REV. A 9.09
Assembly Instructions
Forte SQ 2XT Tents
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Component List:
1 Tent Body, 1 Tent Fly, 2 Ridge Pole Extensions, 4 Part Frame
Assembly, 1 Carry Bag, 1 Stake Bag with Stakes, 1 Pole Bag, 1 Pole Repair Splint
NOTE:
Do not drop tent bag or pole bag on its end. Do not bounce tent bag on its end to
get the tent out. These actions may cut the shock cord and/or damage the pole ends.
1.
Unroll and unfold the tent
and lay it on the ground. In windy conditions, stake down
one front corner into wind. See fig.1.
3.
Fit the ring/pins into the poles:
There are webs sewn to each corner of
the tent. Start at either end and insert
the pins into the bottom of the poles at
that end. Repeat at the opposite end.
See fig. 4.
4.
Raise the frame:
Start at either
end and insert the ridge pole
into a hub. Walk to the
opposite end and grasp both
the ridge pole and the
second hub. Push/curve the
poles until the ridge pole
fits securely into the
second hub. See fig. 5.
Fit both of the ridge pole
extensions into the
center of the hubs.
See fig.6
Reach under the fly and wrap each Velcro
®
strap around the
pole. See fig.11.
At each corner, attach the web buckles, from the fly, to their
mates on the tent web. Pull the web to adjust tension as
needed. See fig.12.
Your tent is ready!
7.
Stake the tent down:
The tent is now
freestanding. Move it to your desired location.
Stake it down through
the web loops.
Stake opposite corners
while applying
tension to smooth the
floor wrinkles and
square the tent.
See fig.9.
6.
Install the spreader pole:
Lay the pole across
the top, over and perpendicular to the ridge
pole. There are two pockets sewn to the top of
the tent body. One of the pockets has a Velcro
®
closure and the other is plain. It is easier if you
slide the pole into the plain pocket first and
then capture the other end with the Velcro
®
See fig. 8 & 9.
2.
Join the frame sections on the ground:
Fit each pole to its mate or hub. The
sections are shockcorded. Try to keep the poles from snapping together, as
this can damage the ends. It is important to make sure that each section has
firmly seated into the hub. Improperly fit poles may cause the hub to break.
Set the “A” frames over the
tent so that the poles align
to the tent corner webs.
See fig. 2 & 3.
5.
Attach the tent body to the
frame:
There are two types of
connectors sewn to the tent
body. For the first, hang the
two end shockcords onto the
stand-offs on the hubs. See
fig. 6
Then, work your way down and
across the frame, attaching
the pole clips as you go.
See fig. 7.
8.
Attach the fly to the tent:
Drape the fly
over the top of the tent. It only fits one way.
Align the yellow web buckle
from the fly to it’s mate on
the yellow web at the front
corner of the tent. Pull
the fabric out and over
the hubs and out and
over the spreader.
See fig 10.
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9.
Stake out the vestibule:
At the front of the tent, pull the stake out loops on
the vestibule taut and stake them down. See fig.13.
Take down:
Pull up stakes and open the door. Remove the fly. Un-clip the tent from the poles.
Pull poles out off the pins, collapse the poles and stow in the bag. Fold the tent and fly. Lay
the fly on the folded tent along with the bag of poles. Roll up all and stow in the carry bag.
Optional
: Add durability and versatility to your tent with our “Lite-Set” Footprint. It’s made of
the same fabric as the tent's floor: complete with web loops, grommets, and side release
buckles. The Footprint, in combination with the fly and poles creates a lightweight, compact
basic shelter. This option reduces the carry weight by more than 25%.
