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Geodesic Family Tent

Overview
Self-standing Geodesic Family Tent
Item code 3500000058

This new type of tent for a family of five persons conforms to the recommended minimum standard living
area(3.5m² per person). It will provide:

Longer life span and better stability, in particular to wind

Safer to fire risk
Better insulation to reduce the inner temperature in hot climates
100% synthetic to guarantee a 5 years shelf life under normal warehousing conditions and not prone to
rotting in tropical climate
Re-usability of the tent materials in the second life of the product

Description
One complete tent must be sent as a sample to the laboratory. Additionally, 2m² of PVC-coated polyester
canvas (as per point 1.7) must be sent to the laboratory. The tent will first be used for the rain test (as per
point 1.2-3). The test pieces will then be cut from the same tent. The test pieces for FR and UV will be cut
from places exposed to rain.

A product is deemed acceptable only if the same sample passes all criteria.

1. Material Specifications

1.1 Specifications for all tent components made of PE sheet

(Roof, walls, mud-flaps, ground sheet, shade-fly, and other PE sheet components)

1. Material for the base fabric Woven high-density polyethylene (HDPE) black fibres

2. Material for the coating White low density polyethylene (LDPE) coating on both sides
3. Tear strength at state of origin
under ISO4674-1B 2003, with a test
Minimum 100N
piece of 200x200mm as described in
ISO4674 Annex B
4. Tensile strength at state of origin
Minimum 500N and 15% to 25% elongation in warp and weft
under ISO1421-1_1998
 1.1 Specifications for all tent components made of PE sheet

5. UV resistance measured as
remaining tensile strength after UV
Minimum 80% of the original value of the actual product, AND not
exposure. Tested with ISO1421-1
less than 475N
after 1500 hours UV under ASTM
G53/94 (UVB 313 nm peak)
6. Weight under ISO3801 190g/m2 ± 20g net weight

Minimum class D, s2, d2.

7. Flame retardant EN13823+A1
Minimum time to reach large wing external edge: 4 minutes (LFS)

Minimum L : 82
8. L.a.b Coordinates under
ISO105J01 for the white coating "a" value between -1.7 and +1.5
colour
"b" value between -4.5 and 0

Measured under ISO 13468-1.

Values should be measured respectively from 350 to 750nm, and

9. Opacity measured as minimum
from 750 to 2500nm wavelength. The final result is the average of
reflection and maximum
the averages in each range.
transmission, in the range of visible
light and near infra reds Minimum total reflection: 35%

Maximum total reflection: 50% Maximum total transmission : 5%

1.2 Specifications for the waterproofing of the main tent

1. Water-penetration resistance
ISO811

The test pieces include seams. Seams 30hPa minimum, increasing speed at 100mm per minute.
tapes are positioned on the inner face
of the tent (opposite to the water)
 1.2 Specifications for the waterproofing of the main tent

2. Efficiency of water proofing tape

after UV and moisturizing.

Exposure in a climatic chamber

underISO4892-2, type A, 360 hours.
Expose the outer side of the tent to
30hPa minimum, increasing speed at 100 mm per minute.
the UV.

The test pieces include seams. Seams

tapes are positioned on the inner face
of the tent (opposite to the UV and to
the water)

3. Rain-penetration resistance
ISO5912:2003
Apply procedure as per point 4.2.11 in ISO5912:2003 and point
The test piece is the complete tent 5.6plus following:
with the shade-fly in place.(attention:
ISO5912:2011 does not apply) A visual control from the inside of the tent, while the artificial rain is
on, must be done after 2h and 5h, with the complete tent.
Main tent: There should be no water
penetrating inside the tent, including The test operator should ensure that the set-up of the test will not
through capillarity action. Inner tent: create condensation inside the tent that could be interpreted as
There should be no water penetrating leakages.
inside the inner tent, or wetting the
inner tent canvas.

