Giga Tent MT 012 User Manual

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Model # MT012

Mantica

4’ W x 7.25’ D x 48” H

Owner’s Manual

WARNING

Tent is constructed with tension frame. Tent WILL pop open suddenly when strap is removed. To avoid harm, make sure area is clear of people, pets, fire and objects when opening the tent. Open tent by throwing into the air in a cleared area.

IMPORTANT

We strongly suggest setting up your new tent before initial use to insure that all parts are present and to familiarize yourself with the tent’s assembly. This will have a great effect on how well enjoy your product and experience.

For questions or concerns call Gigatent at our Toll Free Number: 877-836-8701 Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm EST, Friday 9am-12pm EST or email us at customerservice@gigatent.com. For replacement parts, please login to our website at gigatent.com and click the link “replacement parts”.

NOTE

Refer to the sewn-in assembly instructions in the carry pouch to properly assemble and pack the tent.

IMPORTANT

Though we take very seriously every tent perform according to our stringent requirements, we strongly recommend all tent seams be sealed using a water based sealer to avoid water leaking into tent from seams. For best results, seal seams from outside of tent.

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WARNING!

This product was not designed to be left out in the sunlight for extended periods of time. Prolonged UV exposure will rapidly break down the fabric of this product. UV damage is not covered under our warranty.

WARNING : NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN TENT.

Keep all Flame and Heat away from tent and tent fabric. This tent meets flammability requirements of CPAI-84.

WARNING!

KEEP ALL FLAME AND

HEAT SOURCES AWAY

FROM THIS PRODUCT FABRIC

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

This tent meets the flammability requirements of CPIA-84. The fabric may burn if left in continuous contact with any flame source. The application of any foreign substance to the product fabric may render the flame resistant properties ineffective.

DO NOT...

1. Do not pitch tent near an open flame.

2. Do not leave campfires unattended.

3. Do not allow CHILDREN or ADULTS to use lighted candles, matches or other flame sources in or near tents.

4. Do not use heating, lighting or cooking equipment with open flames in or near tents.

5. Do not use fuel burning/oxygen consuming devices (i.e. heaters, lanterns or other flame sources inside your tent at any time.

6. Do not spray with insecticide.

7. EXTREME CAUTION: Never use any fuel burning/oxygen device, or any device that produces fumes (including stoves, lanterns, candles, hibachis or heaters) in or around your tent. Inhalation of fumes may result in carbon monoxide poisoning, injury and/ or death.

THIS TENT IS NOT FIRE PROOF. IF LEFT IN OPEN FLAME THE TENT WILL BURN. CAUTION: Never use any fuel-burning or oxygen-consuming devices, or any devices that

produce fumes, including stoves, lanterns, candles, hibachis or heaters in or around your tent. This can result in carbon monoxide poisoning, injury or death.

DO...

1. Always extinguish campfire before leaving area.

2. Exercise care when using electricity and lighting in and near tents.

3. Disassemble and store tent properly after camping to ensure the tent’s longevity.

4. Always use a hammer/mallet when driving stakes into the ground.

TIPS AND TRICKS

• In windy conditions wrap the fly bungee around the pole several times before hooking it to the ring, this will keep the rainfly from

flapping.

• Be sure to FULLY close the door zippers in rainy weather as water can find it’s way through an open zipper.

• At a minimum we suggest SEAM SEALING the seams at the bottom of the windows to insure that water won’t come through the needle

holes.

• When setting up your tent be mindful not to set it up underneath dead tree branches or limbs as these could snap off in windy conditions.

• In sandy soil a longer stake or a deadman such as driftwood or logs will work better than a normal stake. Bury the deadman at least a foot

into the sand and attach both tent and deadman with the guylines.

• Carrying a combination of different types of stakes will make camping in different places easier and speed set up.

• Never pull on the tent to remove the stakes. This could result in tearing the fabric or seams of tent. Stakes should only be removed by

pulling on stake itself.

• Refer to Troubleshooting guide on the following page for additional information.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Condensation is caused by lower temperatures outside the tent which causes moisture vapor from humidity

CONDENSATION

MILDEW

inside the tent and sleepers’ respiration to form water droplets on the walls and is mostly visible in the corners. To prevent this from happening keep all objects away from the walls and open up windows to allow the moisture to escape.

To avoid mildew which can damage a tents waterproofing be sure to never store your tent damp or worse wet. If mildew occurs you can use a product such as McNett Mirazyme to clean your tent or you can use a product solution of lemon juice concentrate and water to wash the area. After this you will want to wash the area with

soap and water and then let it dry COMPLETELY before storing.

TEARS OR

SMALL HOLES

ZIPPER PROBLEMS

SEAM LEAKAGE

Tears and small holes can be fixed temporarily by using an adhesive patch kit found in most camping stores. For long term patches it is best to bring your tent to a repair facility or for minor repairs you can use McNett

Seam Grip. Simply follow the instructions and this will provide a durable permanent patch.

Zippers have 2 parts, the slider which is the part that opens and closes the zipper, and the zipper teeth. What normally happens is the zipper separates behind the slider. If this carefully move the slider back past the separation and re-zip. If this fails to fix the problem you may require a new zipper slider or a new complete zipper which a repair facility may fix for you.

