OWNERS MANUAL - Backpacking Light
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1. NOVA EQUIPMENT W ILD COUNTRY pyara extremities I a H I tI gt COENE TENTS 1 General pitching advice Condensation management Fabrics Fire and ventilation precautions Seams UV light degradation Poles Which eyelet do I use 9 Zips 10 Extended use 11 Storage 12 Servicing 13 Cleaning 14 Repairs 15 Spares 16 Accessories RUCKSACKS 1 Storage 2 Cleaning SLEEPING BAGS 1 Storage 2 Cleaning EXTREMITIES 1 Cleaning GUARANTEE CONTACT US Tents General pitching advice Practice pitching your tent before using it for the first time Clear the site of stones and twigs and if possible use a Groundsheet Protector GSP or Footprint Groundsheet Protectors purchased separately or footprints provide extra protection from sharp objects and rough ground and help prolong the life of the tent s groundsheet Groundsheet Protectors are cut precisely to fit under the inner tent s of each model whereas Footprints cover the complete Footprint of the tent It is not advisable to wear boots inside the tent Try to ensure that nothing sharp or abrasive is pushed against the groundsheet inside the tent Pitch the tent with the back into wind and use natural shelter hedges walls etc where possible Choose a level sheltered site that is well drained Sap is almost impossible to re2. cool dry place ideally in a cotton storage bag Do not store in its compression sack Air well before use and after use also air if you can each day of your trip Keep the bag clean where possible by using sleeping bag liners Cleaning You can have sleeping bags professionally cleaned or e Use a specialist down cleaner or pure soap and luke warm water e Gently hand wash by laying the bag flat in a bath e Rinse well to remove all soap with fresh water e Gently push out as much water as you can Do not wring or squeeze the bag as this can damage it Be careful when transferring a wet bag as there is extra stress on seams due to the extra weight of water Spin dry on a delicate setting e Tumble dry on a low heat a large commercial drier Turn inside out from time to time while doing this Make sure the bag is 100 dry before storage use Extremities Cleaning All of our extremities products have a care label please follow these instructions If you have any questions please contact us www terra nova co uk Sign up to our newsletter if you would like to be the first to hear about new products magazine reviews expedition news and competitions Also check out our factory shop for some great deals on end of line and seconds Guarantee All our Terra Nova and Wild Country products are guaranteed to the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship The timescale of the guarantee
3. glue with the fabric swatches provided glue is not provided with the tent Poles can be temporarily repaired using the pole repair sleeve provided on some Terra Nova tents cover the pole with the sleeve and then tape it in place If its s straight section you can sometimes splint the broken section with a peg or other suitable item just be careful you don t damage the fabric with sharp edges A more comprehensive Emergency Repair Kit is available see Accessories 16 Spares Terra Nova maintain a comprehensive stock of spare parts for our tents including some discontinued models Please check online www terra nova co uk or contact our Sales department for details Accessories A comprehensive range of items designed to add greater versatility and performance to the tents available from your local stockist or direct from www terra nova co uk Groundsheet Protectors and Footprints Tailor made for each tent in the range these provide extra protection from sharp objects and rough ground and help to increase the life of the tent s groundsheet The Loft Suitable for the Terra Nova Endurance tents in our range and any tent with hanging loops The Loft is an ideal way of increasing storage space Designed to clip to the binding near the apex of the inner tent it is quick and easy to fit and offers 2 mesh storage pockets and a torch loop Emergency Repair Kit The Emergency Repair Kit contains fabrics adhesive guylines inc
4. reproofing the outer surface with Terra Nova Tent Cleaner and Tent re proofer can help stop water from building up in the fibres and causing the effects of wetting out Fire and ventilation precautions Warning Our tents are made of fabric that is not flame resistant or fire proof The fabric will burn if it comes in contact with any flame source Death by carbon monoxide poisoning and or serious burns are possible Our advice therefore is do not cook in our tents or porch areas Fire damage or associated heat damage such as cooking fat are not covered by our guarantee It is also important at all times to maintain adequate ventilation in your tent or bivi to avoid suffocation Seams Some Terra Nova models use Silicon coatings on both faces of the flysheet fabric In these models it is not possible to factory seam tape the seam Best efforts are made through design and position of these seams to ensure that water does not leak through these points To make certain that water does not leak through these seams we recommend that you apply seam sealer such as Silnet by Mcnett to the exterior of the seams on these models If you are unsure to which tent model this relates please either contact your retailer check our web site or give us a on 01773 837373 UV light degradation Exposure to strong sunlight causes damage to all tent fabrics resulting in the fabric losing strength This is normal wear and tear The li
