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Armadillo AX HARDSHELL ROOF TOP TENT USER MANUAL...
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PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLING IMPORTANT Before installing your 23Zero Roof Top Tent please ensure you are aware and understand the following: • Your vehicle’s maximum roof load rating. • Your roof rack’s maximum load rating including off-road capacity.
ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Safety & Warnings Important Notice: Improper installation or use of the ARMADILLO AX roof top tent may result in serious injury or death. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation and safe use of the roof top tent.
ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Hardware & Accessories The ARMADILLO AX roof top tents includes a mounting kit with everything required to mount the roof top tent to most roof racks. Note: Hardware may differ from illustrated depending on model.
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Fitting the ARMADILLO AX Roof Top Tent to Roof Rack 1. Determine Ladder Deployment Side: - The ARMADILLO AX can be oriented to deploy from either the right or left side of the vehicle. - Release all four locking clamps and raise the shell.
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ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Fitting the ARMADILLO AX Roof Top Tent to Roof Rack Important: Ensure the ARMADILLO AX is closed during fitment.. Fit 8 x M8 bolts into 8 x slide plates and slide each into bottom mounting rail. Position these so there are 2 sets of bolts in each corner of the tent.
ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Opening & Set up Step 1: Release Locking Mechanism - Locate the four over center locking latches - Release each latch, one at a time, on all four corners Step 2: Lift Shell Lift the shell until the gas struts take over.
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ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Use Ladder to Deploy Tent 1. Release ladder strap and fully extend out the ladder 2. Using the ladder as a lever, pull down & out to unfold inner baseboard 3. IMPORTANT: Set and secure ladder beofre proceeding. See "Ladder Adjustment"...
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ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Locate 2 x canopy stay pole points at front of baseboard and insert into front window stay pole point, flex and feed hooks into the front eyelets. TIP: This can be done through windows from inside tent.
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ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Closing & Pack up 1. Remove Window Rods: A. From within the tent, remove all window rods and store them in the provided sleeve. Place the sleeve under the mattress towards the rear of the tent.
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ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Closing & Pack up 4. Prepare the Ladder: A. Fully extend the ladder outwards so it is at its maximum length and all rungs are in lock position. 5. Fold Tent: A. Standing behind the ladder, lift it from below up and over until the baseboard folds over.
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ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Closing & Pack up Close tent: A. Locate the pack down shock cord at the retainer brackets and pull it over the canvas, ensuring the windows are tucked away under tension. Make sure the bungee cord has also been pulled in at the back.
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Secure all four locking clamps by pushing against them with your palm to engage the latch PACK UP COMPLETE. IMPORTANT: Ensure the ARMADILLO AX is packed dry at all times. If weather conditions dictate a wet pack up, open the tent and allow to dry fully as soon as possible.
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ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Ladder adjustment For your safety and protection, ensure correct placement and angle of ladder. See diagrams below. Recommended ladder placement is a 4:1 ratio or approx. 70° to 75°. NOTE: Under no circumstances should anyone be inside the roof top tent if the ladder is not locked and secured at the correct angle.
ARMADILLO AX USER MANUAL Warranty 23ZERO will replace or repair any product at its discretion that is subject to faulty manufacturing or workmanship including materials. Exclusions The above warranty is limited to manufacturing and material defects. The warranty does not...
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