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Important safety information including keeping away from flame and ensuring ventilation.
Instructions on assembling tent poles, advising caution with shockcord.
Spreading the tent body and inserting main poles through sleeves.
Connecting tent corners to poles using spring pins.
Draping the fly over the tent body and attaching it to poles and corners.
Securing the tent's vestibule area to the ground for tautness.
Advice on fire safety, UV protection, ventilation, and staking in wind.
Details on lifetime warranty against defects and service procedures.
The Kelty DA17 Series Mantra 6 & 7 tent is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a reliable shelter solution for various camping conditions. This manual provides comprehensive instructions for setting up, using, and maintaining the tent, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.
The Kelty Mantra 6 & 7 tent serves as a portable and temporary shelter, protecting occupants from the elements such as rain, wind, and sun. It is designed to be a versatile camping tent, suitable for a range of outdoor activities. The tent's structure is supported by a system of poles and clips, creating a stable and spacious interior. A key feature is its flame-resistant fabric, which meets CPAI-84 specifications, providing a measure of safety against accidental contact with heat sources. However, it's crucial to remember that the tent is not fireproof and will burn if exposed to continuous flame. The tent also includes a fly, which adds an extra layer of protection against rain and provides vestibule areas for gear storage, keeping the main sleeping area clear and dry. Proper ventilation is facilitated by closable vents on the fly, which are essential for maintaining airflow and preventing condensation, especially in varying weather conditions.
Setting up the Kelty Mantra 6 & 7 tent is a straightforward process, detailed with clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations in the manual. The assembly begins with connecting the pole sections, taking care to avoid snapping the shockcord to prevent damage. The tent body is then spread on the ground, and the gold poles are slid through the long pole sleeves that run parallel to the tent's longer sides. Following this, the black pole is inserted through the short pole sleeve, ensuring it lays over the two gold poles. The poles are secured by inserting spring pins from the black webbing into the pole ends at each corner and at the center of the tent. The gold poles are designed to cross over each other twice, giving the tent its initial shape. Clips located at the tent's seams are then attached to the corresponding poles, with color coding to simplify the process.
Staking the tent down is a critical step for stability, especially in windy conditions. The manual emphasizes the importance of anchoring the tent securely, suggesting the use of rocks in rocky terrain if traditional staking is difficult. For the tautest pitch, it's recommended to start staking at any corner and then move to the diagonal corner for each subsequent stake.
Attaching the fly is the next step, which involves draping it over the tent body, aligning the zippers with the tent doors to create vestibules. A silver pole is then slid through a sleeve on the underside of the fly, just above the door/vestibule area, and secured with spring pins at the front corners of the tent. The fly is further secured by clipping its buckles to the buckles on the tent body at each corner. Finally, the vestibule is staked out taut, and the webbing on the fly buckles is cinched at each corner to ensure a snug fit.
The tent is designed to accommodate multiple occupants, with the Mantra 6 and 7 indicating its capacity. The vestibule areas provide valuable space for storing backpacks, shoes, and other gear, keeping the interior clean and maximizing living space. The closable vents on the fly are crucial for managing internal temperature and humidity, preventing stuffiness and condensation. In extreme weather, frequent clearing of snow from around the tent is advised to maintain airflow and prevent asphyxiation.
Safety warnings are prominently featured, advising against the use of fuel-burning, oxygen-consuming devices such as heaters, lanterns, or cooking stoves inside the tent, as these can pose a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and fire. Children should never be left unattended inside the tent.
Proper maintenance is key to extending the lifespan of the Kelty Mantra 6 & 7 tent. The manual provides several tips for care and longevity. To minimize UV damage from the sun, it's recommended not to leave the tent set up for extended periods when not in use. UV radiation can degrade fabric over time, weakening its integrity and reducing its protective qualities.
Before packing the tent away, it's essential to ensure both the tent and the fly are completely dry. Packing a wet tent can lead to mildew growth, which not only creates an unpleasant odor but also damages the fabric and compromises its waterproofing. If the tent is packed wet, it should be unpacked and dried as soon as possible.
The manual also suggests a handy tip for quicker setup and immediate rain protection: leaving the fly attached to the tent when taking it down. This allows the tent and fly to be packed as a single unit, streamlining the pitching process for the next use.
In case of damage or defects, Kelty offers a lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty covers issues arising from manufacturing faults but does not extend to normal wear and tear, natural hazard damage (such as weather or animals), abuse, or alterations (like UV damage or exhausted zippers). For warranty service or repairs, customers are instructed to return the product to an authorized Kelty dealer or contact customer service for a return authorization. All products returned for warranty or repair must be properly cleaned. If a defect is confirmed, Kelty will repair or replace the product free of charge. For repairs not covered under warranty, services will be provided at a reasonable charge. This commitment to quality and customer support ensures that users can rely on their Kelty tent for many adventures to come.
General| Capacity | 6-person |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Number of Vestibules | 2 |
| Seasonality | 3-season |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
| Fly Material | 68D Polyester 1800 mm |
| Canopy Material | No-see-um mesh |
| Number of Poles | 3 poles |
| Vestibule Area | 20 square feet (1.9 square meters) each |
| Floor Material | 68D Polyester, 1800mm PU coating |
| Body Material | 68D Polyester, 1800mm PU coating |
