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Assembly Instructions
100’ and 120’ Wide
Multi-piece Systems
NEW CENTURY® TENT
Please read all assembly / installation instructions before the installation or removal of this product.
SALES OFFICES:
1100 BURCH DRIVE
PO BOX 3477
EVANSVILLE, IN 47733 USA
WEB
EC4615
PHONE: 812-867-2421
FAX: 812-867-0547
1-800-544-4445
EMAIL: tents@anchorinc.com
www.anchorinc.com
PRODUCTION FACILITY:
EVANSVILLE, IN
CEN100120MULTI 1012
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IMPORTANT:
The installation of this Century Tent should be performed/supervised by knowledgeable tent installers with a clear
understanding of safety issues as well as the methods of anchoring. The requirements as specified with blue print
(supplied by Anchor Industries Inc.) must be followed. The installer/owner must read the assembly instructions completely prior to any installation. Particular attention must be given to anchoring! See Caution Statement on back page
of this manual.
MANPOWER REQUIRED
Six experienced installers should be able to
assemble a 100’ x 100’ tent in approximately
six hours.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Sledge Hammers
Stake Driver
2 Measuring Tapes
Front End Loader
Parts Illustrations
Pole Cap
Top Weldment
1/2” x 8” Hex Head
Cap Screw with
washer and nut.
Top Pole Extrusion
1/2” x 8” Hex Head
Cap Screws with
washers and nuts for
attachment of splice.
Splice
Tube
INSPECT SITE
Caution:
Consult your local utility locator service or the
National Utility Locating Contractors Association
(NULCA) prior to installation. Prior to actual tent
assembly, be sure to look up, down, above &
below for obstacles, pipes, wires, trouble, etc.
LAYOUT & CHECK
Utilize parts list for a quick I.D. and a check list to
ensure that you have all the parts.
Pole Cap Fabric
Pole Cap Frame
Top Weldment
1/2” x 7 1/2” Hex
Head Cap Screw
with nut.
(4) 3/4”
Shackles
2 Pc. Center Pole
Bottom Pole
Extrusion
(4) 1” x 30” Double
Head Stakes
1” x 10” Hex Head
Cap Screw with
washer and nut.
Base
Plate
Standard 7” Fluted Center Pole
Assembly
(4) 1” x 30” Double
Head Stakes
1” x 10” Hex Head
Cap Screw with
lock washer and
nut.
Base
Plate
Optional 8” Center Pole Assembly
Side Pole
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Parts Illustrations (cont’d
APPROVED SIDE AND CENTER POLES
LENGTH SIZE
Side
Short
Center
Long
Center
(120’
Tent
only)
8’
10’
12’
37’
39’
41’
40’
42’
44’
Alum. 2” Sch. 40 Pipe
Alum. 2 1/2” Sch. 40 Pipe
Alum. 3” Fluted
Alum. 3” Kedar Trac Fluted
Alum. 2 1/2” Sch. 40 Pipe
Alum. 3 1/2” Fluted
Alum. 3 1/2” Kedar Trac Fluted
Alum. 2 1/2” Sch. 40 Pipe
Alum. 3 1/2” Fluted
Alum. 3 1/2” Kedar Trac Fluted
Alum. 8” Ctr. Pole Assy.
Alum. 7” Fluted Assy.
Alum. 8” Ctr. Pole Assy.
Alum. 7” Fluted Assy.
Alum. 8” Ctr. Pole Assy.
Alum. 7” Fluted Assy.
Alum. 8” Ctr. Pole Assy.
Alum. 7” Fluted Assy.
Alum. 8” Ctr. Pole Assy.
Alum. 7” Fluted Assy.
Alum. 8” Ctr. Pole Assy.
Alum. 7” Fluted Assy.
Bag with Fabric Section
Maxi-Grip Flap
Tool - (1) per
Stake driven through
hole in bar and
winch plate
Tent Section
Stake driven through
hole in bar and winch
plate
Stake line
2’ STAKE BAR
Stake line
4’ STAKE BAR
Field 1-A Bundle, Blue
Field 1-B Bundle, Red
Field 2 Bundle, Green
Field 3-A Bundle, Purple
Field 3-B Bundle, Orange
Field 4 Bundle, Yellow
Field 5 Bundle, Pink
Field 6 Bundle, Brown
Field 7 Bundle, Royal Blue
Field 8 Bundle, Lilac
Side Pole
Shorter Center Pole
Assembly
Long Center Pole
Assembly
Parts List
100’ Wide Tent 120’ Wide Tent
100’ x 90’
Tent
22- -2-
22- -2-
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11----
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2-2---
1-1---
38 42 6 10 46 10
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100’ x 100’
Tent
100’ x 30’
Middle
100’ x 40’
Middle
120’ x 100’
Tent
120’ x 40’
Middle
See Web Guy Layouts and Staking tables for staking requirements.
