Eskimo 69161 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS

Eskape 200 Ice Shelter

MODEL 69161

OM69161

Rev. 7/7/08

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Eskape™ 200 Hardwater Series (69161)

Eskimo Ice Shelters are engineered with you the high performance ice angler in mind. We appreciate your purchase of one of our high performance portable ice shelters. Follow these simple instructions and your ice shelter will provide you many years of trouble-free pleasure. Save these instructions for future reference.

If for any reason you have a problem with your product, DO NOT return to the retailer, contact the Eskimo customer service depart- ment at 1-800-345-6007 or by email at info@ardisam.com for assistance.

CONTENTS

Introduction & Registration .............................................................. 2

Important Safety Precautions .......................................................... 3

Assembly, Set-up & Take-down Instructions ................................. 4-9

Standard Accessories.................................................................... 10

Long Term Storage ........................................................................ 10

Parts ......................................................................................... 11-13

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) ............................................. 14

Warranty ........................................................................................ 15

Optional Accessories ..................................................................... 16

REGISTRATION

Record the model number and serial number (if applicable) in the space provided for easy reference. Fill out and mail the registration card located in the parts packet. Warranty is valid only if the completed registration card is received by Ardisam, Inc. within 30 days of purchase.

OWNERSHIP RECORDS

Place of Purchase:

Place of Purchase Address:

City: State/Province: Zip Code/Postal Code:

Model Number: Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Notes:

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This tent is made with ﬂame resistant fabric which meets CPAI-84 speciﬁcations. It is not ﬁre proof. The fabric will burn if left in continuous contact with any ﬂame source.

The application of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the ﬂame resistant properties ineffective.

Heat sources burn oxygen and emit carbon monoxide. Use caution with heaters and vent properly.

This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual.

• Do not use candles, matches or open ﬂames of any kind in or near this shelter.

• Do not cook inside this shelter.

• Exercise extreme caution when using fuel-powered lanterns or heaters inside this shelter.

• Do not refuel lamps, heaters or stoves inside this shelter.

• Extinguish or turn off all lanterns before leaving this shelter.

• Do not smoke in this shelter.

• Do not store ﬂammable liquids inside this shelter.

WARNING

READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL ASSEMBLY, SAFETY, SET-UP & USE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BEFORE EACH USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARN INGS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERI OUS INJURY OR DEATH.

KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC.

DUE TO TRAFFIC ON LAKES, ICE FISHING CAN BE HAZ ARDOUS AT NIGHT. IF YOU CHOOSE TO FISH AT NIGHT OR IN CONDITIONS WITH POOR VISIBILITY, BE SURE TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS.

NEVER LEAVE THE ICE SHELTER UNATTENDED.

SECURELY ANCHOR THE ICE SHELTER TO THE ICE IN HIGH WIND CONDITIONS.

LUBRICATE THE SLIDE POLES WITH WD-40 ICONE SPRAY AT LEAST SEASONALLY. DO NOT USE OIL OR GREASE AS A LUBRICANT.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Tools Needed - two 7/16” wrenches, one 3/8” wrench, one Phillips screwdriver and a rubber mallet.

ASSEMBLY NOTE: This ice shelter should be assembled in a garage or basement setting due to the time and length of assembly. Identify and familiarize yourself with all parts and hardware before assembly. Allow 1-3 hours for assembly.

ASSEMBLY NOTE: The use of a cordless drill with socket will make assembly of your ice shelter much quicker. Be sure to set the drill speed low so you do not over tighten any nut and bolt combinations.

ASSEMBLY NOTE: ter, it should be mounted to the sled before assembly of the ice shelter for convenience.

IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY TIP: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN ANY NUT AND BOLT COMBINATIONS UNTIL ALL BOLT-ON PARTS ARE ASSEMBLED TOGETHER! FINGER TIGHTEN ONLY! THIS WILL HELP HOLE ALIGNMENT OF ALL PARTS.

1. Attach the left hinge riser (68052) to the left front upper lip of sled using (3) provided 1/4-20 x 7/8” hex head bolts, nyloc nuts and washers. SEE

FIGURE 1.

2. Attach the left hinge assembly (68144) to the top of left hinge riser using (2) provided 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex head bolts and nyloc nuts. SEE FIGURE

NOTE: Be sure hinge assembly is orientated as shown in FIGURE 1,

with high sides of hinges placed to the front of sled and bottom “J” hinge pole to the inside.

3. Attach the right hinge riser (68053) to the right front upper lip of sled using (3) provided 1/4-20 x 7/8” hex head bolts, nyloc nuts and washers.

4. Attach the right hinge assembly (68143) to the top of right hinge riser using (2) provided 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex head bolts and nyloc nuts.

NOTE: Be sure hinge assembly is orientated as shown in FIGURE 1,

with high sides of hinges placed to the front of sled and bottom “J” hinge pole to the inside.

5. Attach (2) seat kit mount brackets (68304) to each hinge riser using (4) provided 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex head bolts and nyloc nuts. SEE FIGURE 2.

If a Tracking Kit is purchased with the shel-

left hinge

FIGURE 1 (left side shown)

seat mount bracket

(2) 1/4” x 3/4” bolts

high side of hinge

(3) 1/4” x 7/8” bolts

left hinge riser

(3) 1/4” washers

(3) 1/4” nuts

hinge riser

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(2) 1/4” nuts

(2) 1/4” x 3/4” bolts

FIGURE 2 (left side shown)

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6. Slide the pre-assembled rod holder assembly (68449) into the T-slot of either bench seat rail. Doing so makes this bench seat rail the front rail and will be positioned beneath your legs during use.

7. Attach (2) bench seat rails (68301) to the top side of seat kit mount brackets using (4) provided 1/4-20 x 2-1/2” bolts, nyloc nuts and (4) washers. SEE

FIGURE 3A.

Make sure the rail with the rod holder assembly is in front,

so it will be positioned beneath your legs during use.

8. Attach (2) storage tray end caps (68156) to each end of the storage tray (68157) using (8) provided 10-24 x 5/8” bolts, and nyloc nuts. SEE FIGURE

3B.

9. Attach the seat brace (68024), the left backrest bracket (68310), the right backrest bracket (68323) and the plastic storage tray to the center set of holes on bench seat rails using (2) provided 1/4-20 x 3-1/2” Phillips truss head bolts, (2) 1/4-20 x 4-1/2” Phillips truss head bolts, (4) nyloc nuts and (4) washers. SEE FIGURE 3A. The long bolts should be used in the rear holes since the added length is needed to go through the seat brace.

NOTE: Seat brace will ﬁt under the lip of plastic storage tray.

(4) 1/4” x 2-1/2” bolts

bench seat rails

plastic storage tray

(8) 10-24 nuts

(8) 10-24 x 5/8” bolts

storage tray end caps

FIGURE 3B (left side shown)

(2) 1/4” x 3-1/2” bolts

(2) 1/4” x 4-1/2” bolts

rod holder assembly

right backrest bracket

seat mount brackets

all washers are 1/4”

all nuts are 1/4”

left backrest bracket

plastic storage tray

seat brace

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FIGURE 3A

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