| Article Index |
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| E Series Setup |
| Components |
| Roll Out the Tent |
| Tent Pole Insertion |
| Grommets |
| Connections Again |
| Completed Setup |
| All Pages |
Once the poles are completely inserted into the sleeves, put the pole tips in the grommets at the corners.
There are 2 grommets on each corner tab and on the side tabs for the front cross over pole. These are to set the tension of the sleeve on the poles. For my use the outer grommets are good.
If you start in the back put both pole tips in the back grommets. If you start in front put both tips in the front grommets. Then go to the opposite end of the pole and push the pole forward until you can insert that tip into the corresponding grommet. Do this with both sides.
Do the same with the front crossing pole. You may need to work the sleeves back down the poles as you raise the tent. This is the most time consuming part of setting up the E Series Tent.
The picture to the right shows the pole tip being inserted into the grommet.
When breaking the tent down and pulling the pole tips out of the grommets hold the grommet tab where it is sewn into the tent to take the direct pressure off of the tab. You want the tab to be loose enough that the pole tip does not grab the grommet edge as you are pulling the pole tip out of the grommet. Ideally, you want the grommet and the tip to be close to a 90 degree angle while you are taking the pole out.
