• At this time, finish sliding the stakes
through all of the D-rings, that are
connected to the 1˝ straps
• Hammer all stakes in position (half-way)
• Attach the hook end of the 1˝ ratchet
strap assembly to all outcrop rings
• Connect straps together, using ratchet
See (
page 7
) for Ratchet Strap use
• This makes complete 1˝ ratchet strap
assemblies, both ends connected—
leave a good amount slack, for now
• Ground stakes should be hammered
in vertical, not angled
(sledge hammer required)
• Determine the longest side of your
tent—this is were the first two leg poles
will be installed—
Check connection of 1˝ ratchet strap,
from frame to ground stake, before
these two legs are installed
• Complete the hammering process,
before you install each leg—
leave 6 inches showing, above
the ground
• Lift ‘first’ side of frame
• Insert legs on one side (remember pick
the longest side, for rectangular tents)
• Slide base plate onto these legs—anchor
hole should be facing interior of tent
• 1˝ Ratchet straps should have some
slack in them, at this point still
• Continue with ‘second’ corner & side legs
• The center pole goes in, before the
leg poles on the other side
Note:
Large tents require frame tent jacks—general
rules are, one jack every 20´ and never place jack in
the middle of bar (usage can be found on Internet)
STEP 7. INSERTING LEG POLES
Insert all legs on one side—
appendix
A
will help determine
the longest side of your tent
Other side sits
on ground
Base plate
First corner
Second corner
(Connect a 1.5˝ ratchet strap,
from tent to base plate, each time
you insert a leg pole, see
step 8
)
STEP 6. ATTACHING 1˝ STRAPS
Correct
Incorrect
Proper hammering of stakes
(FIGURE C.)
5
Use 1˝ strap here
6˝
Connect before
hammering
stakes
716 832-TENT
(
8368
)
(example, not size specific)
Use the larger 24˝stake,
for ground anchor
