Eureka! Tents N!ergy 9 User's Manual
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1. 4 Raise up the tent poles Step inside the tent door and attach the peak 7 Attach the fly to the poles Lay out the fly with the inside side up on ground at the front 9 Assembly Instructions of the tent to the center of the top pole with the web clip Attach the of the tent Fit the fly poles into the pockets sewn to the hem The poles run from side to for the N ergy 9 Tent remaining roof clips See fig 5 side down the center of the fly forming an X Secure the fly to the poles by wrapping the B hook amp loop fastener around the fly poles See fig 9 10 and 11 FOR LIFE OUTDOORS Component List 1 Wired Tent Body 2 Tent Poles 1 Tent Fly 2 Fly Poles 1 Stake Bag w Stakes 1 Pole Bag 4 Guy Ropes and 1 Carry Bag NOTE e Although it is possible to pitch this tent alone it is faster easier with two people e Do not drop tent bag or pole bag on its end Do not bounce tent bag on its end to get the tent out These actions may cut the shockcord and or damage the pole ends e The Nlergy series tents are pre wired with three 12V outlets Take care to keep them in their sleeves and avoid stepping on the sockets and wires during assembly 8 Attach the fly to the tent Turn the fly assembly over and align it so that the poles point out over the doors Grasp the corners of the of the fly and drag them up and over the roof to completely cover the tent This is much easier with two people At the corners of the tent reach und2. 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 aresult of such misuse modification or alteration LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC warrants to the original purchaser that its products 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
3. 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 Sta
4. LC will void the warranty and may damage the unit or result in injury Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC may result in risk of fire electric shock injury to persons or property damage The E Power Pak is not intended for use by children at any time DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the 12v outlet on the E Power Pak or the 12v outlets in the shelter DO NOT expose the E Power Pak or 12v outlets in the shelter to water rain snow or spray DO NOT connect any device with a neutral conductor via an AC inverter to the E Power Pak or the 12v outlets DO NOT use the E Power Pak if it is damaged Use care not to drop the unit A drop or fall can damage the unit even though no visible damage may be apparent DO NOT expose the E Power Pak to temperatures over 104 F 40 C Always store the E Power Pak in a dry environment Ideal storage temperature is OFTC DO NOT permit the battery in the E Power Pak to freeze Never attempt to recharge a frozen battery DO NOT disassemble the E Power Pak Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire lf your E Power Pak requires service call Schumacher Electric at 1 800 621 5485 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 re
5. each web stake out loop or ring amp 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 amp 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 e With the tent properly staked drape the fly over the frame attach its tent connection points and stake down any pull outs e 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 e Sand Use long broad stakes with plenty of surface area e 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 e Snow Use dead man anchors Tie the 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 on staking alone to keep your tent secure in high wind Done correctly the addition of guy lines can save your tent in exceptional weather e Make sure that each hook and loop fastener on the underside of the fly is securely wrapp
6. ed around the tent frame e Attach the guy rope from the stake bag to each guy out loop on fly e Stake all guy lines 6 out from the edge of the tent The optimal angle from the ground to the guy line is 45 See fig a In high wind additional guy lines should be used On the N ergy 9 and 1210 add a secondary guy line off of each guy out point See fig b e On the Nlergy 1310 guy ropes are pre attached amp stored in pockets at each guy out location In high wind attach a secondary line at each guy out point on the fly and half way down the tan mid poles See fig c The N ergy Screenhouse has pre attached reflective guy ropes at each corner Je fig a CONDENSATION amp 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 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 ef
7. er the fly and attach the hook amp loop straps to the tent poles securing the fly in place See fig 12 At the bottom corners of the tent attach the shockcorded J hooks to the 1 Unroll and unfold the tent on the ground Separate the rest of the components and place to one side Open the door before pitching the tent Do not stake the tent down however in windy conditions stake down one corner that faces into the wind See fig 1 rings on the corner webs See i 5 Attach the side clips to the poles to create a freestanding tent fig 13 ia Place it in the desired location See fig 6 At the bottom sides of the fly 6 Stake the tent down through the corner web loops Stake sree and stake down the opposite corners while applying tension to smooth the floor mee wrinkles squaring the tent as you work Also stake out the floor 9 Tie a guy rope to each beckets at the center of each side and at the back of the tent of the 4 rings See fig 7 amp 8 attached to the fly 2 Assemble the shockcorded poles and stake out Adjust tension Keep the end sections from snapping together as this can damage the ends Make certain each plain end has been properly seated into the metal ferrule See fig 2 with the in line sliders See fig 14 amp 15 Your tent is now ready E Power System To use you will need a power source Our E Power Pak is sold separately Once connected to 3 Place a corner pin into the end of one of the
