OZtrail PopUp Beach Dome, MP-BDSPU, MP-BDSPUM Owner's Manual

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BDSP U

O W N E R S M A N U A L

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PopUp Beach Dome

IMP ORTA N T SA F ETY A ND

CAR E INF O RMAT ION

SAFETY HINTS

To prevent injury caused by fire -

Do not pitch the tent near a camp fire or any other flame source.
Do not use candles, matches or any other flame source in or near tent.
(This includes stoves, cooking equipment, lighting and heating appliances)
Only use recommended water repellent compounds on the tent fly.
Do not spray tent fabric with insecticide.

To prevent injury caused by gas poisoning or suffocation –

Do not use fuel burning/oxygen consuming devices inside the tent. This includes candles, gas lanterns,
kerosene lamps, stoves, cooking appliances and heating appliances..
Do not use gas appliances of any kind inside the tent.
EXTREME CAUTION: Gas or fumes or lack of oxygen within the tent could result in unconsciousness
and brain damage and eventually death.

To prevent injury caused by your camping environment –

Do not pitch your tent under trees with dead branches or under trees known to drop branches.
Do not pitch your tent on an area that could get flooded.
Do not pitch your tent near cliffs in case of collapse or rock fall.
Do not leave tent erected in strong winds – collapse tent onto ground and seek refuge in your vehicle.

To prevent injury caused by electricity -

Always exercise care when using electricity and electric lighting in and near tents. Disconnect or turn off
during rain.

Keep all flame and heat sources away from the tent fabric.

This tent complies with the flammability requirements of CPAI-84. However, the
fabric may burn if left in continuous contact with a flame from any source. Also,
the application of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the flame

resistant properties ineffective.

UNDERSTANDING WATERPROOFNESS – WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
WARRANTY!

OZtrail tents use waterproof and water repellent fabrics. However, with the addition of seams, zips
and other desirable features a recreational tent will not be as waterproof as a car, house or other solid
structures. The following are common examples of how water can enter a tent: -

Condensation – When warm moist air meets cooler air, clouds (condensation) occurs. A tent fly is an
impermeable layer between the warm moist air inside the tent and the cooler air outside the tent. The
warm moist air condenses on the inside surface of the fly. Condensation can be reduced if the tent is well
ventilated.

Seams – All seams are factory tape sealed but could leak at webbing and guy line entry points and
where there are multiple layers of fabric. If leakage at these points becomes a problem, simply use a
recommended seam sealant.

Zips – All care is taken in the design to cover zips with rain flaps. At times wind driven rain could force
water through the zips. To minimise this, make sure all doors are closed correctly and that the flaps cover
the zips.

Floor – If the ground is very wet or water pools under the floor, the downward pressure of standing,
kneeling or lying on the floor could force water through the floor fabric. To prevent this, do not pitch the
tent over hollows and make sure water drains away from the tent. You could also use a ground sheet
under the tent.

Structural integrity – A perfectly pitched tent on perfectly flat, dry ground is structurally strong and most
waterproof. During prolonged wind and rain it may be necessary to tighten guy lines and reset the tent
pegs to prevent the fly from sagging or flapping and attend to drainage around the perimeter of the tent.
Sagging and incorrect pitching weakens the tent structure and could allow water to pool on the fly placing
undue forces on the tent causing leaking and breakages.

IM POR TAN T

1.This tent is designed as a recreational product only and is not suitable for
use as a dwelling.

2. During rain always lower awnings to avoid water ponding on awnings

3. Never store a wet and/or soiled tent, as mildew and corrosion will form
within a few days. This condition is not covered by warranty. Always allow
tent to dry completely before packing and stowing.

4. Elastic shock cord is provided to assist in the quick and easy assembly of
the poles. Age, over stretching and mishandling will cause failure. Shock
cord is not covered by warranty.

5. Your tent is valuable and should be insured against loss or damage.

6. During strong winds and storms collapse the tent flat onto the ground and
seek refuge in your vehicle. Damage caused by storms and strong winds is
not covered by warranty.

WARR ANT Y

OZtrail tents are warranted for a period of one year from date of purchase. The
manufacturer agrees during the warranty period to repair any manufacturing
defects in the product or, at its option, replace the product with another product or
an equivalent product without cost to the owner for material or labour.