5. sliders and pole repair sleeve in a neat pack Tent Cleaner For use on all our flysheets and inners Tent Cleaner will clean the fabric without impairing breathability or waterproofness Tent proofer Spray on treatment for tent flysheets Re proofs the fabric and helps reduce UV damage with a built in inhibitor Use our Tent Cleaner first for maximum effect Zip Lube Zip Lube is a silicone based spray for lubricating and protecting tents zips aluminium alloy poles and metal components Pegs We provide a comprehensive range of pegs from snow stakes to 1g titanium pegs Check out our website for the full range Guy lines We provide two sizes of guy lines and Clamcleats for our tents Valances When long periods of exposure to extreme winter conditions are expected consider adding snow valances to your tent We can fit these at our factory to Endurance range models and the Ultra Quasar Tent bags We supply 3 sizes of spare tent bags please check on our website for details and sizes Rucksacks Storage e Store empty and keep in a dry cool and well aired place Cleaning After every trip empty backpack and shake out any dirt or particles Brush clean soiled areas with soapy water e Never put your backpack into a washing machine or dryer this can damage coatings e Zippers must be kept clean and dry use a silicon zip lube if lubrication if needed Sleeping bags Storage use e Store loosely in a
6. es are dry re lubricating zips and poles as necessary Remember eyelet tapes take longer to dry than the tent fabric and dampness which can cause mildew may be trapped in the folds of the tent when stored If the tent or bivi bag is stored wet for long periods water react with certain chemicals in the seam tape causing the tape to lift coating to breakdown and eventually decompose If mildew occurs identified by black marks and a mouldy smell Soonge the affected areas with a mild solution of tent cleaner then sponge with soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE DETERGENTS If not caught early enough permanent damage to fabric and proofing will occur Do not store your tent or bivi bag near sources of heat remember lofts and garages can become very warm during summer months Periodically air your tent to prevent the fabrics from adhering to each other and affecting the performance of the tent Store your tent in a cool dry place and never dry it in direct heat Tent servicing We offer a full repairs service to cope with the damage that wear and tear and regular use can cause If you need repair work to be carried out return your tent to us in a clean and dry condition Please enclose a clear description of the damage It would be helpful if you could indicate on the tent the location of any damage Our Customer Services staff will examine the damage and send you a quote for the necessary repairs We will e
7. ghter fabrics are more susceptible to UV damage High altitude exposure causes much more rapid degradation Preventing early deterioration from UV exposure depends entirely on how the tent is used Where possible pack the tent away to reduce exposure and use tents with heavier fabrics base camp situations Note UV degradation can occur even when there is no direct sunlight Another option would be to rig atarp across the top of the tent to reduce UV damage some of our family tents have a product called a Temperature Moderator sold separately that does this along with helping keep the temperature lower on hot sunny days Poles DO NOT snap or throw the poles into place because this may damage the pole and lead to the pole splitting or breaking DO NOT force the poles Poles are put under some of the greatest tension during pitching and many of us do not realise our own strength If the pole sleeve is gathered gently ease out the gathers over the pole as you thread it To release tension open the doors By using asilicon zip lube on a pole it will help it slip through the fabric sleeve and will also help guard against corrosion Poles that take up tight curves when tensioned are pre bent at the factory but poles that start out straight will take a curve during use This is normal and should cause you no concern Always ensure that all pole sections are fully connected On older poles the elastic tension can red
8. move from flysheet fabric so avoid pitching under trees Always ensure that everything is pegged or weighted down including the flysheet awaiting assembly Once pitched leave the doors closed as much as possible since they increase the strength and stability of the tent Never leave the doors open if you are away from the tent particularly on windy days Condensation management Condensation occurs in all tents The amount of condensation will vary depending on the prevailing conditions from water only apparent on touching the inside of the tent to droplets extending over the whole upper Canopy In really heavy rain condensation can be mistaken for leaking as the condensation is bounced off the inside of the flysheet Single skin tents and bivi bags will suffer more from condensation than conventional tents For maximum safety and comfort we always recommend the bivi bag zip be left slightly open when in use Tents fitted with snow valances are also likely to suffer more due to reduced air flow A person can produce more than one litre of perspiration in a single night so maximising ventilation is the key to reducing condensation There are various ventilation systems designed into our tents you can see product information on our website or if you have any questions please contact your retailer or our sales team On still dry nights leave the flysheet doors and vents open as much as possible On windy dry nights i
9. n exposed area double poling is not possible on some models please contact your retailer or call us 01773 837373 if you have any questions Do not force anything If you have to use excessive force when pitching something is wrong Stop and loosen any points of tension such as straps and zips as continuing may risk damaging the tent Which eyelet should I use During normal conditions insert the poles in the outer most eyelets on the webbing tape This will make it easier to line up the flysheet seams with their corresponding poles Peg out the groundsheet using the webbing tapes applying tension evenly Zips We ps the very best loop coil zips throughout all of our tents In normal use they will give trouble free performance However periodic lubrication with Zip Lube will ensure that this high performance continues Dusty conditions or contamination with mud will cause the zips to lose performance and stick If the zips become fouled DO NOT FORCE THEM as you will damage the teeth Clean with soapy water rinse and re lubricate with Zip Lube If the zips on your tent fail it is probably because the slider is worn We can replace sliders or complete Zips Storage After using your tent it is worthwhile spending time checking it over on your return Look for signs of wear and tear which may require attention Early detection may prevent problems developing later Most importantly check that the tent and pol