1.3 Specifications for the pipe sleeves material

Type and norms Required minimum values
1. Material ISO1833, colour Polyester canvas, red or blue.
2. Weight ISO3801 110 g/m2 +/- 15%
3. Tear strength ISO13937-2 Minimum 70N

Minimum warp: 900N

4. Tensile strength ISO13934-1
Minimum weft: 500N

5. Tensile strength after exposure to 50% maximum strength-loss on original value of the same product
UV and moisturizing. Exposure in a and not less than: Warp: 630N Weft: 350N
climatic chamber under ISO4892-2,
type A, 360 hours, followed by tensile Number of test pieces: 3 test pieces in warp direction, and 3 test
test under ISO13934-1. pieces in weft.
 1.4 Specifications for the inner tent canvas
Type and norms Required minimum values
1. Composition ISO1833 Polyester fabric 100%
2. Specific weight (g/m²) ISO3801 110g/m² ±15% in finished state. net weight
3. Colour White or whitish

4. Finishing Soft-touch and pleasant feel (similar to cotton fabric)

5. Water-vapour permeability
Minimum 2000g/m2/24h.
ISO17229
6. Tensile strength (N) ISO13934-1 Warp and weft 300N minimum.
7. Tear-resistance, started (N)
Warp and weft 20N minimum.
ISO13937-2
8. Flame retardant under CPAI84 Pass CPAI84 section 6. Ageing under ISO4892-2, type A, 360 hours.

1.5 Specifications for the mosquito nets, inner tent and outer tent
Type and norms Required minimum values
1. Material ISO1833 Polyester or Fiber glass, can be plastic coated.
2. Fabrication ISO8388 Warp knitted or woven fabric
20 to 25 holes/cm2 for inner tent nets 7 to 9 holes/cm2 for outer tent
3. Mesh size
nets
4. Openness Minimum 55%
5. Shrinkage ISO5077 5% maximum
600kPa minimum for the inner tent nets 800kPa minimum for the
6. Bursting strength ISO13938
outer tent nets
7. Bursting strength after exposure to
UV and moisturizing (climatic 50% maximum strength-loss on original value of the same product,
and not less than 560kPa for the outer tent nets, 420kPa for the inner
simulation). Exposure in a climatic
tent nets
chamber under ISO 4892-2, type A,
180 hours, followed by bursting test Number of test pieces: 3 test pieces of each type.
under ISO13938

1.6 Specifications for the outer-tent guy points

Types and norms Required minimum values
Polyethylene, polypropylene or polyester ropes, Polyester straps, steel
1. Material composition
rings, elastic device.
 1.6 Specifications for the outer-tent guy points

2. Tensile strength ISO13934 on the 6

guy point lower parts. Includes: Rope
loop 8mm, elastic device, metallic 3000N minimum resistance for the complete guy point. Number of
ring, snap-hook, one rope section of test pieces: 2
8mm.
Extension of the elastic to the maximum of the limiter should be
The test pieces should be submitted to reached under a traction force between 700N and 1000N
2 blank extensions to 3000N before
doing the measurement test itself.

3.UV resistance in percentage of

tensile strength-loss ISO13934 after
exposure in a climatic chamber under 50%maximum strength-loss on original value of the same product
ISO4892-2, type A,360 hours, on the and not less than 2000N. Number of test pieces: 1
bottom part of the guy points.
Extension of the elastic to the maximum of the limiter should be
Includes: Rope loop, elastic device, reached under a traction force between 500N and 1000N
metallic ring, snap hook, one rope
section.

4.Tensile strength ISO13934 on the 16

tent guy point attachments to the tent
and on the 10 tent guy point
1400N minimum
attachments to the shade-fly.
Number of test pieces: 3
Includes: The entire PVC
reinforcement, strap, buckle, eyelet,
runner, one rope section of 6mm.

Black ropes and straps, galvanized steel, red plastic tensioning

5. Colour
runners, or hard wood runners.

1.7 Specifications for the outer-tent guy point reinforcements

Type and norms Required minimum values
White PVC coated polyester 540g/m2 +/-15%, with PES 175g/m2 +/-
1. Material
15%
2. Tensile strength ISO1421-1 2000N minimum warp and weft
3. Tear strength ISO 4674-1 (method
300N minimum warp and weft
B)
4. Tensile strength ISO1421-1 after
50% maximum strength-loss on original value of the same product
UV exposure in a climatic chamber
and not less than 1000N in warp and weft.
under ISO 4892-2, type A, 360 hours
 1.7 Specifications for the outer-tent guy point reinforcements
5. Tear strength ISO 4674-1 (method
B) after UV exposure in a climatic 50% maximum strength-loss on original value of the same product
chamber under ISO 4892-2, type A, and not less than 150N in warp and weft.
360 hours

1.8 Specifications for the outer-tent secondary attachment points

Type and norms Required minimum values

1. Tensile strength ISO13934 of the 20 secondary brackets for attachments

points to pipes, Velcro system or hook system.

