Coleman 9260F304 User Manual

Connect Frame to Tent

–Insert one end of main tent pole

onto pin of pin & ring system, at tent corner. (illus. 4)

–Go to opposite end of pole and

gradually apply pressure to the pole forming an arch until you are able to insert the pin into the pole.

–Repeat for second pole.

SUNDOME

™

10’ x8’

Layout & Positioning of Tent, Pole Assembly

–Layout and position tent with door

facing desired direction. (illus. 1) –Unzip door. –Stake down tent corners only, using the

rings at the end of the stake loops.

(illus. 2) Keep the floor taut. –Assemble frame poles by

interlocking shock-corded poles.

This will make two long poles. –Insert the poles diagonally into pole

sleeves.The center of the poles should

cross forming an “X” in the middle of

tent. (illus. 1) –Fasten frame tie on top of tent over

both poles. (illus. 1), (illus. 3)

When You Are Ready To Set Up Your Tent

–Select a level campsite clear of rocks,

branches and other hard or sharp objects. –Do not set up your tent under trees. –For best results in windy conditions, do not

position the door of tent into the wind. –See owners manual for more tips.

Rainfly

Pole

Rainfly Part No. 9260F304

Main Tent

Poles

POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS

Assembled poles inserted through pole sleeves

Frame tie

Instructions apply to Part Number 9260F108

illus. 1

Tent frame set-up

illus. 3

Frame tie

Part No.9260D302

Part No.9260C303

illus. 2

Tent stake

through ring

illus.4

Insert pole end onto pin & ring

Attach Tent to Frame Using Frame Clips

–Attach frame clips along

the edges of tent to frame poles. (illus. 5), (illus. 6)

–Make any adjustments to the tent

corner stakes that are needed.

Attach Rainfly

–Assemble rainfly pole by

interlocking shock-corded pole.

–Insert rainfly pole into reinforced

pockets located at the center edges of the underside of rainfly. (illus. 7), (illus. 8)

–Attach underside of rainfly to the

rainfly pole. (illus. 8)

–Drape rainfly over tent frame, pole

side down. Rainfly pole should point out over door and rear window.

–Connect the four elastic loops with

“S” hooks, (found at the rainfly corners) to the four rings located at the end of the stake loops at the corners of the tent.

–Secure rainfly with attachments

located on underside of fly. (illus. 9)

–Stake out tent with (2) side

guylines. (illus. 10)

illus. 6 Assembled tent without rainfly.

illus. 5

Frame clips

illus. 7 Insert rainfly pole piece into pocket on underside of rainfly

illus. 9 Completed tent with rainfly.Note where rainfly pole pockets, rings, and attachments are located.

illus. 8

illus. 10

Side guyline

Underside of rainfly attaches to frame poles

“S” hooks attach to rings at the corners

Rainfly pockets

Rainfly pocket

Pole

attachments

THE COLEMAN CO., INC.

3600 N. Hydraulic • Wichita, Kansas 67219

1-800-835-3278 • www.coleman.com

MADE IN CHINA

PRINTED IN CHINA Rev. 7/03

Things You Should Know

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Under certain conditions (cold weather, high humidity, etc.) condensation will form on the inside surfaces of your tent.Condensation is caused by water vapor from your breath, perspiration, or any wet clothing inside your tent. It is NOT LEAKAGE through the tent fabric. It can be minimized by removing wet clothing from your tent and by providing good ventilation through the tent.

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Never store tent, even for a short period of time, without dr ying it thoroughly and brushing off caked dirt. Do not pack stakes or poles inside your tent. Use a separate storage bag.

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STAKES SHOULD BE REMOVED BY PULLING ON THE STAKE ITSELF. NEVER PULL ON THE TENT FABRIC OR TENT STAKE LOOP TO REMOVE STAKE.

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TENT POLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT TELESCOPED

TOGETHER DURING STORAGE.

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Seam sealer has not been provided with your tent.We recommend seam sealing your tent prior to camping. Seam sealer may be purchased through your local retailer or at your local sporting goods store.

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Do not leave your tent set-up for weeks at a time, be aware that exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun can seriously damage nylon material and/or cause it to become discolored.

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See owners manual for more tips.

WARNING: KEEP ALL FLAME AND HEAT SOURCES AWAY FROM THIS TENT FABRIC. This tent meets the flammability

requirements of CPAI-84.The fabric will 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.