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2-8. FRAME ASSEMBLY-CONT.
NOTE
The frame is now fully extended in both length and width with the peak
formed. Do not extend the legs until the roof cap fabric (top) is installed.
(8)
Position the tent frame in the final position and push the bottom of all six legs outward so that all diagonal
cables are tight.
(9)
Drive a tent peg through the steel cable loops on each of the corner feet. This will ensure that the legs
remain correctly positioned and stabilize the tent in high winds. The steel cable loops, located on the bottom of
each frame foot, should be positioned on the outside of the frame.
2-9. ROOF CAP INSTALLATION . Install the roof cap over the frame, as follows:
a.
Locate the rolled up roof cap and unfold it so that the crease between the rolls is up and flat side is down. Do
not unroll it at this time.
b.
Lift one end of the rolled up roof cap and position the roll over the center peak support (ridge pole) of the
frame, near the center of the tent.
c.
Position the roof cap roll exactly across the center of the frame by lining up the wide center ridge reinforcement
(the reinforcement has an approximate 3 inch width) over the frame members left to right and end to end.
d.
Release the center buckle that ties the center of the roof cap. Roll together and rebuckle the around the cross
hinge in the center of the ridge pole. This centers the roof cap on the frame. Pull the strap tight.
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