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Dual Identity
IMPORTANT
We strongly suggest setting up your new tent before going camping to insure
that all parts are present and to familiarize yourself with the tents assembly.
This will have a great effect on how well you enjoy your camping trip.
Manufactured in our state of the art factory in China
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CENTER POLES AND GABLE POLES ARE THE SAME SIZE
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Step 2- ATTACHING the CANOPY and SCREEN INSERT
7)
Drape the canopy over the frame and make sure it is lined up correctly.
8)
Attach the corner extensions to the bottom of the leg pole by inserting the hook sewn to the
inside of the extension into one of the holes in the bottom of the leg.
9) (Figure D)
Attach the Velcro sewn to the inside of the canopy to the Corner hubs .
10)
Stake out the bottom of the canopy by inserting the stake through the loop sewn to the
bottom of the leg extensions. The Canopy can be used alone or you may add the Screen Insert.
To add the SCREEN INSERT continue with the Assembly instructions.
11) (Figure E)
Unfold the Screen Insert and attach the center hook to the loop molded into the
Center Hub and continue attaching the hooks to the Gable Hubs and finally the
Corner Hubs.
12)
Insert the Pins found attached to metal rings sewn to the bottom of the 4 corners into the
ends of the Leg poles .
13) (Figure G)
Attach the pole clips to the leg poles .
14) (Figure H)
Stake out the Screen Insert using the metal rings and the stake loops following
the stake placement description at the bottom of the page.
(Figure C)
(Figure E)
(Figure F)
D
INSIDE
E
G
Corner
Extensions
INSIDE
C
H
Step 3- EXTRA STABILITY in WINDY CONDITIONS
18) (FIGURE I)In windy conditions use the extra stakes and guylines to add extra stability .
Stake placement
40
F
Tent
I
Approx.
48”
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Model SHT 007, SHT 009
Frame Parts
Pole Hubs
Center
Gable
Corner
Steel Poles
Center Pole
Gable Pole
Leg Pole
(Attached to tent)
Misc. Parts
Canopy Top
Screen Insert
Qty
1
4
4
Qty
1
4
4
Qty
1
1
Tent Bag
Pole Bag
Stake Bag
Canopy Bungee w/ hook
Screen Bungee w/ hook
Pin & Ring
Guylines
1
1
1
4
9
4
4
Canopy Top
Screen Insert
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Tips and Tricks
You can use the Dual Identity in several configurations.
Canopy and frame alone
Screen and frame alone
Or use the Canopy and Screen together for maximum protection.
Stake out the corners with the door closed to prevent excessive wear
on the door zippers.
In sandy soil a longer stake or a dead man will work better than a
normal stake.
Carrying a combination of different types of stakes will make camping
in different places easier and speed set up.
Make sure that the bottom sod cloth is tucked into the tent to prevent
insects from flying under the screen sides.
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 Sure to prevent
moisture from coming through the needle holes.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when
applying seam sealer.
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.
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.
WashingYour 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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Thank you for purchasing a quality product from GIGATENT.
This troubleshooting guide is designed to help you sort out some of the possible
problems you might encounter with your new tent.
If you are still having problems with your purchase please contact us at
973-709-1111 or email us at info@gigatent.com
Condensation is caused by lower temperatures outside the tent which
causes moisture vapor from humidity inside the tent and sleepers respiration
Condensation
Mildew
to form water droplets on the walls and is mostly is 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 simple 50/50
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 Seam Grip sold by the
McNett company. Simply follow the instructions on the package 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 occurs carefully move the slider back past the
separation and rezip. If this fails to fix the problem you may require a new
zipper slider or a new complete zipper. Please call us and we can recommend a
shop that will be able to fix it for you.
Seams can leak through the needle holes so applying a product such as McNett
Seamsure 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 of the windows as this is the most likely place for leakage.
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Warning
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