Coleman BEAR CREEK 3 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.
Pole descriptions
description Qty.
main Pole, black 2 8.5mm
Vestibule Pole, black 1 8.5mm
Vent Pole, black
with pre-bent ferrules 1 6.3mm
To Set Up Tent
1. Unfold tent and spread out on a clean, level surface with the
door facing perpendicular to the wind direction. Unzip door.
2. Assemble main Poles by interlocking the black, shock-cord-
ed, sections.
3. Insert main Poles through sleeves in top of tent. (Fig. 1)
Back of Tent
Sleeve
main
Pole
4. Insert one end of black main pole into pin on metal loop
located at either end of tent. (Fig. 2)
5. Go to opposite end of main Pole and gradually apply pressure
to pole forming an arch. Insert pin into
the pole end (Fig. 2 & 3). Repeat for the
remaining main Pole.
Stake
Fig. 3
6. Stretch out corners and sides of
tent. Drive in stakes at an angle
through the metal loops to help
anchor the corners & sides of the
tent. (Fig. 3 & 4)
BEAR CREEK
Pole Pole Pole
dia. Repair Kit Replacement Kit
5010000541 5010000547
5010000541 5010000547
5010000639 5010000639
Door
Sleeve
Fig. 2
Stake
3
Tm
ModEl 2000002628
7. Assemble thin, black, shock-corded Vent Pole.
8. Insert Vent Pole through
sleeve at back of tent.
(Fig. 5)
9. Insert metal tip into
grommet. Go to opposite
end of Vent Pole and
gradually apply pressure to
pole forming an arch then
insert metal tip into grommet.
(Fig. 6 & 6A)
To Attach Rainfly
1. Drape Rainfly over tent. make sure seams on Rainfly are
facing down and centered over poles and the vestibule door
is over to door of the tent. (Fig. 7)
NOTE: Hook and loop fasteners, located on seams of under -
side of Rainfly, should be centered over black main Poles.
Fig. 1
2. Fold Rainfly at front of tent back as shown in Fig. 8.
main
Pole 3. Assemble Vestibule Pole by interlocking the black, shock-
corded, sections.
4. Insert one end of black Vestibule Pole into pin on metal loop
located at either side of tent. (Fig. 8 & 8A)
5. Go to opposite end of Vestibule Pole and gradually apply
pressure to pole forming an arch. Insert pin into the pole end
(Fig. 8 & 8A).
Hook & Loop
Fasteners
main
Pole
metal
Loop
& Pin
8A
Fig. 4
Sleeve
Back of Tent
6A
(continued on other side)
Vent Pole
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Rainfly
Vestibule
Door
Front of Tent
Fig. 7
Vestibule Pole
Door
Front of
Tent
Fig. 8