Guide Intro Guide Intro Thank you for choosing Slumit. Please take a moment to read through the following guide before unwrapping and pitching your new tent. Reading this guide will help you improve your pitch and pack technique and offer tips along the way, which ought to save you much time and effort when in the field.
Small pouch of ground pegs If you require any advice or assistance with your tent x1 additional pole (INCA 1, GOBI 3 and GRIZZLY 4 only) parts, please email us at: Decorative mechanism cover enquiries@slumit.co.uk...
FlashFrame™. NB. GRIZZLY 4 users. The GRIZZLY is a beast and takes one to handle one. Due to the increased height and weight of the FlashFrame™ used, we recommend a minimum operator height of 5’...
STEP 4-5: At arms length, lift the top of the hub as high as you can reach (ideally above head height). With your other hand, clasp the lower section of the hub and in a steady, smooth motion, connect both the sections together. The mechanism is now engaged. See Page 19 for pitch troubleshooting.
The guide is complete with step by step images. If you haven’t received your copy, please visit the following link: www.slumit.co.uk/Slumit-Folding-And-Packing-Tent.pdf NB. A link to the Folding & Packing Guide is also provided in your Order Confirmation email and again in your Despatch Notification email.
Understanding Wind & Gusts Understanding Wind & Gusts Avoid injury or damage to equipment by pre-planning. Check wind and gust forecasts. Wind and gusts can be very destructive to temporary shelters like tents, not covered under warranty. Familiarise yourself with the guy ropes and guy runners setup on the next few pages to ensure the equipment is optimally configured.
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8. If you haven’t done so already, we would recommend investing in the Slumit Guy Rope Support Kit which can be ordered via our website www.slumit.co.uk The Extra Guy Support Kit will offer additional support and stability in higher winds, outside what is considered fitting conditions.
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Guy Line Installation (continued) Guy Line Installation (continued) For illustrational purposes only, to demonstrate correct guy rope and ground peg position Always check the latest wind reports / forecast for your intended camping destination. For up to date UK national wind reports, we recommend visiting: www.xcweather.co.uk Corner ʻY’...
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Camping Insurance. Some insurers will offer cover for storm damage. Need further assistance? Please email us at enquiries@slumit.co.uk Wrap the guy rope around the lower joint to support the joint and frame in breezier conditions TIP! Wrap the corner guy...
Frame Joints Frame Joints Familiarise yourself with the FlashFrame™ joints, how they operate and how to open and close the joint safely. Avoid direct contact with the frame joints when handling and pitching the frame. Checking and closing or opening a joint is a quick and easy task (See below).
Waterproofness Waterproofness It is no secret that UK weather can be a touch fickle at times. That is why our tents outer Rain-fly and Groundsheet offer a minimum 3000mm Hydrostatic Head rating / Polyurethane (PU) coated protection, incidentally over x2.5 the British Standard [BSI] for fabric to be deemed water resistant.
Condensation Condensation For those new to camping or unfamiliar with condensation in tents, unfortunately it is an unavoidable field bane, and can be experienced to varying levels. Condensation can often be mistaken for a leaking tent too. So what can you do to stop the condensation cycle? ..
Condensation (continued) Condensation (continued) Slumit tents however are double skinned (outer rain-fly and TIP! breathable inner) and offer ample ventilation compared to most single skin tents. The inner sleeping area is made from Avoid pitching near to breathable fabric, which allows moist air to escape the lakes, rivers, streams and sleeping area before condensing against the rain-fly.
Choosing your pitch Choosing your pitch Great care should be taken when choosing a place to pitch your tent. Consider the following to help ensure your stay is as safe and as comfortable as possible. Choose a pitch that is: 1.
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2. Avoid camping in windy or gusty conditions. A tent is only a mobile 3. Use a Slumit FootPrint GroundProtector (sold seperately) to structure. Very low winds / reduce wear and tear on integrated ground sheet.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q. My frame legs do not extend fully and pitch correctly after engaging mechanism. If a leg frame joint does not position correctly or fully extend into the set position (as demonstrated on Pg 4) , after the mechanism has been engaged, the affected leg can be positioned manually.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 01 Continued Q. The frame legs do not extend fully or pitch correctly after engaging the mechanism. A stubborn leg is often avoided by ensuring the following: 1. Lift the central hub as high as you can reach before engaging the upper and lower section. If the leg ends are caught, or drag along the ground during pitching, it can cause one or more legs not to extend fully into position.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q. The frame leg collapses in wind. Camping in wind should always be avoided and can be very damaging to temporary structures such as tents. The CUB, GOBI and GRIZZLY have been rigourously factory and field tested, and like most camping tents, can withstand wind and gust speeds of up to and not exceeding 25mph or 40kmph (bordering moderate gales.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q. I am having difficulty lifting and connecting the mechanism. Please see Page 3 & 4 on how to pitch correctly and safely. If you are still experiencing difficulty, troubleshoot the following as one or more could be restricting movement in the frame. Otherwise please refer to the Pitch Tip below. 1.
After Sales After Sales Please visit our FAQ page on www.slumit.co.uk for further advice or queries. Alternatively email us at enquiries@slumit.co.uk if you require any further assistance with your equipment. If you have a potential warranty claim, or would like to acquire spare parts for your tent please visit www.slumit.co.uk/after-sales for further details.
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