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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.
Layout & Positioning
1
of Tent, Pole Assembly
– Layout and position tent with doors
facing desired direction. (illus. 1)
– Unzip doors.
– Stake down tent corners only, using
the rings at the end of the stake loops.
Keep the floor taut. (illus. 2)
– Assemble Frame Poles by
interlocking shock-corded poles.
This will make three long poles.
– Insert the poles diagonally into three
Pole Sleeves. (illus. 1)
TIOGA
12’x8’
Instructions apply to Part Number 9273C128
POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS
Part No. 9273C121
(3) Main
Tent Poles
(1) Rainfly
Pole
Part No. 9273C122
Rainfly Part No. 9273C123
Connect Frame to Tent
2
– Insert one end of main tent pole end
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 and third poles.
Tent frame
illus. 3
set-up
illus. 1
Insert poles
through
three pole
sleeves
illus. 2 Tent stake
through ring
illus. 4
Insert pole end onto
pin & ring
3
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. 5), (illus. 6)
– Tie underside of rainfly to the rainfly
pole with frame ties. (illus. 5)
– Drape rainfly over tent frame,
pole side down. Rainfly pole
should point out over front and
back side of tent.
– Connect the six elastic loops with
“S” hooks, (found at the rainfly
corners) to the fabric loops
near frame clips.
– Secure rainfly with frame ties located
on underside of rainfly. (illus. 7)
– Stake out tent with two side
guylines. (illus. 7)
Rainfly pole pocket
illus. 5
Frame
ties
illus. 6 Insert rainfly
pole piece into
pocket on underside
of rainfly.
Rainfly pole
pockets
Attach and stake out
guylines. One each side.
Things You Should Know
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.
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 BYPULLING ON THE STAKE ITSELF.
•
NEVER PULL ON THE TENT FABRIC OR TENT STAKE LOOP TO
REMOVE STAKE.
TENT POLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT TELESCOPED
•
TOGETHER DURING STORAGE.
Seam sealer has not been provided with your tent. For additional protection
•
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.
Underside
of rainfly
attaches to
frame poles.
illus. 7 Completed tent with rainfly.
Note where rainfly pole pockets ,
“D” rings, and under ties are located.
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 material
and/or cause it to become discolored.
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.
THE COLEMAN CO., INC.
3600 N. Hydraulic • Wichita, Kansas 67219
1-800-835-3278 • www.coleman.com
MADE IN CHINAPRINTED IN CHINA Rev. 07/04