Coleman WEATHERMASTER 6 SCREENED TENT SetUp 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.
  
  Keep clear of overhead power lines.
• Do not set up your tent under trees because of potential lightning strikesor 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 intothe 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. Unzip doors. (Fig. 1)
   
   
2. Pull four corners of tent taut, then secure by driving stakes through web loops at an angle for better anchoring. (Fig. 2)
   
   
3. Assemble four, steel, shock-corded, curved Ridge Poles. Insert Ridge Poles (with red marking) into center sleeves on top of tent with the red trim (Fig. 3). Insert the remaining curved Ridge Poles into the other two sleeves on top of tent.
   
   
4. Assemble eight, steel, shock-corded, Leg Poles. Push down on steel button on tapered end and insert into end with four holes.
   NOTE: Make sure steel button locks into third hole on pole as shown. (Fig.4)
   
   
5. Insert curved end of Leg Poles (with red marking) into the ends of the Ridge Poles (with red marking). Insert curved end of remaining short Leg Poles into the ends of the remaining Ridge Poles. (Fig. 5 & 6)
   
   
   
6. Rotate all eight Leg Poles upright and insert pin on each web loop at the side locations as shown. (Fig. 7 & 7A)
   
   
7. Locate the plastic hooks at sides and corners of tent, then snap onto Leg Poles to attach. (Fig. 8)
   
   
8. To stretch tent to finished size:
   • Push in button on Leg Pole while twisting lower Leg Pole section counterclockwise (Fig.9);
     
   • Pull up on top Leg Pole section until tent is taut;
   • Twist the lower Leg Pole clock-wise until the button locks into the center or lowest hole;
   • Repeat on remaining Leg Poles.
9. Insert plastic stakes through web straps located on both sides of tent, then drive in to secure. (Fig. 10)
   NOTE: It may be necessary to remove metal stakes through web straps at side of tent and screen room, pull tent taut, and drive in stakes to secure.
   

Hinged, Rigid Door

1. Assemble Vertical Door Pole (shorter black pole with plastic cap tips); then insert through zippered vertical pole sleeveon hinged side of door. (Fig. 11)
   
2. Insert end of Vertical Door Pole into bottom hinge plate, apply pressure to form a slight bow, then insert other tip of pole into top hinge. Zip up vertical pole sleeve. (Fig. 12 & 13)
   
3. Assemble Door Pole (longer black pole with plastic cap tips); then insert into zippered pole sleeve at top of door. (Fig. 14)
   
4. Insert end of Door Pole into top hinge plate, apply pressure to form a bow, then insert other tip of pole into the bottom hinge. (Fig. 15)
   
5. Zip up pole sleeve to enclose Door Pole. (Fig. 16)
   

To Attach Rainfly

1. Drape Rainfly over tent. Make sure seams on Rainfly are facing down and centered over poles of the tent. (Fig. 11)
   NOTE: Hook and loop fasteners, located on seams of under - side of Rainfly, should be centered over Ridge Poles.
   
   

2. Assemble thin, black, shockcorded Awning Pole with metal tips; then insert through sleeve in Rainfly above door. (Fig. 12)
   
   
3. Insert tapered metal tip on Awning Pole into grommet located on web strap clipped to center Leg Pole. (Fig. 13)
   
   
4. Go to opposite center Leg Pole on other side of door and gradually apply pressure to the pole forming an arch. Insert metal tip into the grommet.
5. Locate all hook & loop fasteners on underside of Rainfly and wrap around Leg Poles and Awning Pole locations. (Fig. 14)
   
   
6. Insert metal hook on elastic straps on Rainfly into the hole on each Leg Pole. (Fig. 15 & 16)
   
   
7. Loop ends of guylines over stakes, stretch tight, then hammer into ground at an angle as shown. (Fig. 17 & 17A)
   

Cooler Access

The smaller zippered opening at the back of tent is designed for added ventilation and easy access to your beverage cooler.

Door & Window Flaps/Vents

1. For better ventilation, unzip door flaps, roll, and insert toggle into fabric loop to secure.
2. To open back and side window vents for more ventilation, unzip, then roll up and insert toggles through fabric loops.

To Store

1. All poles and stakes must be placed in the storagebag to prevent damage to the fabric items placed in the carry case.
2. Make sure tent is clean and dry before placing in carry case.
3. Remove rainfly, spread out on floor of tent, then unzip door & vents before taking tent down for storage.
4. Neatly fold tent to width of pole storage bag, place on tent, roll tightly, and place in carry case.
5. Store in a clean, dry area.

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