of ultraviolet light.

5. Make use of natural windbreaks such as walls and hedges etc,

avoiding exposed and or high level site that may cause prob-

lems in the event of high winds, as a tent of this size offers a

very large prole to the wind.

6. For Fire Safety it is advisable to site your tent at least 6 me-

tres from adjacent tents.

ERECTING YOUR TENT.

1. Whenever possible try to pitch the tail or the lowest part of

the tent into the wind as this will help the wind blow over the

structure more easily, and with the door facing away from the

wind so that rain cannot be blown inside.

2. As the assembly process requires the poles and other com-

ponent parts to be put under tension, care must be taken at all

times.

3. If pitching the tent in windy conditions then extra care and

precautions must be taken to guard against personal injury and

to ensure the tent does not become damaged. Whilst the poles

are being installed the ysheet may need to be pegged down

so that it is not blown away. The most critical point when most

damage occurs is when the poles have been fully installed but

before the pegs have been fully put in; emergency but tempo-

rary guying and pegging may be required at this stage. Try and

enlist the help of fellow campers if you are having difculties.

4. Pitch with all zips closed and drive all pegs in at an angle

(ideally of 45° or less to the horizontal) and in line with the

seams. Do not overstretch the elasticated peg loops but apply

sufcient pressure to tension the fabric; spend a little time to

make sure all are correctly positioned. Do not peg the ground

sheet down too tightly and if possible lay a polythene sheet (or

similar such as Damp Proof Membrane material available from

builders merchants) underneath, as this will extend the life of

the tent’s groundsheet and help keep it clean. Furthermore this

will help alleviate the build up of condensation by blocking the

evaporation of moisture from the ground.

IN USE.

1. Keep the exit(s) clear and free from obstruction to prevent

accidental damage to you and the tent, especially in an emer-

gency.

2. To help keep the doors closed, cross over the peg points at the

base of zips on the ysheet. Avoid treading on the zips and keep

them free from dirt, as this will maintain their smooth opera-

tion. Should the zips become difcult to operate: do not force

them but adjust the pegging/guying of the tent to ease the pres-

sure on them and lubricate with a silicon or similar lubricant to

maintain their smooth operation. Specialist products are avail-

able from your Camping retailer.

3. Even though the tent’s outer fabric has been coated to provide

protection from the weather it will stop moisture vapour that is

inside from escaping. This may result in water droplets appear-

ing on its inner surface as condensation.

Condensation may come from moisture contained in the ground

or expired from the occupants of the tent and held in the air as

humidity, and it is most likely to appear upon the onset of rain,

as this will rapidly chill the ysheet fabric. This may also hap-

pen at night time when the outside air temperature drops. These

droplets may fall from the ysheet and this cannot altogether be

avoided but it can certainly be alleviated.

To help prevent this, increase ventilation as much as possible

by opening vents and zips and promoting a ow of air under

the ysheet. Cooking and lighting are also sources of conden-

sation particularly if using fossil fuels such as gas, petrol or

parafn; therefore it is obviously best to cook outside when the

weather allows or in an alternative structure (and also from a

safety point of view). Condensation should not be confused

with leakage.

4. Periodically check each peg point and re adjust as necessary,

especially during/after stormy weather. In adverse weather con-

ditions extra precautions will need to be taken; more guy lines

may be needed to strengthen the structure; more or alternative

types or sizes of pegs may be required especially if the ground

is soft or becomes saturated, double pegging some points as

necessary; the communal area groundsheet may need to be un-

clipped in the doorways and folded back to prevent rainwater

running back into the tent.

5. FIRE WARNING: The Fire Retardant fabrics that are used

for the groundsheet, inner, mesh ventilation panels and ysheet

of this tent will signicantly reduce the rate of ame propaga-

tion, but the tent is still ammable.

• Keep naked ames and other heat sources well away from all

the tent’s fabrics.

• Do not rell stoves or change fuel cartridges inside or near

to the tent.

• Never leave heating, lighting or cooking appliances unat-

tended in the vicinity of the tent.

- Think safety rst –

STORAGE & MAINTENANCE.

1. NEVER store the tent unless it is completely dry. Storing

when damp allows the formation of mildew which will damage

the tent. Clean all components and store seperately.

2. Light soiling may be removed either by the gentle use of a

soft brush or a soft, dampened cloth. Never use detergents or

wash in a washing machine, as this will damage the waterproof

coatings.

3. Should the tent show signs of leakage along any of the y-

sheet seams, the inner tent suspension points, lantern loops etc,

seam sealant should be applied. A tube may be found in the

repair kit with replacements readily available from your Out-

door Leisure retailer.

4.Tears and holes from accidental damage or otherwise may be

repaired. Please contact your local Camping retailer from your

nearest specialist repairer.

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