Coleman Tent Setup Instructions

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.

1 Layout & Positioning of Tent and Poles

• Layout and position the tent with door facing desired direction. (See Fig. 1)
• Stake down tent corners first through the stake rings. (See Fig. 2)
• Keep the floor taut.
• Stake down the remainder of the stake rings.
• Assemble all poles by unfolding and interlocking the shock-corded pole sections.
• Insert the body poles & vestibule pole into the pole sleeves.

Fig. 1 Description: Diagram showing tent layout and stake rings. A tent stake is shown inserted into a stake ring on the tent floor.

Fig. 2 Description: Diagram illustrating staking down tent corners through stake rings.

2 Connect Poles to Tent

• Insert one pin into one end of the pole. (See Fig. 3 and 4)
• Go to opposite end of pole and carefully insert the pin into the other pole end. (See Fig. 4)
• Repeat for all poles.

Fig. 3 Description: Close-up diagram showing a pole pin being inserted into the end of a pole section.

Fig. 4 Description: Diagram showing how to connect two pole sections by inserting a pin from one into the other.

Pole Descriptions

3 Attach Tent to Body Poles Using Clips

• Attach clips along the edges of tent to body poles. (See Fig. 5)
• Make any adjustments to the tent stakes, if needed.

Fig. 5 Description: Diagram illustrating how tent clips attach to the body poles.

4 Attach Rainfly

• Attach ridge pole to underside of rainfly with straps and insert the tips of the ridge pole into the pockets on underside of rainfly. (See Fig. 6 & 7)
• Drape rainfly over tent. (See Fig. 8)
• Connect the elastic loops with "S" hooks, (found at the rainfly corners) to the rings found at the tent corners. (See Fig. 9)
• Secure rainfly with straps located on the underside of rainfly. (See Fig. 10)
• Attach and stake out guylines. (See Fig. 8)

• HINT: During setup, keep door zipped to keep proper tension on fabric.

Fig. 6 Description: Bottom view diagram of the rainfly showing pockets for the ridge pole.

Fig. 7 Description: Close-up of a rainfly pocket where the ridge pole tip is inserted.

Fig. 8 Description: Diagram showing the rainfly draped over the tent and guylines attached.

Fig. 9 Description: Close-up showing an "S" hook connecting a rainfly corner loop to a tent corner ring.

Fig. 10 Description: Diagram showing a strap on the underside of the rainfly used for securing it.

5 To Store

1. All poles and stakes must be placed in the storage bag to prevent damage to the fabric items placed in the carry case.
2. Make sure tent is clean and dry before placing in carry case.
3. Remove rainfly, spread out on floor of tent, then unzip door & vents before taking tent down for storage.
4. Neatly fold tent to width of pole storage bag, place on tent, roll tightly, and place in carry case.
5. Store in a clean, dry area.

Things You Should Know:

• Under certain conditions (cold weather, high humidity, etc.) condensation will form on the inside of your tent. Condensation is caused by water vapor from your breath, perspiration, or any wet clothing inside the tent. It is NOT LEAKAGE through the tent fabric. It can be minimized by removing wet clothing from your tent and by providing good ventilation through the tent.
• Tree limbs, tree sap, bird droppings, or moisture steadily dripping off tree limbs can cause damage to the tent fabric and its coating resulting in leaks or loss of flame-resistant properties.
• Never store tent, even for a short period of time, without drying it thoroughly and brushing off caked dirt. Do not pack stakes or poles inside your tent. Use a separate storage bag.
• Stakes should be removed by pulling on the stake itself. NEVER PULL ON THE TENT TO REMOVE STAKES AS THIS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
• Tent poles should not be left telescoped together during storage.
• Do not leave your tent set-up for weeks at a time. Be aware that exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun can seriously damage material and/or cause it to become discolored.

Safety & Flammability Information

WARNING: Keep all flame and heat sources away from this tent fabric.

This tent meets the flammability requirements of CPAI-84. The fabric may burn if left in continuous contact with any flame source. The application of any foreign substance to the tent fabric may render the flame-resistant properties ineffective.