Test piece includes: The entire PVC reinforcement, strap with Velcro or
Minimum 250N
hooks. The traction must be applied with an 18 mm diameter hook simulating
the tent pipe (This can be a short pipe of 18 mm with a rope passing through).

The attachment point is closed around the 18 mm hook as it is when in use.

1.9 Specifications for the frame components

1. Type of aluminium 6061 T6 or higher strength alloy
2. Tensile strength Minimum 310 N/mm2
3. Yield strength Minimum 280N/mm2
4. Young's Modulus 69000 N/mm2 +/-5%

Outer diameter: 18.50mm +/-0.5mm

5. Pipe dimensions for the main pipes
Thickness: 1.2 mm (+/-1%)

Outer diameter adapted to mainpipe

6. Pipe dimensions for the 100mm
connectors Thickness:1.5mm (+/-1%)

Inner diameter adapted to main pipe

7. Pipe dimensions for the tent pole
Thickness: 1.2mm (+/1%)
repair splint
Length: 200mm

Diameter: 3.3mm
8. Elastic rope dimension
Length: 6.1m, +/-15%
 1.9 Specifications for the frame components

9. Elastic rope recovery factor 60% ± 5%

Tensile strength Minimum 100N

Type 10 strands cold weather resistant

1.10 Specifications for hammer

Sledge hammer,1kg head, 30cm total length, wooden handle.

1. Type
In accordance with ISO 15601 and the specification listed below

No chips, rough surfaces, holes or knots. Smooth surface. Strong dry

flexible wood. Handle to have a counter-conical shape (like a hoe) that
2. Handle
retains the handle without added parts. Moisture minimum 10%and
maximum 15%, under ISO 3130.
Clamp head in a vice jaw after two series of 25 vigorous blows from
varying delivery angles. Apply traction of 500N while trying to pull
3. Pull apart test
out the handle; there should be no damage to the hammer's head or
handle, and the handle should remain firmly attached to the head.

1.11 Specifications for other accessories

1. Zip fasteners Minimum 700N lateral traction under ISO 5912
The peg being clamped vertically in its middle in a vice jaw, it must
2. T pegs resist 25 vigorous hammer blows delivered straight vertically on its
top, without breaking or bending.

2. Specifications: General points for finished product

Performances

The final product must be able to withstand a 100km/h wind without any damage and remain securely
attached to the ground. When closed, the tent must provide good protection against dust, wind, rain, insects
and small crawling fauna.

Packed-tent weight of the standard version: 50kg maximum, 45kg is preferable.

Fire resistance

The final product must be fire retardant to a level that allows users to evacuate the tent within 4 minutes in
case of fire.
Seams and stitching

All seams that are subject to possible tension must be double lock stitched and waterproofed. The stitches can
be waterproofed with tape on the inner side where required. Stitching produces strong, long-lasting, neat and
professional looking seams. The stitch count as well as UV and rot-proof sewing threads must be appropriate
and suited to the fabric. Stitching must provide strong, waterproof seams with at least the same lifespan as
the tent. The seams must be oriented to facilitate the unimpeded runoff of rain: avoid creating water lines or
water pockets. Wherever possible, the colour of the sewing thread should be compatible with the fabric
colour.

Ropes, webbing bands, toggles, loops, reinforcement nettings and all other accessories

All ropes and webbing bands must be heat cut. All ropes are knotted to the tent at the factory. All of the
above-mentioned items must be rot-proof and UV-proof (to the same degree as the tent canvas to which they
are sewn). To avoid water penetration through capillarity action, no webbing or rope can be sewn using a
stitch that goes from the outside to the inside of the tent; alternatively, they must be made of waterproof
materials. Laces or loops of the main tent and shade-fly can be made of the same PE material or PES material
of the tent.

Eyelets

All metal eyelets must be rustproof and correctly placed, with an inner diameter adapted to the intended use.

Metal rings

All metal rings and snap-hooks must be rustproof galvanized, and the rings must be closed with strong
welding.

