Opera 2 - Tent Vaude - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Opera 2 Vaude

EngliSH EngliSH Endless freedom, adventure and summit thrills. Mountains and nature as far as the eye can see. Peace and excitement all in one. That is the Spirit of Mountain Sports. We here at VAUDE are passionate about mountain sports. This passion can be found in every single one of our VAUDE products. As a modern family business we take our social and environmental responsibility very seriously: we have been a bluesign member since 2008, one of the most strin- gent ecological standards in the world. And as the rst European outdoor out- tter we are also constantly improving our environmental performance through EMAS certication, the EU’s eco-management and audit scheme. So hope to see you soon up in the mountains… Antje von Dewitz CHOOSing YOUr SiTE:

• Pitch your tent on level ground, in an area protected from wind and not in a hollow, where water can quickly collect when it rains.

• Take into account wind direction when pitching your tent – face the ent- rance downwind and sheltered if possible.

• Take into account that camping near water sources could lead to conden- sation build up on your tent and belongings.

• Don’t pitch your tent in dangerous places. This includes gorges, under- neath clis or rocks, near glacier-fed rivers, in forests or near re spots.

• Remove all pointy or sharp objects that could damage the tent oor.

• Use a tent footprint or groundsheet to protect the tent oor.

• If you are planning on camping in one spot for a longer period of time, make sure to pitch in shade or half shade – UV radiation accelerates the aging process of tent fabrics and coatings.

• When camping on snow and in freezing conditions, dig a pit in front of the tent door or in the vestibule in which cold air can collect.14

• Avoid snow build up by regularly clearing snow o the surface of the tent.

• Cooking inside your tent should be avoided whenever possible due to the danger of re or carbon dioxide poisoning. If you need to make an exception, make sure to ensure sucient ventilation and keep the stove as far from the tent walls as possible. This might mean having to detach the inner tent and fold it back. SET Up – gEnEral inSTrUCTiOnS: VAUDE tents are well known for their simple set up. If any step in the process seems dicult, do not use force; take the time to nd out what the problem is.

1. Spread out the tent on the ground. (Inner and outer tent are delivered

attached to each other.) In windy conditions you should stake out the tent. Use guy lines to anchor it, for example, to a rock, backpack, etc.

2. Sort the poles and assemble the sections by sliding them into each other.

Do not whip out the pole sections so they snap together. Make sure that each pole section is fully inserted into the next section; otherwise they may crack or break under pressure. Gently slide the poles through the pole sleeves. Do not pull them through.

3. Erect the tent and make sure that the entrance zip is not under undue

tension or strain which could easily damage the zip. Use the releasing lock or hook at the bottom of the entrance.

4. Stakes should be driven in at a 45° angle away from the tent. (X)

The VAUDE Y-stakes that come with our tents are very durable and resis- tant to bending and especially suited for hard ground and grass. For extremely hard ground, we recommend the use of tent pegs or spikes. VAUDE oers special stakes for very soft ground, snow or sand. Hammer them in vertically for soft soil or bury them horizontally to anchor in sand or fresh powder snow. (Y) SET Up Please follow these instructions consecutively; their order is important.

1. Clear the ground of any sharp items (Use a groundsheet protector when

2. Spread out the tent on the ground. Please note: Inner and outer tent are

delivered attached to each other.OpEra 2p

3. Sort and assemble the poles. The tent has 2 main poles with dierent

lengths and 1 short pole.

4. Slide the shorter main pole into the back pole sleeve and by inserting it

into the footing. Before this loosen the straps that regulates the tentsion of the footings. (a)

5. Slide the longer main pole into the back sleeve and by inserting the pole

intothe footings, you can now erect the tent. Before doing this loosen the strap that regulates the footing tension.(a)

6. Tighten the straps again.

7. Slide the short pole into the ventilation opening (b).

8. Use 2 stakes to anchor the vestibule (C) and then simply pull the tent

apart (D). Place 2 more stakes to anchor out the end. Make sure to stake out together the inner tent footing with the outer tent. Now the tent can stand on its own.

