Anchor CENTURY MAXI-GRIP USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS - Manual (Page 3)

May 3, 2012
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF MAXI-GRIP FLAPS
Anchor’s standard warranty covers materials & workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. This
does include that the Maxi-Grip will not separate during normal usage if Anchor’s installation instructions are
followed. However, the following issues impact Maxi-Grip products and should be used as a guide for the user:
1. Maintenance - the maintenance instructions attached must be followed. Be sure to keep in mind that dirt
must be removed from the Maxi-Grip and that the approved lubricant/solution must be used after
washing and before installation. In the absence of the proper maintenance of Maxi-Grip, it will fail.
2. Temperature - At temperatures below 20°F, the Maxi-Grip freezes and becomes stiff. Because of the
brittleness and freezing of the polymers used in this product, it is not recommended that installations
occur at less than 20°F. Note also that the material will break, crack, separate and fail at -40°F.
3. Electrical cables under the flaps - The use of the Maxi-Grip flaps to hide cables in the installed tent must
be closely monitored to insure that they do not impact the closure or proper fit of the flaps. The flaps on
the mids between center poles are tapered to avoid ponding. While cables can be used on locations other
than the mids, (i.e., flaps from eave to center pole), because of the tighter tolerance on these mids,
electrical cables and other cables should not be used underneath the Maxi-Grip flaps parallel to the eaves
as it could cause separation during installation.
4. Reinforcement zippers - during the installation of the tent, the 5’ stub zipper must be connected prior to
erecting the tent. This zipper connects the tent sections 5’ down the lace at the center pole location (peak
to peak). If the zipper is not connected, more stress is on the Maxi-Grip flap and the Maxi-Grip will
come apart.
5. Tears, Rips and Punctures - During the course of a normal installation, even when drop cloths are used,
there is a chance that the fabric may tear, rip or puncture due to any sharp object on the ground. In the
event that the fabric is punctured or rips during the course of installation and/or handling, the tent will
leak. Maxi-Grip cannot prevent leakage due to tears, rips or punctures.
6. Snow and ice - The Maxi-Grip flaps are designed to prevent normal rain water from entering the tent thru
the lace lines. Snow and ice on the tent can result in dams being formed that allow ponding or water
backup in locations that are not designed to handle water flow. Snow and ice should be removed from
the tent.
7. Life expectancy –Similar to the life expectancy of a tire versus the car, due to abrasions of zipper use, the
Maxi-Grip will eventually wear down. Users should be aware that the Maxi-Grip, even under the most
vigorous maintenance conditions, will wear out prior to the life of the tent. Tent products that are
maintained and installed with care can last longer than the lifespan of the Maxi-Grip polymer. Therefore,
users should expect that Maxi-Grip flaps may need to be replaced on tent sections before the tent sections
themselves are worn out. Anchor has experience with tents that are up to 15 years old but Maxi-Grip
flaps will seldom last more than 6 years. Therefore (a) under normal rental use expect 6 years of Maxi-
Grip life after which it can be replaced for normal time and material charges and (b) after 6 years we
encourage you to replace the Maxi-Grip. Anchor has an efficient repairing method for replacing the
Maxi-Grip flaps.