TENT PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
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HELIUM UL1 & UL2 (UK)
Flysheet First Pitching
1.
Assemble the three poles and lay them parallel on the ground.
2.
Open flysheet on ground and position in desired direction. Check internal TBS cords are un-tensioned and flysheet
door is closed.
3.
Locate black pole sleeve on outside of flysheet and insert the large main pole.
4.
On one side, locate the end of each pole into the corresponding eyelets on pole anchor straps.
5.
On opposite side, push poles into an arch and locate pole ends into the corresponding eyelets on pole anchor
straps.
6.
Tighten the flysheet by adjusting the tension straps at the base of the poles.
7.
Insert short poles into webbing pockets at each end of the tent. The smooth dome pole tip inserts into the webbing
pocket underneath the vent; locking tip is inserted into the eyelet at the base of the flysheet.
8.
Peg the two main pole anchor straps.
9.
Peg each of the guylines at the end of the tent and adjust until the flysheet is taut.
10.
Peg the four corners of the tent and tighten the cord adjuster to suit
11.
Hook the elastics over the corresponding pegs at each corner.
Inner Attachment
1.
Open out inner tent inside flysheet and position doorways to correspond with the living area
2.
Starting from the rear corners of the tent, attach the elasticated hooks on the groundsheet to corresponding rings
on the flysheet
3.
Suspend the inner by attaching elastic of inner tent to the clips on the inside of the flysheet
Tension Band System
1.
Insert tension bands through corresponding access points in the inner tent (ceiling and sidewall). Connect the
straps into the side-release buckles.
2.
Adjust the tension of the TBS straps until the slack is taken out
3.
DO NOT OVERTENSION. Excess tension will alter the shape of the tent
4.
Tension band pockets are provided for storage when not in use.
