GenTent XKi, Product Installation And Safety Manual

Page 1: ...ety Manual Free Installation Videos www GenTent Com Installation Read this Manual in Color Online www GenTent Com Manual THANK YOU Congratulations on your purchase of the GenTent XKi the first ever we...

Page 2: ...ING PARTS 20 INSTALL GENTENT FRAME ON THE XKI ARMS 21 SECURE GENTENT CANOPY OVER GENTENT FRAME 22 SELECT AND INSTALL ELECTRICAL SKIRT 23 IMPORTANT GENTENT USAGE TIPS 24 ELECTRICAL SKIRT TIPS CLEAR VIN...

Page 3: ...nerator exhaust muffler WARNING Never use the GenTent on a generator in a moving vehicle CAUTION Over tightening ratchet buckle should be avoided The ratchet buckle and strap are capable of tremendous...

Page 4: ...d or falling objects This warranty does not cover issues arising because of modifications made to your portable generator or to the GenTent that have not been specified by the manufacturer GenTent pro...

Page 5: ...ommets bagged 12 Extender Arms 1 Central Connector for Frame Rods 1 114 Kevlar Ratchet Buckle 4 Angle Brace corner sections 8 5 8 EPDM Foot Grommets bagged 8 1 EPDM Foot Grommets bagged 8 Extender Arm...

Page 6: ...ent canopy over the frame then secure by sliding the elastic straps under the Extender Arm Once the GenTent is installed it can be left in place during generator storage or easily removed and stored s...

Page 7: ...and 1 wide It is installed through the Angle Braces It is attached to a ratchet buckle for tightening the assembly to your inverter case Angle Brace this component is held to the four corners of your...

Page 8: ...served V1 2 September 2017 The following diagrams provide a more detailed description of the key features of the Angle Brace and Extender Arm Angle Brace Detail Diagram Figure 2 Angle Brace Detail Dia...

Page 9: ...blocking the exhaust can damage the inverter generator 3 Measure this height from the ground up to the bottom of the Angle Brace This provides the initial location of the Angle Braces on all four cor...

Page 10: ...egs as shown here If the case corners are vertical install the grommets as follows Same size grommets on top and bottom The Angle Brace with the large grommets can then be used for more distance betwe...

Page 11: ...l be installed For any case that is not vertical the Angle Brace should be more horizontal than the test fit prior to installing the grommets Step 3 Thread the Kevlar Strap The objective for this step...

Page 12: ...for threading and you will avoid twisting the strap Select the Angle Brace that will be mounted on the first corner o Orient the Angle Brace as it will be installed so that the grommet feet are in the...

Page 13: ...sed ratchet figures 1 and 2 below 2 Pull strap through removing the slack figure 3 below 3 Tighten the strap by ratcheting opening and closing the handle figure 4 below HOW TO LOOSEN THE RATCHET BUCKL...

Page 14: ...is flat and untwisted before tightening Referencing the basic instructions above pull the Kevlar strap through until there is little slack left in the strap While holding the strap taut slide the Ang...

Page 15: ...e Angle Brace The strap must lay flat behind the guide pins as shown below While tightening the strap watch the Angle Brace sections to be sure they are not pulled out of position If any begin to move...

Page 16: ...nal Extender Arms can then be snapped in place as needed to get the full length extender arm required Installation begins at the Angle Braces connected to the exhaust side Once these are set in place...

Page 17: ...ns snap into place INSTALL EXTENDERS ONTO EXHAUST SIDE OF THE INVERTER GENERATOR IMPORTANT Refer to Figure 14 Move to the exhaust side of the Inverter Generator The objective is to find a span of 24 t...

Page 18: ...e and the opposite side that also span 24 to 26 width wise for the GenTent 10k Note For GenTent 20k the desired measurements are 40 to 42 length wise and 28 to 30 width wise Install Two Extenders onto...

Page 19: ...Page 19 of 26 Copyright 2017 GenTent Safety Canopies LLC All Rights Reserved V1 2 September 2017 Figure 14 Locate Remaining Extender Rod Holes...

Page 20: ...the Extender Arm if the blade is in the top prong or lift on the Extender Arm if the blade is in the lower prong o The Extender Arm will slide out and free REMOVING STRAP MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FROM THE I...

Page 21: ...le of the corresponding arm Insert second fiberglass rod fully into the diagonally opposite hole in the Central Connector so that the two rods and central connector make a straight line Grasping the e...

Page 22: ...are generally equal and level Center GenTent canopy such that Vent Rod is centered under the top cap NOTE Be certain that the fuel door opening does not catch behind the fiberglass rods The rods shoul...

Page 23: ...ngle starts about 6 inches from either side and this corresponds to the respective corner of the GenTent Press either corner on first Figure 16 then wrap the 6 inch section onto the adjacent side of t...

Page 24: ...s firmly Now press the main skirt body over the electrical panel to the other corner and then wrap that edge around the adjacent side and press firmly in place Proper Door Sealing Tip GenTent now ship...

Page 25: ...nopies LLC All Rights Reserved V1 2 September 2017 GenTent XKi Accessories and Spare Parts GenTent accessories are available at www gentent com accessories Spare parts are available at www gentent com...

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