GetEskimo.com ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS Eskape 400 Ice Shelter Model 69164 GetEskimo.com OM69164 Rev. 8/27/08 © 2008 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 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™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 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™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Tools Needed: (2) 7/16” wrenches & (1) 3/8” wrench. 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™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 8. Attach (2) storage tray end caps (68156) to each end of the storage tray (68157) using (8) provided 10-24 x 5/8” bolts and nyloc nuts. SEE FIGURE 3B. plastic storage tray (8) 10-24 nuts 9.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 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) 19” padded seat assemblies (68153) 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 4.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 15. Insert (2) hinge upright poles from each hinge into (4) cross brace poles (68117). 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. Snap into place for the “in-use position.” SEE FIGURE 5.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 19. Unzip doors and move to the inside of shelter. Attach all door spreader poles into position by snapping C-clip over cross brace poles. Attach all Velcro loops to cross brace poles. SEE FIGURE 9. snap button snapped in place 20. Attach the short strap/buckle that is sewn to the wall of skin to the sled lip and support strap using (2) provided 1/4-20 x1” hex head bolts, nyloc nuts and washers. SEE FIGURE 10. Tighten securely. 21.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 3 5 6 4 2 1 FIGURE 11A 5 3 6 4 1 2 FIGURE 11B 1-800-345-6007 Page GetEskimo.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 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™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 26 ESKAPE 400 PARTS 4 9 3 15 12 16 9 9 3 7 4 11 12 9 4 10 8 18 13 18 7 11 13 17 2 5 6 8 1 9 10 9 21 21 24 20 20 25 22 19 24 23, 27 Eskape 400 hinge assembly Eskape 400 assembled 1-800-345-6007 Page 11 GetEskimo.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) PARTS LISTS REF. NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. 8930 8 48261B 6 68035 2 1 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 3/4” hh gr5 2 washer, 1/4” 3 Pole assembly, 45.75” spreader (includes two .706” large clips) 4 pole assembly, spreader female 22.16” (includes one .
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) ESKAPE 400 SEAT PARTS REF. NO. 12 18 PART NO. QTY.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ICE FISHING GEAR ® Eskape™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 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™ 400 Hardwater Series (69164) 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* 69195 High Speed Tracking Kit, Eskape 400 $59.99 69174 Travel Cover, Eskape 400 $69.99 69106 Tow Hitch, Eskape 400 $49.99 * 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.