Dimensional tolerance

Unless otherwise specified, a maximum tolerance of +/- 1% is accepted on all dimensions.

Long-term storage

The tent must be treated and packed in such a way that the tent can be stored for a 5-year minimum under
proper storage conditions without any damage or reduction in performance, including in tropical countries
with high level of moisture.

The tent must be manufactured and packed in clean and appropriate conditions to avoid contamination from
soil, dust and other contaminants. Storage on pallets allowing air circulation is recommended.

3. Specifications: Characteristics of the outer tent

Pictures 1 - 8

3.1 Specifications: General description of the main tent-fly

The tent has a hexagonal footprint. The tent must be comprised of several PE cloth sections, forming the
general shape of the tent. The seams must run from the top centre, down to the floor level, avoiding
horizontal lines when possible.
The outer tent must be supported by 5 identical cross arches. It is secured with 10 guy line systems attached
on 16 reinforced attachment points.

On the six sides, the bottom of the wall is extended with mud-flaps lying horizontally on the ground with
250mm horizontal part. On the horizontal part of the mud flaps, there is a continuous pocket of 150mm
width, all around, except before the doors, made with the same PE material stitched on top of the flap. There
are holes of 20mm every 0.5m at the pleat to allow water to run off from these pockets. The pockets sides are
stitched every 0.5m.

At the ground level, three belts are running from corner to opposite corner to keep the proper foot print size
of the tent. These belts are also carrying a tensioner in each corner to connect to the inner tent groundsheet
for tensioning the groundsheet (black in the 4 corners, red in the 2 side corners, colours to match with the
inner tent corresponding components).

Pictures 9 - 12

3.2 Erecting system

Outer dimensions

Centre height: 2.40m

Width: 4.33m

Length: 5.58m

Doors height: 1.8m

The tent is suspended to the pipes and maintained in position by 100mm high sleeves to insert the pipes.
There are two continuous sleeves for the cross arches pipes. The ends of the sleeves are located at 1800 mm
above the ground.

There is one median sleeve, interrupted at the centre of the tent. The ends of the sleeve are located at 1800
mm above the ground.

At both ends of each pipe sleeve, there is a 100mm Velcro all around to attach the shade-fly. The two sloped
pipes are attached to the tent with eight sleeve sections of 100mm each, positioned every approx.300mm for
the upper part.

These sleeve sections are carrying a 50mm Velcro all around to attach the shade-fly.

Pictures 13 - 14

The pipe-ends are inserted into eyelets on each side or into 4 foot plates in the corners. Foot plates with a
webbing loop large enough to insert one man-foot (easy for setup).

Picture 15

The 2 reinforcements carrying the 3 side eyelets for connecting the pipes are made of PVC as per 1.7 with
minimum 300mm long stitched to the tent.

Pictures 16-17

The section of pipes corresponding to the walls are attached to the tent with straps, and secured with Velcro.
The attachment points to the tent are reinforced with PVC coated Polyester pieces to enable the proper tensile
strength as per part 1.7, and distribute the stress on the stitching of the guy point to the tent. Main points with
minimum 200mm insertion length in the seams. Secondary points with minimum 100mm insertion length in
the seams.

Picture 18

There are 16 main Velcro brackets supporting the 16 guy ropes. There are 20 secondary Velcro bracket
systems. The 4 straps where the pipes are crossing are longer to enable attaching the pipes together.

Pictures 19 - 27

3.3 Anchoring system, outer guy lines

Tolerance for guy points position: +/-5%, the dimensions are measured from the pipe end to the centre of the
guy point component.

Ten guy lines attached to 6 metal pegs, including:

Six main guy lines positioned in the six corners of the tent. They split each into two attachment points
to the tent, 4 on the corners are located at 1.4m and at 0.6m from the pipe ends; and 2 on the sides are
located at 0.85m and 1.55m from the pipe end.
Four secondary guy lines attached to the sloped pipes located at 1.4m from the pipe ends. These 10 guy
lines are attached to the tent with sixteen 40mm webbing, forming the 16 main Velcro brackets.

Picture 28

3.4 Anchoring system, inner central

In addition to the outside anchoring points, there is an inner central anchoring point. This is made with a
webbing loop passing around the three pipes crossing at the top of the tent. This loop is accessible from
inside the tent, to attach to a heavy weight placed in the centre of the tent floor.

