Ozark Trail W959 - User Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO W959 - OT 16P Cabin Tent

DANGER

WARNING

SAFETY WARNING -

DOs AND DO NOTs

EVERYONE WHO USES THIS TENT SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL

SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE, ASSEMBLY, CARE, MAINTENANCE,

AND STORAGE. KEEP THIS MANUAL SO YOU CAN REFER TO IT LATER.

CARBON MONOXIDE GAS WILL KILL YOU

Stoves, heaters, grills, lantern, candles, and other fuel-burning devices that burn propane, natural gas, charcoal, kerosene, coal, or other fuels

produce a toxic gas called carbon monoxide. Because carbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and colorless, a dangerous level of carbon

monoxide gas can accumulate in a tent which cannot be detected by sight, smell, or taste. For these reasons:

• DO NOT use matches, lighters, stoves, heaters, grills, lanterns, candles, cooking equipment, or other fuel-burning devices inside or near a tent.

• DO NOT build fires inside or near a tent.

• DO NOT leave campfires unattended.

Your failure to follow this warning will cause death, serious injury, or permanent disability to you or others.

• DO NOT leave children unattended inside a tent or in camp.

• DO NOT allow children to assemble a tent.

• DO NOT allow children to enter or exit a tent except through the door.

• DO NOT allow children to remain in a closed-up tent on hot days.

Your failure to follow this warning will cause death, serious injury, or permanent disability to your children.

PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN

This tent is made with flame resistant fabric which meets CPAI-84 specification. IT IS NOT FIREPROOF. The fabric will burn if left in continuous

contact with any flame source. The application of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the flame-resistant properties ineffective.

Your failure to follow this warning could cause death, serious injury, or permanent disability to you or others.

FLAMMABILITY WARNING KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC

1. Do not pitch tent near open fire.

2. Do not leave campfire unattended.

3. Do not leave children unattended inside a tent.

4. Do not use heating, lighting or cooking equipment with open flames in or near tents.

5. Do not use other than recommended water repellent compounds on your tent.

6. Do not spray the tent with insecticide.

7. Do not store tent on concrete floor.

CAMPING DO’S AND DON’TS

DO NOT...

1. Always extinguish campfire before leaving area.

2. Exercise care when using electricity and lighting in and near tents.

3. Make certain your tent is properly ventilated in all weather conditions. In extreme weather conditions, snow could obstruct airflow and

cause asphyxiation unless cleared frequently.

4. Anchor your tent securely to provide additional security from changing climatic conditions. Snow pegs, skis and/or heavy rocks may

be necessary to supplement tent stakes and guy cords.

5. Take your tent down and store properly after camping.

DO...

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TENT SET UP IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT LONGER THAN NECESSARY. THE SUN’S ULTRAVIOLET

(UV) LIGHT DEGRADES ALMOST EVERY FABRIC AND MATERIAL. IF LEFT IN SUNLIGHT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS

OF TIME, FABRIC WILL FADE AND WEAKEN. DO NOT STORE TENT ON CONCRETE FLOOR. DO NOT SPRAY THE

TENT WITH INSECTICIDE.

Your tent is water repellent, however, it is not waterproof. During heavy rain, some leakage may occur. Keep

objects from touching the inside of the tent. Such objects may cause leakage at point of contact. If seam leakage

occurs, it can be controlled by applying a seam sealer compound.

EXERCISE CARE WHEN USING ELECTRIC DEVICES IN AND NEAR TENTS.

Although our tents and screen houses are constructed to rigid specifications, periods of wind or rain

soaking the ground may loosen the stakes and cause the uprights to sink into the ground. This will

weaken the rigidity of the overall structure. Water pockets may also form in the roof if the unit is not

assembled taut, possibly causing broken frames and torn fabric.

If you have questions or need to order a part, call 1-800-325-4121 or send an e-mail to contactus@wenzelco.com.

Have your model number or part number ready when you call. DO NOT ORDER BY REFERENCE KEY NUMBER.

Send your request for parts to:

Exxel Outdoors, LLC.

6235 Lookout Road

Boulder, CO 80301

CARE

REPLACEMENT PARTS

W959 - OT 16P Cabin Tent

DESCRIPTION PART NO.

QTY

REQ

KEY

NO.

Main Roof Pole

Side Main Roof Pole

Upright Pole

Side Roof Pole

Side Upright Pole

Complete Frame

Corner Joint

4 Way Corner Joint

Guy Rope

Steel Stake

W959M

W959R

W959U

W959SR

W959UR

W959CJ

A1001

PIN STAKE

W959CJ4

Replacement Fly W959F

W959ST

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Summary

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Carbon Monoxide Dangers

Dangers of carbon monoxide gas from fuel-burning devices and necessary precautions.

Child Safety Precautions

Warnings regarding children's safety inside the tent and during assembly.

Flammability Warning

Information on tent fabric flammability and flame resistance requirements.

Camping Dos and Donts

General guidelines for safe and proper camping practices with the tent.

Tent Assembly Instructions

Initial Setup and Preparation

Steps for site selection, spreading the tent, and unzipping doors.

Pole and Frame Assembly

Instructions for extending and connecting tent poles to form the frame.

Fly and Guy Rope Installation

Guidance on attaching the tent fly and securing it with guy ropes.

Tent Takedown and Storage

Proper procedures for taking down, cleaning, drying, and storing the tent.

