Thank you for choosing the SunnCamp Utility Lodge tent . Please ensure you have fully read and understood this instruction sheet. Should there be anything that is unclear to you, please
refer to your supplier for additional instruction. If you follow these instructions when erecting and dismantling, packing and storing then you should enjoy many years of trouble free use.
It is essential that you check that all parts listed above are present BEFORE leaving home. It is also strongly
recommended to have a trial set up at home prior to proper use. Failure to do so could affect your warranty. If any
part is missing, contact your SunnCamp retailer for advice.
Flysheet
1
Front roof section pole
1
Rear roof section pole
1
Roof bar poles
3
Leg Poles
4
Groundsheet 1
Peg Bag
1
Carry/Storage Bag
1
SITE SELECTION
Choose a location where the ground is flat,
smooth and dry. Position the entrance away
from the direction of the wind, Do not position
on sharp, rocky or rough ground.
GETTING STARTED
Unpack the tent and place the carry/storage
bag somewhere safe. Separate all components
and check that everything is present.
POLES
Take each spring linked pole set and slot
together. The poles are folded down to aid
storage. When fitting the poles together, make
sure that the pole body is fully inserted into it’s
adjoining section. Join the two roof sections
together using the three roof bar poles.
Ensuring that the legs are broken at their joints,
attach to the roof assembly so that the frame is
standing at half height.
FLYSHEET
Place the tent flysheet over the frame ensuring
that the front door is positioned to the front of
the tent. Now use the tie tapes to secure the
four corners of the flysheet to the base of the
four steel angles.
ENTRANCE
You should now ensure that the entrance to the
tent is closed with the zips fully secured. If this
is not done now, the tent will be out of
alignment when fitting the pegs.
PEGS
Starting with the four corners secure the
flysheet to the ground by inserting tent pegs
through all the pegging points whilst pulling the
canvas taught to eliminate any creases. When
inserting into the ground, the peg should be set
at a 45
°
angle away from the tent. Pegs should
be hammered into the ground using a suitable
mallet and NOT pressed in with the foot.
SAFETY
It is advisable to have a ‘Fire’ bucket filled with
water, placed outside the tent. Hopefully it will
never be needed, but if it is, you will be glad you
made the effort. The tent’s fabric is fire
retardant, NOT fire proof and therefore you
must not smoke or use a naked flame in or near
it. This includes the traditional ‘camp fire’.
Guy ropes can cause a trip hazard and should
be marked so that passers by can see them.
Tent pegs are also a trip hazard and should not
be left ‘half in’.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND REPAIRS
Cleaning…
Both inside and outside of the tent should only
be cleaned using fresh clean after and a damp
cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical
cleaners.
Storing…
The tent is best stored in its original carry-bag.
However, if the awning is dismantled when wet,
you MUST thoroughly dry the tent as soon as
possible. After a wet pack-up, erect the tent as
soon as possible and allow its flysheet, guy
ropes, any inner tent and of course the carry-
bag to fully dry naturally before repacking
everything away. If stored when the flysheet
and / or guy ropes are wet, the tent will suffer
from mildew and will become unusable. Please
note that damage caused by incorrect storage
is NOT covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Repairs…
Repairs to the tent should only be made by the
manufacturer’s recommended agents.
Repairs made by an unauthorised third party
will make the manufacturer’s warranty void.
STORM AND WEATHER SUITABILITY
This tent is designed for use in normal weather
conditions. It is not suitable for storms, gales,
sub zero or tropical conditions.
UV DETERIORATION
Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can
weaken the fabric of the tent. To avoid the risk
of UV deterioration, site the tent in a shaded
area, where it will be protected from exposure
to strong sunlight.
MOISTURE
Moisture collecting on the inside of the tent
fabric is condensation caused by the occupier; it
is NOT a sign of leakage. Note that damage
caused by condensation, is NOT covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
SEAMS
This tent has all its main seams hot air taped to
help prevent leakage. The remaining seams
should be treated with a seam sealant to
maximize the awnings weatherproofing.
Seam sealant should also be applied to main
seams where the tape has lost adhesion or has
been damaged (tie points or suspension points
for example). Seam sealant is available from
your SunnCamp stockist.
DISMANTLING
To dismantle the tent, simply reverse the
erection procedure. Do make sure that the
entrance is left open to allow air to escape
when rolling the flysheet up. All poles must be
dismantled and the tent should be carefully
rolled prior to placing back in the carry/storage
bag.
SAFETY WARNING: BBQ’S/GAS
APPLIANCES
Your tent has a sewn in label warning against
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. Please be
aware of carbon monoxide poisoning and do
not under any circumstances use or leave a
used BBQ (even if you think it is still not
burning) in your awning or tent.
WARRANTY
Please refer to the separate warranty sheet that
is enclosed with your Tent/Awning.