8. fective The features that enhance ventilation are windows short sheeted flys bottom venting roof vents and High Low venting doors These are specific to each tent 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 e Never let tent poles snap together as this can damage the pole end e 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 e 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 e Sweep the tent floor daily to prevent damage from stones e Try not to wear shoes inside your tent e Use a ground cloth whenever possible e Do not keep food inside a tent Hungry critters will chew through tent fabric in search of food STORAGE e Make sure the tent is completely dry then store loosely rolled in a dry cool place To pre
9. nder 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 SEAM SEALING We recommend use of a sealer such as Kenyon Seam Sealer 3 or McNett Outdoor SeamGrip e Work in a fully ventilated area e Set the tent up or lay the tent out flat Taut seams allow for even application and penetration of the sealer e Decide which seams need to be sealed Seams that will be exposed to rain runoff or ground level water are a must for sealing 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 e 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 Placing heavy objects inside is just not adequate e Once the tent body is erected stake it out before the fly is put on This enables you to square the tent up to ensure that the fly goes on properly and that the seams align with the frame Pull the base of the tent taut between
10. poles power the control will display green at any switch that is ON and the ON socket will glow blue See fig 16 At the opposite end with the pole in one hand and a pin amp ring in the other feed the pole up bending it evenly along its length to create an arc Place the pin into the end of the pole to maintain tension Repeat with the other pole See fig 3 amp 4 E Power Port Open zipper and run extension cord through opening Close zipper so that it rests next to the extension cord Make sure the zipper cover is not twisted or tucked The cover must lay flat against the outside of the tent to keep out rain Accessories E Power Fan Light E Power Reading Light and an E Power 12v Adapter Cord Sweep Out Inside at the bottom of the door is a sewn in web loop Pull this loop to the outside and stake it down to provide a ready exit for floor sweepings See fig 17 Take Down Pull up all stakes Release the fly s hook amp loop straps Remove fly Remove fly poles Remove clips from tent poles and pull poles off of the pins Collapse all poles and stow Fold the tent onto itself then fold the fly and lay it on tent Roll up both towards the open door and stow Read the important safety instructions on the reverse side REV B 4 09 A WARNING electrocution or electric shock hazard The use of the Power Port with an extension cord running in to the tent could result in electrocution or electric
11. shock or fire or explosion hazards For these reasons when using the Power Port DO NOT allow an extension cord or any electrical device to come into contact with water or condensation inside the tent DO NOT use an 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 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug or cord pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the E Power Pak from an extension cord Your failure to follow these warnings could cause death serious injury or permanent disability to you or others It is always recommended to have someone nearby to assist in case of an emergency SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions This manual contains important safety and operating instructions applicable to the safe and efficient use of the E Power Pak DC power source and your Eureka E Power shelter with 12v outlets Failure to use the power pack in any way other than originally intended by Johnson Outdoors Gear L
12. te Law Relates To This Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state JOHNS ON Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC REV C FEB 09
13. vent dust from collecting on the tent cover it with a cloth This allows the nylon polyester fabric to breathe e ideally the tent poles should be stored in their fully assembled state This reduces the tension on the shock cord prolonging its life e The tent bag should be used only as a carry sack and not for storage COLOR TRANSFER e 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 wat NL CLEANING e 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 e 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 e Clean the zippers with a quick dip in water and then dry them off This is especially important if you
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