This document describes the Ozark Trail Model No W959 - OT 16P Cabin Tent, a large outdoor shelter designed for camping.

Function Description:

The Ozark Trail W959-OT 16P Cabin Tent serves as a temporary shelter for outdoor activities, providing protection from the elements. It is designed to accommodate multiple people, indicated by its "16P" designation, likely meaning 16-person capacity. The tent features a cabin-style structure, suggesting a more vertical wall design for increased interior space and headroom compared to dome tents. Its primary function is to offer a safe and comfortable living space during camping trips, with provisions for ventilation and weather resistance. The tent's design includes a main roof structure supported by fiberglass and steel poles, and a fly for additional weather protection.

Important Technical Specifications:

The tent's frame is constructed from a combination of fiberglass and steel poles.

Main Roof Poles (A): 2 pieces, Part No. W959M. These are the two longest fiberglass poles.
Side Main Roof Poles (B): 4 pieces, Part No. W959R. These are four shorter fiberglass poles, marked with white tape.
Side Roof Poles (E): 3 pieces, Part No. W959SR. These are the remaining fiberglass poles, marked with red tape.
Upright Poles (C): 4 pieces, Part No. W959U. These are the 4 longer steel poles.
Side Upright Poles (D): 6 pieces, Part No. W959UR. These are the 6 shorter steel poles.
Corner Joints (F): 6 pieces, Part No. W959CJ. These connect poles at corners.
4 Way Corner Joints (G): 4 pieces, Part No. W959CJ4. These are plastic hubs attached to the roof eaves, with 3 openings up and one down.
Complete Frame: 1 set, Part No. W959ST.
Replacement Fly: 1 piece, Part No. W959F.
Guy Ropes: 8 pieces, Part No. A1001.
Steel Stakes: 33 pieces, Part No. PIN STAKE.

The tent fabric is flame resistant, meeting CPAI-84 specification, but it is explicitly stated as NOT FIREPROOF. The fabric will burn if left in continuous contact with any flame source. The application of foreign substances may render the flame-resistant properties ineffective.

Usage Features:

Assembly: The manual provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for assembly, starting with spreading the tent flat, staking it to the ground, extending and connecting fiberglass poles, sliding main roof poles through sleeves, inserting pole ends into hubs, extending steel poles, inserting upright poles into hubs, and finally, attaching the fly. The process involves flexing poles and careful alignment of various joints and hubs.
Ventilation: Users are advised to unzip doors to allow air to enter the tent and to ensure the tent is properly ventilated in all weather conditions. In extreme weather, snow could obstruct airflow and cause asphyxiation unless cleared frequently.
Stability: The tent should be anchored securely using the provided steel stakes and guy ropes to withstand changing climatic conditions. Snow pegs, skis, and/or heavy rocks may be necessary for additional security.
Weather Resistance: The tent is water repellent but not waterproof. Seam sealer is recommended for all exposed seams (applied to the inside seams of the tent and underside of the fly) to improve weather resistance and control leakage during heavy rain. Objects touching the inside of the tent can cause leakage at contact points.
Safety Warnings:
- Carbon Monoxide: Strict warnings against using fuel-burning devices (stoves, heaters, grills, lanterns, candles, cooking equipment) inside or near the tent due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Building fires inside or near the tent is also prohibited.
- Children's Safety: Children should not be left unattended inside the tent or in camp, should not assemble the tent, should only enter/exit through the door, and should not remain in a closed-up tent on hot days.
- Flammability: All flame and heat sources must be kept away from the tent fabric.
- Elastic Cords: A specific warning is issued regarding elastic cords on the fly, advising users to keep their body and face clear, maintain a firm grip, pull hooks toward them, ensure hooks are fully clipped, and wear protective eyewear during assembly to prevent injury from snapping cords.
Camping Do's and Don'ts:
- Don'ts: Do not pitch near open fire, leave campfire unattended, leave children unattended, use open-flame heating/lighting/cooking equipment, use non-recommended water repellent compounds, spray with insecticide, or store on concrete floor.
- Do's: Always extinguish campfires, exercise care with electricity/lighting, ensure proper ventilation, anchor securely, and take down/store properly.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: The tent should be clean and dry before storing.
Storage: After camping, the tent should be taken down and stored properly. It should not be stored on a concrete floor. The manual provides detailed instructions for taking down the tent: follow assembly steps in reverse, leave doors and windows unzipped, place stakes and poles into their respective bags, fold the tent into equal parts toward the center, create a small tight roll with the pole bag placed at the end opposite the door, roll toward the door to allow air to escape, and tie with a string or rope before placing into the carry bag.
UV Degradation: The tent should not be left set up in direct sunlight longer than necessary, as UV light degrades almost every fabric and material, causing fading and weakening over prolonged periods.
Seam Sealing: Applying a seam sealer compound to inside seams and the underside of the fly is recommended to control leakage during heavy rain.
Frame Integrity: Periods of wind or rain can loosen stakes and cause uprights to sink, weakening the structure. Water pockets may form in the roof if the unit is not assembled taut, potentially causing broken frames and torn fabric. Regular inspection and proper tensioning are implied for maintaining structural integrity.
Replacement Parts: Instructions are provided for ordering replacement parts by calling a toll-free number or sending an e-mail, requiring the model and part number. A list of all individual parts with their part numbers is included.