™
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
1
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 gray poles insert into sleeves
running front to back. (illus. 1)
Eagle Rock
9’6”x7’
Instructions apply to Part Number 9277F957
Part No. 9277F953
(2) Main Tent Poles
Part No. 9277F952
(2) Side Poles
Part No. 9277F950
(2) Rainfly Pole
Part No. 9277F951
Connect Frame to Tent
2
– 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.
Rainfly
Assembled
poles
inserted
through
pole
sleeves
Side Poles
illus. 1
Front Door
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
3
4
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.
Assembled tent without rainfly. Note the frame clips
located on edge of tent.
Attach Rainfly
– Assemble rainfly poles, by interlocking
shock-corded poles.
– Insert rainfly pole through the pole
sleeves located at the center edges
of the underside of rainfly. (illus. 7)
– Drape rainfly over tent frame, pole side
down. Rainfly poles go over door and
rear window.
– Connect the four elastic loops with
“S” hooks, (found at the rainfly
corners) to the fabric loops near
frame clips.
– Insert tip of rainfly pole into the
grommet on the front of the tent and
gently arch the pole until you can insert
the opposite end in the other grommet.
Repeat for back side of tent.
– Secure rainfly with hook & loop and
ties located on underside of fly. (illus. 8)
– Attach and stake out guylines.
illus. 5
Frame Clips
illus. 6
illus. 7
Rainfly Pole
Sleeves
Underside
of rainfly
attaches to
frame poles
Guyline
illus. 8 Completed tent with rainfly.
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 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.
PRINTED IN KOREA Rev. 7/04
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 nylon
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 KOREA, ASSEMBLED IN CHINA