| Article Index |
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| E Series Setup |
| Components |
| Roll Out the Tent |
| Tent Pole Insertion |
| Grommets |
| Connections Again |
| Completed Setup |
| All Pages |
To insert the poles into the sleeves start with the cross pole first. This is a curving pole and is easiest to set when the fabric is loose. When inserting this pole arrange the fabric of the sleeve in as straight a line as possible, working the fabric over the pole until the bulk of the sleeve is mostly in the middle of the pole once it is completely through the sleeve.
When the cross pole is set repeat the process for the main poles that go from corner to corner.
It is important that you always push the pole through the sleeve. Never try to pull it. If you pull on the tent pole you will separate the joints. It is a little difficult to reconnect the separated joints inside the sleeve. The same is true when you take the tent down. Push the poles back out of the sleeves, removing the front crossing pole last.
You will need to work the fabric of the sleeve over the pole as you are inserting it. See the fabric being pulled over the pole in the slide to the right. Once you have done this a couple of times you can set the poles and have the tent up in about ten minutes. Also, be careful not to force the pole through the sleeve. Although this is very strong fabric you can still push the pole tip through the fabric itself. That is not covered by our warranty.
Work the sleeve fabric backwards as you are inserting pole tips into their respective grommets.
