Manual Eureka Pine Lodge Tent

Manual

SEAM SEALING:

We recommend use of a sealer such as Kenyon Seam Sealer 3 or McNett

Outdoor SeamGrip

®

.

• Work in a fully ventilated area.

• Set the tent up or lay the tent out flat. Taut seams allow for even

application and penetration of the sealer.

• Decide which seams need to be sealed. For example, seams that will be

exposed to rain, runoff, or ground level water are a must for sealing, while

seams on uncoated nylon or mesh panels don’t need treatment. There is no

need to seal the seams in the roof or the factory taped seams. We

recommend sealing both floor and fly seams and reinforcements.

• Apply sealant to the inside and outside of all exposed seams. Several thin

layers will work better than one thick layer. Read and follow manufacture's

instructions.

STAKING:

All tents need to be staked down to keep them from blowing away. Securing

the tent by placing heavy objects inside is just not adequate.

• Pull the base of the tent taut between each web stake out loop or ring & pin.

Make sure that all corners are square. It is important that you don’t

stake the tent out too tightly. You will know it’s too tight, if the door

zippers can not be easily operated. Drive stakes through the web loops,

or with ring & pin, drive the stake just outside the ring so that the “J”

hook catches it. Tie a piece of cord or web into a loop through the ring

to be used as a large stake loop if needed.

• Do not attempt to remove the stakes by pulling on the tent becket loop,

as this could cause the fabric to tear. The best way is to pry on the stake

itself.

Staking in special conditions:

• Sand. Use long, broad stakes with plenty of surface area in loose soil.

• Hard, Rocky, or Frozen Soil. Steel stakes work best. Store steel stakes

separately. Their sharp edges can cut fabric and leave rust stains, which

might damage your tent.

• Snow. Use “dead man” anchors. Tie tent to buried objects (branches,

tent bags, or stuff sacks filled with snow; or tie tents to snow shoes, skis,

or ski poles, which are stuck in the snow.

GUY LINES:

Do not depend upon staking alone to keep your tent secure during high

winds. It’s important to put in the extra time guying out your tent.

Correctly done, it can save your tent during exceptional weather.

The Pine Lodge has four triangular wind pull-outs positioned on the tent

body at the corner eave. There are four (4) 81" guy lines packed in the

stake bag. Attach the guy lines to the pull-out loops and stake them 6'

from the edge of the tent. The optimal angle from the ground to the

guyline is 45˚. See fig a.

• In high winds add a second guy line to the pull-out and stake each guy

line at 90˚ angles. Also, add a guy line from each mid-pole and stake it

6' from the tent at 45˚. See fig b.

See illustrations below:

CONDENSATION & VENTING:

Through perspiration and breathing, an adult gives off about a pint of

water overnight. If it cannot escape, the water vapor condenses to

liquid. Most often, water found in the tent is a result of this

condensation rather than from the tent leaking. Condensation often

forms where the sleeping bag touches the side of the tent, under the

sleeping pad, or on coated surfaces such as the door flaps. A tent’s

double wall construction allows the vapor to escape through the roof to

the outside, keeping the inside of the tent dry.

Leave the windows partially open at night to provide cross ventilation and

further reduce condensation. Cross ventilation becomes more important

in very humid or extremely cold conditions when the permeable roof is

less effective. The features that enhance ventilation are windows,

short-sheeted flys (bottom venting), roof vents, and High/Low venting

doors. [Specific to each model. ]

Given the importance of proper ventilation, We use High/Low venting in

most of our tents. This allows cooler air in through the low vents and

warmer, moist air up and out through the high vents. High/Low venting

is accomplished within the inner tent via roof vents, doors and windows.

It is important to vent the vestibule. Unvented, it can inhibit airflow into the

tent. Our tent vestibules profit from the ability to “short sheet” by means of

zippers & toggles and staked vestibule pull outs create a bellowing effect.

Most of our tents are equipped with a High/Low venting door. This design

allows increased airflow into the tent from the bottom. Open the low

vent/window to admit cool air, allowing the warmer air out through the

high roof vents. When rain and wind prevent the low vent from being

opened, the high door vent can still be used. Fly overhangs or vestibules

protect it.

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT:

Ultraviolet light damage to tent fabric is caused by excessive exposure to

sunlight. While our fabrics are UV resistant, any synthetic fabric is

susceptible to UV degradation. UV damage will cause nylon and polyester to

become brittle and tear easily. We recommend that you use the rain fly even

on clear days. It acts as a sunscreen to the tent. A rain fly is both easier and

less expensive to replace if damaged. UV damage can be minimized by

erecting tents on shaded sites with low exposure to direct sunlight.

GENERAL POLE CARE:

• Never let tent poles snap together as this can damage the pole end.

• Do not drop tent or pole bags on their ends and do not bounce a tent bag

on its end to get the tent out. These actions may cut the shock cord and

damage the pole ends.

• The aluminum frame may bend slightly and take a “set” through usage; this

normally does not affect the performance of the frame.

GENERAL TENT CARE:

• Sweep the tent floor daily to prevent damage from stones.

• Try not to wear shoes inside your tent.

• Use a ground cloth whenever possible.

• Do not keep food inside a tent. Hungry critters will chew through tent fabric

in search of food.