This heavy weight can be made with the tent bag filled with stones, gravels, sand, earth, etc. The loop is
made of 40mm webbing that hangs freely around the 3 pipe-sleeves, and is accessible from inside the tent
through a slot-opening in the roof centre. This loop must withstand minimum 2000N traction. This loop is
also connecting to the centre attachment point of the inner tent.

Picture 29 - 30

3.5 Guy point elastic system description

The guy points must be reinforced in such way to pass the tensile test as per part 1.6. On the bottom end of
the six guy lines there are elastic shock absorbers, with extension limiters and rope loops to connect to the
pegs. The elastic buckle length is 100mm minimum to 120mm maximum. The extension limiter dimension
allows 100mm extension to the elastic.

Each elastic shock absorber is providing with one snap-hook to connect the secondary guy lines and the
shade-fly ropes.

All guy ropes should be rolled and placed under the nearest window flap for packing, to facilitate the setting
up of the tent.

Picture 31 - 32
3.6 Windows

The tent has six windows. Two are located on each side of the tent, and one next to each door. The inside
dimensions of the side wall windows must be 500mm wide by 500mm high.

The lower edge of the windows must be situated 500mm above the ground.
The windows are made with a fixed large holes mosquito net as per 1.5.
These windows are protected outside with a 700mm x 700mm shutter rolling upwards. The window
flaps are made of PE sheet as per 1.1. Loops and plastic hooks or toggles are provided to keep the flap
open when rolled up, and closed with Velcro on three sides.
Ropes are available at the flap lower corners for connection to pegs when opened.
The inside dimensions of the windows next to the doors must be 500mm wide by 500mm high. The
lower edge of the windows must be situated 1050mm above the ground. These windows are made of
fixed clear translucent UV proof plastic film, without external shutters.

Picture 33

3.7 Ventilation

The tent has two ventilation openings, at the top of the tent roof, in the roof sections above the doors. These
vents are made in the form of a triangle that can open and close from inside, with an inner flap. The length x
height dimensions of each vent is 850mm x 550mm.

The flap closes with a 25mm-wide Velcro on the two sides that open.
The top corner of each vent is located at 200mm from the roof centre.
A 100mm diameter foam roll is positioned at the bottom edge of the vent to keep the shade fly at a
distance from the tent roof.
The ventilation closes with fixed large holes mosquito net as per 1.5.

Picture 34

3.8 Doors

The two doors are located on the centre of both tent gables. Size: 0.9m width x 1.70m high. The door flaps of
1.15m are made with same material as the tent.

Each door closes with 2vertically oriented zippers, one on each side. The bottom of the door flap is extended
with a 200mm flap lying horizontally on the ground.

A loop and hook system is provided at the top of the door to maintain it rolled up. The flap is secured with 6
Velcro systems of 50mm each, equally spaced on each door side. At the bottom of the doors, on each lower
corner of each door, on the inside, loops are available to attach to the short T-pegs (same pegs are attaching
the inner tent doors, and the main-fly tent door). The loops have the exact length to reach the ground level.
The loops are made of 25mm webbing. The door zippers can be locked with small padlocks to eyelets
provided at the bottom of the doors, on the mud flap.

Picture 35 - 38

3.9 Other accessories

Sufficient number of attachment points are provided inside the tent to attach the inner tent, as described in
inner tent description chapter.
3.10 Chimney reinforcement

One chimney reinforcement (non-perforated) must be located on one side of the tent, between the tent corner
and the door, at 500mm from the tent corner. It is positioned on the side of the door where there is no
window. It must be made of heat-resistant fabric (minimum 900°C) with fibres that do not loosen and do not
tear when cut.

The lower edge of the heat-resistant fabric must be 500mm above the ground. Net inner dimensions of the
fireproof part: 250mm width x 600mm height. The fire proof patch is located on the inner side of the tent.
The tent fabric must not be cut away at the chimney opening. It will be cut away by users only if the chimney
patch is used.

Picture 39

3.11 Plastic pouch for document - integrated in the front and rear window

On the inner side of the front and rear window, there must be a document pocket of 200mm high x full width
of 10 the window. This pocket also provides the possibility to expose a solar panel safely.

