background image

Connect Frame to Tent

– Insert one end of main tent pole 

onto pin of pin & ring system at tent
corner. (illus. 3)

– Go to opposite end of pole and

gradually apply pressure to the pole
forming an arch until you are able to
insert the pin into the pole.

– Repeat for second pole. (illus. 4)

BIG CYPRESS

®

17’x12’

1

Layout & Positioning 
of Tent, Pole Assembly

– Layout and position tent with door 

facing desired direction. (illus. 1)

– Unzip door.
– Stake down tent using the rings of the

pin & ring system at the corners of the
tent. Keep the floor taut. (illus. 2)

– Assemble frame poles by 

interlocking shock-corded poles. 
This will make two long poles. 

– Insert the poles diagonally into pole

sleeves. The center of the poles
should cross forming an “X” in the
middle of tent. (illus. 1)

2

When You Are Ready 
To Set Up Your Tent

– Select a level campsite clear of

rocks, branches and other hard 
or sharp objects. 

– Do not set up your tent under trees. 
– For best results in windy conditions,

do not position the door of tent 
into the wind.

(1) Rainfly

Pole

Rainfly  Part No. 

9160-3461

(2) Main Tent

Poles

POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS

Assembled
poles
inserted
through 
pole 
sleeves

Instructions apply to Part Number 9160-172

illus. 1

illus. 2 

Tent stake

through ring

illus. 3

Insert pole end onto 
pin & ring

illus. 4

Tent

frame set-up

Part No. 9160-3421

Part No. 9160-3481

Reviews: