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We support the “Leave No Trace” Seven Principles 1. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE
2. TRAVEL & CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES
3. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS
6. RESPECT WILDLIFE
7. BE COURTEOUS OF OTHER VISITORS
SEAM SEALING:
We recommend use of a sealer such as Kenyon Seam Sealer 3 or McNett Outdoor
SeamGrip®.
• Work in a fully ventilated area.
• Set the tent up or lay the tent out flat. Taut seams allow for even
application and penetration of the sealer.
• Decide which seams need to be sealed. For example, seams that will be exposed
to rain, runoff, or ground level water are a must for sealing, while seams on
uncoated nylon or mesh panels don’t need treatment. There is no need to seal
the seams in the roof or the factor y taped seams. We recommend sealing both
floor and fly seams and reinforcements.
• Apply sealant to the inside and outside of all exposed seams. Several thin layers
will work better than one thick layer. Read and follow manufacture’s instructions.
STAKING:
All tents need to be staked down to keep them from blowing away. Securing the
tent by placing heavy objects inside is just not adequate.
• Once the tent body is erected, stake it out before the fly is put on. This enables
you to square the tent up to ensure that the fly goes on properly and that the
seams align with the frame. Pull the base of the tent taut between each web
stake out loop or ring & pin. Make sure that all corners are square. It is
important that you don’t stake the tent out too tightly. You will know it’s too
tight, if the door zippers can not be easily operated. Drive stakes through the
web loops, or with ring & pin, drive the stake just outside the ring so that the
“J” hook catches it. Tie a piece of cord or web into a loop through the ring to
be used as a large stake loop if needed.
• With the tent properly staked, drape the fly over the frame, attach its tent
connection points and stake down any pull outs.
• Do not attempt to remove the stakes by pulling on the tent becket loop, as
this could cause the fabric to tear. The best way is to pry on the stake itself.
Staking in special conditions:
• Sand. Use long, broad stakes with plenty of surface area in loose soil.
• Hard, Rocky, or Frozen Soil. Steel stakes work best. Store steel stakes
separately. Their sharp edges can cut fabric and leave rust stains, which
might damage your tent.
• Snow. Use “dead man” anchors. Tie tent to buried objects (branches, tent
bags, or stuff sacks filled with snow; or tie tents to snow shoes, skis, or ski
poles, which are stuck in the snow.
GUY LINES:
Do not depend upon staking alone to keep your tent secure during high winds.
The Copper Canyons have built-in loops and guy lines at optimal guy out
locations. It’s important to put in the extra time guying out your tent.
Correctly done, it can save your tent during exceptional weather.
• Make sure that the top fly is securely attached to the tent frame. Hook and
loop fasteners are sewn to the underside of the fly for this purpose.
• There are guyout points with guylines preattached at primary locations. Stake
those guylines 6’ from the edge of the tent. The optimal angle from the
ground to the guyline is 45˚. See fig a.
• In high winds guylines should be attached to the secondar y web loops on
each corner, and center on the 1312/1512, and halfway down the tan
mid-poles on the 1312 and 1512. See fig b. Attach parachute cord and stake
per the previous notations. This prevents all movement, except toward the
anchor. The guy lines will work together through opposition. See illustrations
below:
CONDENSATION & VENTING:
Through perspiration and breathing, an adult gives off about a pint of water
overnight. If it cannot escape, the water vapor condenses to liquid. Most
often, water found in the tent is a result of this condensation rather than
from the tent leaking. Condensation often forms where the sleeping bag
touches the side of the tent, under the sleeping pad, or on coated surfaces
such as the door flaps. A tent’s double wall construction allows the vapor to
escape through the roof to the outside, keeping the inside of the tent dry.
Leave the windows partially open at night to provide cross ventilation and
further reduce condensation. Cross ventilation becomes more important in
very humid or extremely cold conditions when the permeable roof is less
effective. The features that enhance ventilation are windows, short-sheeted
flys (bottom venting), roof vents, and High/Low venting doors. These are
specific to each tent model.
Given the importance of proper ventilation, We use High/Low venting in most of
our tents. This allows cooler air in through the low vents and warmer, moist air
up and out through the high vents. High/Low venting is accomplished within
the inner tent via roof vents, doors and windows. It is important to vent the
vestibule. Unvented, it can inhibit airflow into the tent. Eureka! tent vestibules
profit from the ability to “short sheet” by means of zippers & toggles and
staked vestibule pull outs create a bellowing effect.
Most of our tents are equipped with a High/Low venting door. This design allo ws
increased airflow into the tent from the bottom. Open the low vent/window to
admit cool air, allowing the warmer air out through the high roof vents. When
rain and wind prevent the low vent from being opened, the high door vent c an
still be used. Fly overhangs or vestibules protect it.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT:
Ultraviolet light damage to tent fabric is caused by excessive exposure to sunlight.
While our fabrics are UV resistant, any synthetic fabric is susceptible to UV
degradation. UV damage will cause nylon and polyester to become brittle and
tear easily. We recommend that you use the rain fly even on clear days. It acts
as a sunscreen to the tent. A rain fly is both easier and less expensive to replace
if damaged. UV damage can be minimized by erecting tents on shaded sites
with low exposure to direct sunlight.
