Coleman VELA TENT 11’ X 10’ Manual

Before you begin
Read all instructions before set up.
• Select a level site clear of rocks, branches, and other hard or sharp
objects, to install your tent.
WARNING: Keep clear of overhead power lines.
• Do not set up your tent under trees because of potential lightning strikes
or falling tree limbs in inclement weather.
• Secure with all stakes and guylines provided to prevent property damage
or personal injury.
• For best results in windy conditions, position narrow end of tent into the wind.
• Enlist the help of at least one other person to assist you when it is time to
assemble the tent.
To Set Up Tent
1. Unfold tent and spread out on a clean, level
surface with the door facing the desired
direction. (Fig. 1)
2. Assemble two main tent poles by inter-locking
longer, black shock-corded, poles.
3. Insert main poles through sleeves in top of tent
forming an "X" as shown. (Fig. 1)
4. Insert one end of each main pole into pins in front &
back corners of tent. (Fig. 2A)
5. Go to opposite end of each pole and gradually apply
pressure to the pole forming an arch. Insert the pin
into the pole end at the corners of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
6. Attach frame clips along edges of tent to main poles.
(Fig. 2B)
7. Stretch corners and sides of tent until fl oor is taut
then hammer stakes through loops to secure. (Fig. 2C)
To Attach Rainfl y
1. Assemble the grey shock-corded vestibule pole.
2. Unfold rainfl y; then drape over tent with vestibule
fl aps positioned on both sides of the door. (Fig. 3)
3. Slide the vestibule pole through sleeve under
front edge of rainfl y. (Fig. 3)
4. Locate all hook and loop fasteners on underside
of rainfl y; then wrap around the main pole to
secure. (Fig. 3A)
(continued on other side)
VELA
2A
Main Poles
3A
TM TENT 11' X 10'
MODEL 2000005750
Pole Descriptions
Description
Main Pole, black
Vestibule Pole, grey 1
Door
2B
Door
Door
Vestibule Flaps
Pole Pole
Qty. Dia. Repair Kit
2 11mm 5010000539
11mm 5010000539
Pole
Replacement Kit
5010000549
5010000549
Fig. 1
Main Poles,
Black
Fig. 2
2C
Sleeve on Front of
Rainfl y
Vestibule Pole
Fig. 3