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FINISHING THE FRAME-CONT.
c.
Do not extend the center legs at this time.
d.
Repeat above steps a and b for the other side of the tent.
CAUTION
When handling tent frame, do not twist or turn. Do not move tent in high
wind. Damage to tent and frame could occur.
e.
If the tent needs to be repositioned, remove corner tent pins. The tent can then be easily lifted and moved short
distances by three or four people. Be careful not to let dragging legs hang up on the terrain. The repeat paragraph 2-
8, Step 9.
f.
If necessary, adjust the individual height of each corner leg to level the tent across the terrain. The height
adjustment holes are spaced three inches apart and have an adjustment range, from the locking pin, of about 10
inches up and down.
g.
Extend the center legs on each side to the appropriate height by pulling the locking pin. These legs also
automatically lock into place.
h.
Drive a tent peg through the steel cable loops on each of the center feet. This will ensure that the legs remain
correctly positioned and will 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.
NOTE
For ease of assembly, the fabric wall sections may be attached before
fully extending the legs of the frame. This is recommended if the
extended eave height of 7 feet renders application of the walls difficult.
Determine the best height to secure the walls and adjust the frame legs
accordingly.
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FABRIC WALL INSTALLATIONS . You are now ready to attach the fabric walls of the tent. All tent walls are
interchangeable and will attach to any of the four sides of the roof cap. Decide which walls to use as follows:
a.
Use the entrance way wall/vestibule on the side of the tent which is to be a personnel entry and exit.
b.
Use "plain walls" or "window walls" on any outside wall that is not a entrance way/vestibule.
c.
Do not use a wall on any side adjoining another tent. Leave the corresponding wall packed away. You will use
the "interconnecting sleeves/rain gutters" to attach tents one to another.
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