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WEB GUY LAYOUT*
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Multi-pc -100’ with 30’ Mid
MARK LOCATION OF STAKES, SIDE POLES & CENTER POLES
90’-0’ TENT LINE
Field
1B
CENTER
POLES
Field
Field
7
Field
8
Field
1A
Field
** To find diagonal measurement:
diagonal = width² + length²
REQUIRED DISTANCE BETWEEN
SIDE POLES AND STAKE LINES:
7’ POLE STAKE OUT 5’-3”
8’ POLE STAKE OUT 6’-0”
10’ POLE STAKE OUT 7’-6”
WEB GUY WITH 2’ STAKE
BAR AND (3) 42” STAKES (TYP.
AS SHOWN)
100’-0” TENT LINE
Illustration Item No. Description
3A
Field
1A
23000
** 134’-6 3/8”
TO SQUARE LAYOUT
USE DIAGONAL DIMENSION
Field
7
3B
Field
1B
SIDE POLE
(TYP)
Staking Table for All Fields
Qty. for
Field 3-A
or 3-B
Century Guy
w/ Winch
Qty. for
Field 1-A
88 6684
Qty. for
Field 1-B
(2) WEB GUYS WITH
4’ STAKE BAR AND (6) 42”
DBL. HEAD STAKE (TYP. AS
SHOWN)
(2) WEB GUYS
WITH (2) 2’ STAKE
BARS AND (6) STAKES
Qty. for
Field 2
Qty. for
Field 5
Qty. for
Field 7
37020A
3704242 (over 25)
33000
33100
23100 Winch Tool
42” Double
Hd. Stake
2’-0” Stake
Bar w/ (3)
Holes
4’-0” Stake
Bar w/ (6)
Holes
24* 24* 18* 18* 24* 12*
66 2442
11 2121
11 0000
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WEB GUY LAYOUT*
Multi-pc -100’ with 40’ Mid
MARK LOCATION OF STAKES, SIDE POLES & CENTER POLES
100’-0’ TENT LINE
** To find diagonal measurement:
diagonal = width² + length²
100’-0” TENT LINE
Field
1B
CENTER
POLES
Field
3A
Field
1A
Field
2
Field
4
** 141’-5”
TO SQUARE LAYOUT
USE DIAGONAL DIMENSION
Field
2
SIDE POLE
(TYP.)
Field
1A
Field
3B
Field
1B
REQUIRED DISTANCE BETWEEN
SIDE POLES AND STAKE LINES:
7’ POLE STAKE OUT 5’-3”
8’ POLE STAKE OUT 6’-0”
10’ POLE STAKE OUT 7’-6”
WEB GUY WITH 2’ STAKE
BAR AND (3) 42” STAKES (TYP.
AS SHOWN)
(2) WEB GUYS WITH 4’
STAKE BAR AND (6) 42” DBL.
HEAD STAKE (TYP. AS SHOWN)
(2) WEB GUYS
WITH (2) 2’ STAKE
BARS AND (6) STAKES
SEE STAKING GUIDELINES ON
PAGE 7.
* IMPORTANT NOTE: REFER TO CAUTION STATEMENT #2 FOR IMPORTANT WARNING ABOUT NUMBER OF
STAKES SUPPLIED. (SEE BACK PAGE OF THIS MANUAL)
THE INSTALLER MUST USE THE LOCAL SOIL CONDITIONS TO CALCULATE THE ACTUAL
NUMBER OF STAKES REQUIRED AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STAKING PATTERN AND
CONFIGURATION.
CONTACT YOUR TENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ANCHOR PROVIDES ANCHORING PACKAGES FOR COMMON SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS;
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WEB GUY LAYOUT*
Multi-pc -120’ with 40’ Mid
MARK LOCATION OF STAKES, SIDE POLES & CENTER POLES
100’-0’ TENT LINE
Field
1B
CENTER
POLES
(TYP.)
Field
2
Field
6
Field
1A
** To find diagonal measurement:
diagonal = width² + length²
REQUIRED DISTANCE BETWEEN
SIDE POLES AND STAKE LINES:
7’ POLE STAKE OUT 5’-3”
8’ POLE STAKE OUT 6’-0”
10’ POLE STAKE OUT 7’-6”
WEB GUY WITH 2’ STAKE
BAR AND (3) 42” STAKES (TYP.
