NEMO Equipment SAK - Manual (Page 5)

26. Roll the stuff sack up and secure it with the
compression strap.
27. Being outdoors can really give you peace of mind!
28. Remember to look around and appreciate the little
things! Good photos can help you relive the trip over and
over again and share it with your friends.
29. Choose your campsite carefully. Avoid areas with
uneven ground, under trees or near tall objects which may
attract lightning, near open flames or smoldering
campfires, or in areas of fragile vegetation. Also consider
the direction of the sun and wind.
30. Be sure the deflation cap is clean and screwed on
tightly before inflating the tent. Make a quick visual check
that the airlines and airbeams are laid out without any
major kinks or twists.
31. Connect the pump to the inflation valve on the Valve
Interface. If using the Nemoid™ foot pump, be sure the
red intake valve on the pump is open. If using the
Integrated Pump, be sure the valve on top of the pump is
closed.
32. Step on the Nemoid™ foot pump to inflate the tent.
Allow a short time between steps for the pump to re-
inflate. Do not use the foot pump on top of sharp objects.
Inflating Sako takes as little as 45 seconds with the
Nemoid™ pump.
33. To pack the Nemoid™ pump, first close the red intake
valve and then squeeze the pump. This will squeeze the
air out of the pump, making it very compact for carrying.
Simply toss the pump into the mesh pocket of the stuff
sack with the tent, or into your backpack or pannier. Do
not leave the foot pump compressed for more than a few
days or it may not return to its original shape.
34. If it’s nice out, you might want to roll down the side
doors of Sako to get the most ventilation and view of the
sky. Use the hook and loop straps to keep the doors from
being stepped on.
35. With the doors down, Sako is great for stargazing!
36. The selection of fabrics in Sako not only increases its
performance, but also provide a beautiful play of light in
the morning sunshine.
37. Congratulations on your first successful expedition as
part of NEMO’s extended family!
Repair Sequence:
R1. NEMO AirSupported™ tents are designed to
withstand all the usual rigors of backpacking and camping.
We worked hard to select materials with the right balance
of being lightweight and durable. If you take reasonable
care of your tent, you should never have a problem. But,
accidents do happen! If you have a puncture, the next few
steps will allow you how to swap in a new bladder and repair
the damaged one to keep as a spare. The whole process
should only take a few minutes. Please read all the steps first
before beginning.
R2. Every airbeam has multiple Bladder Access Pockets. Never
open the access pockets when the airbeam is inflated! The
bladder inside is only meant to be airtight. If it is not supported
by the airbeam outer shell it will expand and pop. First
disconnect the quick-disconnect fitting on the airbeam and then
open the access pockets.
R3. If the puncture is close to a Bladder Access Pocket, you
can simply patch the bladder with the included Tear-Aid patch
kit. Otherwise, simply tie a new bladder to the one inside the
airbeam and pull the old one out from the opposite side,
dragging the new one into place. It is best to stake down one
side of the airbeam or have someone hold it while you pull the
bladder through. It is very important to insert the bladder without
any twists. It helps to lay the new bladder flat on the ground
pointing towards the access pocket with the valve oriented the
right direction.
R4. Any twists in the bladder will result in obvious un-inflated
portions of the airbeam when you re-inflate the airbeam. These
will require repeating this entire process, so it is best to take
your time and be sure the bladder is fed into the tent with the
valve oriented in the right direction and without any twists. Also
be sure that the bladder goes all the way to the bottom of the
airbeam on both ends. Remember that the bladder requires the
airbeam shell to prevent it from expanding and popping!
R5. Once the new bladder is in place, secure the Bladder
Access Pockets and connect the quick-disconnect fitting. If the
bladder is installed correctly, the fitting should be facing towards
the round hole. If you need to twist the bladder to insert the
fitting through the airbeam shell, you will need to reverse this
process and try inserting the bladder again. Remember, no
twists!
R6. After reconnecting the bladder, inflate the tent and inspect
the airbeam. If the bladder is installed properly, the entire
airbeam will inflate evenly and firmly from end-to-end. If there
are any twists, a section of the airbeam will not inflate and
become firm. If this happens, you will need to tie the old bladder
onto the new one and reverse and repeat the process.
R7. Repairing small holes in a NEMO bladder is simple. If
necessary, inflate the bladder underwater to locate the
puncture. Once you locate the puncture, make sure the area is
dry and clean and cover the hole with a generous piece of the
self-adhesive patch included in your repair kit. If the damage is
larger than 1/8” in length or diameter, the repair may not be
reliable. Replacement bladders are available from your NEMO
retailer or from
www.nemoequipment.com .
R8. Keep the repaired bladder as a spare in a plastic bag in
your stuff sack accessory pocket. It is important to keep the
bladder dry and clean so that it is ready for future use. Take
care not to damage the CPC quick-disconnect fitting or allow it
to get dirty.
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