Coleman 9278B247 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™14’x7’

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 black, longer frame poles

by interlocking black shock-corded

poles. –Insert the black poles into center pole

sleeves.The poles should cross

forming an “X” in the middle of tent.

(illus. 1)

When You Are Ready To Set Up Y our 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. –See owners manual for more tips.

Side Tent

Poles (Gray)

Main Tent Poles

(Black)

Front door

Instructions apply to Part Number 9278B247

illus. 1

illus. 2 Tent

stake through

stake loop

illus. 4

Center section upright

Part No.9278A242

Part No.9278A243

illus. 3 pin & ring system located on the front & rear of tent

Black poles

Black pole

Rainfly Part No.

9278B245

U Shaped

Rainfly Poles

Part No.9278B244

THE COLEMAN CO., INC.

3600 N. Hydraulic • Wichita, Kansas 67219

1-800-835-3278 • www.coleman.com

MADE IN KOREA, ASSEMBLED 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 drying 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 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 proper ties ineffective.

Raise Ends of Tent

–Insert grey shorter shock-corded poles

through pole sleeves 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 pine into the pole end.

–Attach frame clips. (illus.5)

Attach Rainfly

–Assemble rainfly pole 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 pole should be pointing out over the door and rear window of tent.

–Insert rainfly pole into grommets

on tent body

–Secure rainfly with attachments

located on underside of rainfly.

– Attach “S” hooks to the loops on

the tent while wrapping stretch cord around tent pole one time.

–Stake out guylines at the ends

of the rainfly. (illus. 9)

illus. 6 Assembled tent

without rainfly.

illus. 5 Frame clips

illus. 8 Completed tent with rainfly. Note the guylines on each end, four total.

Grey poles

Grommets for rainfly poles

End guylines

illus. 9

Stake out the tent with

adjustable guylines.

illus. 7 Insert rainfly pole through pol sleeve on underside of rainfly