Montana Big Sky™ Elite 16’x7’
Instructions apply to Part Number 9278-600
When You Are Ready
To Set Up Your Tent
–Select a level campsite clear of rocks, branches and other hard or sharp objects.
–Do not set up your tent under trees.
–For best results in windy conditions, position the end of tent into the wind.
(2)Main Tent Poles (Black)
(2)Side Tent Poles (Grey)
(2)Rainfly Poles
Hinged Door Pole
POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS
Part No. 9278B3681
Part No. 9278B3691
Part No. 9278B3651
Part No.
Part No.
Vertical Hinged Door Pole
Rainfly Part No.
1 Layout & Positioning of Tent, Pole Assembly
–Layout and position tent with door facing desired direction. (illus. 1)
–Unzip door.
–Stake down tent corners, using the tent stake loops. Keep the floor taut. (illus. 2)
–Assemble all poles by interlocking shock- corded poles.
–Insert the black poles into center pole sleeves marked with black binding.
The poles should cross forming an “X” in the middle of tent. (illus. 1)
Black poles
Front door
illus. 1
illus. 2 Tent
stake through stake loop
2 Connect Frame to Tent
– Locate the pin & ring systems on either side of the front door and the corresponding pin & rings on the back side of tent.
– Insert one end of black frame pole onto pin & ring system on tent stake loop on either side of front door. (illus. 3)
– Go to opposite end of pole diagonally from starting point and gradually apply pressure to the pole forming an arch until you are able to insert the pin into pole end.
– Repeat for second pole.
– Attach tent frame clips to poles.
Black poles
illus. 4
Center section upright
illus. 3
pin & ring system located on the front & rear of tent