OZtrail Switch Back 2 Camo, DTH-SB2C-C Owner's Manual

Owners Manual

Switch Back 2 Camo

DTH-SB2C-C

www.oztrail.com.au

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Products and Parts

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Assembly Instructions

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Disassembly Instructions

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and Folding Instructions

Warranty

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Important Safety and
Care Information

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Prolonging The Life Of Your
Tent/Shelter

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Understanding Waterproofness ...........

Zips ............................................................

FEATURES

• Longer lasting UVtex Sun Tough y fabric with
water repellent treatment

• Strong double hoop pole system allows set ups
and pack downs in seconds

• Heat taped seams provide a complete water shield

• Heavy Duty PE bucket oor with elevated oor

seams

• Easy access largeD door entrance

• Total insect protection with ultra ne No-See-Um

mesh

• Excellent ventilation via front door and rear
window vent with protective ap

• Packs at into a compact circular carry bag

• Comes with pegs

• 1 year manufacturer’s warranty

HELPFUL HINT

OZtrail advises you to read this owner’s
manual fully and to set up and fold away your
beach dome before first use to ensure all parts
are present and to become familiar with the
operation of your beach dome.

Contents

Switch Back 2 Camo

This simple pop up style allows you to pitch

your tent in seconds

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For a demonstration video see www.oztrail.com.au

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Product Code: DTH-SB2C-C

Thank you for purchasing a quality
OZtrail product. Please keep this
Owner’s Manual in a safe and dry
place, it contains information and
helpful information.

The following parts are included for
Product Code: DTH-SB2C-C

Part Description

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4 x Pegs

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1 x Tent Bag

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1 x Peg Bag

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4 x Sand Pockets

HELPFUL HINT

We recommend that you set up this product
before you leave for your trip. Check that all
parts are present and that you familiarise
yourself with the assembly and disassembly
of the product. If you have any questions, your
OZtrail dealer will be happy to help you.

PLEASE NOTE

Due to our policy of continual product
development, specifications, parts and
features of the product may vary from
details within this Owners Manual.

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Step 1 Choosing the Site

Select a sheltered camp site protected from the

wind that will not allow water to pond under
the tent oor. Clear a level area of all stones,
twigs, etc.

Step 2 Standing the beach
dome up

Remove the tent from the carry bag and
carefully release elastic strap, gently allow the

tent to unfold and open fully.

Step 3 Peg down the beach
dome

Position the tent facing the desired direction.
Peg out the corners of the tent. For peg point

locations, see Figure 1. Anchor the tent to the

ground by inserting the pegs through the loops
around the base of the tent at an angle of 45

degrees, see Figure 2. Firm but not tight. As you
work from one peg point to the other around
the tent base pull the oor rmly, but not tight.

Assembly Instructions

Figure 1

PLEASE NOTE

In severe conditions the tent should be
dismantled

Figure 2

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Do not force the sprung
steel frame, follow
instructions carefully

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Step 1

Remove pegs with a claw hammer or peg puller. Do
not remove pegs from the ground by pulling on tent

base as this may cause damage to the tent.

Step 2

Position yourself along the side of the tent, see
Diagram 1.

Step 3

With your right hand collect and hold the centre of

the two roof pole loops, see Diagram 2.

Step 4

While holding the two roof poles with your right
hand collect and hold the centre of the two oor
pole loops in your hands, see diagram 3.

Disassembly Instructions

Step 6

Place your right hand on top of where the roof
and oor poles are joined, see Diagram 4.

Step 7

Holding the junction of the roof and oor pole
loops, bring your right hand down towards
your ankles, see Diagram 5.

Step 8

As you nalise step 8 carefully release two of

the four pole loops in your left hand so the

released two pole loops go under the two pole
loops still in your left hand, see Diagram 6.

Step 9

Neatly pack down all pole loops, see Diagram 7.

Step 10

Once all pole loops are packed at, slip the
attached elastic strap over the pole loops to
hold in place, see Diagram 8.

Step 11

Place tent in carry bag.

Step 5

Holding all poles loops together in your left hand,
now bring your left hand down towards your left
knee, the tent will change from horizontal to vertical
as you do this step, see Diagram 4.

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

IMPORTANT: Do not store your tent when damp
or dirty. If you have no option but to pack away
a damp or dirty tent, as soon as possible lay it
out to air in a cool, dry and shaded area to dry
and clean. Only pack it away for storage when
completely dry.

