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GET TO KNOW YOUR TENT

We recommend you check all parts are included 
and set up this tent at home before camping use.

THE AIR-VOLUTION

 DIFFERENCE – INFLATABLE POLES

AT-4 AND AT-6 TENT SET-UP & CARE INSTRUCTIONS

INFLATABLE AIR POLES

Inflatable TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) Air Poles 
are used to replace traditional poles. The Air Poles are 
housed in durable sleeves and require minimal pressure 
to inflate and provide the necessary structural support. 

WARNING: DO NOT OVER-INFLATE AS THIS 
MAY CAUSE THE AIR POLES TO RUPTURE AND 
CAUSE INJURY.

The Valve Collar 

A

, Boston Valve 

B

, and Valve Cap 

C

.

• 

The Boston Valve 

B

 and Valve Cap 

C

 can be opened 

turning anti-clockwise and closed turning clockwise.

NEVER UNZIP AN AIR POLE SLEEVE WHILST 
INFLATED – ENSURE THE BLADDER IS 
COMPLETELY DEFLATED PRIOR TO UNZIPPING.

THE AIR PUMP

• 

The hand operated pump is high volume, low pressure, 
especially designed to inflate all Air-Volution

 TPU poles.

• 

A pressure release valve on the pump will gauge the 
amount of pressure required to inflate the Air Poles.

• 

Set up the pump by attaching the pressure release valve 

B

 to the pump 

A

 then attach the hose 

C

 to the pressure 

release valve 

B

.

WARNING: DO NOT USE A COMPRESSOR OR  
ANY OTHER PUMP TO INFLATE – ONLY USE  
THE INCLUDED PUMP.

AT-6 TENT 

CARRY BAG CONTENTS

 1

   Air-Volution

 AT-6 Tent with three inflatable TPU  

(Thermoplastic Polyurethane) Air Poles

2

  Inflatable TPU Ridge Poles

1

  Peg bag containing 38 pegs

1

  High capacity air pump with hose

1

  Pressure release valve

1

  Zip on front awning

1

   Pole bag containing: 

3

 Awning poles & 

3

 Guy ropes

TIP

A

B

C

A

B

C

PUMP WITH A 

UP AND DOWN 

MOTION.

ZIPPERED 

PROTECTIVE 

SLEEVE

AT-4 TENT 

CARRY BAG CONTENTS

 1

   Air-Volution

 AT-4 Tent with two inflatable TPU  

(Thermoplastic Polyurethane) Air Poles

1

  Inflatable TPU Ridge Poles

1

  Peg bag containing 29 pegs

1

  High capacity air pump with hose

1

  Pressure release valve

1

  Zip on front awning

1

   Pole bag containing: 

3

 Awning poles & 

3

 Guy ropes

Summary of Contents for AIR-VOLUTION AT-4

Page 1: ...OLUTION AT 4 AT 6 TENTS SET UP CARE INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR TENT IF YOU REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE CONTACT YOUR DARCHE RETAILER OR CALL DARCHE ON 1300 367 695 ...

Page 2: ...pecially designed to inflate all Air Volution TPU poles A pressure release valve on the pump will gauge the amount of pressure required to inflate the Air Poles Set up the pump by attaching the pressure release valve B to the pump A then attach the hose C to the pressure release valve B WARNING DO NOT USE A COMPRESSOR OR ANY OTHER PUMP TO INFLATE ONLY USE THE INCLUDED PUMP AT 6 TENT CARRY BAG CONT...

Page 3: ...insert the end of the pump hose into the valve C and commence inflating When inflated remove pump hose and seal with valve cap D Whilst inflating the individual poles it may be necessary to make adjustments as the poles begin to inflate Lift the pole to help position it during the final stages of inflation E Note Assistance may be required Repeat the above for the remaining poles THE RIDGE POLES I...

Page 4: ...ously anchored pegs at Step 1 as marked with and additional pegs Finish by securing all remaining peg points and guy ropes as per diagram below WARNING IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED THAT ALL GUY ROPES ARE SECURED AT ALL TIMES 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 AWNING GUY ROPES PEGS ANCHORED 1ST AT STEP 1 OF INSTRUCTIONS AWNING GUY ROPES PEGS ANCHORED 1ST AT STEP 1 OF INSTRUCTIONS AT 4 AN...

Page 5: ...d adjust the pole to the desired height Tie a loop on the ends of the supplied guy ropes and place over the spigot C Tension the guy ropes with the supplied hook tensioners D Refer recommended guy rope positions on previous page Note The tent has 3 x twist lock poles E included 1 longer pole for the centre eyelet and 2 shorter poles for the outside eyelets Note During wet conditions it is essentia...

Page 6: ...r tent To deflate the Air Poles and the Ridge Poles unscrew each Boston Valves anti clockwise and release them from each Air Pole s collar B FOLDING AND PACKING Once the tent has collapsed remove all pegs and roll the tent up as per steps in diagram The diagram shows the rectangular proportions of the AT 6 tent the AT 4 tent has square proportions but follows the same steps 7 8 B A 1 4 5 6 7 8 2 3...

Page 7: ...conditions air expands It may be necessary to occasionally release some air from all poles If you believe there is a leak on one of the Air Poles check that the Boston Valve is closed tightly and is not cross threaded Periodically cleaning the rubber diaphragm on the Boston Valve may also reduce the chance of a leakage WATERPROOFNESS Darche has taken great care in its development when designing th...

Page 8: ...nd tested in Australia for Australian conditions A brand by Charles Parsons Telephone 1300 367 695 Email info darche com au 75 Heyington Avenue Thomastown VIC 3074 Australia DARCHE LEADERS IN OUTDOOR DESIGN PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN ...

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