Black Diamond UM2022 Firstlight Tent Instructions

: June 9, 2024
: BLACK-DIAMOND

Table of Contents

**INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
SEAM SEALING
ATTACHING OPTIONAL GROUND CLOTH
LIMITED WARRANTY
Assembly Instructions
References
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Black Diamond UM2022 Firstlight Tent Instructions

**INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BLACK DIAMOND FIRSTLIGHT**

SET UP
Spread your tent out and open the zippered door completely. Carefully unfold the shock-corded poles and make sure all joints are fully engaged.

Insert a pole through the door and slide the end into the corner (snap) at the opposite end of the tent (A). Fasten the pole to the first hook-and-loop closure near the door with the tent lying flat.
Flex the pole toward the ceiling and put the other end into the front corner. (B). It is easier to get the pole into the tent if you pass the end through at the center of the door instead of directly into the corner. Never over flex the poles.
Insert the second pole into the other rear corner (C). Flex the pole and bring the end into the remaining front corner (D). The poles should cross each other at the peak forming an “X.”
Inside the tent, make sure all four pole ends are set securely into their corner snaps. Secure each pole along the interior of the canopy using the hook-and-loop fasteners to hold them in place.
Anchor the tent securely by staking out your tent to the ground immediately, every time you set it up. The slightest breeze can blow it away, causing severe damage.
If the optional vestibule is not being used, buckle the two halves of the buckle on the top of the tent to prevent them flapping in the wind.
Optional Vestibule
Spread your vestibule out and unfold the shock-corded pole, making sure all joints are fully engaged.
Take the pole and put the end tips into the grommet at the front corners of the tent, so it makes an arch over the door. Drape the vestibule over the pole and put the vestibule’s grommet over the pole’s end tips. Fasten the two buckles joining the vestibule to the tent. Secure the pole using the hook-and-loop pole ties.
Note: You can leave the hook-and-loop fastened and must thread the pole through on subsequent set ups.
Stake out the front of the vestibule. Thread the tent’s two front corner stake out loops through the small web loops on the vestibule, near the pole ends and stake them. Adjust the webbing atthe two buckles for tautness.

SEAM SEALING

The seams of your Superlight Tent are not seam taped. Note: The Sil Net™ provided should be sufficient to do the exterior of your tent. Extra tubes and/or applicators may be purchased. All the exterior stitching should be sealed completely before use.

Here’s how: Before you start, set up your tent in a dry, shady place where it can be left up for 1-2 days to allow the Si lNet to dry completely. Be sure to stake it down. Be sure there is enough ventilation in your work area. A supply of paper towels might prove handy. After setting up your tent, carefully fill the syringe applicator about three-quarters full with Mc Nett Sil Net.

Using the applicator, paint on a flat narrow brushstroke of SilNet directly down ALL exterior seams, taking particular care around the door awnings. Be sure to seal both sides of exterior items that are sewn into the seams.

Seal the corner snaps on the interior of the tent. Using the applicator, seal the edge around the metal snap on the inside of the tent. Also put a small amount of sealer directly into the center of the snap, letting the sealer seep inside. Let sealer dry completely before storing your tent. This usually takes 24 to 48 hours, but may take longer in some circumstances.

VENTILATION
Maintain adequate ventilation at all times. Leave the back zipper vent open, unless it is extremely windy. The top of the door may also be left open.

ATTACHING OPTIONAL GROUND CLOTH

A fitted ground cloth is available for the Firstlight tent. Along the edges of the ground cloth are reinforced grommets. These can be used to attach the ground cloth to the tent. Tie a short loop of cordthrough each of the ground cloth corner grommets. Slip this loop over the tent corner webbing 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. (See accompanying illustrations)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
(See accompanying illustrations)
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
(See accompanying illustrations)

WARNING
Black Diamond Equipment is not responsible for the consequences, whether direct, indirect, or accidental, or for any other type of damage arising or resulting from the use of its products. You are responsible for your actions and activities and for any consequences that may result from them.

LIMITED WARRANTY

We warrant for one year from purchase date and only to the original retail buyer (Buyer) that our products (Products) are free from defects in material and workmanship. For headlamps our warranty is for three years. If Buyer discovers a covered defect, Buyer should return the Product to the place of purchase. In the event that this is not possible, return the Product to us at the address provided. The Product will be repaired or replaced at our discre tion.

That is the extent of our liability under this Warranty and, upon expiration of the applicable warranty period, all such liability shall terminate. We reserve the right to require proof of purchase for all warranty claims.

Warranty Exclusions:
We do not warranty Products against normal wear and tear (such
as ski edge cuts and abrasions, outsole wear, etc.), unauthorized modifications or alterations, improper use, improper maintenance, accident, misuse, negligence, damage, or if the Product is used for a purpose for which it was not designed. This Warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state. Except for expressly stated in this Warranty, we shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or other typesof damages arising out of, or resulting from the use of Product.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantabilityor fitness for a particular purpose (some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above exclusions may not apply to you)