Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Satellite Mountain Hardwear
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PLEASE READ THIS MANU AL. IT CONT AINS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION ABOUT Y OUR TENT Sa tellite Own er’ s Manual.
1 - Satellite T T 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.
Satellite - 2 SELECTING A SITE Choose a site that is level, clear of sharp stones and other debris, is 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.
3 - Satellite 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 ( Figure 3 ). Attach all clips along the seam lines to the poles. Attach locking clips at all ten pole intersections as shown in Figure 3a .
Satellite - 4 3. Attach all five black poles ( Figure 4 ) to the black grommet tabs. Attach all corresponding clips as described in Step 2. Figure 4 black poles.
( Figure 6 ) . 4. Stake out all ten webbing loops along the tent perimeter ( Figure 5 ). Figure 5 Figure 6 Fly 5 - Satellite.
Satellite - 6 6. Attach all clips along the fly perimeter to the poles on the tent body ( Figure 7 ). Fly 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 in Figure 8 ) or outside the tent over the windows.
Tent body Optional floor/ footprint 7. The Satellite is a floor-less tent, designed for use in snow and rugged terrain. An optional floor/footprint can be purchased to create a removable waterproof floor. Attach this floor by clipping the snap hooks which are sewn to it to the O-rings located on the inside tent perimeter ( Figure 9 ) .
Satellite - 8 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 . 2. To tension the cord, slide the cleat towards the tent ( Figure C ).
9 - Satellite Ultra violet (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.
Satellite - 10 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.
11 - Satellite Seam Sealing Y our T ent 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).
Satellite - 12 WHA T DOES YOUR TENT WEIGH? The weight of a tent is one of 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.
13 - Satellite MOUNT AIN HARDWEAR LIFETIME W ARRANTY 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.
Satellite - 14 WARNI NG ! ! ! P L EAS E 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 or near your tent.
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