Dome Family 4/6 Erection Instructions

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Dome Family 9 Erection Instructions.

1. Assemble three colour coded fibre glass poles and separate according to size i.e. 2x large poles and 1x small pole.

2. Unroll inner tent, peg the four corners tightly ensure there are no creases in the groundsheet.

3. Feed the two largest colour coded poles through their sleeves, see Figure 2,3.

4. Insert the “key pieces” attached to the key rings, see Figure 1, to the ferrules at one end of the large pole, push the opposite end of the pole through the sleeve and insert the end into the corresponding key piece.

5. Attach clips to poles where fitted see Figure 4.

6. Unroll flysheet and identify front and rear of the tent.

7. Carefully throw the flysheet over the inner and attach all ties.

8. Feed the remaining colour coded pole (porch pole) through its corresponding sleeve.

9. Attach clips to poles where fitted.

10. Peg from corners, ensuring the flysheet is not touching the inner (to prevent leaking)

11. Peg remaining points around the tent and peg front door (ensure zips are closed). Also peg guy ropes.

12. Lay out fitted ground sheet and peg through the eyelets provided.

13. Use steel uprights for canopy in fine weather only and never leave unattended.

1. Assemble six colour coded fibre glass poles and separate according to size i.e. 3x large poles and 3x small poles.

2. Unroll flysheet and ensure all zips are closed.

3. Feed the three large colour coded poles through their sleeves diagonally from corner to corner. Follow colour coding. See Figure 2.

4. Fit rain cap to the centre of the tent. (Before erecting)

5. Insert “key pieces” attached to the key rings, see Figure 1, to the ferrules at one end of the large pole, push opposite end of the pole through the sleeve and insert the end into the corresponding key piece. If possible do this for the three large poles simultaneously i.e. one person per pole. Otherwise push one pole through at a time.

6. Feed the remaining three small colour coded poles through their corresponding sleeves.

7. Insert “key pieces” attached to the key rings, see Figure 1, to the ferrules at one end of the small pole, push opposite end of the pole through the sleeve and insert the end into the corresponding key piece. Repeat this for the three small poles to erect the bedroom compartments.

8. Attach clips where fitted, see Figure 3.

9. Peg flysheet to give tent stability also peg guy ropes, peg the bedroom compartments tightly away from inner tents (to avoid leaking).

10. Unroll inner tents (bedrooms) inside flysheet and peg four corners. (Ensure door is facing outwards!) 2x large inner tents and 1x small inner tent: small inner tent is fitted to the rear and the two larger inner tents are fitted on each side.

11. Lay out fitted ground sheet and peg through the eyelets provided.

12. Use steel uprights for canopy in fine weather only and never leave unattended.

Bounty XL Dome Tent General Instructions.

1. The Bounty is a large family dome tent and needs to be erected before going camping. Don't blame the tent should you be foolish enough to go away camping without first practising. The Bounty seams have been hot air taped to prevent leaking but not withstanding that seam seal may need to be applied if the taping has become damaged in any way.

2. The Bounty is pitched fly sheet first. With a large tent a minimum of two people are necessary top erect or dismantle the tent. It is during erection and dismantling that poles are broken. The more people the less stress on the poles.

3. Ensure that the ground where the tents is to be erected is free form sharp stones etc.

4. Assemble the fibreglass poles ensuring that each pole is fully pushed in to the adjoining ferrule. Failure to fully push home the poles increases dramatically the chances of breaking the pole.

5. The Bounty XL has 3 red long poles and 3 blue shorter poles. Thread the long red poles through the diagonal sleeves. The sleeves are colour coded the same as the poles. The shorter blue poles thread the remaining sleeves. Attach the top rain cap by hooking it into the retaining points attached for this purpose.

6. In turn, starting with the diagonal poles, locate each end of the pole in it's retaining pin. This is called a ring and pin connection. From the opposite end of the same pole push the pole through its retaining sleeve until  an arc is created in the tent. Fit the second end of the pole into its own ring and pin securing the pole in position.

7. Have the second and if possible third person help support the weight of the tent as it is erected. Continue with the poles until the flysheet is erected. Close all zipped entrances and peg down the fly sheet. Remember to attach the cap!

8. Bring the inner tents into the tent and hang them from the flysheet. start at the back of each bedroom and work towards the front. Peg the inner tents in position spacing them evenly. The inner tents are also colour coded.

9. Lay out the inner ground sheet and peg evenly.

10. Attach all the guy ropes and peg them out.

11. Well Done.

12. Taking down is the reverse and is always easier. Try and take the tent down dry but if this is not possible remember to dry it as soon as possible. If the weather is windy you will need help or else you will need to be prepared to buy a new tent!

