Kodiak Canvas 6160 User Manual

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Model #6160 OWNER’S MANUAL

Grand Cabin Canvas Tent

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Important! For safe and proper assembly, use, and care, read and follow all
instructions. Everyone who uses this tent should first read this manual.

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No Fire

This tent is flammable. Keep all flame and heat sources away from the tent fabric.
Never place a stove, campfire, or any other flame source in, or near your tent. Never
use, light, or refuel a stove, lantern, heater, or any other heat source inside your tent.
Death by carbon monoxide poisoning and/or serious burns are possible.

Ventilation

Maintain adequate ventilation inside your tent at all times. Death by suffocation is
possible.

Anchor

This tent is not free-standing. If not properly anchored it will collapse. Anchor your tent
properly at all times to reduce the risk of loss or injury to the tent or occupants.

Campsite Choice

Carefully consider the possibility of falling rocks or tree limbs, lightning strikes, flash
floods, avalanches, strong winds, and other objective hazards when choosing a
campsite to reduce the risk of loss or injury to the tent or occupants.

Children

Do not leave children unattended inside a tent or camp. Do not allow children to
assemble or disassemble the tent. Do not allow children to remain closed-up in a tent
on hot days. Do not allow children to swing on, or hang from any part of this tent, or
guylines.

Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury and/or death.

At least two adults are required for setup.

This tent is heavy-duty, quite large, and thus heavy
to lift. Take caution to use at least two adults, and
proper posture when lifting or carrying this tent.
Never drag or pull the tent body or tent bags, as
this could cause abrasion damage.

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Before You Set Out

You should assemble this tent at home at least once before your trip to familiarize yourself with the
process, and make sure all the parts are in good condition.

IMPORTANT

1. After initial set-up, it is recommended that you spray the tent with water and allow it to dry

completely. This ―seasons‖ the canvas. The water causes the canvas to shrink slightly, closing the
needle holes where the canvas was stitched. This process is only required once.

2. VERY IMPORTANT—The tent must be completely dry before storage! STORING A WET OR DAMP
TENT, EVEN FOR A SHORT TIME, CAN CAUSE MOLD THAT WILL RUIN THE TENT AND VOID THE
WARRANTY.

Waterproofing

Kodiak Canvas tents are made with Hydra-Shied™ canvas that features superb water repellency.
However, not all tents are completely waterproof out of the box. On occasion a new tent will experience
some leaking. Over the life of the tent, occasional, waterproofing maintenance will be required. If leaking
occurs, it is an easy fix. Treat the affected area with a SILICONE based waterproofing such as Kiwi Camp
Dry®. This should absolutely take care of any leaks, and you should seldom have to retreat. Caution: Do
not use other types of waterproofing such as Canvak® on this Hydra-Shield™ canvas, as it could affect
the breathability of the canvas. When properly sealed, your expectation should be that a Kodiak Canvas
tent will be completely dry inside, even during drenching rains.

Kodiak Canvas

Limited Lifetime Warranty

This product is warranted, to the original purchaser, to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for as long as you own the product. This product is made with quality materials and expert
workmanship, but is not indestructible. This warranty does not cover damage attributed to or resulting
from normal wear and tear (e.g. exhausted zippers), natural hazards (e.g. weather, animals), abuse (e.g.
mold, mildew, burns, ultraviolet), or alterations or modifications of any kind. If your product is found
defective, we will repair or replace it free of charge. Charges for shipping your product to Kodiak Canvas
will be your responsibility. We reserve the right to make substitutions if parts are unavailable or obsolete.
If your product needs repair beyond what is covered under warranty, we will provide parts and service at
a reasonable charge.

This warranty gives you, the original purchaser, specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Do not return your product until you have received

authorization and instruction to do so.

To obtain service contact us at www.KodiakCanvas.com, or write to:
Kodiak Canvas Customer Service

78 South Fairfield Rd. #101-109
Layton, UT 84040 USA

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Component Checklist

Part #

Description

Quantity

Poles

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Center Upright

2

2

Corner Upright

8

3

Ridge Pole (Curved)

4

4

Center Ridge Pole (Straight)

1

5

Awning Gable Pole

2

6

Awning Ridge Pole

3

7

Awning Upright Pole

2

8

Awning Center Upright Pole

1

Other

Large Tent Stakes

23

Small Tent Stakes

4

Guy Lines

7

Tent Bag

1

Pole Bag

1

Peg Bag 1

Tent Body

1

Identify all components and make sure they are in good condition and working order.