WEATHERMASTER
®
8 TENT
MODEL 2000001596
STITCH LINE
Fig. 1
To Set Up Tent
1.
Unfold tent and spread out on a clean, level surface with the
door facing the desired direction. Unzip doors. (Fig. 1)
4
. Assemble six, steel, shock-corded,
Leg Poles. Push down on steel button
on tapered end and insert into end
with four holes.
NOTE:
Make sure steel button locks
into third hole on pole as shown. (Fig.4)
5
. Insert curved end of Leg
Poles (with red dot) into
the ends of the RidgePole
(with red dot). Insert
curved end of remaining
short Leg Poles into the
ends of the remaining
Ridge Poles. (Fig. 5 & 6)
6.
Rotate all six Leg Poles upright and insert
pin on each web loop at the side locations
as shown. (Fig. 7 & 7A)
(continued on other side)
Pole Descriptions
Pole
Pole
Pole
Description
Qty.
Dia.
Repair Kit
Replacement Kit
Long Leg Pole, steel
(w/ red marking)
2
19mm
N/A
5010000612
Short Leg Pole, steel
4
19mm
N/A
5010000622
Curved Ridge Pole, steel
(w/ red marking)
1
19mm
N/A
5010000617
Curved Ridge Pole, steel
2
19mm
N/A
5010000616
Window Vent Pole,
black, fiberglass
2
8.5mm 5010000541
5010000547
Door
Ridge Pole with
Red Marking
Button in third hole
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 2
Sleeve
with Red
Trim
Curved End of
Long Leg Pole
2
. Pull four corners of tent taut, then secure
by driving stakes through web loops at an
angle for better anchoring. (Fig. 2)
Ridge Pole
with Red
Marking
Fig. 3
Sleeve
with Red
Trim
3
. Assemble three, steel, shock-corded,
curved Ridge Poles. Insert Ridge Pole
(with red marking) into center sleeve
on top of tent with the red trim (Fig. 3).
Insert the remaining curved Ridge Poles
into the other two sleeves on top of tent.
Fig. 7
7A
Pin
6.
Assemble the two, shock-corded, black Window Poles,
then insert one into sleeve located at each end of tent.
(Fig. 7 & 7B)
7.
Insert tapered metal tip on Window Pole into Leg Pole.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to gently rotate Leg Pole so the
hole will line up with the Window Pole.
8.
Go to opposite end of each window pole and gradually apply
pressure to the pole forming an arch. Insert the pin into the
leg pole end at the corners of tent. (Fig. 7 & 7C)
9
. Locate the plastic hooks at sides and corners of tent, then
snap onto Leg Poles to attach. (Fig. 8)
10
. Locate web strap
with plastic hook on
the sides of each
end panel Window
Vent, then snap onto
the corner Leg Pole.
(Fig. 9)
7C
Metal Tip
7B
Sleeve
Window Pole
Hole in
Leg Pole
12.
Insert plastic stakes through
web straps located on both sides
of tent, then drive in to secure.
(Fig. 11)
Fig. 11
11.
To stretch tent to finished size:
• Push in button on Leg Pole while
twisting lower Leg Pole section
counterclockwise (Fig.10);
• Pull up on top Leg Pole section
until tent is taut;
• Twist the lower Leg Pole clock-
wise until the button locks into
the center or lowest hole;
• Repeat on remaining Leg Poles.
Fig. 9
Window Vent
Web Tent Strap
Corner
Leg Pole
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
Button
Center Hole
Lower Hole
Lower
Leg Pole
Section
Upper
Leg Pole
Section
Before you begin
Read all instructions before set up.
• Select a level site clear of rocks, branches, and other hard or
sharp objects, to install your tent.
WARNING: Keep clear of overhead power lines.
• Do not set up your tent under trees because of potential
lightning strikes or falling tree limbs in inclement weather.
• Secure with
all
stakes and guylines provided to prevent
property damage or personal injury.
• For best results in windy conditions, position narrow end of
tent into the wind.
• Enlist the help of at least one other person to assist you when
it is time to assemble the tent.
