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HOW TO MAINTAIN A TENT PROPERLY
• Do not assembly a tent in lowland where water can gather during rain. It is always better to protect
a tent with a small hill of ground all around its perimeter.
• Always try to put up a tent in the tree shadow and not in direct sunrays: outer tent fabric will lose
color and durability in the sun. It happens with all tents produced by all manufacturers. The most
sun and ultraviolet resistant tents are those with silicone treatment. Moreover, a tent standing in
the sun heats up quickly and it is almost unbearable to stay inside. Almost all Alexika tents have
effective ventilation system that helps to create a constant airflow and prevent hot air from staying
inside the tent.
• Always use guy lines and pegs when pitching a tent. Wind always starts unexpectedly and ungrounded
tent can easily collapse and roll on the ground. When rolling the outer tent can tear and
poles can break.
• Try to put up a tent in place protected from wind. Always try to have the entrance on the downwind
side.
Alexika produces reliable tents but it is very important to use your outdoor equipment properly.
It will not only add to equipment’s longevity but also save you lots of time you will otherwise spend
on solving problems occurring of improper use of equipment. Please read following tips carefully.
1. ALWAYS READ MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND USING THE TENT. It will reduce
the risk of damaging tent during the first assembling. Manual is included in every tent, but you can
always find it online: www.alexika.eu. Assemble the tent carefully. If you put too much force when
assembling a tent it means you’re doing something wrong and it can damage the tent or poles.
2. WHEN ASSEMBLING A TENT FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS:
• Choose flat terrain with minimal slope and take away all sharp things (e.g., stones, glass, branches etc.)
• Try not to put up a tent under trees with big dry branches. In case of strong wind those branches can fall
and damage the tent.
• Do not light a fire near the tent. Sparks won’t set the tent on fire but will leave small holes on the outer
tent.
• Do not put up a tent somewhere on a high terrain or under big alone-standing trees because there is a
high risk of lightning strike.
3. CONDENSATE.
It is not a problem of tent construction but rather a physical process of condensing moisture from
the air by temperature drop. You face condensate mainly on the inner part of the flysheet. Amount
of condensate depends on general humidity, ground wetness, number of people in tent, ventilation
system and cooking in tent. It is highly important to keep ventilation windows always open except
for heavy rain and wind. As a rule condensate appears in the morning and then evaporates during
the day if you open all ventilation windows in the tent.
4. TENT CARE INSTRUCTIONS.
• The tent has to be stored dry. If you store a wet tent, in 2-3 days it will addle and then will be
covered with mold. The smell of addling tent is almost unbearable and it is impossible to get
rid of it. So you should always dry a tent after use.
• Clean the tent from mud and dust with soft cloth and soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning
products.
• Never clean a tent in the washing machine or iron it.
• If you see even a small hole or tear on the tent, repair it as soon as possible.
• Do not bend and pack the tent according to old bends because with time it will cause damage of
PU treatment of fabric. Always pack tent PU treated layer inside.
All these recommendations are proved by time and numerous tourists and climbers around
the world. If you follow these simple tips your outdoor equipment will be with you for a long
time.