Coleman 9278-600 User Manual
Connect Frame to Tent
– Locate the pin & ring systems on either side of
the front door and the corresponding pin & rings
on the back side of tent.
– Insert one end of black frame pole onto pin &
ring system on tent stake loop on either side of
front door. (illus. 3)
– Go to opposite end of pole diagonally from
starting point and gradually apply pressure to the
pole forming an arch until you are able to insert
the pin into pole end.
– Repeat for second pole.
– Attach tent frame clips to poles.
Montana Big Sky™Elite 16’x7’
1
Layout & Positioning
of Tent, Pole Assembly
– Layout and position tent with door facing
desired direction. (illus. 1)
– Unzip door.
– Stake down tent corners, using the tent stake
loops. Keep the floor taut. (illus. 2)
– Assemble all poles by interlocking shock-
corded poles.
– Insert the black poles into center pole sleeves
marked with black binding.
The poles should cross forming an
“X” in the middle of tent. (illus. 1)
2
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,
position the end of tent into the wind.
(2) Side Tent
Poles (Grey)
(2) Main Tent Poles
(Black)
POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS
Front door
Instructions apply to Part Number 9278-600
illus. 1
illus. 2
Tent
stake through
stake loop
illus. 4
Center section upright
Part No. 9278B3681
Part No. 9278B3691
illus. 3
pin & ring system located
on the front & rear of tent
Black poles
Black poles
Rainfly Part No.
9278-1091
(2) Rainfly Poles
Part No. 9278B3651
Part No. 9278-1101
Hinged Door Pole
Part No. 9278-1111
Vertical Hinged Door Pole
THE COLEMAN CO., INC.
3600 N. Hydraulic • Wichita, Kansas 67219
1-800-835-3278 • www.coleman.com
MADE IN CHINA
PRINTED IN CHINA Rev. 12/06
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 BY PULLING 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.
•
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 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.
3
Raise Ends of Tent
– Insert grey shorter shock-corded
poles through pole sleeves marked
with grey binding at both ends of tent above
windows.
– Insert second pin (located near center of tent) of
pin & ring system into pole end.
– 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 end.
– Attach frame clips. (illus. 5)
4
Attach Rainfly
– Assemble rainfly poles by interlocking shock-
corded pole.
– Insert rainfly pole into pole sleeves located at
the center edges of the underside of rainfly.
(illus. 7), (illus. 8)
– Drape rainfly over tent, pole side down. The
rainfly poles should cover the door and rear
window of tent.
– Insert rainfly poles into grommets
on tent body. (illus. 6)
– Secure rainfly with attachments located on
underside of rainfly.
– Connect the elastic loops with
“S” hooks (found at the rainfly corners) to
fabric loops near frame clips.
– Stake out all guylines. (illus. 8)
–
Assemble and insert (short) Vertical Hinged
Door Pole through vertical sleeve and into
bottom pole stop. Gently apply pressure to insert
top end into top pole stop and zip sleeve closed.
(illus. 9, 10)
– Assemble and insert (long) Hinged
Door Pole through curved door sleeve
and into top pole stop. Gently apply
pressure to insert bottom end into bottom pole
stop and zip sleeve closed. (illus. 9, 10)
– Attach light kit. (See instructions in light kit)
illus. 6 Assembled tent
without rainfly.
illus. 5
Frame clips
illus. 8
Completed tent with rainfly.
Grey poles
Grommets for
rainfly poles
illus. 7 Insert rainfly
pole through pole sleeve
on underside of rainfly.
End guylines
Stake down
doormat
illus. 9 Hinged Door
Pole Stop
illus. 10 Hinged Door
Long Door
Pole inserts
into sleeve
and pole
stops, then
zips in.
Vertical Door
Pole inserts
into sleeve
and zips in
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