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1. tent to anchor 2 Totension the cord slide the cleat towards the tent Figure Figure C 3 Torelease tension pull the cords apart Figure 0 Figure D Use your internal guy system for extreme weather conditions and high winds The internal guy system consists of pieces of 96 long and cord cleats Figure11 As the wind increas es increase the tension by tightening the cord cleats Figure11 Satellite 8 Ultraviolet UV Light Ultraviolet light degrades lightweight tent fabric and almost any synthetic material UV light will cause the fabric to fade lose strength and eventually disintegrate The canopy of the Satellite consists of an UV resistant waterproof titanium dioxide membrane laminated to 40 denier polyester ripstop fabric While this titanium dioxide membrane 15 practically UV proof the polyester fabric is not The best way to prolong the life of any tent 15 to keep it out of the sun as much as possible Pitch the tent in a shady spot whenever possible By striking taking the tent down in the morning and repitching the tent late in the day you will add to any tent s longevity Food Storage Never store food in your tent Animals will often tear or bite their own entrance into a tent to get at your food Pole Care When assembling the poles never allow the pole sections to Snap against each other Always make sure that all pole sections are fully engage2. Satellite Owner s Manual PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TENT hank you for choosing a Mountain Hardwear tent We take pride in making lightweight durable shelters for outdoor enthusiasts Please take the time to read this user manual and test pitch your new tent before taking it into the wilderness T AREA 162 SQ FT WARNING 107 For your safety please read and understand the warning on page 14 If you do not understand any part of the warning call Mountain Hardwear at 510 559 6700 before using the tent PA 1 Satellite RTS LIST Owner s M anual Tent body Tent poles 5 long purple poles 5 shorter black poles Tent pegs 20 Window covers 3 Cord cleats 20 200 ft spool of cord Tent fly Pole sack Tent peg sack Tent stuff sack Cord 20 pieces Seam sealer 6 tubes Pole repair sleeves 3 SELECTING A SITE Choose a site that 15 level clear of sharp stones and other debris 15 sheltered from the wind and will drain when it rains You may wish to face your tent south or east to catch the morning sun Do not pitch your tent under trees in water drainages or on ridge tops ASSEMBLINGTHE POLES Unfold the tent body and lay it flat on the ground with the door unzipped Unfold the shock corded tent poles so they spring together gen
3. d before bending Keep the poles clean and free of silt sand and salt taking special care with the tips as they are not anodized and can corrode When disassembling your poles always start from the center then work your way to the tips This allows the elastic cord to be evenly stretched an important matter when the poles are stored disassembled for a long period of time FIELDREPAIRS Poles If you break a tent pole you can repair the break temporarily by splinting the pole with a short aluminum sleeve called a repair Sleeve three such sleeves are provided with the Satellite The aluminum repair sleeve is fitted over the broken pole section and taped or wedged into place Ski pole repair sleeves tent Stakes and even branches can be used to splint broken tent tubes 9 Satellite Zippers One of the Keys to zipper longevity is to keep them away from sand and grit When pitching your tent be careful to keep the door and window zippers out of the dirt Never step on the zipper Keep zippers clean by washing them at home with a garden hose and pressure nozzle Most zipper failures result from wear to the coating on the inside of the zipper slider the metal toggle Once that coating wears off the metal abrades rapidly and the zipper slider no longer joins the continuous plastic coils securely The plastic coils then tend to separate behind the zipper slider You can replace a worn out zipper slider with our patented Zipp
4. e windows from direct sun Place them on the inside of the tent if you wish to use the storage pockets sewn to the window covers Figures 0 ASSN SSO 3 Satellite 6 7 The Satellite is tent designed for use snow and rugged terrain An optional footprint can be purchased to create a removable waterproof floor Attach this floor by clipping the snap hooks which are sewn to to the O rings located the inside tent perimeter 9 Figure9 4 Tent body w x soo iS od Tiy gt 1 A T og 1 Optional floor footprint HOW TOCARE FOR YOUR TENT ON THE TRAIL Stormproofing Your Tent Even though most of our tents are free standing we recommend you always stake out your tent to prevent it from flying away in a gust of wind Secure all stake out webbing loops located on the perimeter of the tent Attach all external guy lines to tent pole intersections Figure 10 Figure 10 Pole intersection Guy line 2 A SS 7 Satellite Instructions for guying out your tent using Line Lok cord cleats Use cord 2 5 mm in diameter 1 Feed cord through cord cleat and secure as per Figure A below When complete assembly will appear as in Figure B Figure A FigueB