9. Now stake out the vestibule area of the inner tent with 2 stakes.

10. Use storm anchors if necessary.

11. Ensure the tent has sucient airow.

TaKE DOwn – gEnEral inSTrUCTiOnS:

• Remove everything from the tent’s interior.

• Freestanding tents can be gently shaken out to remove leaves, sand, and other debris.

• Turn the tent over with oor facing upward and allow it to dry a bit longer.

• If it’s not possible to dry the tent completely before packing it, this should be done within 12 hours to prevent the risk of mold and mildew growth.

• As in the tent set up, never pull the poles out of the pole sleeves; rather push them through.

• When storing a tent in its stu sack, make sure that stakes and poles don’t press against the tent fabric and damage it.

• Before taking down your tent, close all zips and roll up the guy lines. That way you won’t have to untangle them when it comes time to set the tent up again, and pitching is that much easier. TaKE DOwn

3. Collect the poles and roll them together with the tarp. Don‘t pack the tent

rst and then force in the poles! STOragE/CarE/rEpairS:

• As soon as the tent is dry and clean it can be stored in its pack sack in a well-ventilated, cool and dry place. Please do not store the tent near paints, adhesives, oils, plastics, or fuels (gas canisters, etc.)! The gasses emitted from these materials contain plasticizers that can damage your tent over time.

• Zips are always a weak point in a tent’s structure. If they get dirty, clean them with a (tooth) brush and lubricate them with graphite (pencil lead), silicon or sewing machine oil. Apply carefully and remove excess oil with a soft cloth.

• Never store your tent when it’s wet for a longer period of time. Unpack it as soon as you arrive and dry it out in a well-ventilated place. To do so, separate the inner and outer tents or use the poles to create space bet- ween the two.

• Do not whip out tent poles and snap the sections together. This can damage the pole ends as well as the anodization. Check the poles regu- larly for cracks or other potential damage. Wash the poles and use silicon spray at any sign of corrosion (from salt water, for example)

• VAUDE only uses poles from the renowned manufacturers DAC and Yunan. These tend to become slightly bent with use, helping to reduce fracturing. Please do not attempt to bend these back into shape. Alt- hough aluminum is extremely exible this might damage or even break the poles. Every VAUDE tent comes with a Pole Doctor or repair sleeve. If a tent pole breaks while out on a trip, simply slide the repair sleeve over the broken section and then use tape to attach it. (z)

• The tent should only be cleaned by hand, never in a washing machine! Use a soft cloth and luke warm water. Detergents or cleaning agents may harm the tent’s coating and waterproong. Use a brush to rub Nikwax Tech Wash in a 1:4 ratio with water on stub- born stains. Follow up with Nikwax Tent & Gear Solarproof waterproong, applying generously to the area cleaned.OpEra 2p

• When on the road, repair tears in the tent wall with repair tape and seal from the inside with a or silicon seam sealer. The seam should however be correctly repaired as soon as possible in order to prevent further tearing. Please contact your retailer to do this.

• Tent pole shock cords can be retightened if necessary (elasticity can wear out in very cold conditions or due to aging). To do this rst remove the end cap and then untie the knot in the cord. Retie the knot further up the cord and replace the cap. TECHniCal DETailS: Depending on tent models, VAUDE tents feature the following: OUTEr TEnT: ClaSSiC 75D pOlYESTEr 185T ; 3000 mm waTEr COlUmn.

• 70D polyester – reliable coated polyester backing material. innEr TEnT: 70D pOlYamiD ripSTOp 185T

• Abrasion and tear resistant polyamide fabric. TEnT flOOr: 70D pOlYamiD 190T, aqUalinE laminaTED, 10,000 mm Tightly woven polyamide oor with a laminated membrane; waterproof up to 10,000 mm. SafETY gUiDElinES:

• Please heed safety guidelines for all appliances used in the tent.

• Always keep exits and throughways as well as vent openings accessible.

• Find out what the rules and regulations are for the campsite you are on and heed re safety precautions.

• Avoid hazardous materials inside the tent, such as stove or automobile fumes (for example in the Drive Base/Van).

• Wear your shoes around the tent. Stakes and other anchors can be very sharp.