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Assembly Instructions
40’ Wide System
NEW CENTURY® TENT
Please read all assembly / installation instructions before the installation or removal of this product.
PHONE: 812-867-2421
SALES OFFICES:
1100 BURCH DRIVE
PO BOX 3477
EVANSVILLE, IN 47733 USA
WEB EC4731
Quality, Craftsmanship and Service since 1892
FAX: 812-867-0547
1-800-544-4445
EMAIL: tents@anchorinc.com
www.anchorinc.com
PRODUCTION FACILITY:
EVANSVILLE, IN
40CEN 1013
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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
Five experienced installers
should be able to assemble a
40’ x 60’ tent in approximately
four hours.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Sledge Hammers
Stake Driver
2 Measuring Tapes
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.
Parts Illustrations
Pole Cap (optional)
Bag with Fabric
Section
Stake line
Stake driven through
hole in bar and winch
plate
Stake line
Side Pole
Stake driven through
hole in bar and
winch plate
4’ STAKE BAR2’ STAKE BAR
PARTS
Center Pole
BAG WITH FABRIC SECTION 2 1
CENTER POLE 1 1
SIDE POLE 16 4
POLE CAP (OPTIONAL) 1 1
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS & STAKING TABLES FOR STAKING REQUIREMENTS.
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QUANTITY PER SECTION
END (PAIR) 20’ MIDDLE
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WEB GUY LAYOUT *
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MARK LOCATION OF STAKES, SIDE POLES & CENTER POLES
** To find diagonal measurement:
diagonal = width² + length²
SIDE POLE
(TYP)
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”
20’-0”
LOOP
SIDE
END
TYP
10’
40’-0” TENT LINE
(2) WEB GUYS WITH
4’ STAKE BAR AND (6) 42”
DBL. HEAD STAKE (TYP. AS
SHOWN)
SECTION
USE DIAGONAL DIMENSION
20’-0”
20’-0”
60’-0’ TENT LINE
Staking Table
Illustration Item No. Description
** 72’-1 1/4”
TO SQUARE LAYOUT
MIDDLE
SECTION
TYP
10’
20’-0”
Qty. for
40’ x 40’
(2) Ends
CENTER
POLE
(TYP)
HOLE
SIDE
END
SECTION
20’-0”
Qty. for
20’ Mid
WEB GUY WITH 2’
STAKE BAR AND (3) 42”
STAKES (TYP. AS SHOWN)
SEE STAKING
GUIDELINES ON
NEXT PAGE.
23000
37020A
3704242 (over 25)
Century Guy
w/ Winch
42” Double
Hd. Stake
22 6
66* 18*
2’-0” Stake
33000
Bar w/ (3)
18 2
Holes
4’-0” Stake
33100
Bar w/ (6)
22
Holes
23100 Winch Tool 2 0
* 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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STAKING GUIDELINES
CORNER WEB
GUYS
TENT
CORNER
(1) WEB GUY WITH 2’ STAKE
BAR AND (3) 42” DOUBLE HEAD
STAKES
LAYOUT AT SITE
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Drive stakes at points located. Each 2’ stake bar
requires 3 stakes. A 4’ stake bar requires 6 stakes.
Spread drop cloths and unroll tent.
Any objects with sharp projections which must
remain on site under the tent should be padded and
taped.
NOTE: Both Loop side and hole side of sections
are required for proper lace.
(2) WEB GUYS WITH 4’
STAKE BAR AND (6) 42” DOUBLE
HEAD STAKES
(2) WEB GUYS WITH (2) 2’ STAKE BARS AND (6)
42” DOUBLE HEAD STAKES
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS FOR
STAKING CONFIGURATIONS.
LACE
END
MIDDLE
END
STAKE BARS
LACING INSTRUCTIONS
3
With tent sections on ground, overlap center pole
holes with grommet side on top.
Lace between center pole holes first. Push first
loop up through corresponding grommet. Continue,
passing each loop through a grommet and the preceding loop.
Continue lacing process and cover lacing with protective rain flaps by velcroing the short flap first,
then snapping the top flap to the rope as you move
toward other center pole hole.
Tie off last long loop.
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END
MIDDLE
CENTER POLE
HOLE
END
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LACE LOOP
CENTER POLE HOLES
FLAP
SNAP
FLAP
LACE ROPE
WALL ROPE
HOOK
SNAP
PLATE
JUMP ROPE
RING
Then lace from center pole to eave on both
sides of tent. Tie off last long loop. Align
plates and attach hook to plates on inside of
tent, as shown.
POLE CAP (Optional)
4
Overlap the pole hole plates in the mid and end
fabric lace line. Push fabric and plates up into
cap and secure from underneath by threading the
female, flanged pipe coupling onto the male pipe
fitting molded to the inside top of the pole cap.