10. ndeavour to return your repaired tent to you within 15 working days of receiving your go ahead at busy times of the year April August it may take longer A returns form and address label is available on our website www terra nova co uk Customer_Services Health and Safety regulations mean we can only accept products in clean dry condition Cleaning We recommend that you regularly use tent cleaner or pure soap to clean your tent or bivi bag e Wash your tent or bivi in the bath or a tub of warm water Always rinse out dry thoroughly in the shade If camping near salt water wash in clean water or better still in tent cleaner After cleaning reproofing the outer will improve its water repellancy It is better to use a re proofer with a built in UV protector if you can e DO use detergents to clean your tent as they may harm the proofing e NEVER machine wash or tumble dry your tents AVOID contact with fuel oil and chemicals as the stains from these may be impossible to remove and will probably attack the fabric and damage the proofing e AVOID pitching under trees as sap fall onto the flysheet and it is almost impossible to remove Repairs Even with the best care possible accidents and general wear and tear will occur Field repairs Use duck tape gaffer tape or a needle and thread to repair tears when out in the field Use a synthetic adhesive such as cycle puncture repair
11. t should be possible to have no condensation at all if the tent is well ventilated as the action of the wind on the flysheet pumps out the damp air In freezing conditions condensation can form as hoarfrost inside the tent Again prevention by maximum ventilation is the answer Generally the best method of dealing with heavy condensation assuming dry conditions in the morning is to remove the flysheet shake off condensation and replace it If the condensation is slight and conditions are windy simply venting the tent will soon dry out the flysheet You can sometimes get a damp section between your sleeping mat and the groundsheet this does not necessarily mean that the material is leaking it can just be a build up of condensation Fabrics During prolonged heavy rain the nylon fibres in the flysheet fabric will absorb some of the water and expand This will give the flysheet a wet appearance in places wetting out and may cause it to sag slightly If this occurs it is important to re tension the flysheet by adjusting the pole feet from the outer most to inner most eyelet on the webbing tapes After the rain has stopped and the flysheet starts to dry out the nylon fibres will contract It is important to loosen the flysheet tension by re adjusting the pole feet to the outer most eyelets on the webbing tapes If the tension is not released in some cases the force of the contracting flysnheet can damage the poles Cleaning and
12. uce and result in slippage if this is the case you can re tension the elastic inside the pole When collapsing your poles for packing always start by folding the pole from the middle as this ensures an even stretch in the shockcord Do not allow the sections to flick back against each other under the elastic tension as this can cause damage to the section ends Always ensure that the poles are stored dry Dampness assists corrosion which can lead to pole breakage If corrosion has occurred clean off with a cloth and re lubricate with our Zip Lube Do not use oil or grease as this will attract dirt Periodic lubrication should be undertaken even if corrosion has not taken place All aluminium alloys will corrode if exposed to a salt water environment even sea spray Wash them thoroughly in clean water dry them and lubricate This may be necessary even if camping some distance from the shore If a pole breaks under exceptional conditions or through accident use the pole repair sleeve which is provided with some of our tents to effect a temporary repair Cover the break in the pole with the sleeve and tape it in place Additional repair sleeves can be purchased separately Replacement poles are available from Terra Nova If you are going overseas for an extended expedition it is worth taking Spare poles in case of breakage You may also want to consider taking an extra set of poles to double pole your tent if you are travelling to a
13. varies so please check with us if you have any questions In order to take advantage of this guarantee your purchase must be registered with us using the online registration form at www terra nova co uk and you will need a copy of your proof of purchase if you make a claim In the event of a fault with your purchase please contact your retailer or our Customer Services department or refer to our website We will either repair defects free of charge or replace your product at our sole discretion The guarantee excludes damage caused by wear and tear including weathering Ultra Violet degradation storm damage misuse neglect or accident This guarantee is a back to base guarantee and does not include the costs of returning the product to us This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights Contact us Terra Nova Equipment Ltd Summit House Salcombe Court Salcombe Road Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7EG UK Tel 44 0 1773 837373 44 0 1773 831088 www terra nova co uk www facebook com terranovaequipment E www twitter com terranovaequip V2
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