AS SHOWN)
120’-0” TENT LINE
Field
5
Field
1A
Field
** 156’-2 1/2”
TO SQUARE LAYOUT
USE DIAGONAL DIMENSION
Field
Field
2
5
1B
SIDE POLE
(TYP.)
(2) WEB GUYS WITH 4’
STAKE BAR AND (6) 42” DBL.
HEAD STAKE (TYP. AS SHOWN)
(2) WEB GUYS
WITH (2) 2’ STAKE
BARS AND (6) STAKES
SEE STAKING GUIDELINES ON
NEXT PAGE.
* IMPORTANT NOTE: REFER TO CAUTION STATEMENT #2 FOR IMPORTANT WARNING ABOUT NUMBER OF
STAKES SUPPLIED. (SEE BACK PAGE OF THIS MANUAL)
THE INSTALLER MUST USE THE LOCAL SOIL CONDITIONS TO CALCULATE THE ACTUAL
NUMBER OF STAKES REQUIRED AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STAKING PATTERN AND
CONFIGURATION. ANCHOR PROVIDES ANCHORING PACKAGES FOR COMMON SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS;
CONTACT YOUR TENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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WEB GUY - STAKING GUIDELINES
REQUIRED DISTANCE
BETWEEN SIDE POLES
AND STAKE LINES:
8’ POLE STAKE OUT 6’ 0”
10’ POLE STAKE OUT 7’ 6”
12’ POLE STAKE OUT 9’ 0”
(1) WEB GUY
WITH 2’ STAKE BAR
AND (3) 42” DOUBLE
HEAD STAKES
TENT
CORNER
(2) WEB GUYS
WITH 4’ STAKE BAR
AND (6) 42” DOUBLE
HEAD STAKES
CORNER WEB
GUYS
(2) WEB GUYS WITH (2) 2’ STAKE BARS
AND (6) 42” DOUBLE HEAD STAKES
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TENT SECTION LAYOUTS
Spread drop cloths. Properly orient tent sections by placing bundles at spots marked “X” and unroll in the direction of the
arrows on the following diagrams.
Caution: Any objects with sharp projections which must remain on site under the tent should be padded and taped.
100’ x 90’ Century (30’ Mid)
ROYAL BLUE
FIELD #7
STRIP
LILAC
FIELD #8
ROYAL BLUE
FIELD #7
100’ x 100’ Century (40’ Mid)
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Layout 120’ x 100’ Century (40’ Mid)
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Lacing
With tent sections on ground, overlap rings at center
pole holes with grommet side on top. Starting at end
opposite long loop, lace between center pole holes fi rst.
Push fi rst loop up through corresponding grommet.
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Lacing (cont’d)
Continue lacing process. Attach ridge snap to ring as
you come to them. (100’ wide tents only)
Tie off last long loop. Cover lacing by joining protective
fl aps using Maxi Grip tool.
Secure fl ap with buckles at top and bottom. Then lace
from center pole to eave on both sides of tent. Tie off
last long loop. Align plates and attach hook on inside of
tent as shown.
Attach two guy webs through both plates.
Lace all sections of tent.
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Center Pole Top Weldment & Pole cap
Set top weldment in center pole hole and connect to overlapping rings as shown.
Place pole cap over top weldment, and push fabric and
weldment up into cap and secure from underneath by
threading the female coupling onto the male pipe fi tting
molded to the inside top of the pole cap.
Female
Coupling
Molded Cap with
male threaded pipe
fi tting
Overlapping
Rings
Top Weldment
Top Weldment with
Female coupling on
top.
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Alternate for Optional 8” Center Pole
Set top weldment in center pole hole and connect to overlapping rings with shackles provided.
Place assembled pole cap over pipe of top weldment. Attach hinge pin to pipe extending through top of pole cap.
Rotate pole cap to align holes in pipes.
Note:
Pole cap assembly is illustrated on a separate sheet packed
with fabric top.
Web to Winch
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Insert guy web loosely into slot in winch drum, approximately 4’-0” for 8’-0” side pole and 1’-6” for 10’-0” side pole.
attach with
hitch pin
Rotate drum 1 1/2 to 2 times to secure web.
Repeat at all guy web locations.
