tempest instructions - Trakker Products

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Please read these carefullybefore assembling____________________________________________________1. Open the groundsheet in yourchosen location with the smallTrakker label indicating the doorposition and the elasticated peggingpoints located underneath thegroundsheet. Loosely install acouple of pegs to hold it in position.3. Standing in the doorway of thegroundsheet, position the junctionblock in the middle of your chest.Hold the two outermost polesattached to the rear part of theblock and fan the poles out as wideas possible, so as to tension thefabric. If you find it difficult to spreadthe poles, stop and check that thefabric is not tangled around the poleends. Do not force it.2. Lay the bivvy on to thegroundsheet and carefully open itout. Once the bivvy is fully openedout, insert the five elasticated polesections together. Check that theyare inserted properly.

______________________________________________________________5. Attach the tension rings on theinside of the first left and right polesto the tensioning hooks on thegroundsheet. If you are using thebivvy without a groundsheet, thenplease use the tension strapprovided.6. Peg down the rear bivvy polesusing the lower aluminium ring onthe bivvy and the correspondinggroundsheet rings.4. Now reach over and pull thehandle that is attached to the rearhalf of the centre junction block allthe way over. Pull up the middlefront pole and squeeze the twotogether until they touch. Slide thestainless steel ring over the end ofthe handle and release the tensionto lock it in place. You must ensurethat the panels are not tangledduring this process, as it maydamage the frame when opening.If you meet resistance, stop andcheck to see what the problem is.Please note: In windy conditions, youshould keep the profile low to the groundor stand side on to the wind. In extremeconditions, it is advantageous to peg downone of the long poles on the side fromwhich the wind is coming prior to openingthe canopy.7. Put the Quickstick stormpoles into the sleeves at the frontof the bivvy and screw them ontothe storm caps. Quicksticks aresupplied with quick fit adaptersand can be removed, simply byreleasing the top thumb screwand unplugging from the adapterleaving it on the storm cap.8. Peg the rest of the bivvy downusing the groundsheet as a roughguide. The door determines theposition of the front pegging points,so ensure it is closed during thisprocess and slightly slack whenpegged so that the zips run freely.Then extend the storm rods totension the material.9. The internal draft skirtsshould now be tucked under thegroundsheet to prevent moisturefrom entering the bivvy.

Please read these carefullybefore disassembly______________________________________________________________1. To disassemble the bivvy, firstlyremove the pegs (do not pull on thematerial to remove pegs, pull thepegs themselves) then removestorm rods and unclip the bivvyfrom the groundsheet/tension strap.2. Squeeze the handles togetherto release the tension on the ringand slide the ring towards you,allowing the handles to come apart.3. Carefully allow the bivvy to foldand lay it on to the groundsheet.Once the bivvy is in this position,you can disassemble the poles andfoldTrakkertheProductsbivvy in half,Ltdensuring nomaterialUnit C5BParkwayis wrappedIndoverEstatethe endsofNunnerythe polesDriveduring folding as thefabricSheffield,couldS2become1TAdamaged.4. Lay open the carry bag on thegroundsheet and place the bivvy injunction block first. When zipping upthe carry bag, make sure not to trapany fabric in the zip.Very important: If the bivvy is wetwhen placed in the bag, it must beremoved and completely dried outwithin 12 hours or mildew will beginto form, which will damage thematerial. Do not pack the bivvyaway with anything that mightcorrode, such as pegs, as thecorroding items may damage thecoating on the fabric. On gravelor sharp stones, it is advisable toplace an under sheet beneaththe groundsheet to protect it.AftercareReproof once a year with Fabsil Gold(available from the Trakker website:www.trakkerproducts.co.uk). To cleando not use detergents as this stripsthe fluorocarbon coating off the fabric.For light soiling, simply soak with a hosepipe and wipe with a wet sponge or cloth.For heavier stains, we also sell a rangeof Fabsil Fabric cleaners.Trakker Products LtdUnit C5BParkway Ind EstateNunnery DriveSheffield, S2 1TATel: +44 (0) 114 2589755Fax: +44 (0) 114 2582593Email: info@trakkerproducts.co.ukwww.trakkerproducts.co.uk