Assembly Instructions
50’ Wide System
Single or Double Center Pole
NEW CENTURY® TENT
DOUBLE CENTER POLE ILLUSTRATED.
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
EC4435
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
50CEN 0911
Index
Introduction..........................................................................................................3
Safety Notes................................................................................................................ 3
Manpower/Tools Required ............................................................................................4
Parts Illustrations ..........................................................................................................4
Web Guy Layout - Single Center Pole .........................................................................5
Web Guy Layout - Double Center Pole ........................................................................ 6
Web Guy Layout - Single Center Pole - (Round End) ..................................................7
Staking Guidelines ......................................................................................................7
Layout at Site ..............................................................................................................7
Lacing Instructions .....................................................................................................8
Pole Cap ......................................................................................................................8
Tie down after Lacing ...................................................................................................9
Raising Side Poles ....................................................................................................9
Raising Center Poles ................................................................................................9
Winch Tensioning........................................................................................................ 10
Final Adjustment and Take Down................................................................................ 10
2
Introduction
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
Work from step to step.
Before erecting any tents or membrane structures, fi rst obtain permits and approvals as required from the local building and
fi re code offi cials on the jurisdiction of your installation.
PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS.
Regarding the contents of this document:
The illustrations and photos are made to show clearly the construction and dismantling procedures and also for identifi cation
of the components. Not all illustrations/photos correspond to the actual dimensions and size. Explanations and/or notes have
been added to these illustrations/photos.
If you have questions, please call your sales representative at the phone number listed on the front of this manual.
Safety Notes
Please read through this assembly manual completely before beginning your installation. Be sure the proper equipment •
and safety precautions are in place. We hope that you enjoy the design features of the tent each time the unit is installed.
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.
Be alert to avoid contact of Tent poles with any overhead power lines near the site.•
Keep site clear of debris to avoid tripping, especially while carrying tent poles or bundle of fabric.•
When moving tent sections by hand, use proper lifting techniques to protect the back.•
The installation method described here requires coordination of tasks between workers. A safe installation is dependent •
on that coordination. Work cooperatively as a team.
Replace used or damaged components with original new ones.•
To prevent injuries, wear suitable protective clothing such as hard hats, steel toed shoes, etc.•
Do not drag bundle of fabric on concrete, asphalt, or ground as this can cause damage to the fabric from abrasion through •
the bag.
This tent is manufactured for use as a temporary structure. Evacuation is recommended if threatening or windy weather •
occurs. See caution on back page of this manual.
3
IMPORTANT:
The requirements as specified with blue print (supplied by Anchor Industries Inc.) must be followed. Particular attention should be made to anchoring system.
MANPOWER REQUIRED
Four experienced installers
should be able to assemble a
50’ x 60’ or 50’ x 70’ tent in approximately
five hours.
LAYOUT & CHECK
Utilize parts list for a quick I.D. and a check list to
ensure that you have all the parts.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Sledge Hammers
Stake Driver
2 Measuring Tapes
Parts Illustrations
Stake line
Stake driven through
hole in bar and winch
plate
2’ STAKE BAR
Stake line
Bag with Fabric
Pole Cap (optional)
Section
Side Pole
Stake driven through
hole in bar and
winch plate
4’ STAKE BAR
Center Pole
SINGLE CENTER
POLE TENT PARTS
BAG WITH FABRIC SECTION 2 2 2 1 1
CENTER POLE 1 1 1 1 1
SIDE POLE 18 14 22 4 6
POLE CAP (OPTIONAL) 1 1 1 1 1
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS & STAKING TABLES FOR STAKING REQUIREMENTS.
20’ END
(PAIR)
QUANTITY PER SECTION
24’ 9” ROUND.
END (PAIR)
30’ END
(PAIR)
20’ MIDDLE 30’ MIDDLE
DOUBLE CENTER
POLE TENT PARTS
BAG WITH FABRIC SECTION 2 1 1
CENTER POLE 2 2 2
SIDE POLE 18 4 6
POLE CAP (OPTIONAL) 2 2 2
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS & STAKING TABLES FOR STAKING REQUIREMENTS.
4
QUANTITY PER SECTION
20’ END
(PAIR)
20’ MIDDLE 30’ MIDDLE
WEB GUY LAYOUTS*
1
Single Center Pole Tent - Sample Layout
MARK LOCATION OF STAKES, SIDE POLES & CENTER POLES
LAYOUT SHOWS 20’ ENDS AND 30’ MID.
30’ ENDS AND 20’ MIDS USE IDENTICAL
SPACING AND STAKING. SEE TABLE
BELOW.
50’-0” TENT LINE
LOOP SIDE
END
SECTION
CENTER
POLE
(TYP)
70’-0’ TENT LINE
MIDDLE
SECTION
** 86’-0 1/4”
USE DIAGONAL DIMENSION
TO SQUARE LAYOUT
HOLE SIDE
END
SECTION
SIDE POLE
(TYP)
** To find diagonal measurement:
diagonal = width² + length²
(2) WEB GUYS WITH (2)
2’ STAKE BARS AND (6) 42”
STAKES (TYP. AS SHOWN)
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)
SEE STAKING GUIDELINES
ON PAGE 7.
Staking Table For Single Pole
Qty. for
Illustration Item No. Description
50’ x 40’
(2) 20’ Ends
23000
37020A
3704242 (over 25)
Century Guy
w/ Winch
42” Double
Hd. Stake
24 20 28 6 8
72* 60* 84* 18* 24*
2’-0” Stake
33000
Bar w/ (3)
20 16 24 2 4
Holes
4’-0” Stake
33100
Bar w/ (6)
22222
Holes
23100 Winch Tool
22200
* 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.