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Disassembly Instructions

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OZtrail warrants this product against defects

for a period of one year from the date of

purchase. OZtrail will repair or replace the
product, at its discretion, should a warrantable
defect arise within the warranty period. If
the exact model is unavailable a model of
equivalent nature will be substituted at our
discretion. This warranty excludes faults and

failures caused by improper use and abuse; fair

wear and tear; or failure to follow instructions
regarding care and maintenance. A warranty

may be claimed by returning the product to

its place of purchase, with a detailed proof-of­purchase clearly showing the date and detail

of the purchase. You may also contact OZtrail

Leisure Products, by phone: [phone], or in
writing: PO Box 1, Sumner Park DC, 4074, QLD,
by email: [e-mail]. The benets
under OZtrail’s warranty against defects are in
addition to other rights and remedies under law

in relation to goods.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for a major failure and for compensation

for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or

damage. You are also entitled to have the

goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does

not amount to a major failure.

For more detailed information and an

explanation of these terms see www.oztrail.
com.au/warranty

Warranty

PLEASE NOTE

Accessories shown may be for display
purposes only and not included with the
product. Due to our policy of continual
product development, specifications and
features of this product may vary from
what is stated.

HELPFUL HINT:

AVOIDING MOULD AND MILDEW

You should always pack your products both
clean and completely dry. In many climates
there is a risk of Mould or Mildew damage
to materials that are not packed away in a
dry state, this condition is not covered by
the warranty. After each camping trip, clean
you products with warm soapy water and
allow them to dry completely after rinsing
them with fresh water.

CARING FOR YOUR SHOCK CORD

Shock cord is designed to help you
keep your tent poles organised and to
allow quick assembly of the poles. Over
stretching the cord or dropping the poles
will cause shock cord failure and this
condition is not covered by the warranty.

INSURANCE, YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST
THE UNEXPECTED

Most people have product problems from
unexpected sources. Extreme weather is a
good example of an unexpected problem.
Make sure that you place you expensive
Camping Products on your Home and
Contents Insurance policy. Most good
Insurers will cover the Storm damage
to your tent or other products that falls
outside of the warranty.

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• Temporary use only. Although our fabrics are
treated for extra UV resistance, continuous
exposure to sun light will reduce the life

of the fabric. Fading of colour is an early

warning sign. OZtrail products are not
designed as permanent dwellings or

structures.

• During rain always lower awnings to avoid
water ponding.

• Never store a wet and/or soiled tent/shelter;
as mildew and corrosion can form. Always
allow the tent to dry completely before
packing and stowing. If mildew occurs, use
a soft bristle brush or sponge with mild

detergent to clean it off. After beach use or

wet weather treat all zips, poles and pegs
with silicon spray.

• The elastic shock cord within the poles is
provided for easy assembly of the poles.

The shock cord is not required for any
structural reason. The poles and tent

perform perfectly well without the shock
cord. Age, over stretching and mishandling
may cause failure. Shock cord is not covered
by warranty. It’s easy to replace, see the
instructions on page 12.

• Sometimes the zipper coil bursts open or
does not close. This could be due to wear

or metal fatigue. The problem can be easily

xed, see the instructions on page 15.

• Always carry a roll of heavy duty tape for
simple repairs to small rips, cuts and ash
burns. This not only blocks the hole, it will

prevent further tearing. Heavy Duty tape is

also helpful for emergency pole repairs and
many other uses around the camp site.

• When removing pegs, do not use the
webbing or corner of the tent as your
handle. Either use another peg, a peg
remover or the claw of a hammer hooked
under the peg to remove them.

Prolonging The Life Of Your
Tent/Shelter

HELPFUL HINT

CONDITIONING YOUR NEW TENT

Once you get your new tent home, it is
important to condition the tent. Simply
pitch your tent and wet it down with your
garden hose until the fabric and all seams
are saturated. Pay particular attention to the
seams - the thread swells when wet and blocks
the needle holes. The needle holes also shrink
around the thread. The fabric also benefits
from this because the fibre swells into the
weave and the waterproof treatment settles
within the fabric. Let the tent dry completely
before repeating this wetting and drying
process until there is no leakage during hosing.
Always pack your tent away dry.

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CAMP SAFE - SAFETY HABITS

Fabrics used in the construction of OZtrail tents/

shelter are treated for re retardant properties. This
treatment reduces the rate at which the fabric will
burn. The re retardant fabric will still burn if it comes
into direct contact with a ame or extreme heat.

The application of any foreign substance to the fabric

such as some water proong treatments or insect
sprays may render the re retardant treatment process
ineective.

The following pages cover several safety tips that
will help you avoid some of the common hazards

encountered on a camping trip.

TO PREVENT INJURY CAUSED BY GAS
POISONING OR SUFFOCATION

• Gas, fumes or lack of oxygen within the tent/shelter
could result in unconsciousness, brain damage
and even death.

• Always ensure your tent/shelter is well ventilated.
Even on the coldest night do not close every vent,
window and door. A well ventilated tent not only
maintains healthy Oxygen levels but also reduces

condensation build up inside the tent.

