Taxa Outdoors Mantis Repair Instructions Download

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TAXA

outdoors.com

(281) 829-8097

9/12/2018

Issue:

Wind driven rain from driving car, from time to time,

might cause a temporary hairline gap and allow some

water to infiltrate.

Solution:

Install a weatherstrip “dam” across front of roof to pre-

vent wind driven rain.

1. With Mantis roof closed, wipe top of panel with

rubbing alcohol to clean and prep surface.

2. Install supplied weatherstrip per diagrams below.

C.1

C.2

C.3

Top View(detail)

Top View

Side View(detail)

0.5” gap

weatherstrip

black trim

roof panel

roof skeleton

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see C.2

Applying Weatherstrip

Summary of Contents for Mantis

Page 1: ...prevent these infiltrations Equipment Needed rag or shop towel alcohol to clean surfaces 10 Velstick hook pieces provided by TAXA 6x 39 Velstick 2x 28 Velstick 2x 12 Velstick flathead screwdriver or...

Page 2: ...ter at corners to create a puddle Wait 5 minutes to ensure repair was successful Issue In heat of sun the tape joint at the four corners of the roof can shift and create a path for water to drip into...

Page 3: ...lathead screwdriver and hammer to pry it off if necessary Discard 2 Install supplied Velstick with hook facing upwards Use small amounts of weatherstrip adhesive for positive attachment 3 See figure B...

Page 4: ...tall a weatherstrip dam across front of roof to pre vent wind driven rain 1 With Mantis roof closed wipe top of panel with rubbing alcohol to clean and prep surface 2 Install supplied weatherstrip per...

Page 5: ...4 pieces 2 UPS or otherwise ship tentside to TAXA for revision 3 TAXA will revise Velcro location at bottom edges and return to dealer or customer within 10 working days Shipping Address 1830 W 15th...