GetEskimo.com ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS Eskape 350 Ice Shelter Model 69163 GetEskimo.com OM69163 Rev. 6/3/08 © 2008 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) Eskimo ice shelters are engineered with you, the high performance ice angler in mind. We appreciate your purchase of one of our high performance portable ice shelters. Follow these simple instructions and your ice shelter will provide you many years of trouble-free pleasure. Save these instructions for future reference.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) important safety precautions This tent is made with flame resistant fabric which meets CPAI-84 specifications. It is not fire proof. The fabric will burn if left in continuous contact with any flame source. warning The application of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the flame resistant properties ineffective. READ, UNDERSTAND and follow ALL ASSEMBLY, SAFETY, SET-UP & USE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BEFORE EACH USE.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Tools Needed: (2) 7/16” wrenches, (1) 3/8” wrench, (1) Phillips screwdriver and a rubber mallet. ASSEMBLY NOTE: This ice shelter should be assembled in a garage or basement setting due to the time and length of assembly. Identify and familiarize yourself with all parts and hardware before assembly. Allow 1-3 hours for assembly.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) 8. Attach (2) storage tray end caps (68156) to each end of the storage tray (68158) using (8) provided 10-24 x 5/8” bolts, nyloc nuts and (16) 3/16” washers. SEE FIGURE 3B. plastic storage tray (8) 10-24 nuts 9.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) 10. Attach the (2) outer seat bottom frames (68322) and the plastic storage tray to the bench seat rails using (4) provided 1/4-20 x 3-1/2” Phillips head bolts, nyloc nuts and washers. SEE FIGURE 4. 11. Attach the (2) 25” padded seat assemblies (68006) and the (1) 12” padded seat assembly (68004) to the curled lip of front bench seat rail by hooking the curled end of seat bracket into the curled end of bench seat rail. SEE FIGURE 3.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) 15. Insert (3) hinge upright poles from each hinge and into the (3) top cross brace poles (68133 which measure approximately 75.95” x 27.96”). Making sure the lever side of large, red QRS pole clip is inline with the push button of hinge poles, push the snap buttons inward to allow cross brace pole to go over hinge poles and slide them to their shortest height (transport mode). SEE FIGURE 5.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) 18. Assemble the two sets of door spreader poles (68046 & 68048) by sliding male half into the female half and snapping in place with snap button. SEE FIGURES 7. snap button snapped in place 19. Unzip door and move to the inside of shelter and extend the (3) top cross brace poles and snap into place.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) SET-UP & USE INSTRUCTIONS Set-up: From the outside or inside of shelter, depending on your preference, start with the bottom cross brace pole and pull out all cross brace poles and snap into place. As you pull out each cross brace pole and snap into place, flip all cross braces over to the in use position. Secure all spreader poles in between all cross brace poles by snapping C-clips over cross brace poles.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) STANDARD ACCESSORIES Removable Gear Table This gear table is designed to lock into the curled lip of the rear aluminum bench seat rail. It works just like the flip up seats, as you can flip the table up and access gear underneath.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) ESKAPE 350 PARTS 11 16 10 6 RIGHT SIDE 18 13 13 7 13 14 8 1 4 3 17 2 15 5 9 7 12 LEFT SIDE 8 21 21 25 24 19 19 22 19 20 20 23 Eskape 350 hinge assembly (right side shown) 1-800-345-6007 Eskape 350 assembled Page 11 GetEskimo.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) PARTS LISTS REF. NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. 8930 4 48261B 6 67163 1 nut, 1/4-20 Hnylk 67538 10 bolt, 1/4-20 x 7/8 hhcs gr5 67541 6 6 POLE ASSEMBLY, SPREADER 46.60” (includes one .706” large clip and one .706” stud) 68041 1 7 POLE ASSEMBLY, SPREADER female 22.16” (includes one .875” large clip) 68046 2 8 POLE ASSEMBLY, SPREADER male 50.59” (includes one .
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) ESKAPE 350 SEAT PARTS 18 REF. NO. 11 10 DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) Frequently Asked Questions • How can I keep mice and other rodents from damaging my ice shelter? During the off season, you should always remove your ice shelter skin, padded seats and padded backrests from the sled and poles and make sure it is dry. Fold it up and store in a large plastic container with lid and store in a cool, dry place. The use of moth balls or dryer sheets may be helpful also.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 350 Hardwater Series (69163) WARRANTY ONE YEAR Limited Warranty Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this Eskimo Ice Shelter to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
ACCESSORY CHART ITEM # DESCRIPTION MSRP* 69117 High Speed Tracking Kit, Eskape 350 $69.99 69173 Travel Cover, Eskape 350 $64.99 69104 Tow Hitch, Eskape 350 $46.99 * Prices shown do not include shipping & handling charges. All prices are subject to change without notice. When ordering from manufacturer, there is a $10.00 minimum order. For replacement parts, phone 1-800-345-6007 or go online to www.GetEskimo.com Visit www.ardisam.