• Do not use fuel burning, oxygen consuming
devices inside the tent. This includes candles, gas
lanterns, kerosene lamps, stoves, cooking and

heating appliances.

• Do not use gas appliances of any kind inside the

tent/shelter.

Important Safety and Care
Information

TO PREVENT INJURY CAUSED BY FIRE

• Do not pitch the tent/shelter near a camp re or any
other ame source

• Do not use candles, matches or any other ame
source in or near the tent (this includes stoves,
cooking equipment, lighting and heating

appliances)

• Only use recommended water repellent compounds
on the tent/shelter y

• Do not spray tent fabrics with insecticides

TO PREVENT INJURY CAUSED BY
ELECTRICITY

• Always exercise care when using electricity and

electric lighting in and near tents/shelters. Only

use 12 volt lighting.

Please read before setting up your tent/shelter

To prevent injury caused by
your camping environment

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• Do not pitch your tent/

shelter on an area that

could get ooded

• Do not pitch your tent/

shelter near cliffs in case
of collapse or rock fall

• Do not leave your tent/

shelter erected in strong

winds - collapse the tent

onto the ground and seek

refuge in your vehicle

• Do not pitch your tent/
shelter under trees with

dead branches or under

trees known to drop

branches

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Understanding Waterproofness

OZtrail tents are manufactured from 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,
condensation occurs. The tent/shelter y forms
an impermeable layer between the inside and

outside conditions. The moisture inside the tent/
shelter condenses on the fabric. Sometimes
in cold conditions it appears that the fabric is

leaking when in fact the cause is condensation.

Condensation can be reduced if the tent/shelter

is well ventilated.

ZIPS

All care is taken in the design to cover zips. At
times wind driven rain could force water under
the aps and through the zips. To minimise this,
make sure all doors and windows are closed
with the aps covering the zips.

FLOOR

If the ground is very wet or water pools under
the oor, downward pressure of standing or
kneeling on the oor could force water through
the oor fabric. To prevent this, do not pitch the
tent over hollows and make sure water drains
away from the tent.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

A well pitched tent on level ground is
structurally strong and most waterproof.
During prolonged periods of rain and wind

it may be necessary to tighten guy lines and
reset the tent pegs and attend to drainage
around the tent. Sagging and incorrect

pitching weakens the tent structure and
could allow water to pool on the y placing

undue forces on the tent causing leaking and
breakages.

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REDUCING THE RISK OF JAMMING
FABRIC IN THE ZIP

• When using the zip, hold the pull-tab
between your thumb and forenger with

your thumb facing you.

• As you are closing the zip clear the way
in front and under the zip slider using the
back of your hand, and cup the zip slider
underneath with your remaining 3 ngers.

Use this action for opening or closing. Keep

the fabric clear of the zip slider - zip and unzip
slowly.

WHAT TO DO IF THE ZIPPER GETS
CAUGHT

• Pull the fabric bit by bit out of the slider. Do

not try and pull all the fabric in one go. Do
not force the slider or the fabric.

IF THE SLIDER DOES NOT CLOSE THE
ZIPPER PROPERLY

• With use, the jaws of the zip slider can open
ever so slightly. When this occurs the slider
does not compress the zip teeth or coil
together tightly enough and the zip bursts

open or does not close.

• Undo the zip and with the slider at the end
of the zip lightly crimp the jaws of the slider
together. Try top to bottom axis rst and
then side to side axis.

CRIMPING A ZIP-SLIDER

The most common reason why zips burst open
is that the zip slider does not close the coil

tightly enough. Wear and tear may cause the
gap marked A to open up. See Figure 3.

By simply ‘crimping” the slider together at
points B & C with a pair of pliers, this solves the

problem most of the time. Crimping in other

planes is worth a try if B & C does not work. This
is to be done when the zip slider is still attached
to the zip in the open position. See Figure 3.

Zips

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Step 6 Install the rain fly

Unfold the y, slip the remaining pole through
the sleeve along the front edge of the y.

Place the y over the tent. Secure the y by
attaching the Posibrace™ Velcro™ tabs inside
the y to the poles. Attach the hooks on the
y to the rings on the inner tent. Peg down
remaining pegs loops on y sheet, see Figure 5.

Step 7 Guy rope and peg out

Peg out the guy ropes attached to the y, make
a loop (about 30 to 50 cm long) with the slider

on the end of the rope and peg out as far as

possible from tent. Ensure all peg down points
are utilised and all guy ropes are attached rmly
and remain rm, see Figure 6.

Designed & Imported by: OZtrail Leisure Products • 45 Limestone Street Darra QLD 4076 • Made in China

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