Coleman CRESTLINE User Manual

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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,

position the end of tent into the wind.

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

stake loops. Keep the floor taut.

(Intermediate loops will be staked later.) – Assemble frame poles by interlocking

shock-corded poles. (four poles) – Insert the poles into pole sleeves.The

longer black poles should cross forming

an “X” in the middle of tent. The shorter

side grey poles insert into sleeves

running front to back. (illus. 1)

CRESTLINE

9’10”x7’

Instructions apply to Part Number 9277E107

POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS

(2) Main Tent Poles

(Black)

(2) Side Poles

(Grey)

(2) Rainfly Poles

Part No. 9277E102

Part No. 9277E103

Part No. 9277E104

Rainfly

Connect Frame to Tent

– Insert one pin into the end of main tent

pole at tent corner. (illus. 3, 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 end. – Repeat for second pole. – Insert pin into the end of side pole, go to

opposite end of pole and apply pressure

until you arch the pole and can insert

the pin into the pole. (illus. 3, illus. 4) – Repeat for other side pole.

Part No.

9277E105

Assembled poles inserted through pole sleeves

Side poles

(Grey)

illus. 1

illus. 2

Tent stake

through ring

on stake loop

illus. 4

Tent frame

set-up

illus. 3

Insert pin into pole end

Attach Tent to Frame

Grommets for rainfly poles

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, if needed.

– Stake out remainder of

intermediate loops.

Attach Rainfly

– Assemble rainfly poles by

interlocking shock-corded poles.

– Insert rainfly poles into pole sleeves

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

– Drape rainfly over tent frame,

pole side down. Rainfly poles should cover door and rear window.

– Connect the four elastic loops

with “S” hooks, (found at the rainfly corners) to the fabric loops near frame clips. (illus. 8)

– Insert the tips of the rainfly poles

into the grommets on the front and rear of tent. (See above illus. 5)

– Secure rainfly with attachments

located on underside of fly. (illus. 9)

– Attach and stake out guylines.

illus. 6

Frame clips

illus. 5 Assembled tent without rainfly.

Note the frame clips located on edge of tent.

illus. 7

Rainfly pole

sleeves

Underside of rainfly attaches to frame poles

Rainfly poles

illus. 8

illus. 9 Completed tent with rainfly.

Things You Should Know

Under certain conditions (cold weather, high humidity, etc.)

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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

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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.

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NEVER PULL ON THE TENT FABRIC OR TENT STAKE LOOP TO REMOVE STAKE.

TENT POLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT TELESCOPED

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TOGETHER DURING STORAGE.

Seam sealer has not been provided with your tent. For additional protection

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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.

PRINTED IN THAILAND Rev. 7/04

Guyline

Do not leave your tent set-up for weeks at a time, be aware that

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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 THAILAND