Aztec Tents Tidewater Sailcloth Tents, Product Manual

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Step 22:
Continue installing the side poles around the rest of the tent, using the
second Tidewater Install Strap on opposite end of the tent if necessary.
Step 23:
Assemble and erect the center pole(s).
From underneath the tent insert the tip (pin) of the centerpole
through the ring at the peak and push the fabric toward the sky
until the centerpole is vertical and the bottom of the pole is
positioned on the mark made in Step 4. You may have to raise the pole
in two steps as you need to install the next pole before the ring gets too
high off the ground.
Best angle to install the fi rst center pole needs to be determined based
on winds, length of tent, and site layout. Other poles should be installed
from raised pole toward tent still on the ground.
Step 24:
Straighten the sidepoles around the tent using the ratchet staps so that
they are vertical and plum. Use the ratchet tensioners to pull the tent
top tight. Be careful to not over tension one side of the tent as it
will pull the opposite side out of vertical allignment. You will need to
reset the ratchet as you tension it to avoid too much webbing on the
ratchet spindle.