Raise Side Poles
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Start at side opposite wind. Insert each side
pole pin into side pole hole and raise slightly
less than perpendicular. Bottom of each pole
should be pointed inward toward center of
tent.
Wall ropes are to be outside of corner and
side pole.
Tie jump rope around each side pole as it is
inserted in pole hole.
Continue around tent.
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Raise Center Poles
Important Information to prevent/minmize tent damage prior to center poles being
erected.
1. Traditionally, raising all side poles prior to pushing center poles is acceptable, however, during a high wind install,
only raise the side poles as needed on the side of the tent that the center poles are being pushed from. This helps to
eliminate wind damage.
2. If wind is high, pre-drive a stake at center pole locations and use a rope to tie the center pole weldments down to prevent the wind from picking them up and damaging the fabric.
3. Care should be taken not to place anything under the fabric that can be rubbed against. We recommend a short sawhorse type of device to set the pole to working height during installation of the top weldments. Nothing should be used
that is higher than head height to the crew working under the fabric. The top weldments should never be allowed to
support the center pole when lying on the ground. Something should always hold the top of the pole off the ground.
4. The center poles should always be pushed up in a direction parallel to the length of the tent. In the case of a 120’ W,
the poles should always be pushed from the 120’ side. This puts the longest lace line curve in position to minimize fabric damage and stress on the maxi-grip flaps.
5. All center poles should be assembled and pre-positioned in order to speed the process of erection. The fabric is most
vulnerable to damage during the installation process. Anything (in a safe manner) possible to speed the process
should be done.
6. Center poles should be positioned as closely as possible to the orientation that they will be pushed in. Rotation of the
poles once attached to the top weldments should be avoided
7. Sudden stresses to the poles and fabric should be avoided. When disengaging the center pole base plates from the
forks of the erection equipment, care should be taken not to have a sudden drop of the poles as may happen when the
base plate is allowed to slide off the forks when the forks are raised off the ground.
8. Once center pole erection is begun it should not be stopped until the tent is tensioned.
9. Maxi-grip flap connections should be double checked prior to raising the first pole. This is especially important if there
has been wind and the fabric has flexed considerably.
10. Fabric bunching around the top of the center poles during installation should be avoided. This is especially important on
the maxi-grip lace line locations. The fabric flexing and popping into position when placed in this condition puts a lot of
stress on the maxi-grip and it is hard to notice any opening in the flap. Extra care should be taken here.
11. The actual erection sequence of poles is somewhat dependent of the type and quantity of equipment that is available.
With one piece of equipment it will be necessary to partially raise a pole and temporarily stake that pole to prevent
movement, then relocate the equipment to push an adjacent pole, then return to the first pole. Base plates should be
kept flat on the ground at all times.
12. Care should be taken to avoid as much stress on the fabric as possible. The stress can be minimized if poles are
pushed up in a manner that reduces dragging of poles as much as possible.
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Raise Center Poles cont’d
Assemble center poles with base plates. Raise center poles with top pointing downwind. With bottom of center pole in bucket
of front end loader, slowly guide top of pole under tent with installers as shown.
At center pole hole connect top weldment to pole with bolt, washer, and nut. Continue guiding top of pole to prevent snagging
of fabric. Slowly raise top of pole as high as possible by hand while moving forward with loader.
Set base plate down approximately ten feet from center pole position previously marked. Drive two 30’ stakes through holes
in plate.
Repeat with other poles. Placing bottoms of poles at locations previously marked. When in position, drive four 30” stakes
through holes in base plate.
Reposition fi rst pole to vertical position and stake.
With 120’ tent, raise a short pole to a slant and stake. Connect long pole (of same set) to top weldment. Do not raise. Raise
other short pole (of same set) fully and stake.
Then raise long pole and stake. Repeat for other set(s) of center poles.
Alternate method using Two loaders
Wind
Center Poles
Having two loaders available can make installation faster and easier.
For the 100’ tent, using the same method mentioned above, the two center poles can be raised simultaneously without the
requirement of setting the baseplates 10’ from fi nal vertical position.
For the 120’ tent, the two short poles may be raised simultaneously to slant and staked. Connect and the long center pole to
top weldment, then raise the short poles to vertical simultaneously. Slowly raise long pole and stake.
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Alternate method using Pole Sled (for use with fork truck or
front end loader with pallet fork attachment).
Using the pole sled makes it possible to keep the
center pole steadily attached to a loader with pallet
forks.
The tent is still put up in the same manner as already
outlined.
Connect chain with
shackles to loader to
prevent detachment.
