Step #
5
--TENSION COVER ON FRAME FROM SIDE-TO-SIDE
As Figure
9
shows, when Roof Cover is over top of Frame Assembly, insert Cover
Tensioning Tubes into pockets along both sides of Roof Cover. Centre Roof Cover
over Frame assembly both side to side and front to back. Align one side of Roof
Cover evenly front to back. Add Band for Tie Down Ratchet at each point along the
cover opening, as shown. Put Band for Tie Down Ratchets over Cover Tensioning
Tubes at each Base Plate along one side. Bands do not attach to Tensioning Tubes, but
loop around and secure at both ends on ratchet.
Next take up slack in tie bands by ratcheting the mechanisms, tightening cover.
Evenly adjust ratchets on both sides of roof cover to take wrinkles out of roof cover.
DO NOT
fully tighten cover yet. Leave adequate slack so that cover can also be
adjusted front to back in next step.
Step #
6
--TIGHTEN ROOF COVER ON FRAME FRONT TO BACK
The roof cover is tensioned from front to back by the rope lacing to grommet flaps
inside the main cover, inside the unit at both front and rear arches. Using the rope
provided, lace the main cover grommet flap around the main frame front and rear arch
pieces. Start in the top middle of each arch, and lace to each side. Add rope length by
tying pieces together or cutting as necessary.
Lace all grommets on cover inside flap with rope. Starting at the middle top point
over the door, tighten lacing only enough to take wrinkles out of the cover. Repeat for
the Rear Arch.
DO NOT
over tighten lacing to pull out the grommets.
After the roof cover lacing is adjusted evenly across the grommet flap, go back and
re-adjust the Tensioning Ratchets along the side edges of the Roof Cover. At this
point, the main cover can be pulled taut enough to take all excess material and
wrinkles out of cover. It will be necessary to repeat this step 2-3 weeks after unit
assembly is complete and roof over has a chance to stretch out over the frame
completely.
