EVANSTONTM 6 TENT MODEL 2000001589
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
To Set Up Tent
1. Unfold tent and spread out on a clean, level surface with the door facing the desired direction. (Fig. 1)
2. Assemble all poles by interlocking the
3. Insert black Main Poles through the black trimmed sleeves on top of tent forming an X???.
4.Insert grey Main Pole through grey trimmed sleeve, in front of tent. Make sure grey Main Poles overlap the black Main Poles. (Fig. 1)
5.Insert end of each black Main Pole into pins located in the corners of the tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
6.Go to opposite end of each black Main Pole and gradually apply pressure to each forming arches. Insert the pin into each pole end at the corners of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
7.Insert end of the grey Main Pole into pin located on the sides of the tent. (Fig. 2 & 2B)
8.Go to opposite end of the grey Main Pole and gradually apply pres- sure to form an arch. Insert the pin into pole end at the side of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2B)
Fig. 2
Door
Front of Tent
2A
2B
10.Stretch tent until taut, then secure metal loops located on both sides and four corners of tent with stakes. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
To Attach Rainfly
1.Drape Rainfly over tent with dark blue vestibule flaps located at the front of the tent. (Fig 5).
NOTE: Hook and loop fasteners, located on seams of underside of Rainfly, should be centered over black & grey Main Poles.
2.Insert the long, black, Rainfly Pole with through sleeve in underside of Rainfly above front door of tent. (Fig. 5)
Sleeve with Grey Trim
Rainfly
3. Insert short, black, thin Awning Pole through sleeve in underside of Rainfly above window at back of tent. (Fig. 6)
4. Insert metal tip into grommet on tent seam at back of tent (Fig. 7). Go to opposite end of Awning Pole and gradually apply pressure to pole forming an arch; then insert metal tip into grommet.
(continued on other side)
To Attach Rainfly (continued)
8.Stretch elastic straps and hook clip on each to the metal loops at the front and back corners of the tent. (Fig. 11 & 11A)
9.Extend out vestibule flaps and secure with metal stakes through the loops in the web straps. (Fig. 11 & 11B)
10.Stretch guylines until taut, then secure with stakes. (Fig. 11 & 11C)
Fig. 11
11A
11B
11C
LINE STITCH
1.Unzip the access panel in the lower left corner of tent and bring in an electrical cord.
NOTE: Use only UL approved cords rated for outdoor usage. (Fig. 12)
2.To use as a cooler access, unzip other flap to
make an avenue to bring beverages into tent. (Fig. 13)
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.) condensa- tion 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 ventila- tion 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
???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
WARNING: Keep all flame and heat sources away from this tent fabric.
This tent meets the flammability requirements of
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