This warranty is subject to the original proof of purchase and the products being
used in accordance with the instruction manual.
Important: This tent is to be assembled once before going camping to ensure
that all parts are present and to become familiar with the assembly of the tent.

This warranty does not cover defects due to modification, accident, damage
caused by vandalism, rusting, acts of nature or any other event beyond the
control of the manufacturer. Nor does this warranty cover scratching, scuffing,
natural breakdown of materials that occur inevitably with extended use including
Ultra Violet light damage and exhausted zippers or other cosmetic damage
that may result from normal wear and tear. In addition, defects resulting from
intentional damage, negligence or unreasonable use will void this warranty.

If the product is defective within the terms of this warranty, OZtrail will repair or
replace defective parts at no cost to the purchaser. Please note the shipping
charges to and from the OZtrail warehouse or original place of purchase are
not covered under warranty and are the responsibility of the purchaser. OZtrail
reserves the right to make substitutions to warranty claims if parts are unavailable
or obsolete.

This warranty does not cover incidental expenses including property damage.

MODEL # MP

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BDSPU

PARTS LIST

4 x Pegs

2 x Guy Ropes

1 x Tent Bag

NB : Al w ays men t io n th e Mo del Num b er in
al l c o rre s po n den c e r e ga r din g yo u r t ent .

PopUp Beach

Dome

IMPORTANT: This beach dome is to be pitched once before use to ensure that all
parts are present and to become familiar with the assembly and pack up of the beach
dome.

Step 1 – Choosing the beach dome site

Select a sheltered site protected from the wind.
Clear a level area of all sharp objects, twigs etc.

Step 2 – Standing the beach dome up

Remove the beach dome from the carry bag and release elastic strap, gently allow the beach
dome to unfold and open fully.

Step 3 – Peg down the beach dome

Position the beach dome facing the desired direction. Peg the four corners of the beach
dome to the ground by driving pegs through the webbing loops at the base corners of the
beach dome. Firm but not tight. Fill the sand bags provided and sand pockets under the front
and rear floor of the beach dome for added stability.

Step 4 – Install guy ropes

Attach the guy ropes to the beach dome. Make a loop (about 30 cm to 50 cm long) with the
slider on the end of the rope and peg out as far as possible from the beach dome. Ensure all

peg down points are utilised and all guy ropes are attached firmly and remain firm.

PLEASE NOTE: IN SEVERE CONDITIONS THE BEACH DOME SHOULD BE
DISMANTLED.

Please note, weights measurements are approximate only. Due to our Policy of continual product
development, specifications and features may vary time to time.

AS SEM BLY I NST RUC TIO NS

Steel Flex Poles

Sand Pocket

Never store a wet and/or soiled beach dome as mildew and corrosion
will form within a few days. This condition is not covered by warranty.
Always wash down with fresh water after use and allow the beach
dome to dry completely before packing and storing.

1. Release guy ropes

2. Remove pegs. Do not remove pegs from the ground by pulling on peg loops.
This may cause the peg loop to tear out of the seam.

3. Empty all sand bags and sand pockets

4. Position yourself along the side of the beach dome, see photo A.

5. With your left hand collect and hold the centre of the two roof pole loops, holding
the two pole loops, now bring your left hand down towards your left knee, the
beach dome will change from horizontal to vertical as you do this step, see photo

B.

6. Place your right hand on top of the pole loop at chest level, bring your right hand
down towards your ankles, see figure C and D.

7. As you finalise step 6 carefully release one of the two pole loops in your left hand
so the released pole loop goes under the pole loop still in your left hand,

see

photo E.

8. Neatly pack down all pole loops, once all pole loops are packed flat, slip the
attached elastic strap over the pole loops to hold in place, see photo F.

9. Place ensuite in tent carry bag and zip shut.

WARNING: At no stage is it necessary to apply any excessive force to
achieve any of the above steps. The Steel frame is sprung loaded and
if the correct action is applied the beach dome will pack up with little
or no force required. Excessive force will result in damage to the steel
frame and this is not covered by warranty.

DI SAS SEM BLY I NST RUC TIO NS

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OZ t r ai l te n t . T h is t rou b le s hoo t ing gui d e i s

de s i gn e d t o gi v e yo u ye a rs o f f u n & enj o yme n t

fr o m y o u r c a mp i n g e q uip m ent .

