ELITE MONTANATM8 TENT MODEL 2000001584
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
Description Qty. Dia. Repair Kit Replacement Kit
Main Body Pole, black 2 11mm 501000539 501000549
Side Body Pole, grey 2 9.5mm 501000540 501000548
Rainfly Pole, black 1 11mm 501000539 501000549
Vertical Door Pole, black,
short w/rubber tips 1 6.3mm 501000543 501000545
Door Pole, black,
long w/rubber tips 1 6.3mm 501000543 501000545
Self-Rolling Window Spring Descriptions
Color Code Description Qty. Length Replacement Part No.
Red 2 360mm 5010000624
Yellow 1 550mm 5010000626
CAUTION: “Springs” may have sharp edges. Handle with care to avoid
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injury. Keep out of reach of children.
Pole Pole Pole
Fig. 2
Door
2B
2C
2A
Hinged, Rigid Door
1. Assemble Vertical Door Pole (shorter black pole with plastic tips);
then insert through zippered vertical pole sleeve on hinged side of
door. (Fig. 3)
2. Insert end of Vertical Door Pole into bottom hinge plate, apply
pressure to form a slight bow, then insert other tip of pole into top
hinge. Zip up vertical pole sleeve. (Fig. 4 & 5)
3. Assemble Door Pole (longer black pole with plastic cap tips); then
insert into zippered pole sleeve at top of door. (Fig. 6)
4. Insert end of Door Pole into top hinge plate, apply pressure to form
a bow, then insert other tip of pole into the bottom hinge. (Fig. 7)
5. Zip up pole sleeve to enclose Door Pole. (Fig. 8)
Vertical Pole
Sleeve
Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5
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 shock-corded, sections
together.
3. Insert grey Side Body Poles through the grey trimmed sleeves on
both sides of tent; then insert black Main Body Poles through black
trimmed sleeves, in center of tent, forming a “X”. Make sure black
Main Body Poles overlap the grey Side Body Poles. (Fig. 1)
Sleeve with
Grey Trim
Sleeves with Black Trim
Door
Front of Tent
Black, Shock-corded Main Body Poles
Grey, Shock-corded Side Body Poles
4. Insert end of each black Main Body Poles & grey Side Body Poles
into pins. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
5. Go to opposite end of each pole and gradually apply pressure to
each forming arches. Insert the pin into each pole end at the sides
and corners of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
6. Attach frame clips along edges of tent to the black Main Body Poles
& grey Side Body Poles. (Fig. 2B)
7. Stretch tent until taut, then secure metal loops located on both
sides and web loops located at four corners of tent with stakes.
(Fig. 2C)
Fig. 1
Sleeve with
Grey Trim
Door Hinge
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Top
Top
Door
Door
Hinge
Hinge
Pole
Pole
Sleeve
Sleeve
Fig. 6
To Attach Rainfly
1. Insert black Rainfly Pole with through sleeve in underside of
Rainfly. (Fig. 9)
2. Drape Rainfly over tent with Rainfly Pole centered above front door
& the dark blue vestibule flaps located in the front. (Fig 9)
Fig. 9
Rainfly Sleeve
Rainfly
Door
(continued on other side)
Black Rainfly
Pole
To Attach Rainfly continued
3. Insert end of each black Rainfly Pole into pin on either side of front
door. (Fig. 10 & 10A)
4. Go to opposite end of Rainfly Pole and gradually apply pressure to
form an arch. Insert the pin into pole end at other side of the door.
(Fig. 10 & 10A)
5. Locate all
around black and grey poles to secure. (Fig. 10B)
6. Stretch elastic straps and hook clip on each to the metal loops at
the front and back of the tent. (Fig. 10C)
7. Extend out vestibule flaps and secure with metal stakes through the
loops in the web straps (Fig. 10 & 5D)
8. Stretch guylines until taut, then secure with stakes. (Fig. 10 & 10E)
hook & loop fasteners on underside of Rainfly and wrap
10A10B
10C
Self-rolling Windows continued
CAUTION: All “springs” must be removed from sleeves before tearing
down tent to avoid damage to the tent fabric or part. To avoid injury,
carefully roll up “springs”. Keep out of reach of children. Store rolled
“springs” in bag with stakes.
Tent Lighting System
Your tent comes pre-wired with the Coleman®Tent
Lighting System. See manual that came with the light
and carefully read all instructions before use then save
for future reference.
Electrical Cord Access
Fig. 16
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. 16)
Cooler Access
The smaller zippered opening at the side of tent is
designed for added ventilation and easy access to
your beverage cooler.
1. To use as a vent, unzip flap to expose screen.
2. To use as a cooler access, unzip other flap to
make an avenue to bring beverages into tent. (Fig. 17)
Fig. 17
Fig. 10
Guylines
10E
10D
Self-rolling Windows
CAUTION: “Springs” may have sharp edges. Handle with care to avoid
injury. Keep out of reach of children.
NOTE: Carefully unroll metal “springs” stored in bag with stakes. The
color marking on each “spring” should match the color of the fabric
“flag” sewn to the window or door sleeve opening. (Fig. 11)
1. Locate sleeve(s) in window panel, open hook & loop fastener; then
insert “spring(s)” with matching color marking. (Fig. 11 & 12)
NOTE: When inserting into the sleeve(s), the
color marking on the “spring(s)” should always
face the operator.
2. Close hook & loop fastener to secure.
3. Before unzipping and opening the window,
push in at top to engage “spring(s)” to activate
the self-rolling feature. (Fig. 13)
4. Unzip to allow the window panel to roll down
automatically; zip back to close window panel.
(Fig. 14 & 15)
NOTE: Repeat steps above for inserting the color
matching “spring(s)” into sleeve(s) for the rest of
the windows.
Fig. 15
Door
Window
Panel
Window Panel
Sleeves
Fig. 14
Color “Flag”
Sleeve
Fig. 11
Color
“Flag”
Color
Dot
Fig. 12
Push in at top
to engage
“spring(s)”
Fig. 13
To Store
1. All “springs” must be rolled up and placed in bag with stakes.
2. All poles and stakes must
be placed in the storage bag to prevent
damage to the fabric items placed in the carry case.
3. Make sure tent is clean and dry before placing in carry case.
4. Remove rainfly, spread out on floor of tent, then unzip door & vents
before taking tent down for storage.
5. 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 shelter fabric. It can be minimized by
removing wet clothing from your shelter 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.
WARNING: Keep all flame and heat sources away
from this shelter fabric.
This shelter 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.
The Coleman Company, Inc. • 3600 N. Hydraulic • Wichita, Kansas 67219
®
Coleman
1-800-835-3278 • www.coleman.com
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