Care And Cleaning - Black Diamond superlight Serie Mode D'emploi

usE, CarE anD maintEnanCE
sEam sEaling
The silicone-based NanoShield fabric used on Superlight tents cannot be factory
seam-taped. For tents and bivies used in rainy conditions, seam sealing will
improve the waterproofness. For tents and bivies used primarily in alpine
conditions, it is unnecessary.
staking
Always stake out your tent using all points provided. Staking out your tent must
not be considered optional! YES, your tent can easily be dragged by modest winds.
snow ConDitions
Be extremely careful when shoveling snow from around your tent because the
shovel can easily tear the fabric. nEvEr brush snow off your tent with any hard
objects, such as sticks, shovels, ice axes, etc.
attaChing optional grounD Cloth
Optional ground cloths are available for all Black Diamond Superlight Tents.
Along the edges of the ground cloths are reinforced grommets. These can be
used to attach the ground cloth to the tent stake loops so that it is secured
under the tent. Slip the shock-corded loop over the corner tent stake loop when
staking out the tent. The ground cloth can also be used as a tarp— use the
grommets along the edges to suspend or anchor it.

CarE anD ClEaning

Tents and bivies must be stored dry. Storing your tent wet or damp will result
in the growth of mildew, which will cause your tent to smell and leak. Mildew
attacks the urethane coated parts of the tent and the nylon fabric, causing loss
of strength and eventual breakdown. If you suspect mildew, act right away.
Washing with McNett MiraZyme ™ cleaner will usually stop and remove mild
cases of mildew. Advanced mildew will not wash out. Mildew damage is not
covered under warranty. Those living in wet climates should probably wash in
MiraZyme once every two years, whether mildew is showing or not. Do not dry
clean or machine wash your tent. If lightly soiled, the floor and exterior walls
can be sponged clean with warm water. Never use detergents or liquid soaps
of any kind.
If it becomes necessary to wash the entire tent, avoid hot water,
to wash
bleach, dishwashing liquid, or any type of liquid soap or detergent. Hand
wash in a bathtub using only cool water and MiraZyme, made by McNett
Corp. This wash-in product cleans, eliminates odor and helps to remove
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