5. er Repair Clamp The Zipper Repair Clamp pictured below is available from your local Mountain Hardwear dealer Tears and Other Damage Small holes and tears can be repaired the field using either needle and thread adhesive repair tape or liquid urethane Mcnett Seam Grip Field repairs do not void the warranty of your tent CARINGFORYOUR TENTATHOME Never pack or store your tent if it is dirty and or damp If you do so mildew can form and ruin the waterproof coating on your tent Mildew will cause your tent to smell and can eventually delaminate and damage the polyurethane coating which will cause your tent to leak There is no cure for mildew damage Prolonged moisture on the polyurethane coating storing the tent wet for more than a few days can cause hydrolysis This will soften the coating and cause the coated fab ric to become sticky and bond to itself Mildew damage and hydrolysis are not covered under our Lifetime Warranty Satellite 10 Seam SealingYour Tent If your tent will be subject to prolonged rainfall all double needle seams on the tent body and the floor perimeter seams must be sealed Do not seam seal the zippers Pitch the tent in a well ventilated area preferably out of doors and in the shade Make sure the tent is clean dry and taut Stake out the tent floor Never seam seal in cold damp humid environments Seal the coated dull side of the fabric whenever possible On the Satellite
6. in snow or sand Y Pegs These accessories are available at your Mountain Hardwear dealer Satellite 12 MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR LIFETIME WARRANTY Mountain Hardwear guarantees that the materials and work manship in every product we make will stand up to the use for which it was designed This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care accidents or natural breakdown of materials over extended time and use All products should be returned to us for evaluation and will be repaired or replaced at our discretion Damages due to accident or improper care will be repaired at a reasonable rate REPAIRS All items covered under our warranty will be repaired or replaced at our discretion at no charge We can provide cost estimates for repairing damaged items not covered by our warranty California State Law requires that all items which are to be repaired must be clean We do not have the facilities to wash tents Soiled tents will be returned to the owner for cleaning before the item can be repaired The Mountain Hardwear Warranty Department can be reached at Mountain Hardwear 4911 Central Avenue Richmond CA 94804 510 558 3000 FAX 510 559 6709 13 Satellite WARNING PLEASE READ FIRE All Mountain Hardwear tents are made of flame retardant materials but most nylon and polyester fabric will melt or burn when exposed to high heat or an open flame Never place your stove hibachi campfire or other heat source in
7. or near your tent We recommend that you always position your tent upwind of a camp fire This will reduce the chances of having a flying ember land on your tent Never use a candle as a light source inside your tent Do not cook with light or refuel a stove or any other heat source inside your tent or in your vestibule Asphyxiation and serous injury are possible Stoves hibachis lanterns and heaters can mal function operator error is also possible and can start a fire that will soread too rapidly for occupants to escape a tent Using combustible materials and or petroleum based fuels can increase the carbon dioxide levels within a tent enough to cause asphyxiation to the occupants Maintain adequate ventilation inside your tent at all times Never seal your tent up completely Always leave a small part of a window open Never allow your tent to become buried in snow past the bottom of the flysheet since this may allow the carbon dioxide and carbon monox ide levels inside the tent to become dangerously high Campsite selection Consider the possibility of falling rocks or tree limbs lightning strikes flash floods avalan ches strong winds and other objective hazards when choosing a campsite Properly stake and guy out your tent at all times Lightweight tents are very strong for their weight and can withstand severe weather when properly staked out and guyed out Always use the proper tent stakes to anchor your tent and gu