Qty. for
50’ x 48’9’
(2) Rnd. Ends
Qty. for
50’ x 60’
(2) 30’ Ends
Qty. for
20’ Mid
Qty. for
30’ Mid
5
Double Center Pole Tent - Sample Layout
MARK LOCATION OF STAKES, SIDE POLES & CENTER POLES
70’-0’ TENT LINE
LAYOUT SHOWS 20’ ENDS AND 30’ MID.
20’ MIDS USE IDENTICAL SPACING AND
STAKING. SEE TABLE BELOW.
** To find diagonal measurement:
diagonal = width² + length²
SEE STAKING GUIDELINES
ON PAGE 7.
MIDDLE
SECTION
LOOP SIDE
END
SECTION
** 86’-0 1/4”
50’-0” TENT LINE
CENTER
POLE
(TYP)
USE DIAGONAL DIMENSION
TO SQUARE LAYOUT
Staking Table For Double Pole
Illustration Item No. Description
HOLE SIDE
END
SECTION
SIDE POLE
(TYP)
Qty. for
50’ x 40’
(2) 20’ Ends
Qty. for
20’ Mid
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 (2)
2’ STAKE BARS AND (6) 42”
STAKES (TYP. AS SHOWN)
(2) WEB GUYS WITH
4’ STAKE BAR AND (6) 42”
DBL. HEAD STAKE (TYP. AS
SHOWN)
Qty. for
30’ Mid
23000
37020A
3704242 (over 25)
33000
33100
23100 Winch Tool
Century Guy w/
Winch
42” Double Hd.
Stake
2’-0” Stake Bar
w/ (3) Holes
4’-0” Stake Bar
w/ (6) Holes
24 6 8
72* 18* 24*
20 2 4
222
200
* 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.
6
Single Center Pole, Round End Layout
MARK LOCATION OF STAKES, SIDE POLES & CENTER POLES
(2) WEB GUYS WITH
4’ STAKE BAR AND (6) 42”
DBL. HEAD STAKE (TYP. AS
SHOWN)
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 (2)
2’ STAKE BARS AND (6) 42”
STAKES (TYP. AS SHOWN)
See Staking Table for Single Pole
on page 5 for Round End Staking
Quantities.
STAKING GUIDELINES
(1) WEB GUY WITH 2’ STAKE
BAR AND (3) 42” DOUBLE HEAD
STAKES
LAYOUT AT SITE
2
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.
(2) WEB GUYS WITH 4’
STAKE BAR AND (6) 42” DOUBLE
HEAD STAKES
CORNER WEB
GUYS
TENT
CORNER
(2) WEB GUYS WITH (2) 2’ STAKE BARS
AND (6) 42” DOUBLE HEAD STAKES
LACE
END
MIDDLE
END
NOTE: Both Loop side and hole side of
sections are required for proper lace.
STAKE BARS
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS FOR
STAKING CONFIGURATIONS.
7
LACING
3
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
LACE LOOP
MIDDLE
CENTER POLE
HOLE
END
FLAP
LACE ROPE
HOOK
END
PLATE
JUMP ROPE
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
WALL ROPE
POLE HOLE
VIEW FROM OUTSIDE
MOLDED CAP W/
MALE THREADED
PIPE FITTING
POLE CAP
LACE LINE
END
FABRIC
SNAP
LAST
LACING
LOOP
VIEW
FROM
INSIDE
MID
FABRIC
POLE PLATES
(OVERLAPPED)
8
FEMALE PIPE
COUPLING (FLANGED)
TIE DOWN AFTER
5
LACING
After lacing and snapping sections, attach
guys and insert loosely into tension
winches.
Winch
Drum
Insert guy web into slot in winch drum and
rotate 1 1/2 to 2 times to secure web.
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.
Web Guy
Web
Release
(Push
Downward)
WEBS
ATTACHED
LOOSELY
LACE
SEE WEB GUY LAYOUTS FOR
STAKING CONFIGURATIONS.
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.
7
RAISE CENTER POLES
JUMP
ROPE
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
CAUTION: At this point, it is
required to properly anchor bases of
all center poles to prevent movement.
JUMP ROPE
9
8
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.
At each side pole, release winch tension
and place bottom of side pole at the marked
footprint eave line location.
Insert web guy into winch. Pull excess
through winch. Tension, using winch bar.
DO NOT USE EXTENDERS ON WINCH BAR
TOOL.
CAUTION:
KEEP TO SIDE OF WINCH
WHEN TENSIONING. DO
NOT EXTEND LENGTH
OF WINCH BAR TOOL.
WEB
STAKE BAR
JUMP
ROPE
WINCH
CAUTION -- DO NOT OVER TENSION
TENT BEYOND EAVE LINE. DO NOT
PULL SIDE POLES OR CENTER POLES
BEYOND VERTICAL POSITION.
FINAL SIDE POLE
9
ADJUSTMENT
With side poles standing vertical and bases at the marked side pole footprint locations, ratchet
webs to tension the top evenly.
Due to changes in climactic conditions, periodic inspection and adjustment should be made.
Protective covers are recommended for all stakes and stake bars.
10
TAKE DOWN
USE EXTREME CAUTION REMOVING
ALL POLES
Check guys periodically for tightness and
maintenance of good condition.
IMPORTANT
JUMP
ROPE
10
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.
Stakes provided are for average soil conditions.
Sandy soil or asphalt may require additional
staking. Proper installation suitable to site
conditions is the responsibility of the installer.
Store tent in a cool, dry area. Never store while
wet or damp.
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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