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 the three Main Poles by interlocking the
black shock-corded, sections together. (Fig. 1)
3. Insert all three, long, black Main Poles through
sleeves in top of tent and above door as shown.
(Fig. 1)
4. Insert end of first black Main Pole into a pin on metal ring
located at front corner of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
5. Go to opposite end of Main Pole at back of tent and
gradually apply pressure to the pole forming an
arch. Insert the pin into the pole end at the
back of tent.
6. Repeat Steps 4 & 5 for remaining black Main
Pole at front of tent. (Fig. 2, 2A, & 2B)
7. Insert end of black Main Pole above door into pin
on metal ring located at side of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
8. Go to opposite end of Main Pole at side of tent and
gradually apply pressure to the pole forming an arch. Insert
the pin into the pole end at the side of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
9. Attach all frame clips along edges of tent to black Main
Poles. (Fig. 2D)
10. Stretch corners and sides of tent until floor is taut; then
hammer metal stakes in at an angle to secure. (Fig. 2E)
To Attach Rainfly
1. Drape Rainfly over tent with red Vestibule door located at the front of
the tent. (Fig 3).
NOTE: Hook and loop fasteners, located on seams of underside of
Rainfly, should be centered over the black Main Poles.
2. Fold Red Vestibule at front of tent back to expose hook & loop
fasteners on underside of the Rainfly above the Vestibule door.
3. Assemble Vestibule Pole by interlocking the gray, shockcorded,
sections.
(continued on other side)
TM
RONDEAU
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
2A
2D
3 TENT
MODEL 2000002816
Pole Descriptions
Description
Qty.
Main Poles, thick, black
1
Main Poles, thin, black
2
Vestibule Pole, gray
1
Door
Front of Tent
Vestibule
Door
Front of Tent
Pole
Pole
Pole
Dia.
Repair Kit Replacement Kit
8.5mm 5010000541
5010000547
7.9mm 5010000569
5010000568
7.9mm 5010000569
5010000568
Thin, Black, Shock-corded
Main Poles in Sleeves
Thick, Black, Shock-corded
Main Pole in Sleeve
above Door
Back view of
tent
2C
Rainfly
Vestibule
2B
2E
Fig. 3
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