Four Season Use / Extreme Weather - Taxa Outdoors Mantis 2021 Owner's Manual

FOUR SEASON USE / EXTREME WEATHER

Your habitat was NOT designed for use in extreme climates or weather situations. It was designed to be used any season you
wish. Some conditions require special consideration or preparations.
If conditions are extreme due to weather or other natural or unnatural causes BE SAFE!
Get yourselves to safety. Get your vehicles to safety as a secondary concern.
Your habitat was designed for short-term use (typically seven days or less) in normal, moderate temperature and climate
conditions. Normal, moderate temperatures are between 32 degrees F and 100 degrees F. Climates falling outside of this
range are considered extreme for purposes of this manual and your habitat. Be advised that some of your habitat's systems
and components are not appropriate for use in extreme climates (see further notes below). Please be advised that some
damages, losses or injury arising out of use of your habitat in extreme climate conditions may not be covered under the Limited
Warranty. See Limited Warranty section herein. Thus, before you consider using your habitat in extreme conditions,
please read the following:
plumbing system ... your habitat's fresh and waste water plumbing will require preparation and or attention during extreme cold
weather use. The interior plumbing can be kept from freezing either by use of your furnace OR by draining all lines and traps.
The fresh water and Grey water tanks are exterior and not insulated. Freezing temperatures can cause extensive damage to
the plumbing system, resulting in costly repairs or replacement not covered under your Limited Warranty. Your plumbing system
and components should not be used in below freezing conditions. Remember that no portion of the plumbing system is situated
in a heated compartment, and much of it is directly exposed to the outdoor air and especially susceptible to freezing. Thus, be
sure to take notice of where all plumbing is situated on your habitat. You can comfortably camp in winter! However, your drinking
water should come from portable water containers that you can keep unfrozen or do not care if they freeze. Please also refer
to the "Plumbing System" section.
insulation and heat .. keep the inside of the habitat heated and insulated. Use your furnace that is integrated into the habitat to
keep interior temperatures modulated. Follow all manufacturer's instructions for safety.
The panels of your habitat are insulated. You may consider installing heat tape or similar underneath the habitat and around
exterior plumbing components. If applicable, wrap the fresh water inlet plumbing and waste lines with heat tape. Be sure to
follow all use and installation instructions provided by your heat tape, etc. manufacturers. Periodically check the habitat systems
and components.
additional tips .... thoroughly dry, thaw out and drain water from hoses before storing, and drain holding tanks if possible. This
should reduce the likelihood of damage to your tanks from a freeze. Supply your habitat with bottled water for drinking, cooking,
washing and brushing your teeth. You may also consider winterizing your habitat. See "Winterization" section herein.
battery and electrical systems ... If you are connected to shore power or have a generator, you should have all the power you
need to operate appliances. You can easily run your furnace or, if with shore power, can plug in a portable electric heater.
However, if you are dry camping (i.e. no shore power or generator), your battery or batteries will be your only source of power,
and thus, your primary electrical system concern in extreme cold. Be sure to keep the battery charged and conserve available
energy when possible. Remember that there is no substitute for common sense when camping in extreme weather conditions.
Please also refer to the "Battery" and "Electrical System" sections herein.
EXTREME HEAT and COLD
Please use common sense when camping. Extreme heat and extreme cold can cause injury and or death, especially to the
elderly and young. Take all necessary precautions when camping.
Here are some notes for camping in:
WINTER:
- bring bottled water for drinking, washing, brushing teeth etc. Keep those plumbing lines and tanks free from water in prolonged
freezing conditions.
- your furnace will keep you warm and toasty even with the roof up. We have been to well below freezing in our experiences.
- have a good sleeping bag, zip two together
- some people close the roof at night for extra insulation
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