Picture 40

3.12 Manufacturer identification

Made with a strong textile tag of 10x10cm with durable print, and stitched inside the tent, in the vertical seam
of one tent corner. The tag should include the manufacturer's name, the batch number and the production's
date.

4. Specifications: Inner tent with ground sheet

4.1 General description

The inner tent is hexagonal-shaped and hangs inside the outer tent.

The inner tent has 6 windows and 2 doors corresponding to the outer tent windows and doors; and 2
ventilation openings that allow accessing the vents of the main tent. The bathtub groundsheet (floor) is made
of woven PE fabric, and sewn to the inner tent extending up on all the four sides to ensure the inside remains
waterproof. Any stitching on the lower part of the groundsheet should be avoided or must be taped to ensure
100% waterproofing.

4.2 Inner tent dimensions

The inner tent, when hooked to the outer tent, must have a centre height of 220 cm. All dimensions are
designed to ensure a 10cm air gap between the outer tent and the inner tent. The inner floor surface is 18.3m2
.

4.3 Inner doors

Each door opening is 0,9m wide and 1.7m high.

The doors (each includes 1 netting outside layer + 1 polyester flap inside layer) are closing with 2 vertical
zippers, with 10cm overlapping on each side. Loop and hooks system must be provided to keep the door
opened when rolled up.

The bottom of the door flaps and door netting close with 25mm Velcro strips on the flap and on the netting,
matching with 50mm Velcro strip on the groundsheet side.

The nettings are given several pleats to avoid tension on the zippers.

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4.4 Inner Tent Suspension System

The inner tent is attached to the main tent with sufficient number of Velcro brackets, plastic hooks or clip-
buckles, located along each pipe, and at the ground sheet level. There are 13 clip buckles and 22 Velcro
straps or hooks.

The top centre A and bottom centre clips C are identified with red colour. The other attachments are buckles
with straps and Velcro or hooks.

A - 1x 40mm top centre buckle – RED webbing – male part on the tent and female part on inner tent.

B - 6x 25mm top wall plastic buckles or hooks – female part on the tent and male part on inner tent.

C - 6x 40mm bottom wall plastic buckles or hooks – RED webbing – female part on the tent and male part on
inner tent D - 22x secondary Velcro brackets or hooks.

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4.5 Inner tent ventilation system

The inner tent has 2 triangular vents of 850mm length x 550mm height, made of mosquito netting. The vents
are located on both sides of the tent matching with the outer tent vents. They can be opened and closed with
zippers on two sides. These vents have shutters made of the same material as the inner tent, closing with
zippers.

Pictures 52 - 53

4.6 Inner tent windows

The inner tent has 6 windows of equal size and location with the outer tent windows. These windows have a
fixed mosquito net. The windows can be closed with flaps, made of the same material as the inner tent,
opening downwards and closing with a 25mm Velcro strip on three sides.

Pictures 54 - 57

4.7 Accessories inside the inner tent

To hang light-weight items, four 20mm-hooks (mounted on 20mm webbing) are available. These hooks are
located under the two diagonal cross arches, where the highest inner tent hook connecting to the main tent is
located.

Six pouches, made of inner liner material, of 250 x 300mm inner dimension, are available inside the inner
tent under each window. Four A5 pouches made of net are available under the transversal arch, at 500mm
from either side of the centre of the roof.
The 10 pouches are stitched on their upper edge and hang freely.

Four pockets (15x20cm – netting) at the roof level + six pockets (30x25cm – Polyester FR fabric) under the
windows.

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4.8 Groundsheet

The integrated groundsheet must be made of PE woven fabric. The seam, attaching the groundsheet to the
sides of the inner tent, must be 200mm above the floor.

To avoid water infiltration all stitched seams must be waterproofed, or welded (heat sealed). To provide a
proper tension of the groundsheet, six tensioning points must be located at the tent corners. They are made
with 40mm webbing, sawn vertically in the corners of the ground sheet. These tensioning points are
connected to the main tent with clip buckles and can be tensioned by sliding the belt in the buckle. At the
bottom of each door, the groundsheet can be open to form a flat threshold. These thresholds have two folds
that can open to allow flattening them on the ground. These folds can be locked in vertical position with 2
toggles and 2 loops or clip buckles.