RING
MOLDED CAP W/
MALE THREADED
PIPE FITTING
END
FABRIC
POLE PLATES
(OVERLAPPED)
POLE HOLE
POLE CAP
LACE LINE
LAST
LACING
LOOP
VIEW
FROM
INSIDE
VIEW FROM OUTSIDE
FEMALE PIPE
COUPLING (FLANGED)
MID
FABRIC
TIE DOWN AFTER LACING
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After lacing and snapping sections, attach guys and
insert loosely into tension
winches.
Guy Web
Winch
Drum
WEB
RELEASE
(Push Downward)
Insert guy web into slot in winch drum and
rotate 1 1/2 to 2 times to secure web.
WEBS
ATTACHED
LOOSELY
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS FOR
STAKING CONFIGURATIONS.
LACE
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RAISE SIDE POLES
6
Start at downwind side. 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 should run outside of corner poles and
side poles.
Tie jump rope around each side pole as it is inserted in pole hole.
Continue around tent.
RAISE CENTER POLES
7
Raise center poles nearest to wind direction to
approximate position.
One installer to guide center pole pin
through hole to prevent snagging or
tearing of fabric as pole is being raised
to position.
Keep pole at a slant until other pole at the
same lace is raised. Tie jump ropes as each
center pole is placed in approximate position.
Adjust bases of poles to exact location and
align poles vertically.
SIDE POLES INSTALLED
ON DOWNWIND SIDE
6
CAUTION: At this point, it is required to prop-
erly anchor bases of all center poles to prevent
movement.
JUMP
ROPE
JUMP ROPE
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WINCH FOR TENSION
If the footprint of the tent has been laid out properly
and the tent placed squarely within that footprint, the
following tensioning sequence is recommended for
the best overall appearance:
1. Tension webs at the lace lines first.
2. Tension webs at the corners.
3. Tension webs at the ends.
4. Tension webs at the middles last.
NOTE: If the tent is not square, or if
center poles lean when laces are tensioned,
reverse steps “1” and “2” above.
CAUTION:
KEEP TO SIDE OF WINCH
WHEN TENSIONING. DO NOT
EXTEND LENGTH OF WINCH
BAR TOOL.
WINCH
BAR
WEB
JUMP
ROPE
SIDE
POLE
At each side pole, release winch tension and place
bottom of side pole at the marked footprint eave line
location.
Insert guy web into winch. Pull excess through
winch. Tension, using winch bar.
DO NOT USE EXTENDERS ON WINCH BAR
TOOL.
CAUTION -- DO NOT OVER TENSION TENT
BEYOND EAVE LINE. DO NOT PULL SIDE
POLES OR CENTER POLES BEYOND VERTICAL
POSITION.
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FINAL SIDE POLE ADJUSTMENT
With side poles standing vertical and bases at the marked side pole footprint locations, ratchet webs to
tension the top evenly.
STAKE BAR
WINCH
JUMP
ROPE
CORNER
POLE
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Due to changes in climactic conditions, periodic inspection and adjustment should be made.
Protective covers are recommended for all stakes and stake bars.
TAKE DOWN - USE EXTREME
CAUTION REMOVING ALL POLES
1. Spread ground cover.
2. Loosen tension on all web winches.
3. Slant side poles inward.
4. Remove center and side poles.
5. Reverse installation steps.
IMPORTANT
Check guys periodically for tightness and
maintenance of good condition.
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SUPPLEMENTAL
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR TENTS
20’
WITH CENTER
SECTIONS
40’
USE WITH STEPS 1 THRU 8
MEASURE
1a
LAYOUT
Mark location of stake line,
tent line and center poles.
(See page 3)
LACING
3a
In addition to step #3, align plates
and attach bolt, washers and eye nut.
Hook is not used at this location.
Use (4) web guys (center plate and eye
nut) to tie off at this location.
20’
40’
END
HOLE
SIDE
20’
40’ END
LOOP SIDE
40’ CENTER
USE DIAGONAL
MEASUREMENT TO
SQUARE LAYOUT
40’ END
HOLE SIDE
40’
CENTER
PLATE
END
LOOP
SIDE
END
40’
20’
40 x 60
Center
END
END
4’-0” STAKE
BAR
2’-0” STAKE
BAR
CENTER
END
8a
WINCH FOR
TENSION
Use winches at center section lace where proper
tension is needed for correct tie down and wrinkle free structure.
Auger cable straight down into ground.
USE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING
WINCH.
EYE NUT
CABLE FASTENED
TO EYENUT
UNDER TENT AND
AUGERED INTO
GROUND.
END
LAST
LACING
LOOP
TIED
CENTER
END
Stakes with bars shown only for illustrative purposes.
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See Step 1a for correct staking layout.
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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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