Center Pole
Pole Sled must be purchased
separately.
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Tension Guy Webs
Tension webs at laces that are parallel with the width
of tent fi rst and then at corners.
Next, tension guy webs at middle(s).
Work around the tent in a balanced manner so that
tent is tensioned as evenly all around as possible.
Caution - DO NOT OVER-TENSION TENT BEYOND EAVE
LINE.
Tension remaining guy webs.
At one side pole at a time, loosen winch tension and place bottom of poles at previously marked eave line location.
Slide base plate under
gusset plates so it is
held fi rmly in place.
Slide forks into
rectangular tubes.
Pole Sled
CAUTION:
KEEP TO SIDE OF WINCH
WHEN TENSIONING. DO
NOT EXTEND LENGTH
OF WINCH BAR TOOL.
JUMP
ROPE
Insert guy web into winch. Pull excess through winch. Tension as needed using winch bar.
Do not use extenders on winch bar tool.
Final Side Pole Adjustment
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With side poles standing vertical and bases at the marked side pole
locations for the footprint, ratchet webs to tension the top evenly.
Protective covers are recommended for all stakes and stake bars.
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Take Down - Use Extreme Caution
Removing All Poles
1. Spread ground cover.
2. Loosen tension on all web guys.
3. Slant side poles inward - slowly and carefully.
4. Remove center and side poles.
5. Reverse installation steps.
WEB
GUY
WINCH
STAKE BAR
IMPORTANT:
Check Guy Webs periodically for tightness
and good condition.
Store tent in a cool, dry area. Never store
while wet or damp.
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EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
PHONE NUMBER
812· 867· 2421
FAX NUMBER
812· 867· 0547
Anchor products are of superior design and operate best within the parameters of these instructions. It is imperative
that the instructions be carefully read and COMPLETELY FOLLOWED. Please read installation instructions before the
installation or removal of this product. Installation instructions are available online at www.anchorinc.com or by calling
1-800-544-4445.
CAUTION:
1. For each installation, the installer is solely responsible for evaluating the site and the proper securing method
determined. Some soils require different staking or securing than that provided with the tent. Due to this variety of
soil conditions, these are the manufacturer’s suggested sequence of installation procedures. Anchor’s responsibility
is limited to the manufacture of the tent parts and materials. We are not responsible for methods that installers may
choose to erect and secure the tent to the ground.
2. The number of stakes suggested in the installation instructions do not necessarily meet all or any relevant codes
on the site of the tent installation. The number of stakes suggested will, in many cases, keep the tent erected,
however, due to various soil conditions; these stakes will be insuf¿ cient to keep the tent secure in high winds.
It is the tent installer’s responsibility, not the manufacturer, to determine the appropriate number of stakes to meet
the necessary wind loads on the site. Regardless of the number of stakes we suggest, we make no representation
or warranty as to whether this speci¿ c number of stakes will meet the local tent code. Anchor does not, nor can
it make any suggestions, representation, or warranties about the adequate staking required at each speci¿ c
installation site. Staking information provided in the installation instructions is not a suggestion about what is
necessary to meet a site-speci¿ c load.
For additional important information, consult: “The IFAI Procedural Handbook For the Safe Installation and
Maintenance of Tentage” and the IFAI Pocket Guide “Pullout Capacity of Tent Stakes”, both available from
the IFAI Tent Rental Division or on our website.
3. Inasmuch as the weather is unpredictable, good judgment and common sense must be incorporated within
installation guidelines. It is the responsibility of the tent installer/maintainer to determine the severity of the weather,
proper time and method of installation and/or erection and disassembly. Note: We recommend that snow and
ice be removed from the tent surface as soon as possible because accumulation will damage the tent
or fabric structure. Please consult with our Engineering Department about the maximum loads for each
product.
This product has been manufactured for use as a temporary structure. For the safety of all occupants, evacuation
is recommended if threatening weather occurs, or if there is any doubt concerning the safe use of this product.
4. Proper safety equipment should be used at all times to insure a safe installation and take down. We suggest a
careful evaluation be made to determine safety equipment needed, such as hard hats, steel-toe shoes, safety
glasses and other as required. It is our desire that all installations are safe. Please be aware of hidden dangers
both underground, i.e., gas lines, water lines, electrical lines, etc. and above the tent such as power lines and
telephone lines.
5. Anchor stands behind its products in accordance with its standard Terms and Conditions of sale. A copy of our
Terms and Conditions of Sale can be obtained by contacting Anchor at the telephone number and/or address on
this document.
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