Aqua Products M3 COMPACT User manual

Brand: Aqua Products

Model: M3 COMPACT

Type: User manual

Aqua Products M3 COMPACT is a compact and feature-packed bivvy with a swim-friendly footprint. It is made of performance-grade AQUATEXX® and has a stable & compact 2 rib design. The bivvy has front and rear vents, a compact footprint, a full zip-off infill panel, a zip-off peak, and includes auger point pegs, a high-quality Aqua carry bag, and a heavy-duty groundsheet. With a weight of 10.4kg including infill and a total weight of 12.7kg including all parts, the bivvy has a footprint of 2540mm (w) x 1980mm (d) and a height of 1240mm.

M3 COMPACT Instruction Guide

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M3 Compact

• Performance grade AQUATEXX®.

• 16mm pre formed rigid aluminium tube.

• Stable & compact 2 rib design.

• Front and rear vents.

• Compact footprint.

• Full zip o inll panel.

• Zip o peak.

• Auger point pegs included.

• High quality Aqua carry bag included.

• Heavy duty groundsheet included.

• Wrap available.

• Weight of bivvy including inll: 10.4kg

• Total weight of all parts included: 12.7kg

• Footprint 2540mm (w) x 1980mm (d)

• Height 1240mm

Contents:

1 x M3 Compact Bivvy

1 x Porch Pole

3 x Frame Supports

1 x Tension Strap

1 x Clear Window

14 x Pegs

1 x Heavy Duty Carry Bag

1 x Heavy Duty Groundsheet

Please check the contents of your new purchase and take the

time to read these basic instructions carefully before assembling

your new M3 Compact for the rst time.

Compact without sacrice.

A feature packed bivvy with a

swim friendly footprint.

M3 COMPACT Specication

1. Lay out the ground sheet on the floor where you wish to erect your M3 Compact. The two

hooks attached to the ground sheet must face downwards. A small Aqua label indicates the

doorway and as such is best positioned with the wind coming from behind as this greatly

increases stability in very high winds.

2. Place the M3 Compact in the centre of the ground sheet. Kneel down and open out the poles

of the M3 compact, plugging together the frame sections as you go, taking care not to force the

joints and damaging the spigots. Ensure the spigots are fully inserted and that the poles form

a natural curve.

3. The porch pole must be attached last. Simply plug the porch frame together and slot each

side on to the two aluminium lugs. Do not attempt to assemble the M3 Compact while you are

standing.

4. The assembled frame will be wider than the groundsheet. Attach the two rings on the inside

edges of the frame base plates to the hooks on the groundsheet. This tensions the frame and

takes up any play in the frame.

5. If you do not wish to use the ground sheet, a tension strap can be used. It is essential that

you do not over tension your M3 Compact as this can cause lasting damage and invalidates

your warranty.

6. Peg out the bivvy starting with the aluminium rings either side of the centre seam at the rear

of the M3 Compact using the groundsheet as a guide.

It is advisable that the rst time you use the bivvy it is pitched at home in

your garden to familiarise yourself with your new purchase.

Take care to nd a suitable location in which to pitch your bivvy and take

note of the direction of any strong winds. You should take into consideration

factors such as the contours of the ground and that the ground is suitable

to peg down securely.

7. Pull the two ribs forward and insert two pegs through the rings either side of the front door.

On flat ground use the centre rings, the bottom rings on ground sloping away from you and the

top ring on ground sloping up.

8. Now go around the M3 Compact and place one peg in every peg ring. To ensure a taut groundsheet

- as you peg out your M3 Compact, insert the peg through both the aluminium ring of the bivvy

and that of the ground sheet. The dra skirt can now be tucked under the groundsheet.

9. The groundsheet is slightly oversized to allow for uneven ground, so do not put excessive force

on the material of the M3 Compact while pegging out. The groundsheet is only a rough guide and

adjustments can be made in any direction at the end of the process.

10. Finally the small frame support system (supplied) should be installed between the front pole

and the porch pole.

11. The door is tted with two-way zips so it may be opened from the top or bottom. The door is

longer than the bivvy so it can act as dra skirt and be tucked under the ground sheet.

M3 COMPACT Assembly

AQUATEXX® Care and maintenance

All Aqua products will provide you with years of service providing they are

well looked aer. We recommend that your bivvy is always packed away dry

or is dried as soon as possible aer a session. This prevents mildew from

forming and in turn prevents damage to the materials used.

