11.
Now the perimeter is ready for assembly. The side tee and corner fittings on the 15’ bay openings need to be connected
using 14’4” red SINGLE TUBE spreaders. Slide the tube over the fitting and secure it using a ROUND pin & bail. (Make
sure the flat part of the pin is up and the pin is pointed toward the ground to prevent snags during tent top installation).
(DIAGRAM #B)
12.
You are now ready to install the tent top. (If installing a multiple piece top refer to “LACING A TENT” at the bottom
of these instructions.) Using a drop cloth, spread the tent top out on the ground next to the 45’ side of the tent making sure
that the top is facing upward. (An easy way to check is to make sure the sidewall ropes around the perimeter of the tent
are face down). Carefully pull the tent over the frame making sure the tent does not drag or stretch across any part of the
fittings or fasteners. Use a “flapping” technique to help get the top into place. CAUTION: Dragging, pulling, or sliding
the vinyl tent top across the ground, frame, or any other type of surface may cause pin holes in the vinyl top.
13.
Secure the tent top to the frame by fastening the straps on the inside of the tent at each corner location. The strap wraps
around the spreader tube and through the alligator clips on the inside of the tent. If weather conditions warrant (wind, rain,
etc) you may need to fasten more than just the corners of the top at this time.
14.
Before installing the legs to the frame, attach all of the base plates to the legs by sliding the double tube leg (6’8”
brown or 7’8” black) over the base plate and securing it with a bolt and wing nut. (DIAGRAM #3) (Make sure the head
of the bolt is on the outside of the tent and the wing nut is on the inside of the tent to prevent snagging sidewalls during
use). Now the tent is ready to be raised.
15.
Start along a 45 foot side by lifting the frame using Frame Tent Jacks so that the double tube legs (6’8” brown, or 7’8”
black) can slide over the bottom of the corner and side tee fittings. (Frame Tent Jacks should be used as close to a fitting
as possible) Install all corner and side legs completing the 45 foot side. Fasten the leg to the fitting using a bolt and wing
nut. (Make sure the head of the bolt is on the outside of the tent and the wing nut is on the inside of the tent to prevent
snagging sidewalls during use.) (DIAGRAM #A)
16.
Once one side is completed, use the frame tent jacks to lift the opposite 45 foot side and install the corner and side legs
as in step #16 above. After both 45 foot sides have been completed, install the remaining side legs on the 30 foot sides.
17.
Once all legs are installed angle a brace between each double tube leg and rafter by lining up the holes on the rafter
and brace. Attach the brace to each tube using a SQUARE pin and bail. Use a SQUARE pin and bail in the center adjust
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ment to secure the brace. (At the corners the brace will be adjusted to the shortest position, and at the side tees the brace
will be adjusted to the middle position) Repeat until there is a brace between each leg and rafter. (DIAGRAM #5)
18.
Now that the frame tent is standing, fasten the tent top completely to the frame using the straps on the inside of the
tent. Make sure that all of the straps are tight and the tent top is sitting evenly on the frame. (Each 6 way crown fitting
should be directly beneath the center of the round or triangular reinforcement patch that has been manufactured into the
tent top)
19.
Fasten either a ratchet strap or rope to the side tee or corner fitting at each leg location. Drive a 42” steel stake ap
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proximately five feet out from each leg.
20.
Attach anchoring device (ratchets or ropes) to the stakes at each leg location. (DIAGRAM #9)
30’ x 45’ ETS FRAME TENT INSTRUCTIONS
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