13. As the Bounty xl is a large synthetic tent condensation will depend on the number of people using the tent. There will be condensation. The only cure is ventilation not easy if it is raining outside. A door slightly open can help.

14. Avoid touching the inside of the tent when raining. Leaking can be treated with seam sealant or waterproof spray.

15. Do use natural windbreaks like walls or hedges. Face the tent away from the prevailing wind.

16. Do Not cook in the tent.  

Blue sleeve for blue coloured pole with ring and pin and adjustable strap. Second picture shows inner bedroom hanging from fly sheet. Picture no 3 shows the inside before the ground sheet has been put down with the doors opened for light!

1. Assemble the five colour coded fibre glass poles and separate according to size.

2. Unroll inner tent peg the four corners tightly ensure there are no creases in the groundsheet.

3. Feed the two largest colour coded poles through their corresponding sleeves, see Figure 1 and 6.

4. Insert the “key pieces” attached to the key rings, see Figure 2, to the ferrules at one end of the large pole, push the opposite end of the pole through the sleeve and insert the end into the corresponding key piece.

5. Feed the smaller identical colour coded poles through their sleeves.

6. Insert the “key pieces” attached to the key rings, see Figure 2, to the ferrules at one end of the small pole, push opposite end of the pole through the sleeve and insert the end into the corresponding key piece.

7. Attach clips to poles where fitted, as illustrated in Figure 4.

8. Unroll flysheet and identify front and rear of the tent.

9. Carefully throw the flysheet over the inner and attach all ties.

10. Feed the remaining colour coded pole through its corresponding sleeve (porch).

11. Attach the two hooks to the front key rings, see Figure 5.

12. Peg from corners, ensuring the flysheet is not touching the inner (to prevent leaking)

13. Peg remaining points around the tent and peg front and rear doors (ensure zips are closed).

14. Lay out fitted ground sheet and peg through the eyelets provided.

15. Use steel uprights for canopy in fine weather only and never leave unattended.

16. Please note that the pegging points are reinforced, see Figure 3.

1. Assemble three colour coded fibre glass poles and separate according to size i.e. 2x large poles and 1x small pole.

2. Unroll inner tent, peg the four corners tightly ensure there are no creases in the groundsheet.

3. Feed the two largest colour coded poles through their sleeves, see Figure 2.

4. Insert the “key pieces” attached to the key rings, see Figure 1, to the ferrules at one end of the large pole, push the opposite end of the pole through the sleeve and insert the end into the corresponding key piece.

5. Unroll flysheet and identify front and rear of the tent.

6. Carefully throw the flysheet over the inner tent and attach all ties.

7. Feed the remaining colour coded pole (porch pole) through its corresponding sleeve.

8. Peg from corners, ensuring the flysheet is not touching the inner tent (to prevent leaking)

9. Peg remaining points around the tent and peg front door (ensure zips are closed).

10. Lay out fitted ground sheet and peg through the eyelets provided.

Tent Instructions General Points Dome Tents.

• Always practice before you go on a camping trip

• Look for an even patch of ground preferably with a slight incline to aid water run off.

• Close all zips during assembly.

• Pegs should be driven into the ground at an angle making sure that the tent is evenly tensioned,

• Inner and outer tents must be kept clear of each other. Contact between the two will lead to leaking and condensation blotting.

• Treat zips with care. If a zip sticks do not force it. Periodically treat the zip with a silicone spray.

• When taking the tent down use a brush to clean. Do not use detergent it removes the waterproofing.

• All synthetic tents suffer from condensation. The only cure is ventilation. Do not confuse condensation with leaking.

• Use all supplied pegs and guy ropes. Peg guy ropes close to avoid a tripping hazard and damage to your tent.

• If a pole or elastic should break O Meara's replace or repair free of charge for 12 months. 

Tent Instructions General Points Frame Tents.

• Before going camping check you are familiar with erecting your tent.

• Make sure all parts are present. A frame tent is a portable structure which in most conditions will provide terrific shelter.

• Don't blame the tent if the weather gets really up, especially, if you only attempt to put on the guy ropes as the wind rises.

• Cotton tents must be weathered first. The weave closes at first wetting. Cotton is a better cloth in O Meara's opinion.

• If you see imperfections on the cotton...these are not flaws but part of cotton manufacture.  Performance will not be affected.

• Assemble the roof section first without putting in the canopy small bars.

• Put the legs at half mast under the frame following the markings on the drawing or as marked in the shop for you.

• Put the canvas on the frame and with help lift the legs on one side followed by the other.

• Peg the tent well and use all guy ropes supplied.

• Practice makes erecting a frame tent considerably easier and quicker than almost any family dome tent

• Finally cotton if stored wet will rot.

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