8. the coated side is on the outside of the tent Seam sealer does not adhere as well to the uncoated side because the water repellent finish is applied to that side Apply several thin coats instead of one thick coat Work the seam sealer into the seams and on top of the double needle stitching by applying pressure and brushing the liquid back and forth Seam seal all points where webbing is sewn into or seam Work the sealer into and around these attachment points using the techniques described above The seam along the tent floor coated side perimeter where webbing is of fabric attached should also receive extra attention Follow the drying instructions on the seam sealant tube carefully to prevent damaging your tent Seal over stitching Seal 2 under fold CleaningYour Tent Never machine wash or machine dry your tent For localized cleaning use a Sponge with warm water When cleaning the entire tent wash in a tub bathtub of cold water Never use hot water bleach dish washing liquid pre soaking solutions or spot removers If you use soap always use non detergent soap Dry your tent by pitching it in the shade by line drying only Never machine dry your tent StoringYour Tent Store your tent in a cool dry environment Pack the tent loosely and if possible leave the shock corded poles completely or partially assembled 11 Satellite WHAT DOES YOUR TENT WEIGH The weight of a tent is one of
9. the most important factors used by consumers when making purchasing decisions In the past tent manufacturers have independently determined which components they included in their publicized weights This makes comparing tent weights between companies difficult Mountain Hardwear provides the minimum tent weights and the packaged tent weights Minimum Weight Minimum Weight is the total weight of the tent body flysheet and poles only it is the weight of the bare essentials This is the figure most often used for comparative purposes when purchasing a tent Packaged Weight Also known as Trail Weight Packaged Weight includes everything that comes with the tent when the tent is purchased less any shipping container tent body flysheet poles tent stuff sack pole sack peg sack pegs cord line tighteners user manual repair items and any other items included by the manufacturer other than shipping materials LOWIM PACT CAMPING Camp away from streams lakes and trails Use biodegradable soaps sparingly 200 feet or more from water Pack out what you bring in Please call 800 332 4100 for more information on LEAVE NO TRACE camping TENTACCESSORIES M ountain Hardwear offers the following tent accessories The Gear Loft clip in attic for stowing gear inside the tent Easton tent pegs long lasting durable pegs made from 7075 E9 aluminum The Snow and Sand Anchor bombproof way to guy out your tent
10. tly Make sure that each insert from each pole section is fully engaged into the next pole section otherwise you will damage the tubing Figure 1 insert inser a Figurel PITCHINGTHE TENT 1 Spread the tent out evenly Figure 2 the illustration the dotted lines represent the five long purple poles and the dashed lines represent the five shorter black poles Adjust all grommet tabs to the same length Figure2 purple pole black pole Satellite 2 2 All grommet tabs are color coded Attach all five purple poles to the purple grommet tabs Make sure to guide the poles along the seam lines Figure3 Attach all clips along the seam lines to the poles Attach locking clips at all ten pole intersections as shown Figure3a Figure3 Figure3a 3 Satellite 3 Attach all five black poles Figure4 to the black grommet tabs Attach all corresponding clips as described in Step 2 Figure4 Satellite 4 4 Stake out all ten webbing loops along the tent perimeter Figure5 Figure5 6 Attach all clips along the fly perimeter to the poles on the tent body Figure 7 Figure7 Tent body 7 There are three clear UVX widows on the Satellite tent body The Satellite comes with three window covers which can be attached either inside the tent as shown Figure8 or outside the tent over the windows Place the widow covers on the outside to protect th
11. ylines to the ground Use the internal guy system included with all four season tents during severe weather You may wish to purchase more and or different tent stakes and nylon cord depending on when and where you intend to use your tent It 15 impossible for M ountain Hardwear to include anchors for every possible environmental condition IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS WARNING CALL MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR AT 510 558 3000 BEFORE USING THE TENT Satellite 14 MOUNTAIN Mountain Hardwear 4911 Central Ave Richmond CA 94804 510 558 3000 www mountainhardwear com 2002 All rights reserved amp Printed on recycled paper
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