Seams can leak through the needle holes so applying a product such as McNett Seam Grip to your tent before

going camping is the best thing to do. We have seam sealed the rainfly for you but as a minimum we suggest sealing the seam along the base of all the windows and along the batch tub floor seams as this is the most likely place for leakage.

CARE

Ultra Violet (UV) Exposure

Your tent is made of UV resistant polyester fabric which is resistant but NOT impervious to the damaging effects of long term sun exposure. We DO NOT suggest long term set up of ANY of our products as this will severely damage the tent fabric.

Seam Sealing

Gigatent suggests that at a MINIMUM the seams at the bottom of the windows should be sealed using a product like McNetts Seam Grip or

a good water based tent sealer to prevent moisture from coming through the needle holes. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when applying seam sealer.

Structural Integrity

Although the tent was constructed to rigid specifications periods of wind and soaking rain may loosen the stakes and guylines to the point of allowing the rainfly to flap. This can in turn cause the poles to loosen weakening the overall structure. Loosening of the rainfly can also create pockets that can collect water which can lead to pole failure. To insure that this does not occur take care during windy or rainy conditions that all of the stakes and guylines are secure and tight.

Storage

DO NOT under any circumstances store your tent wet or damp. Mildew will quickly destroy a tents waterproof coating. Allow your tent to dry and then store in a cool dry place.

Washing Your Tent

NEVER machine wash a tent as this can cause damage to the waterproof coating. Hand wash with a mild soap and rinse with clean water

and allow to COMPLETELY dry before storing. An extremely dirty tent can be set up and washed like a car or it can be washed in a bathtub

using your hands to agitate the water or a soft brush.

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY TERM:

5 Years from date of purchase

WHAT IS COVERED:

Warrants to the original purchaser that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

Shall not be responsible for the natural breakdown of materials that occurs inevitably with extended use (e.g., Ultraviolet (UV) light damage on tents, exhausted zippers), or defects caused by accident, abuse, alteration, animal attack, storm damage, misuse or improper care.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If after inspection we find that product failed due to a manufacturing or material defect, we will repair or replace the product, at our option, without charge.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return the product, freight prepaid, to GIGATENT Customer Service Department. For return authorization e-mail our office and obtain an

Authorization number. Authorization numbers are valid for 30 days from the date of issuance, and must be obtained within 30 days of ship date. Returns will be handled in a timely matter. Collect shipments or shipments without return authorization will not be accepted.

REPAIRS:

If your product needs service or repair due to normal wear and tear, animal attack, accident or some other reason that is not covered under the warranty, we will provide the necessary service for a reasonable charge, plus shipping and handling. We require that products accepted for any repair MUST be properly cleaned according to our recommended are instructions. Please send your product or component that requires repair (e.g. tent fly), postage prepaid, along with a description of what needs attention.

REPLACEMENT PARTS:

Replacement parts may be ordered online at gigatent.com. Click on “Replacement Parts” and then click on the Replacement Form. All listed fields require information.

We accept Visa, Master Card and American Express.

TENT PARTS

Review your parts list to make sure all parts listed have been included in your package.

Description Qty

Tent Body 1

Rain Fly 1

Tent Inner Pole 1

Tent Roof Pole 1

Guylines 5

Steel Pegs 13

Carry Bag 1

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STOP!

Read Instructions prior to assembling tent.

The tent assembly you are about to experience will knock your socks off! That said, we don’t want it to knock your head off, or anyone else’s. The Mantica employs an inner tension frame that “wants” to pop open. Make sure the space you’re camping in is clear of people, pets, fire and gear. While grasping the frame tightly in one hand, release the strap with your other hand. Now simply throw the tent into the air, away from you, and in the general direction of your camping area. POP! You’re tent is now opened! At this stage, you’ve almost completed the assembly of your tent! Follow the diagram below to get a better picture for properly assembling the Mantica tent. Thanks for choosing Gigatent.

Firmly grasp outer

frame of tent with one hand and release the elastic strap with the other hand.

Throw tent into

the air to pop open.

Insert pole into sleeve

and then insert pole ends into grommets.

Pull out the tent

corners and stake down.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Stake down the fly with the guy lines.

PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Pull the top edges of the front

1. 2. 3.

and back ends of frame together and twist to form 2 large loops.

Form Figure 8

Frame will form a “figure 8”

when pushed all the way down to the ground. You should now have 4 smaller loops, (2 on each side).

Twist one side inward and then repeat for the other side.

Fold one side of loops

onto the other. The loops will bend at the cross section of the figure 8.

Pull strap over the folded

tent to keep it from opening. Stuff tent and fly into the carry bag.

Tuck in excess fabric into the loops.

NOTE: MAKE SURE TENT IS CLEAN AND DRY PRIOR TO PACKING INTO CARRY BAG. IF YOU MUST PACK AWAY WET, BE SURE TO OPEN TENT AND LET IT DRY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. STORING WET TENT IN CARRY BAG WET WILL CAUSE MOLD AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY.

Press frame straight down to the

ground. NOTE: ensure bottom of loops do not slide apart when pressing down on frame.

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