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CARE & MAINTENANCE
The tent and annex of your OPUS® are made from poly-cotton, a canvas type material. This has many benefits as it is breath-
able and results in a cooler interior in warm/ hot weather and a warmer interior when in use in cooler weather conditions. In
order for the OPUS® to give you years of camping pleasure, the tent section needs to be cared for and MUST NOT be left wet/
damp when packed away. It is, of course unavoidable at times that you will have to pack down your OPUS® when the canvas
is wet. It is very important that the OPUS® is opened up to dry off as soon as possible and should be done within 24 hours.
• Except for the supplied gas hob, do not use a gas appliance or open flame inside the OPUS® and do not subject the tent
to fire.
• Maintain adequate ventilation in the camper at all times, especially when sleeping.
• Allow condensation to clear and dry before packing/storing the camper.
• Regularly check the seams of the tent and if required apply some seam sealer such as Kampa Seam Sealer or suitable
alternative. Follow the product instructions and allow to fully dry before packing.
• Regularly check the Velcro straps and seams, along with the clips on the inner tents.
• Never force the zips of the tent to open or close; inspect for any issues and rectify as necessary.
• Ensure the zips are used and cared for properly, if needed a zip lubricant can be used to allow for smooth operation.
• Regularly inspect the tent for holes, rips/tears and damages and have a suitable tent repair kit for use in emergencies.
• Take care when setting up and packing down the camper to ensure the tent, and the annex beading is not caught or
snagged, should this occur retrace the steps and retry making sure the issue is rectified.
Should a rip/tear occur assess the damage before taking action. If unsure contact us on 925 215 7315 for advice. Small rips/
tears can be repaired using the appropriate repair kit and procedure and may not require a professional or return to us for
repair; should the damage be significant or exceed your capacity, please contact us.
• Clean the tent with warm water and a soft sponge (without a scourer), this may require complete set up of the camper
(fully tensioning the tent) depending on the location/severity of the stain; allow the tent to completely dry before pack-
ing.
• Do not use washing up liquid, detergent or anything stronger as this could adversely affect the tent or result in some
damage.
• The tent is NOT machine washable.
• AVOID sharp objects near the tent canvas; sharp/pointed objects and poles should be stored on the floor away from the
tent to avoid damage.
• When the camper is packed, ensure nothing is sticking out and a proper seal is achieved around the periphery and the
center (seal to seal contact).
• AVOID strain on the inner tents by loosening the attachment straps when necessary
Your Air OPUS® tent has been manufactured using a polyester/cotton fabric. Before a polyester/ cotton canvas is used for
the first time, it is important that the tent is weathered. Inflate the Air tent following the inflation instructions when rain is
expected. When the cotton becomes wet for the first time, the weave of the cotton will close. There is no predetermined time
for weathering so please do not be surprised if there is leakage through the canvas and seams the first few times it rains.
• Your OPUS® Air tent is made from the best available materials. On first examination, you may find some slight variances
in color, thick threads, pigment stains and changes due to the weather and the environment. These are all normal and
will not affect the continuing performance of the product and are not faults or errors.
• When your Air OPUS® is not inflated, the window material may pick up some impressions from zips, etc., this is quite
normal and some of these impressions will disappear over time but some may remain. This is not a fault.
• Please ensure your Air Tent is only packed away when completely dry. A wet/damp canvas will develop mildew/mold very
quickly and damage your canvas.
• The inside and outside of your tent can be cleaned but only with fresh clean water and a damp cloth.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST DETERGENTS OR CHEMICAL CLEANERS BE USED AS THESE WILL
DAMAGE YOUR CANVAS.
caring for your canvas
WEATHERING
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