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Brian Litz A LTA I Bo Hilleberg[...]
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| 3 2 | Hilleberg Altai SV SV EN EN DE DE Welcome to your new Hilleberg Altai! We strongly recommend that you read these instructions completely before set - ting up your Altai, and that you practice setting it up at home before taking it on a backcountry trip. You have invested in a truly high-end, high quality shelter, so take care of your invest[...]
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| 5 4 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE 1 3 5 4 Lay out the Altai 1 Find a spot that is as protected as possible from the wind, and that is even and level. If you are using the Altai in snow, it is best to choose a spot that has enough depth so that you can dig foot wells. A note about peg usage 2 Press in all pegs completely at about a 45° angle to the [...]
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| 7 6 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Peg the perimeter note: of the 8 total perimeter peg points, 2 pairs are color-coded, one pair with red and the other with white. 1 Start by pegging down one of the color-coded peg points. 2 Find its mate on the opposite side of the shelter, pull it out, and peg it down. 3 & 4 Repeat with the remaini[...]
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| 9 8 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | 09 Setting up the side walls with trekking/ski poles note: If your poles are adjustable, adjust them to at least 135 cm (53 in), but not so long that the pole holder tension strap cannot be tightened (The side poles that come with the Altai Complete are 137 cm (54 in)). 1 & 2 Push the pole’s [...]
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| 11 10 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 | 11 SV EN DE Setting up the side walls with Hilleberg Altai poles 1 & 2 Push one end of a pole into one of the sewn-in pole holders that are adjacent to the peg rings on the bottom of the tent. 3 – 5 Put the other end of the pole into the pole holder attachment, and tighten the pole holder[...]
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| 13 12 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE | 13 Setting the center support with the Hilleberg Tarp Pole 1 When all 8 side poles are set up, adjust the side wall guy lines to ensure good tension. 2 – 5 Go inside the tent and place the pole in the support pocket. Stand the pole up and tighten the cord lock on the bottom of the pocket tight around the pole.[...]
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| 15 14 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE Using an alternate center support Instead of a dedicated, adjustable pole, you can use 1 a pair of skis (which is a better choice than only one ski), or any similar upright that is roughly 200 cm (79 in) long (You might need to put something underneath it or dig a divot to get the proper height). 2 On snow or very[...]
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| 17 16 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE 16 | Setting the Altai up by suspending it The Altai can be set up by suspending any or all of the support points. 1 – 3 To suspend the center point between two trees, tie one end of a long guy line as high as possible around one of the trees. Thread the line through the Altai’s apex loop, then wrap the other [...]
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| 19 18 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 Taking down and packing the Altai Remove the center pole/upright first, then the side poles and guy lines, and lastly, remove the ground pegs (if you pitched the Altai by suspending it, leaving th e center suspension point until last is very convenient). Remember to reconnect the ground straps if [...]
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| 21 20 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE DE SV EN Whenever possible, try and pitch your Altai out of direct sunlight, since UV exposure damages all fabrics. On trips where shade from the sun is scarce and where you will leave your tent set up for several days – especially in the southern hemisphere, desert conditions or at very high altitude – it is [...]
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| 23 22 | Hilleberg Altai SV EN DE SV SV EN EN DE DE Warranty and Repair Hilleberg the Tentmaker prides itself on making products with the highest quality materials and workmanship. We offer a comprehensive warranty against material and manufacturing defects. Since laws and regulations sometimes differ, warranty coverage may vary from country to co[...]
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340 cm 340 cm cm 200 10 8 134 in inch inch 134 79 43 ALTAI Altai UL Complete – 4.1 kg/9 lbs Altai XP Complete – 5.0 kg/11 lbs Altai UL – 2.2 kg/4 lbs 14 oz Altai XP – 3.1 kg/6 lbs 13 oz EUROPE Hilleberg the Tentmaker AB Box 25 Önevägen 34 S-832 21 Frösön, Sweden tel: +46 (0)63 57 15 50 fax: +46 (0)63 57 15 65 tentmaker@hilleberg.se OUTS[...]