Aztec Tents Tidewater Sailcloth Tents, Product Manual

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General Installation Guidelines
Each component of the tent should be inspected at the beginning of installation for visual signs of damage by the installer. All damaged
materials should be repaired or replaced immediately.
The weather should be carefully considered by the Owner and/or the Installer before raising the tent since the hardware and fabric
cannot transmit design wind loads or shed rainwater loads (potential ponding) when it is not fully anchored, installed, and/or
tensioned. It is recommended that installation or removal of the fabric members be performed when the wind speed is less than
15 mph. The decision to raise or lower the fabric of the tent should be the responsibility of the experienced rental tent installation
supervisor based upon conservative life safety considerations and judgement.
Adequate and appropriate installation and maintenance procedures are necessary to achieve and sustain full design load capability for
the tent. The Owner and/or Installer are fully responsible for assuring that the tent is properly installed and maintained.
Certifi cation of this tent structure is valid only with the use of Aztec Tent supplied and assured components or those which meet or
exceed the requirements of the design throughout the installation of this structure, with the exception of the anchoring devices which
must be determined by the installation engineer.
Post Installation Guidelines/ Maintenance
Each component of the tent should be inspected at the end of installation for visual signs of damage by the installer. Additionally, an
inspection should be performed after any severe weather/wind events that might have affected the overall integrity of the design.
All damaged materials should be repaired or replaced immediately.
A variety of material and weather factors can result in fabric stretch, web belt stretch, rope stretch, mast base settling, changes to
design geometry, etc. Changes to the design geometry of the tent and consequently the structural performance characteristics of
the tent, can occur while the tent is in service and not attended by the professional installer. It is recommended that a maintenance
agreement be arranged between the Client/User of the tent and the Installer involving periodic inspections and adjustments.
If rainwater ponding occurs at any point on the fabric, evacuate the tent, remove the water, and adjust the tie back rope/web prestress
tension and/or fabric tensioning over the frame back to its design geometry to achieve positive drainage.
It is understood and expected that some damage to the fabric membrane and/or non structural components may occur in conditions
below the overall design wind velocity rating of the tent system. This damage may result in components requiring repair or
replacement as necessary.
Pre-Installation Guidelines
Correct fi eld installation of this tent system requires diligence and considerable skill and expertise which can be obtained only through
the proper fi eld training and experience of a professional rental tent supervised installation crew. This is instrumental to obtaining the
optimal structural behavior of the tent.
- Obtain any required permits or inspections needed by local codes and regulations.
- Clear the site to prepare for the planned activity.
- Check for sub grade utilities before installing any anchoring devices.
- Check for any overhead obstructions that might interfere with the tent installation. Do not install any tent within 50’ of any overhead
utilities, power lines, or other obstructions. Installation under or within close proximity to trees should be avoided.
- Locate the public circulation routes with clearance from anchors around the exterior of the site. Identify clearly.
- Use drop cloths to prevent soiling or damaging the fabric membrane.
- Pad and tape objects with sharp projections which will remain on site under the tent.
- Cover any sharp edges on anchoring devices with protective material