11
9
28
- S t e p T h i r t e e n -
To “set” the tent, grasp the tent material at the rear of the shelter and pull it downward. Observe the
front fishing area of the tent lifting accordingly as you pull. When the V-Channel molding (item 28) is
correctly installed, the front floor hoop pole will lightly touch the floor.
Start by finding the middle of the V-Channel molding and set it in place on the floor. From behind the
unit, pull the midpoint of the tent downward and fold the tent material under the base lip. Press the
middle of the V-channel molding over the tent material and base lip. Continue pressing outward in both
directions until you have secured about 2 or 3 feet of the V-Channel molding onto the base.
Having temporarily secured the tent to the base, walk around the shelter. Re-adjust the molding until you
have verified the proper front floor hoop pole position (barely touching the floor in front) and also that
the tent sides and corners are properly proportioned. It is also advised to sit in the seats prior to
permanently attaching the tent to ensure that the front porch pole stays in the correct position when
weight is added to the shelter seats & base.
Continue applying the molding around the shelter, one direction from center and then the other, pulling
the material as you go so that surface is relatively wrinkle-free and snug. Use a side-cutters to trim the
ends of the molding approximately eight (8) inches behind the centerline seam of the shelter on both
sides.
Reinstall the rear adjustable spreader pole to tighten the fit of the tent. If everything still looks good,
secure the molding with the #6 phillips screws (item 9). Evenly space them about every six to eight
inches, and also put a screw in the center of both corners. Since there aren’t any predrilled holes, it's
advisable to use a powered driver for this operation.
V-Channel Molding
IMPORTANT:
Trim the edge
of the molding so it ends
approximately 8 inches behind
the centerline seam on both sides
of the shelter.
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