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OZtrail Highlander User Manual

OZtrail Highlander
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Owners Manual
Highlander
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OZtrail Highlander Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOZtrail
ModelHighlander
CategoryTent
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Assembly Instructions

Site Selection and Preparation

Choose a sheltered, level campsite and clear it of debris before pitching.

Tent Layout and Initial Pegging

Lay out the tent inner and peg down the corners and base securely.

Pole Assembly and Installation

Assemble fibreglass and steel poles and insert them into the tent sleeves and hubs.

Standing the Tent and Attaching Fly

Erect the tent by installing wall poles and then drape and secure the fly sheet.

Guy Ropes and Final Securing

Attach and peg out all guy ropes for stability, using awning poles if needed.

Disassembly Instructions

Fly Sheet Removal and Folding

Release fly attachments, fold the fly sheet in half, third, or quarters.

Pole Removal and Tent Folding

Collapse tent by removing poles, place poles in bag, fold tent flat.

Rolling and Packing the Tent

Roll folded tent and fly together, secure with straps, and pack into carry bag.

Warranty Information

Product Warranty Coverage

Details OZtrail's two-year warranty against defects and exclusions.

Care and Maintenance Advice

Guidance on avoiding mould, caring for shock cord, and insurance.

Prolonging Tent Life

Fabric Care and Usage

Advice on UV resistance, avoiding water ponding, and storing dry.

Pole Shock Cord Maintenance

Information on shock cord function, potential failure, and replacement.

General Care and Repairs

Tips for zipper care, using heavy-duty tape, and peg removal.

Important Safety and Care

Camp Safety Habits

Guidelines on fire retardant fabric and avoiding foreign substances.

Preventing Gas Poisoning/Suffocation

Ensuring ventilation and avoiding fuel-burning devices inside the tent.

Preventing Injury by Fire

Advice on keeping flames away from the tent and using safe materials.

Preventing Injury by Electricity

Exercising care with electricity and using only 12-volt lighting.

Camping Environment Safety

Avoiding Flood and Collapse Risks

Do not pitch in flood-prone areas or near cliffs. Collapse in high winds.

Avoiding Falling Branches

Do not pitch under trees with dead branches or known to drop them.

Tent Pole and Shock Cord Replacement

Replacing Shock Cord

Steps for measuring, cutting, and threading shock cord through pole sections.

Replacing Tent Pole Sections

How to remove broken sections and replace them with new ones.

Understanding Waterproofness

Causes of Water Entry

Explains how condensation, zips, floor pressure, and pitching affect water entry.

Structural Integrity and Pitching

Importance of level ground, tight guy lines, and proper pitching for waterproofing.

Troubleshooting Zips

Reducing Zip Jamming

Techniques for smooth zip operation and preventing fabric jamming.

Fixing Caught or Burst Zips

Methods for freeing caught fabric and crimping sliders to fix open zips.

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