3 Starting at two adjoining corners insert pins located at each corner into the metal ends of the
fiberglass poles. There will be no tension on the netting at this point.
4 Move to the opposite ends of the poles and carefully flex the tent poles causing the tent
structure to rise. This step works best with two people working in tandem, but it can be
done one pole at a time. Smoothing out the sleeves helps this process as well. To secure the
poles, place the metal ends of the poles over the metal pins at the base of the tent.
Warning: To reduce the risk of injury to you or others be sure to grip poles securely and keep
body and face clear. Make sure poles are secured on corner pins during assembly. Do not use
damaged or broken fiberglass poles.
5 With two people move the assembled tent into desired position over pond, stream, land-
scape area, garden or other area requiring netting protection.
6 Secure pond tent by staking the unit. There are twelve stake locations as part of the tent:
One in each corner through the rings and two along each side under the skirt band. The
tie downs with D-rings along the side offer some adjustment to allow for tightening. Do not
remove the stakes by pulling on the tie downs.
Take care to snug up the tent evenly for all sides. Take care not to over stretch the tie downs or
sides causing possible tearing or damage to the tent. For odd shaped ponds where the stakes
may not be an option, the use of rocks or stones placed on top of the skirt band can provide
additional anchoring.
DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE
To take down the tent, follow the steps above in reverse order. The tent should be folded into
equal parts and rolled into a tight roll the width of the component bag. Make sure the tent is
clean and dry before storing.
UV LIGHT
Ultraviolet light damage to fabric is caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. While our fabrics
are UV resistant, any synthetic fabric is susceptible to UV degradation. UV damage will cause
fabrics to become brittle and tear easily over time.
ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS
DO NOT misuse, modify or alter this product in any way from its condition at the time of sale.
Alteration, modification or any misuse of this product shall void the warranty and could cause
damage or injury to persons, animals and property.
REPLACEMENT ITEMS
Replacement Poles:
PCT810P - One collapsible pole for PCT810
PCT1014P - One collapsible pole for PCT1014
PCT1317P - One collapsible pole for PCT1317
Replacement Stakes:
PCTS - Packet of four stakes