STORAGE:

• Make sure the tent is completely dry, then store loosely rolled, in a dry, cool

place. To prevent dust from collecting on the tent, cover it with a cloth. This

allows the nylon/polyester fabric to breathe.

• Ideally, the tent poles should be stored in their fully assembled state. This

reduces the tension on the shock cord, prolonging its life.

• The tent bag should be used only as a carry sack and not for storage.

COLOR TRANSFER:

• Do to the nature of tent fabrics, color can transfer from darker to lighter

fabrics when the two fabrics are in contact over time when wet, damp or

exposed to the combination of moisture and high heat. This does not effect

the tent's performance. To prevent / minimize color transfer, always make

sure your tent is completely dry prior to packing and storage.

CLEANING:

• Clean the tent by setting it up and wiping it down with a mild soap (liquid

hand soap) and lukewarm water solution. Rinse thoroughly and dry

completely. Never use detergent, washing machines or dryers because they

can damage the tent’s protective coating and seams. After cleaning, be sure

the tent is completely dry, especially the heavier, double-stitched areas

such as the seams, before storing or mold / mildew are likely to grow.

• Clean the tent poles with a cloth and lubricate them with silicone spray. This

is especially necessary after ocean side camping to remove salt spray so

the poles don’t corrode or stay gritty.

• Clean the zippers with a quick dip in water and then dry them off. This is

especially important if you’ve been camping in a location with sand/dirt. If

you don’t clean the zippers, the sliders will wear out and eventually the

teeth will become inoperable.

ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS:

DO NOT misuse, modify or alter this product in any way from its condition at the

time of sale. Alteration, modification or any use of this product contrary to the

accompanying written instructions shall void the warranty. Moreover, any

misuse, alteration or modification of the product shall absolve Johnson

Outdoors Gear LLC of any liability for property damages or injuries sustained

as a result of such misuse, modification or alteration.

LIMITED WARRANTY:

What Is Covered:

Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC warrants to the original

purchaser that its Pine Lodge tents are free from defects in material and

workmanship, for the life of the product, except as qualified below. The life of

the product is determined from the date of purchase until such time as the

product is no longer serviceable due to normal wear and tear.

What Is Not Covered: Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC shall not be responsible for

the natural breakdown of materials that occurs inevitably with extended use

(e.g., Ultra Violet (UV) light damage on tents, exhausted zippers), or defects

caused by accident, abuse, alteration, animal attack, storm damage, misuse or

improper care.

THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES BEYOND THE TERMS OF THIS

LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL JOHNSON OUTDOORS GEAR LLC

BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply

to you.

What Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC Will Do: If after inspection we find that a

product failed due to a manufacturing or material defect, we will repair or

replace the product, at our option, without charge.

How to Obtain Warranty Service: Return the product, freight prepaid, to the

Dealer from whom it was purchased; or, contact our Customer Satisfaction

Department for return authorization: toll free 1-800-572-8822. Collect

shipments or shipments without return authorization cannot be accepted. The

product registration card packaged with our product need not be returned for

the warranty to be effective and for you to receive warranty service.

Repairs: If your Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC product needs service or repair

due to normal wear and tear, animal attack, accident or some other reason

that is not covered under the warranty we will provide the necessary service

for a reasonable charge, plus shipping and handling. We require that products

accepted for any repair be properly cleaned according to our recommended

care instructions. Please send your product or component that requires repair

(e.g., tent fly), postage prepaid, along with a description of what needs

attention. For service and repairs, please contact our Customer

Satisfaction

Department: toll free 1-800-572-8822

How State Law Relates To This Warranty: This warranty gives you specific

legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

We support the "Leave No Trace" Seven Principles

1. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE

2. TRAVEL & CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES

3. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY

4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND

5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS

6. RESPECT WILDLIFE

7. BE COURTEOUS OF OTHER VISITORS

Rev.D FEB.09

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fig b

fig a

Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC

DO

KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES

AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC. This tent meets

the flammability requirements of CPAI-84.The fabric

may burn if left in continuous contact with any flame

source. The application of any foreign substance to

the tent fabric may render the flame-resistant properties ineffective.

DO NOT

operate any device which burns fuel inside your tent.

Combustion consumes oxygen and can produce dangerous levels

of carbon monoxide, which could lead to serious injury or death.

Your failure to follow these warnings could cause death,

serious injury or permanent disability to you or others.

The use of the Power Port to run an extension cord

into the tent could result in electrocution or electric

shock, or fire or explosion hazards. For these

reasons, when using the Power Port:

ELECTROCUTION / ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT

allow extension cord or any electrical device to come

into contact with water or condensation inside the tent.

DO NOT

use extension cord if it is worn or damaged. DO use

only extension cords that are marked for OUTDOOR USE.

DO

connect extension cord only to a 120Volt GFCI protected

outlet with proper ground. If GFCI outlet is not available, use

an extension cord with GFCI protection built in.

DO

make sure the part of the extension cord that is outside the

tent is lower than the Power Port so that rain will not follow

the cord into the tent.

DO

follow all warnings, instructions, and safety precautions

from the manufacturer of the extension cord.

DO

store extension cord separately from tent.

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