HELPFUL HINTS GUIDE

Co n den s ati on - this is caused by lower temperatures on the outside of the tent com-

bined with body heat on the inside of the tent. When this occurs, avoid touching walls to reduce

contact leakage. Leaving the doors and windows open will reduce moisture condensation.

Se a m l e aka ge - all OZtrail tents are manufactured by expert machinists. However,

seepage may occur in the seams through the needle holes created in the sewing process. This

is normal and can be corrected by applying a generous amount of seam sealer or wax on the

inside of the seams. Seam sealer is available at all retail camping specialists.

Mi l dew - to avoid mildew, never put your tent away wet or damp. However, if mildew

occurs, use a soft bristle brush or sponge with mild detergent to clean. Let the tent dry in the

sunlight and re-apply seam sealer compound on the inside of the seams.

Re p air i ng a t e ar - for small tears, use a self-adhesive patch kit. We recommend a

canvas or awning repairer for larger tears.

Fa u lty zip per - all our tents are manufactured with zippers which, if the zipper sepa-

rates, you can fix the zipper by moving the slider to the beginning of the zipper tape and rework-

ing the zipper. If this doesn’t work, we recommend you visit a canvas or awning repairer in your

area.

Fa d ing fab ric - do not leave your tent set up in direct sunlight longer than is necessary.

If left in sunlight for prolonged periods of time, fabric will fade and weaken.

Fl o or c ond ens a tio n - a ground sheet under the tent prevents the floor from feeling

damp and helps prolong its life. The ground sheet should be smaller than the tent’s floor to

prevent rain from running under the tent.

Sh o ck c ord fa i lur e - spring and elastic shock cord is provided to assist tent assem-

bly. Age, over stretching and mishandling pole assembly will cause elastic failure. Elastic shock

cord is delicate and should be handled with care.

Re m ovi n g p egs - pegs should be pulled with another peg, hammer or a peg puller,

never by pulling on the tent. Avoid pegging tent so tight that it stretches the fabric. Overstretch-

ing may cause peg loops to tear.

CAMPER’S CHECKLIST AND HELPFUL HINTS

Sa f ety and he a lth ai d s

- Insect repellents

- Sun cream

- First aid kit and manual

- Tissues

- Stingose

- Compass

- Binoculars

Ca m p n e eds

- Tent

- Sleeping bags

- Pillows

- Axe

- Pocket knife

- Sewing kit

- Heavy-duty tape

- Rope and safety pins

- Small shovel

- Fishing and sporting gear

- Broom and dust pan

- Compact tool kit

- Hammer

- Mats

- Ground sheet

- Air mattress and repair kit

- Portable stove stand

- Water container

- Bucket

- Portable toilet

- Toilet paper

- Folding chair

- Folding table

- Funnel for fuelling appliances

- Gas lantern

- Extra mantles

- Torch

- Spare batteries

- Small fire extinguisher

- Waterproof tarpaulin

- Waterproof matches

- Spare ropes

- Spare sand pegs

- Solar shower

- Air pump

- Extra steel extension poles

- Spare fibreglass pole kit

Ki t che n eq uip m ent

- Food and water

- Gas stove

- Portable stove/barbeque

- Fire starters

- Frying pan

- Saucepans

- Kettle

- Teapot/billy

- Aluminium foil

- Pot holders

- Mixing and serving spoons

- Cooking fork, tongs, spatula

- Kitchen knives

- Cutting board

- Can/bottle opener

- Storage containers

- Esky/cooler/chilly bin

- Ice pack

- Insulated water container

- Tablecloth, napkin, plates

- Mugs, glasses

- Table knives, fork, spoons

- Washing up container

- Detergent

- Pot scrubbers

- Plastic garbage bags

- Paper towels

- Tea towels

- Garbage bags

Tr a vel ai d s

- Road maps

- Sunglasses

- Games

- Litter bags

- Binoculars

- Camera and film

Pe r son a l e qui p men t

- Clothes

- Rain coat/jacket

- Hat

- Toiletries

- Clothes line

- Pegs

- Towels

NOTES:

DESIGNED AND IMPORTED BY

OZTRAIL LE ISURE PRODUC TS

ABN. 77 010 916 006

P.O . Box 1

SUMNER PARK QLD 4074

AUSTRALIA

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