assembling the tent
1
As described earlier, carefully fit the pole sections into one another and
into the two pole junctions.
The completed assembly will be an A-frame
outline, taller at one end.
2
Lay the tent body out flat.
In windy conditions, peg out all the floor
corners before proceeding.
3
Lay the frame down on the tent body with the taller “A” at the door end
of the tent body. Carefully insert the pole ends of the “A”s into the corner
grommets.
4
Connect all the clips to the appropriate poles. Hang the hooks at the top
of each end on the outside of the pole junctions.
5
Spread the fly over the tent.
The end of the fly with the guyline
attachment tab goes over the door end of the tent.
6
Insert the pole tips into their pockets at the back and front of the fly.
Do the back of the tent first. This allows you to use the hook-and-loop
opening on the front pocket to slide the pole tip in sideways. This way, you
avoid having to pull the fly tightly and stressing the fabric and seams.
7
On the underside of the fly are several hook-and-loop wrap attachments.
Fasten these attachments to the upright poles.
8
Fit all of the grommetted webbing tabs on the fly over the appropriate
pole ends, folding the grommet tabs under the tent body as shown in
figures A and B.
9
Peg out the corners and sides of the tent as required.
The fly straps at the tent corners and sides adjust so you can take up
slack as the fly fabric stretches in rain or damp air, and loosen it as the
fabric contracts in warm, dry weather. If you’re leaving the tent alone
for the day, it’s a good idea to loosen the straps a bit. This will prevent
excessive strain on the fabric and stitching if the weather turns hotter
and drier.
figure A
figure B
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