Mountain Hardwear Satellite manual Fieldrepairs, UltravioletUVLight, FoodStorage, Pole Care, Poles

Ultraviolet(UV)Light

Ultraviolet light degrades lightweight tent fabric (and almost any synthetic material). UV light will cause the fabric to fade, lose strength, and eventually disintegrate. The canopy of the Satellite consists of an UV-resistant, waterproof, titanium dioxide membrane laminated to a 40-denier polyester ripstop fabric. While this titanium dioxide membrane is practically UV-proof, the polyester fabric is not. The best way to prolong the life of any tent is to keep it out of the sun as much as possible. Pitch the tent in a shady spot whenever possible. By striking (taking the tent down) in the morning and repitching the tent late in the day, you will add to any tent’s longevity.

FoodStorage

Never store food in your tent. Animals will often tear or bite their own entrance into a tent to get at your food.

Pole Care

When assembling the poles, never allow the pole sections to snap against each other. Always make sure that all pole sections are fully engaged before bending. Keep the poles clean and free of silt, sand, and salt, taking special care with the tips as they are not anodized and can corrode. When disassembling your poles, always start from the center, then work your way to the tips. This allows the elastic cord to be evenly stretched, an important matter when the poles are stored disassembled for a long period of time.

FIELDREPAIRS

Poles

If you break a tent pole you can repair the break temporarily by splinting the pole with a short aluminum sleeve (called a repair sleeve—three such sleeves are provided with the Satellite). The aluminum repair sleeve is fitted over the broken pole section and taped (or wedged) into place. Ski pole repair sleeves, tent stakes and even branches can be used to splint broken tent tubes.

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