INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TENT STREETERVILLE
4472500
BO-CAMP.COM NL-5126 PT 43/3
Tent Information:
This Streeterville tent has been treated to be water, UV and mould resistant to help protect from dirt, ultraviolet radiation and fungus. From new, your tent
can be used straight out of the bag without any need for treatment prior to use.
Frame:
When ‘A’ frame pole is in place, there will be a spike showing through an opening in the canvas. Place the plastic rain cap on top of the spike rain water will
not seep inside the tent.
Zips:
Zips are likely, at times, to endure extreme tension caused by wind, incorrect set ups or pressures caused by people or objects - here are some zip tips:
1) Operate zips with care using a smooth, steady motion.
2) If a zip on your pitched tent seems strained, play with the tension on the guy ropes or adjust the positioning of the elastic peg loops to remove tension
and ensure the zip functions correctly.
3) Protect zips by applying a silicone sealant once in a while.
4) As zip fastenings wear with use they are not included in the guarantee.
Care, Safety & Storage:
ALWAYS STORE YOUR STREETERVILLE TENT 100% DRY TO PREVENT MOULD FROM DAMAGING THE CANVAS!
* To prevent damage on the floor; use an extra plastic ground sheet (special for tents; without softeners; otherwise it will reduce the coating).
* Due to insufficient ventilation, fungus can affect the canvas so it's really important to store your tent dry to avoid fungus or other stains appearing! If you
have to temporarily store your tent wet be sure to either remove the mud and dirt from under the groundsheet OR separate groundsheet from canvas until
dry. Having taken down a wet tent, you MUST ensure to hang it up to dry within 48 hours - it's not necessary to pitch the tent again, just hang it over a table
or some chairs, or over the washing line. Basically, it just needs some air to completely dry before being packed away and stored.
* Also the poles and the pegs need to be full dry, and packed apart in bags; not against the fabric.
While camping:
* Make sure the ground is level and free from sharp objects and debris which could damage the ground sheet.
* Do not pull tent pegs out of the ground using the guy ropes or fabric fittings! use your hand or a peg extractor to remove from ground
* Pitch the tent far away from camp fires, the recommend distance is 10 meters from naked flames.
Cleaning Tips:
1) It is in your interest to keep the canvas as clean as possible and remove stains when they first appear.
2) When dealing with fungus, use a soft brush or sponge and a lot of fresh water and only if necessary use a cleaning agent special for tents - and after
then apply a waterproofing agent.
3) Dust and dried mud is better wiped away with a soft brush before a cleaning agent.
4) Only use specialized tent cleaning products to remove difficult stains as other domestic chemical products can cause the cotton to degrade.
5) Please use cleaning agents first on your tent to remove stains, then waterproofing agents when canvas is completely dry after cleaning if necessary.
6) If using your tent frequently, or for long periods of time, a cleaning and waterproofing treatment may be applied more frequently.
Although caring for your tent is extremely easy, general maintenance is necessary to keep your tent looking tip-top and to prolong the canvas's life span.
Water-Resistant:
In order to preserve your tent’s water resistance and prolong its lifespan after a considerable amount of use, the outside of the canvas can be treated with
a waterproof agent; special for tents!
Leaking:
When new, cotton canvas can sometimes leak around the seams - this is perfectly normal and once the tent has had its first light shower the weave of the
canvas will shrink, just slightly, and this will no longer happen.
Repairs:
You might be surprised by the level of repair you can achieve yourself. Small rips in the canvas can literally be stitched closed using a common needle and
thread, and the area will remain water resistant once sealed.
Larger rips and tears will need to be patched - just make sure to try and use the same canvas color and type, as the original.
Lifespan:
The lifespan of your tent is very dependent upon the camping conditions and the way you look after it. Air pollution, ultraviolet radiation, natural and
domestic dirt, all limit the lifespan of your cotton canvas tent, some color deviation can occur - in short, if you look after your tent it will look after you for
many years of happy camping!
