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ANNEXING TENTS TOGETHER-CONT.
d.
Each end of the rain gutter must now be extended outside of the two tents so that a weather and light proof seal
can be formed. There are notches cut out of the tent walls at each corner to accommodate this action. Extend the
rain gutters and the flaps attached to them outside the tent between the tent corners.
e.
Go outside, lift the flaps on the corner of the roof cap out of the way and flatten the rain gutter flaps against the
walls of both tents so that the velcro strips are fastened. The rain gutter will extend ten to twelve inches out from the
tent.
f.
Pull the flaps on the corners of the roof cap down to seal the small opening where the rain gutter extends from
inside the tent.
NOTE
If you want all the rain to run out the opposite end of the rain gutter, then
close off one end, using the velcro hook and pile that is provided. Simply
lift the end of the rain gutter up, flatten it out, connect the velcro hook
and pile to hold it in place.
2-16.
PRIVACY CURTAIN ASSEMBLY. If a liner has been installed between two adjoined tents, privacy has been
attained. However, it may be desired to form a half-wall privacy curtain between the two tents so that entry/exit between
the tents may be attained. To form the half-wall privacy curtain, do as follows:
a.
Decide which half to open up between tents and disconnect the buckles and velcro on the appropriate side of
the interconnecting sleeve. This will be
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