Coleman Evanston 2000000144 User Manual

STITCH LINE

EVANSTON

14’ X 12’ MODEL 2000000144

Before you begin

Read all instructions before set up.

• Select a level campsite clear of rocks, branches, and other hard or sharp objects, to install your tent.

WARNING: Keep clear of overhead power lines.

• Do not set up your tent under trees.

• For best results in windy conditions, position end of tent into the wind.

• Enlist the help of at least one other person to assist you when it is time to assemble the tent.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

To Set Up Tent

1. Unfold tent and spread out on a clean, level surface with the

door facing the desired direction. Unzip door.

2. Assemble main tent poles by interlocking both longer, black

shock-corded, poles.

3. Insert black poles through sleeves in top of tent forming an

“X” as shown. (Fig. 1)

4. Insert one end of each black pole into

pins in rear corners of tent. (Fig. 2)

5. Go to opposite end of each pole and gradually apply pressure

to the pole forming an arch. Insert the pin into the pole end at the tent corners. (Fig. 3)

6. Stretch corners of

tent until floor is taut then hammer stakes through loops to secure.

Fig. 3

Parts and Components

Description Part Number

Main Poles (2) 9163-1101

Side Poles (2) 9163-1111

Rainfly 5010000505

Vertical Hinge Door Pole, Black, short with

plastic cap tips (1) 9163-1121

Hinge Door Pole, Black, long with

plastic cap tips (1) 9163-1171

7. Attach frame clips along edges

of tent to frame poles (Fig. 4)

Fig. 4

8. Assemble the

interlocking shock-corded, gray, shorter pole.

9. Slide pole through

sleeve on front of tent. (Fig. 5)

Fig. 6

Fig. 5

10. Pull down on pole and

insert into center pin location on side of tent. (Fig. 6)

11. Go to opposite side of

tent and gradually apply pressure to the pole to form an arch. Insert the pin into the pole.

Fig. 9

To Attach Rainfly

1. Assemble remaining interlocking

shock-corded rainfly pole (gray pole).

2. Drape rainfly over tent. Make sure

end with two flaps is centered over the door.

3. Slide gray pole through sleeve in

rainfly. (Fig. 8)

Fig. 8

4. Insert one end of each rainfly pole

into remaining pin in front corner of tent. Gradually apply pressure to other end of pole to form an arch & insert into other front pin. (Fig. 9)

Fig. 10

5. Hook clips on elastic loops of

rainfly onto rings on all four corners of the tent. (Fig. 10)

6. Secure rainfly with velcro hook & loop ties located on

underside of fly. (Fig. 11 & 12)

Fig. 12Fig. 11

To Set Up Tent (continued)

12. Attach frame clips along edges of tent

to frame poles. (Fig. 7)

Fig. 7

(continued on other side)

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Things You Should Know:

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

tion will form on the inside of your tent. Condensation is caused by water vapor from your breath, perspiration, or any wet clothing inside the 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 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 ultraviolet rays from 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.

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7. Extend front

flaps on rainfly and secure with stakes. (Fig. 13)

Note: Flaps may be rolled back and secured by inserting toggles through fabric loops. (Fig. 14)

Fig. 13

Guyline

To Attach Rainfly continued

Fig. 14

8. Attach guylines to web straps on rain

fly and stake out.

Cooler Access

The smaller zippered opening at the rear of the tent is designed for added ventilation and easy access to your beverage cooler.

1. To use as a vent, unzip flap to

expose screen. (Fig.21)

2. To use as a cooler access, unzip

other flap to make an avenue to bring beverages into the tent. (Fig.22)

Fig. 21

Fig. 22

To Store

1. All metal poles and stakes must to be placed in the storage

bag to prevent damage to the fabric items placed in the carry case.

2. Make sure tent is clean and dry before placing in carry case.

3. Remove rainfly, spread out on floor of tent, then unzip

door & vents before taking tent down for storage.

4. Neatly fold tent to width of pole storage bag, place on tent,

roll tightly, and place in carry case.

5. Store in a clean, dry area.

Electrical Cord Access

1. Unzip access panel in

the lower right corner of tent and bring in electrical cord. Use only UL approved cords that are rated for outdoor usage. (Fig. 23)

Fig. 23

4. For better ventilation, unnzip flap on

door, roll down, and insert toggle into fabric loop to secure. (Fig. 18)

5. To open back and side window vents

for more ventilation, unzip, then roll up and insert toggles through fabric loops. (Fig. 19 & 20)

Fig. 20

Fig. 19

Door and Window Vents

1. Assemble Vertical Hinge Door pole (shorter black pole with

plastic cap tips); insert into zippered vertical pocket on hinged side of door. (Fig. 15)

2. Assemble Hinge Door pole (longer black pole with plastic

cap tips) insert into zippered pocket at bottom of door. (Fig. 16)

3. Insert ends of both door poles into sockets at top and

bottom of door on hinged side. (Fig. 17)

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

Fig. 15

Fig. 18

Rev12/07