• Now that the frame portion is complete
and while the frame is still on the
ground, double check the ‘R’-pins
• Also, with plenty of hands on deck, lift
and adjust frame position if needed, at
this point
• Always lift at a side or corner fitting
• While frame is still on the ground, tie
anchor ropes to the frame
• The ropes will be secured to the
tent stakes at the end of the assembly
• One rope per leg pole
• The ropes go under and over, to prevent
them from sliding away from leg—
see (
drawing
)
Note: this step can occur after the leg
poles have been installed and the frame
is elevated
STEP 6. ANCHOR ROPES
STEP 5. COMPLETED FRAME
• Once again, while frame is still on the
ground, lay down a tarp(s), to protect
canopy—arrange canopy along one of
the long sides of the tent
• Place a ladder(s) next to ridge spreaders
—as many as it takes to easily to pull
canopy over ridge
• One person needed for every 10ft of tent
1
) In unison, pull canopy up one side—
‘flapping’ in the beginning, to create lift
—then stop
2
) Have most people stay on the ground,
and a couple people on ladders—pull
canopy over the ridge
3
) Pull down the other side—’flapping’ for
all three steps
STEP 7. CANOPY
If repositioning is necessary, try to have one person
lift at each fitting, all the way around
Canopy
Ground Tarp
White Rope—
use loop and tie
around connectors
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