At the bottom of the doors, on each lower corner of each door, on the outside, loops are available to attach to
the T-pegs (same short T-pegs for the inner tent doors, and for main-fly tent door). The loops have the exact
length to reach the ground level. The loops are made of 25mm webbing.

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4.9 Inner partition

One partition divides the inner tent into two equal spaces. It runs from either side to the opposite side. The
partition is stitched to the inner tent along the roof line that goes from the left corner to the right corner
(laying on the floor with 20cm). They can open in the centre (overlapping of 30cm). Each half-partition can
be maintained open with a pair of laces or loop and hook system.

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4.10 Chimney reinforcement

A chimney reinforcement (non-perforated) must be located on one side of the tent, matching with the
chimney patch of the outer tent, with same material and same dimensions.

The tent fabric must not be cut away at the chimney opening. It will be cut away by users only if the chimney
patch is used.

Picture 70

4.11 Fire safety information

Fire safety information must be available inside the tent. This must be printed with durable print on a piece of
canvas stitched inside the inner tent next to the chimney protection.

Picture 71

4.12 Shade-fly description

One shade-fly made of 5 sections, stitched together, 100% made of PE sheet as per 1.1. Dimensions: centre
part to cover the roof up to the end of the pipe sleeves. Front and rear side flaps of 1.4m width. Left and right
side flaps of 1.4m width, and 1.6m in the centre (triangle shape). Ventilation: The shade-fly has 6 vents
permanently opened, with fixed sticks to keep the vents opened all time. Top vents is located at 900mm from
the roof centre (with overlapping of 200 mm).

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4.13 Shade-fly attachment points

The shade-fly is provided with 10 guy points, made of a 25mm webbing band strongly stitched at each
corner. There are 10 ropes provided for the shade-fly, connecting to the snap-hooks on the main tent elastic
system. The shade-fly is connected to the tent with 6 Velcro systems at each end of the tent pipe sleeves, and
16 Velcro systems to the pipe sleeve sections on sloped pipes.

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5. Specifications: poles and accessories

5.1 Poles

Five pre-shaped aluminium pipes, materials described in part 1.

Each arch is made in maximum 15 pieces, linked with an inner elastic system. Length: 8340mm. Colour:
natural anodized aluminium grey.

Each section should fit together with a male and female 50mm joint, made with a 100mm long inserted pipe
crimped into one of the pipes. The sections forming one complete pipe are pre-assembled with an elastic
rope. Elastic quality: see part 1.

The ends of the pipe must be closed with a threaded plug, with a 13mm diameter pin that fits into the foot
plates and the eyelets, and that offer attachment for the inner elastic system. The pin to fit into the foot plates
and eyelets has a reduced diameter to avoid coming out.

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5.2 Ropes/loops/guy runners

The ropes for the 6 loops of the guying points are black, UV treated, diameter 8mm with a minimum tensile
strength of 3000 N. The 26 guy ropes are black, UV treated, diameter is 6mm, with a minimum tensile
strength of 1400N.

All guy ropes lengths are appropriate to attach to pegs located at 1.5m ground distance from each tent corner,
plus half of the length for tensioning.

Other ropes are black, UV treated, of appropriate length, with a diameter of 4mm.

All ropes must be attached to the tent or the shade-fly at the factory.
All ropes must have a securely-knotted loop at one end, to place over the peg or in the snap hook.
All ropes are tensioned by sliding on the tent side, or the shade-fly side, not on the peg side.
Tensioning with hard-wood guy runners, natural wood colour or UV treated red plastic runners, pre-
mounted on the ropes.
 The grain of the wooden runners must run lengthwise in the runner.
Size of the runners: 100 x 35 x 12mm for the wood type, 100 x 35 x 15mm for the plastic type. The
holes must be adapted to the good running and blocking of the ropes.
The ropes must be threaded through the runners in the position that represents the maximum blocking
position on the ropes as per picture 82.

