Mountain Hardwear Tent - Manual (Page 6)

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Tears and Other Damage
Small holes and tears can be repaired in the field using
a needle and thread, adhesive repair tape, or liquid ure-
thane (Mcnett™ Seam Grip). Field repairs do not void
the tent’s warranty.
CARING FOR YOUR TENT AT HOME
Never pack or store your tent if it is dirty and/or damp.
If you do so, mildew can form and ruin the waterproof
coating on your tent. Mildew will cause your tent to
smell and can eventually delaminate and damage the
polyurethane coating. This will cause your tent to leak.
There is no cure for mildew damage. Prolonged moisture
on the polyurethane coating (storing the tent wet for
more than a few days) can cause hydrolysis. The coating
becomes soft and sticks to itself, peeling from the fabric
which will lead to leakage. Mildew damage and hydroly-
sis are not covered under our Lifetime Warranty.
Seam Sealing The Tent Body
If your tent will be subject to prolonged rainfall or a
persistantly wet environment, the bias bound floor
perimeter seam (where the sidewall meets the floor) on
the tent body must be sealed. Do not seam seal the tent
canopy or zippers. Pitch the tent in a well ventilated area
(preferably out of doors and in the shade). Make sure the
tent is clean, dry, and taut. Stake out the tent floor. Never
seam seal in cold, damp (humid) environments. Seal the
inner, coated (shiny) side of the fabric only. Seam sealer
does not adhere as well to the uncoated side because
the water repellent finish is applied to that side. Apply
several thin coats instead of one thick coat. Work the
seam sealer thoroughly into the floor perimeter seam
by applying pressure and brushing the liquid back and
forth. Follow the drying instructions on the seam sealant
tube carefully to prevent damaging your tent.
Seam Sealing the Tent Fly
The flysheet is factory seam sealed with hot tape. For
most weather conditions, no further seam sealing is nec-
essary. However, if it will be subject to prolonged rainfall
or a persistantly wet environment, we recommend that
you seam seal certain points on the inside of the fly. Lay
the flysheet inside out on the pitched tent. The coated
(shiny) side of the fabric should be facing out. Seam seal
all points where webbing or Velcro are sewn into or on a
seam. Work the sealer into and around these attachment
points using the techniques described in the paragraph
above. Follow the drying instructions on the seam seal-
ant tube carefully.
Cleaning Your Tent
Never machine wash or machine dry your tent. For
localized cleaning, use a sponge with warm water. When
cleaning the entire tent, wash in a tub (bathtub) of cold
water. Never use hot water, bleach, dish-washing liquid,
pre-soaking solutions, or spot removers. If you use soap,
always use a non-detergent soap. Dry your tent by pitch-
ing it in the shade or by line drying only. Never machine
dry your tent.
Storing Your Tent
Store your tent in a cool, dry environment. Pack the tent
loosely, and, if possible, leave the shock-corded poles
completely or partially assembled.
What Does Your Tent Weigh?
The weight of a tent is one of the most important factors
used by consumers when making purchasing decisions.
In the past, tent manufacturers have independently