40’ x 40’ ETS FRAME TENT INSTRUCTIONS
1.
A minimum of 4 people and 3 frame tent jacks are recommended for the proper installation of this tent. Refer to the
parts list at the top of the diagram to make sure you received all parts required for proper installation of this tent.
2.
The layout begins with the frame parts being positioned on the ground in the approximate location they will be in when
the frame is assembled. The perimeter parts are laid out to form the perimeter, and the roof support parts are placed in
the interior in their general locations. Laying out the parts in this way facilitates the assembly. (DIAGRAM 40’ X 40’
Layout)
3.
Begin the frame assembly in the middle with the 8 way crowns (DIAGRAM #4). Attach the double tube (DT) RAF-
TERS (21’10.5” red) to the 8 way crown fitting (MAKE SURE THE ROUND PART OF THE DOUBLE TUBE (DT)
SLIDES OVER THE FITTING AND IS INSTALLED SO IT IS ABOVE THE “U” SHAPED PART OF THE TUBE).
Each 21’10.5’’ red rafter tube should form right angles with the other rafter tubes. Each of the four tubes will point to-
ward the center of the 40’ sides (DIAGRAM #E) leaving an open slot on the fitting between each 21’ 10.5” rafter. Line
up the holes in the DT pole with those in the fitting (the hole closest to the center of the fitting should be
lined up with
the end of the tube, the bolt goes through the hole in the tube and through the hole farthest from the center of
the fitting:
ALL PINS SHOULD BE FASTENED THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE TUBE AND THE HOLE CLOSEST
TO THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE FITTING. Bolt the DT rafters to the 8 way crown using a bolt
and wing nut.
(Install the bolt so that the wing nut is pointed towards the ground to prevent the bolt from puncturing the tent top during
installation)
4.
Attach a DT HIP rafter (14’ 4” red) to the remaining four points of the 8 way crown. These four hip rafters should point
toward the corners. (DIAGRAM #D). Secure the tube to the fitting using the same procedure as in step 3 above.
5.
Move down one end of the DT hip rafter (14’ 4” red) to install a quarter section. Attach the open end of the DT hip
rafter tube to a 6 way hip joint fitting (DIAGRAM #5) using BOLT & WING NUT FASTENERS. Attach another DT
hip rafter to the opposite end of the fitting to continue down to the corner of the frame. Attach two additional hip rafters
(14’ 4” red) on opposite sides of the 6 way hip joint so they run perpendicular to the already attached hip rafters. Attach
two DT corner rafters (10’ 6” green) to the remaining two openings on the 6 way hip joint fitting (DIAGRAM #C). This
should complete the first step in installing one quarter section of the frame. Continue over to the other side
and install the
other three quarter sections starting with the remaining DT hip rafters (14’ 4” red) using the same technique as just
described. This should complete the frame top (peak) of your tent frame.
6.
Locate one of the adjustable double tube braces and use it to connect the two DT rafters (21’10.5” red) located directly
under the 8 way crown that you just installed. Place the brace on the DT rafter by aligning the holes in the rafters with
that of the brace, attach the brace to the rafters using a SQUARE pin and bail. (The brace should be installed so that the
cable brackets on the square brace are pointing toward the ground) Also, secure the brace by placing a SQUARE pin and
bail in the adjustment slot located in the center of the brace. The brace should be adjusted to its longest position for this
particular application. (DIAGRAM #7). NOTE: This tent is symmetrical so it does not matter which direction this brace
is installed.
7.
Attach the two shorter cables (3 ft) that are attached to the “O” ring of the 4 point cable assembly to the brackets on the
brace just below the 8 way crown fitting. Secure the cables to the brace using the carabineer clips that are attached to the
cable assembly. (DIAGRAM #8)
8.
The peak part of the frame should now be complete and ready for installation of the side and corner fittings which
are connected using perimeter spreader tubes. Start in one corner by attaching a corner fitting using the pin fasteners to
the DT hip rafter (14’ 4” red) that extends down from the top. The hip rafter should be connected to the center piece of
the corner fitting (DIAGRAM #1)
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