• We recommend using Grangers cleaning agents to clean your bivvy.

• Wash your bivvy while erect using warm water.

• Always dry thoroughly in the shade.

• Do not use detergents to clean your bivvy.

• Do not use any abrasives or scrubbing agents/cloths.

• Avoid contact with fuel, oil (in baits/cooking) and chemicals as the stains from

these may be impossible to remove and will probably attack the fabric and damage the proong.

WARNING: The fabric used on this bivvy is flammable. Using naked flames inside a bivvy or

close to the fabric is a re hazard and should be avoided. C0 Carbon Monoxide emmisions are

dangerous and highly toxic. Avoid the use of cooking stoves and fuel burning heaters inside the

bivvy without adequate ventilation.

• Avoid pitching under trees as sap may fall onto the outer and is almost impossible to remove.

• Over time the coating on the outside of the fabric will wear and the material will no longer form

droplets on the fabric and run o easily. We recommend that you re–proof the material annually.

The only product we recommend is Fabsil Gold by Grangers. Follow the Fabsil Gold instructions

when you re-proof the bivvy.

Condensation

All single skin bivvies are subject to condensation which is unavoidable at certain times of the

year. This can however be greatly reduced by using wraps which are available separately. The

use of a groundsheet and avoiding cooking within the connes of your bivvy will also reduce the

eects of condensation.

Warranty

All Aqua products are designed and manufactured to exacting standards and are guaranteed for the

end purpose intended. Should the product fail during normal usage as a result of a component, mate-

rial or manufacturing fault, excluding fair wear and tear, then the product will be repaired or replaced

(with the same or a similar model from the current range) at our expense and discretion. All poles and

fabric colour fading due to over exposure to the sun are excluded from fair wear and tear.

This guarantee is only valid when your bivvy is used for recreational purposes, not including com-

mercial usage, eg. hiring, use by outdoor centres etc. Repairs to damage caused by accident, use in

inappropriate conditions, and normal wear and tear will be carried out where possible at a reasonable

charge. Please ensure that all products are clean and dry prior to being returned. No consequential loss

may be claimed under this guarantee. This guarantee in no way aects your statutory rights.

Repairs

We oer a comprehensive repair service whereby most repairs can be carried out on site by our team

of trained machinists. In the rst instance please ensure that the bivvy comes back to us in a clean, dry

condition. We do not have the facilities to dry bivvies here at Aqua and for health and safety reasons

we will not work on a soiled bivvy.

Clearly mark on the bivvy where the fault is using chalk/low tack tape. Please supply a detailed list

of the faults, contents, contact numbers and return address details. There are forms available on our

website that can be downloaded, printed and lled out to aid this process - to view the forms please

visit www.aquaproducts.co.uk For warranty claims please ensure you send proof of purchase (direct

Aqua customers only). If purchased through one of our premier retailers your bivvy must be returned

to them.

Please ensure the bivvy is packaged so as not to cause further damage and ensure the package is

insured for the full value of the contents. We cannot be held responsible for damage caused in transit

or for lost parcels.

All repairs, unless under warranty, will be quoted for

before any work takes place and we aim to turn

around repairs within 10 working days, subject to

parts/peak times etc.

No bivvy is guaranteed against storm damage.

M3 COMPACT Care & Use

For twenty ve years we have craed some of angling’s best

made and most sought-aer products. Many of our original

bivvies are still in use today, pushing on through the weather

and going strong. This is something we’re very proud of.

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Our website features the full Aqua Products® range including many more product images

to help you choose the right gear. We also have an extensive gallery of images to view

online plus product video demonstrations on the Aqua TV area. You can download the

latest catalogues, instruction manuals for our product ranges including care & use, bivvy

maintenance, condensation management and much more. Purchase directly through our

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If for any reason you need assistance or advice on our products, or have any comments and

suggestions then please do not hesitate to call, email or write to us.

Aqua Products, Melford Court, Hardwick Grange, Warrington, WA1 4RZ, United Kingdom

01925 852 033 (International +44 1925 852 033)

info@aquaproducts.co.uk

www.aquaproducts.co.uk

Aqua Products M3 COMPACT User manual

Brand: Aqua Products

Model: M3 COMPACT

Type: User manual

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