Eureka Tents Tent Spitfire User Manual

Reach under the fly and wrap the  
hook and loop straps around the  
poles. See fig. 6.  
fig.6  
ASSEMBLY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
SPITFIRE TENT:  
Hook clips from the tent body to the tops and  
sides of each pole.  
See fig. 3 and 4.  
Attach the web buckle from the  
corners of the fly to its mate on the  
corner tent web. Adjust the web to  
proper tension. Be careful, when  
finished, the fly must not come in  
contact with the tent body. See fig. 7.  
Component List:  
fig.3  
fig.4  
1 Tent Body 1 Fly, 1 Short Pole, 1 Long Pole,  
1 Carry Bag, 1 Stake Bag w/Stakes,  
Tension and stake out the web loops on either side of the fly.  
1 Pole Bag,  
2 Cords w/sliders  
Tie a cord to the storm loops on the fly. The cords must be staked  
out. Adjust the slider to maintain tension support. See fig.8.  
Do not drop tent bag or pole bag on its end. Do not bounce  
tent bag on its end to get the tent out. These actions may cut  
the shock-cord and/or damage the pole ends.  
ASSEMBLY:  
Unpack the carry bag and separate all the parts.  
Unroll and unfold the tent and lay it on the ground with  
the mesh side up. If windy, place  
down the web loop.  
B
into the wind and stake  
fig.7  
Place the tent in the desired location and stake down the web loop at  
B.  
Assemble the shock-corded poles. Try to prevent pole  
sections from snapping together, as this can damage the pole  
ends. Make certain each insert end has seated firmly into  
each plain end.  
fig.8  
Lift the long pole and pull the tent fabric taut at  
loop.  
A. Stake down the web  
Stake out the floor web loops at C/D and E/F. Work your way around the  
tent, pulling the fabric to remove floor wrinkles and adjusting the tension  
as you go. This is a tension tent- not a freestanding tent. Opposing corner  
webs must be pulled taut and staked out for sturctural support. See fig.5.  
C
This tent features a poke-up vent in  
the fly, with zippered access in the  
roof cloth. Pull it open and set the  
stay with the hook and loop tab.  
See fig. 9.  
E
Unfold the fly, turn it right side up and drape it on the tent with the Eureka!  
logo over the front peak.  
A
B
F
fig.9  
Front peak  
fig.1  
D
Insert the end posts of the long  
tent pole into the web grommets  
from  
C
to  
D
creating an arc. Then,  
B
insert the end posts of the short pole  
into the web grommets from  
See fig.1 and 2.  
E
to  
F.  
A
fig.2  
F
fig.5  
REV. D 4.09  
D
YOUR TENT IS READY!  
 
• If your tent does not have loops or rings for guy outs, attach guy lines 1/3 to  
1/2 of the way up the framework on the main sidewalls. This enables the  
guy line to support the lower section of the pole, while the upper pole can  
flex and deflect wind gusts. It is best to run two cords at an angle from the  
side of the guy out. This prevents all movement, except toward the anchor.  
The guy lines will work together through opposition. See illustrations below:  
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  
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 chew through tent fabric in  
search of food.  
WARNING:  
KEEP ALL FLAME 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.  
STORAGE:  
• 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.  
• 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.  
SEAM SEALING:  
We recommend use of a sealer such as Kenyon Seam Sealer 3 or McNett Outdoor  
SeamGrip®.  
• Work in a fully ventilated area.  
Good:  
Best:  
4 stakes /8 lines  
• Set the tent up or lay the tent out flat. Taut seams allow for even application and  
penetration of the sealer.  
4 stakes /4 lines  
• 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 factory 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:  
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.  
Our 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  
allows 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 can still be used. Fly overhangs or vestibules  
protect it.  
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.  
JOHNSON OUTDOORS GEAR LLC  
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.  
Our experience building quality  
outdoor equipment goes back over 100  
years! Today, we manufacture sleeping  
bags, screen houses, day-use  
shelters and camping tents. We also  
design and manufacture tents for the  
United States Military and for the  
rental industry.  
• 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.  
See eurekatents.com  
From baseplate and digital  
compasses to electronic  
instruments, our sister brands, Silva  
and Tech4o, put outdoor technology at  
your fingertips.  
LIMITED WARRANTY:  
See tech4o.com and silvausa.com  
What Is Covered: Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC warrants to the original  
purchaser that its products 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 OUTDOORS GEAR LLC BE  
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
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.  
Our brands are part of the Johnson  
Outdoors family of products. Visit all  
the brands at johnsonoutdoors.com  
GUY LINES:  
Do not depend upon staking alone to keep your tent secure during high winds. Most  
tent models have built-in loops or rings 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. Ties, hook and  
loop, or dog-bones and elastic loops are sewn to the underside of the fly for this  
purpose.  
• Attach parachute cord to the loops/rings and stake them in the ground three or  
four feet from the edge of the tent. If staked too close to the tent, wind can cause  
an upward pull that could dislodge the stakes.  
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  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS  
6. RESPECT WILDLIFE  
7 . BE COURTEOUS OF OTHER VISITORS  
• The aluminum frame may bend slightly and take a “set” through usage; this  
normally does not affect the performance of the frame.  
 
REV E. FEB 09  

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