Suite 4 - Tent EUREKA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Family Camping Tent
Capacity	4 Persons
Floor Dimensions	8 ft x 8 ft (2.44 m x 2.44 m)
Center Height	5 ft (1.52 m)
Total Weight	15 lbs (6.8 kg)
Pole Material	Fiberglass
Flysheet Material	Polyester, waterproof coating
Floor Material	Polyethylene, reinforced
Mesh Type	No-see-um mesh on windows and doors
Waterproof Rating	1500 mm (flysheet), 2000 mm (floor)
Vestibule	Yes, front vestibule with storage area
Setup Style	Free-standing with clip attachments
Ventilation	Mesh roof, adjustable windows, ground vents
Pack Size	24 x 8 x 8 in (61 x 20 x 20 cm)
Packed Weight	17 lbs (7.7 kg)
Features	Storage pockets, gear loft, lantern hook, zippered door
Care Instructions	Hand wash with mild soap, air dry completely before storage
Safety	Fire retardant fabric (CPAI-84 compliant)
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty
Repair	Patch kit included for quick field repairs

Frequently Asked Questions - Suite 4 EUREKA

How do I set up the Eureka Suite 4 tent for the first time?

Lay out the tent body and poles. Assemble the fiberglass poles and color-code them to matching sleeves/clips. Insert poles into corner grommets and raise the tent. Secure with stakes and guy lines. Refer to the included setup diagram.

What should I do if the tent gets wet during a trip?

Wipe down the interior with a dry cloth. Set up the tent at home to air dry completely before packing. Avoid storing wet to prevent mildew. Use a tarp under the floor for extra protection.

Is the Suite 4 tent suitable for windy conditions?

Yes, with proper guying. Use all included guy lines and stakes to secure the tent. The free-standing design provides stability, but additional wind protection is recommended in exposed areas.

How do I clean and store the tent?

Hand wash with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Never machine wash or dry. Air dry completely, then fold loosely. Store in a cool, dry place. Use the provided storage bag.

What is the warranty coverage for the Eureka Suite 4?

Eureka offers a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Normal wear, misuse, or improper setup is not covered. Contact customer service for claims.

Can I replace a broken pole?

Yes, replacement poles are available from Eureka or authorized dealers. The poles are standard fiberglass sections. You can also use a splint temporarily until a replacement is obtained.

Does the tent have enough ventilation for summer camping?

The Suite 4 features a mesh roof, adjustable windows, and ground vents that promote airflow. In hot conditions, open all vents and use the rainfly in partial mode to maximize cross-ventilation.

What accessories are compatible with this tent?

Eureka offers a footprint, gear loft, and vestibule add-ons. The tent has a lantern hook and storage pockets. Third-party camping cots that fit an 8x8 floor are also compatible.

How do I waterproof the seams?

The tent comes with factory-sealed seams. Over time, you can reapply a seam sealer like Seam Grip to the flysheet and floor seams. Follow the product instructions carefully.

Can I use a stove inside the tent?

Never use a stove or open flame inside the tent. The fabric is fire retardant but not fireproof. Use a stove only in a designated vestibule with proper ventilation and at a safe distance.

USER MANUAL Suite 4 EUREKA

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUITE 4 and SUITE 6 CAMPING TENTS

Component List: 1 Tent, 2 Tent Poles, 1 Hoop, 2 Fly Poles, 1 Carry Bag, 1 Pole Bag, 1 Stake Bag w/ Stakes and Guys, 1 Rain Fly, 1 Storage Basket and 1 Divider Curtain in the Suite 6

NOTE: This is a large family style tent and we recommend that you have two people for setup. 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.

Raise the tent:

• Unroll and unfold the tent and lay it on the ground. If it's windy, stake down one front corner into wind.
• Lay the poles side by side and divide according to length. 2 long for the tent, 1 long (with gray section) Hoop and 2 short for the fly.
• Assemble the shock corded poles as you work. Try to keep the pole sections from snapping together, as this can damage the ends. Make certain each plain end has been properly seated into its metal ferrule. Slide the one tent pole through each sleeve. The poles should run from corner to corner and cross at the rear of the tent body. See fig 1.

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• Start at the rear of the tent and insert the post end of the poles into the web grommets. See fig.2.
• At the opposite end, with the pole in one hand and the web in the other, feed the pole up, bending it evenly along its length to create an arc. Make sure the ferrules do not get caught on the sleeves. Place the post end into this grommet to maintain tension. Repeat with the other tent pole. See fig. 3.

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- Stand the tent up and insert the hoop over the tent poles and through the front sleeve. Fit a post into the grommet on each side web. See fig. 4.

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Clip the fabric to the frame:

- Working your way around the tent, attach all the clips to the poles. See fig. 5.

Stake down sequence:

- The tent is now freestanding. Place it in your desired location and stake it down through the web loops. First, at the rear of the tent, stake down the 'V'. Move to the front and stake down the section between the doors. Then go back to the rear and stake the corners. Lastly stake the front corners. It works best to do this before you add the fly. See fig.6.

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Add the poles to the fly:

- Once the tent is securely staked, spread the rain fly out, top side down. Locate the pockets on the inside of the fly and insert the fly poles. See fig. 7.

- Wrap the Velcro® strap around the center of each pole to secure in place.

Attach the fly to the tent:

- Turn the fly top side up. Start at one end and drag the fly up and over the top of the tent [works best with two people]. It only fits one way; align the yellow web of the fly to the

yellow web on the tent. See fig.8. - Reach under the fly and wrap all the Velcro® straps around the

the Vello Straps around the poles to secure the fly to the frame. See fig. 9.

Stake down the fly:

• There are, web/ring assemblies on the bottom at each side of the fly vestibule door. Pull these out and away from the tent and to stake down. Adjust as necessary. See fig.10.
• Locate the long web/buckle assemblies on the underside at each corner of the fly. Attach these buckles to their mates on the corner stake-out webs and adjust to proper tension. See fig. 11.
  • We highly recommend that you attach the included guy lines and stake them out.
  Note: The guy lines take a unique path and twist through the second set of rings. See fig 12 & 13.

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YOUR TENT IS READY!

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Take down:

Pull up stakes and open doors. Remove the fly. Push poles out of the sleeves. Collapse all poles and stow in the pole bag. Fold the tent/fly. Roll up both along with the pole bag towards a door. Stow all in the main bag.

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WARNING:

KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC. • This test meets the flammability requirements of CPN-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-resista 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.

SEAM SEALING:

We recommend use of a sealer such as Kenyon Seam Sealer 3 or McNett Outdoor SeamGrip ^4 .

• 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 uncoated nylon or mesh panels don't need treatment. There is no need to see 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:

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 aligns 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 lightly. You will know it's too light, 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 "3" 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. 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 seven 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.

- 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:

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 fly (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. Untreated, 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 law vent from being opened, the high door vent can 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 chew through tent fabric in search of food.

STORAGE:

• Make sure the tent is completely dry, then store loosely rolled, in a dry, coal 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 selling 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 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.
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.

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-B022

low 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.

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