5.3 Pegs

Six 400mm-pegs, made of T-shaped iron 25 x 25mm and 3mm thick, class 6.8 or above, with a 75mm
iron rod of 8mm in diameter welded on top. At the other end, the peg must be cut to form a pointed
end. The corner next to the top rod must be cut at 60° and smoothed to avoid injuries. The rod
produces a 25mm prominence on each side of the peg. The welding ensures strong resistance of the rod
to hammering. Pegs are galvanized.
Four T-pegs 250mm x 20 x 20mm

Picture 83 - 85

5.4 Accessories

One 1kg metal hammer with 300mm wooden handle. (see specifications in part 1). One repair kit including:
2 curved needles, 50m stitching thread, 1 spare aluminium pipe section 200mm that fits on the tent pipes by
sliding over.

Four door padlocks with minimum 3 digits combination.

5.5 Set-up instructions

One set-up instruction sheet in English, showing step by step set-up information drawings and item content
list and information, printed on durable laminated paper or durable fabric (see part 7/1). These instructions
should be accessible immediately after opening the tent package.

Picture 86

6. Specifications: Packaging
6.1 Primary pack

One tent with all its accessories must come packed in one bundle only. The inner tent and the outer tent are
folded so that the plastic part protects the inner tent and accessories from dirt and moisture. The tent bag is
made of the same PE material as the one used for the tent. The bag is round in shape with one end opening. It
is closed by stitching at factory for transport, and has two laces for closing back after opening.

Picture 87 - 90

Total length must not exceed 1.2m.

The package must be secured with 2 webbing straps on the outside; each strap must have a strong self-
locking buckle that will not slide during transport. Each self-locking buckle can be made either with two
rectangular buckles of 4mm wire, welded-closed, or with one rectangular buckle and one sliding middle bar,
of 4mm steel rod, welded-closed.
The straps are not sewn to the bag. Each strap is secured with 2 loops sawn to the bag to avoid loosing the
straps. Each strap is forming one handle on each side of the bag.

The aluminium poles must be packed without bag in a way to avoid damaging/staining other items inside the
bundle.

The pegs must be packed in a separate PE bag to avoid damaging other items inside the bundle. The bag must
have a closure system that ensures the pegs remain safely inside during transport and handling. Particular
care must be taken when packing the pegs to ensure they will not pierce the bag. There should not be any
extra plastic packing material in the package.

Markings on the primary pack:

The buyer's markings must be printed on the outside in indelible ink.

The standard international warning sign "protect from water" must be printed on the outside of the
package.

6.2 Secondary pack and transport/storage pack

The bags are packed in stackable metallic pallets.

Specifications Part 7: Annexes

7.1 Instruction sheet

As per document available here.

The new instruction sheet will be available on the EIC.

7.2 Safety instruction tag

Should include the text in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and the fire risk sign: Picture 91.

All IOM Non-Food Items (NFIs) have been designed, manufactured, and packaged for distribution ensuring
minimal impacts on the environment. Through rigorous Quality Assurance processes along with risk and life
cycle assessments, the NFIs are evaluated holistically throughout its entire life cycle on its impact on the
environment and for improved durability to enable reaching beyond its intended service life. Hence, reducing
the need for frequent replacements. IOM NFIs can be recycled and further re-purposed or upcycled to suit
multiple uses such as converting to different usage like handbags, car covers, recycled wastewater collection
etc.

All unnecessary sub-packaging made of single-use plastics are avoided. When sub-packaging is exceedingly
necessary, IOM prefers 100% compostable bio-plastic packaging made from biomass or unbleached, natural-
coloured-recycled paper or using paper with FSC forest management certification.

Key Considerations
Self-standing Geodesic Family Tent
 IOM Logo should be printed on both sides of the roof using CMYK.
Printing of IOM Logo
C = 100%, M = 82%, Y = 10%, K = 2%.

Marking on the package must include the following details:

1. Indicate IOM Logo

2. Item name and material code, IOM Geodesic Tents -
3500000058
3. PO number and Quantity
Packing Information 4. Batch number and Manufacturing date
5. Packing units: To be marked with consecutive numbers (i.e
1/20, 2/20...)
6. Indicate Gross Weight and Dimension

Do NOT include logo of the vendor. Marking must remain readable

and well fixed on the box after minimum 10 handlings.

The items to be packed in Wooden EURO pallet (EUR 1) and treated

as per ISPM 15 standard.Items must be shrink-wrapped, securely
Packaging Details strapped and sealed. The packaged goods must not exceed the length
and width of the pallet and clearly marked with IOM standard
markings (packing details above) in both front and back.
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Document last updated: Mar 2023
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