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SIBLEY
DELUXE
®
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
touching groundsheet so
even if the tent is wet you
avoid stains. Once the
condensation has dried
off you need to flip the
half moon over so the
other half of the groundsheet can also dry out.
(We find it's a good idea to move the tent off its original spot
to avoid putting the condensation back onto the first half)
p3. Once the whole tent is dry
you now need to fold the half
moon over on itself again and
again so you end up with a strip
the width of the tent bag. The best
way to do this is to put the bag at
the top of the tent and use it as a
template to get the right width.
p4. Now fold the strip in half and place the pole bag and peg
bag at one end. Roll the whole thing into a tight bundle using
the ties to secure the tent as a roll. Last but not least, lift one
end and slip the bag over the tent.
Enjoy your Sibley tent, and remember: please only store it
bone dry.
Many thanks, and feel free to call us if you get stuck.
Other info:
Cotton shrinks when wet, making itself waterproof when it
rains.
The first time your tent gets wet it may leak a little, don't worry
- THIS IS TOTALLY NORMAL!!
Once it dries out for the first time that shrinkage closes up any
little holes to ensure it won't happen again.
The canvas has been impregnated to protect it from dirt, ultra-
violet radiation and fungus. This makes it mould resistant but
not mould proof.
If the canvas remains damp in a place where mould can grow,
eventually mould will grow. If you put your tent up in a damp
corner of the garden next to a hedge or under a tree long term
it will eventually get mouldy (as would a car or anything left
there). Therefore, it's worth considering the right spot that
has some ventilation as mould is not covered by the manufac-
turer's warranty.
Advantages of a cotton canvas tent:
p
Strong
p
Breathing and humidity regulating
Disadvantages of a cotton canvas tent:
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Dries slowly
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Sensitive for dirt and fungus
Maintenance:
• The cotton must be bone dry before storing the tent.
• Never keep the tent stored away wet for longer than two
days otherwise fungus can affect the canvas which will then
create permanent little, black dots.
• The canvas has been impregnated with anti-fungi and
made waterproof that is effective for up to 4 to 6 months of
use. Once you have passed this period of camping
you will need to re-proof the fabric in order to keep your tent
as new.
• Maintenance starts when setting up your tent. If a tent has
not been set up correctly uneven forces will pull on the can-
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