TENT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
STITCH LINE
Before you begin
Read all instructions before set up.
•Select a level site clear of rocks, branches, and other hard or sharp objects, to install your tent.
WARNING: Keep clear of overhead power lines.
•Do not set up your tent under trees because of potential lightning strikes or falling tree limbs in inclement weather.
•Secure with all stakes and guylines provided to prevent property damage or personal injury.
•For best results in windy conditions, position narrow end of tent into the wind.
•Enlist the help of at least one other person to assist you when it is time to assemble the tent.
Pole Descriptions
Description | Qty. | Pole | Pole |
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Main Body Pole | 2 | 5010000540 | 5010000548 |
(black, longest) |
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Vestibule Pole | 1 | 5010000540 | 5010000548 |
(black, long) |
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Rainfly Pole (grey, short) | 1 | 5010000539 | 5010000549 |
1 Layout & Positioning
of Tent and Poles
•Layout and position the tent with door facing desired direction. (Fig. 1)
•Stake down tent corners first through the stake rings. (Fig. 2)
•Keep the floor taut.
•Stake down the remainder of the stake rings.
•Assemble all poles by unfolding and interlocking the
•Insert the body poles into the pole sleeves.
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Fig. 1
Tent Stake
Stake Ring
Fig. 2
MODEL 2000004559
2 Connect Poles to Tent
•Insert one pin into one end of the pole. (Fig. 3 and 4)
•Go to opposite end of pole and carefully insert the pin into the other pole end. (Fig. 4)
•Repeat for all poles.
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Fig. 3
Pole Clip
Pole
Pin
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
3 Attach Tent to Body Poles Using Clips
•Attach clips along the edges of tent to body poles. (Fig. 5)
•Make any adjustments to the tent stakes, if needed.
4 Attach Rainfly
•Insert vestibule pole into pole sleeve located on underside of rainfly. (Fig. 6)
•Attach rainfly pole to underside of rainfly with straps and insert the tips of the rainfly pole into the pockets on underside of rainfly. (Fig. 6 & 7)
•Drape rainfly over tent. (Fig. 8)
•Secure rainfly with straps located on the underside of rainfly. (Fig. 9)
•Insert one pin into one end of the vestibule pole. (Fig. 10)
•Attach and stake out guylines. (Fig. 8)
HINT: During setup, keep door zipped to keep proper tension on fabric.
(continued on other side)