GENERAL POLE CARE:
• Never let tent poles snap together as this can damage the pole end.
• Do not drop tent or pole bags on their ends and do not bounce a tent bag on its
end to get the tent out. These actions may cut the shock cord and damage the
pole ends.
• The aluminum frame may bend slightly and take a “set” through usage; this
normally does not affect the performance of the frame.
GENERAL TENT CARE:
• Sweep the tent floor daily to prevent damage from stones.
• Try not to wear shoes inside your tent.
• Use a ground cloth whenever possible.
• Do not keep food inside a tent. Hungry critters will che w through tent fabric in
search of food.
STORAGE:
• Make sure the tent is completely dry, then store loosely rolled, in a dry, cool
place. To prevent dust from collecting on the tent, cover it with a cloth. This
allows the nylon/polyester fabric to breathe.
• Ideally, the tent poles should be stored in their fully assembled state. This
reduces the tension on the shock cord, prolonging its life.
• The tent bag should be used only as a carry sack and not for storage.
COLOR TRANSFER:
• Do to the nature of tent fabrics, color can transfer from darker to lighter fabrics
when the two fabrics are in contact over time when wet, damp or exposed to
the combination of moisture and high heat. This does not effect the tent’s
performance. To prevent / minimize color transfer, always make sure your tent
is completely dry prior to packing and storage.
CLEANING:
• Clean the tent by setting it up and wiping it down with a mild soap (liquid hand
soap) and lukewarm water solution. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
Never use detergent, washing machines or dryers because they can damage
the tent’s protective coating and seams. After cleaning, be sure the tent is
completely dry, especially the heavier, double-stitched areas such as the
seams, before storing or mold / mildew are likely to grow.
• Clean the tent poles with a cloth and lubricate them with silicone spray. This is
especially necessary after ocean side camping to remove salt spray so the
poles don’t corrode or stay gritty.
• Clean the zippers with a quick dip in water and then dry them off. This is
especially important if you’ve been camping in a location with sand/dirt. If you
don’t clean the zippers, the sliders will wear out and eventually the teeth will
become inoperable.
ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS:
DO NOT misuse, modify or alter this product in any way from its condition at the
time of sale. Alteration, modification or any use of this product contrary to the
accompanying written instructions shall void the warranty. Moreover, any
misuse, alteration or modification of the product shall absolve Johnson
Outdoors Gear LLC. of any liability for property damages or injuries sustained
as a result of such misuse, modification or alteration.
LIMITED WARRANTY:
What Is Covered:
Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC warrants to the original purchaser
that its Copper Canyon tents are free from defects in material and workmanship,
for the life of the product, except as qualified below. The life of the product is
determined from the date of purchase until such time as the product is no longer
serviceable due to normal wear and tear.
What Is Not Covered: Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC shall not be responsible for
the natural breakdown of materials that occurs inevitably with extended use (e.g.,
Ultra Violet (UV) light damage on tents, exhausted zippers), or defects caused by
accident, abuse, alteration, animal attack, storm damage, misuse or improper care.
THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES BEYOND THE TERMS OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL JOHNSON OUTDOOR S GEAR LLC BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allo w the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
What Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC Will Do: If after inspection we find that a
product failed due to a manufacturing or material defect, we will repair or replace
the product, at our option, without charge.
How to Obtain Warranty Service: Return the product, freight prepaid, to the
Dealer from whom it was purchased; or, contact our Customer Satisfaction
Department for return authorization: toll free 1-800-572-8822. Collect shipments
or shipments without return authorization cannot be accepted. The product
registration card packaged with our product need not be returned for the
warranty to be effective and for you to receive warranty service.
Repairs: If your Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC product needs service or repair due to
normal wear and tear, animal attack, accident or some other reason that is not
covered under the warranty we will provide the necessary service for a
reasonable charge, plus shipping and handling. We require that products
accepted for any repair be properly cleaned according to our recommended care
instructions. Please send your product or component that requires repair (e.g.,
tent fly), postage prepaid, along with a description of what needs attention. For
service and repairs, please contact our Customer Satisfaction Department: toll
free 1-800-572-8822
How State Law Relates To This Warranty: This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
DO
KEEP ALL FL AME AND HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM
THIS TENT FABRIC. This tent meets the flammability
requirements of CPAI-84.The fabric may burn if left in
continuous contact with any flame source. The application
of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the
flame-resistant properties ineffective.
DO NOT
operate any device which burns fuel inside your tent.
Combustion consumes oxygen and can produce dangerous levels of
carbon monoxide, which could lead to serious injury or death.
Your failure to follow these warnings could cause death, serious
injury or permanent disability to you or others.
DO
follow all warnings, instructions, and safety precautions from
the manufacturer of the extension cord.
DO
connect extension cord only to a 120 Volt GFCI protected outlet
with proper ground. If GFCI outlet is not available, use an
extension cord with GFCI protection built in.
DO
use only extension cords that are marked for OUTDOOR USE.
DO
make sure the part of the extension cord that is outside the
tent is lower than the Power Port so that rain will not follow the
cord into the tent.
DO
store extension separately from tent.
DO NOT
allow extension cord or any electrical device to come into
contact with water or condensation inside the tent.
DO NOT
use extension cord if it is worn or damaged.