User Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL WMT14168.1D 8 PERSON TENT 16’ X 8’
WARNING: During assembly of the main room and side room tent pole
(Steps 5 and 7), the tent poles are in tension. If the poles are not held firmly in place
by adults during assembly, the tension in the poles may cause them to break or one
end of the pole to flip up, which could cause serious injury to you or others involved
in assembling the tent. To avoid this hazard:
• DO HAVE two adults involved in assembling the tent;
• DO HAVE one adult hold the end of the tent pole in place in the pin ring at
the rear of the tent, while the second adult gently raises the roof of the tent
and the crossed tent poles. When the tent and poles are raised, the first
adult who is at the rear of the tent, goes to the front of the tent and completes
the pole connection at the front of the tent.
Failure to follow this warning could cause serious injury to you or others
involved in assembling this tent.
STEP 1: Spread tent out flat, floor side down.
STEP 2: Extend fiberglass tent poles by pulling out each section and placing it into
the metal ferrule connectors. You will have five poles. The two longest poles (A)
are the main tent poles. The next two longest poles (B) will be used on the sides
of the tent. The shortest pole with metal, bullet point end tips (C) will be used with
the tent fly.
STEP 3: While making sure sleeves are in line with each
other, slide the main fiberglass tent poles (A) through the
sleeves that are opposite each other on the sides and roof
of the tent. Straighten the sleeves along the fiberglass sections.
Position poles so that they form an “X” across the tent.
STEP 4: Starting at the back of the tent, insert the ferrules at the ends of the
poles into the pin ring located at the floor edge of the tent. You will find
two pins at each location. One pin is for the main tent poles
and the other for the side poles.
IMPORTANT: WE ADVISE YOU TO ASSEMBLE THE TENT ONCE BEFORE
GOING CAMPING TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE ASSEMBLY OF
THE TENT. NOTE: PLEASE LOOK AT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAM
TO SEE HOW YOUR FRAME IS ASSEMBLED.
TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE TENT FLOOR, SELECT A LEVEL, CLEAN
AREA FOR THE CAMPSITE. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ZIPPER, UNZIP
THE DOORS TO ALLOW AIR TO ENTER THE TENT.
TO IMPROVE THE WEATHER RESISTANCE OF YOUR TENT, IT IS
ADVISABLE TO USE SEAM SEALER TO COAT ALL EXPOSED SEAMS.
YOU SHOULD APPLY ONLY TO THE INSIDE SEAMS OF THE TENT
AND UNDERSIDE OF THE TENT FLY. IF APPLIED TO THE OUTSIDE OF
SEAMS, DISCOLORATION OF YOUR TENT MAY OCCUR. SEAM
SEALER IS AVAILABLE IN THE CAMPING SECTION OF ANY LOCAL
SPORTING GOODS STORE.
STEP 5: (Please read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING that appears
before Step 1.) While one adult holds the end of the tent pole firmly in place in
the pin ring at the rear of the tent, the other adult should now go into the front doors
of the tent and gently lift the roof of the tent and the crossed tent poles up off the
ground. When the tent and poles are raised, the first adult who is at the rear of
the tent, goes to the front of the tent, flexes the fiberglass pole and places the ferrule
at the end of the main tent pole into the pin ring at the base of
the tent. Repeat step for the other main tent pole. Clip plastic
hooks to the fiberglass frame poles. Tie frame poles to the
tent with the fabric ties at the center of the tent roof.
STEP 6: Stake down the tent by inserting the stakes through the pin ring attached
at the base of the tent. Hammer the stakes into the ground at a 45° angle, by using
a hammer or mallet. Make sure to pull tent out even and tight.
STEP 7: To assemble the side rooms, locate the longer remaining fiberglass
poles (B). Insert one of the pole sections through pole sleeve at the top of the side
room. With an adult on each end of the side room pole, gently flex the pole into
an arch and place the ferrules at the end of the side room pole into the pin ring at
the base of the tent. Repeat the same procedure for the remaining side room.
Clip plastic hooks to the frame.
Tent should
appear as
shown.
STEP 8: Unfold fly and place over tent so pole sleeve is is located over the doors.
Attach the fly to the tent by hooking the S-hooks located at each of the fly corners
to the pin rings at the base of the tent.
WARNING: Elastic cords can snap back and hit your eye. To reduce the risk
of injury to you and others:
• Keep your body and face clear.
• Do not over stretch elastic cords.
• Maintain firm grip on hook.
• Pull the hook toward you; if it slips it will spring away from you.
• Make sure hook is fully clipped to tent before releasing.
• Wear protective eyewear during tent assembly.
Your failure to follow this warning could cause serious
injury or permanent disability.
STEP 9: Fasten the Velcro fasteners on the underside of the
fly to the fiberglass poles at all locations.
STEP 10: Insert the fly pole (C) into the sleeve at the very edge
of the fly awning, over the front doors. Flex the fiberglass fly pole and insert each
end into the reinforced metal grommets located on either side of the front doors.
STEP 11: There are guy ropes located on the fly of the tent. Extend the guy ropes
on the fly edges. Make a loop at opposite end of guy rope
by using a slider (as shown) and place loop over pin
tent stake. Adjust slider to make guy rope tight and
stake to the ground. Tent stakes have been
included for this.
Tent should appear
as shown.
Your tent includes a divider curtain which can be attached to the inside
ceiling and walls of your tent to divide into two rooms.
Special Instruction: When it is raining, please ensure the door zipper sliders are
pulled completely closed at the bottom corner of the door. Make sure that the zipper
is covered by the zipper flaps. Not following the above instructions may cause some
leakage inside the tent.
NOTE: To take down tent, follow steps above in the reverse order. Be sure to leave doors
and windows unzipped. Place stakes into stake bag and poles into pole bag, which
are provided. The tent should be folded into equal parts toward the center of the
tent to distribute the bulk. Fold fly and lay on top of tent. Start a small tight roll, the
width of your carry bag, at the end opposite the doors. Roll tent toward doors to
allow air to escape. Once rolled, tie a string or rope around tent to hold into place.
Place tent and stake bag into carry bag. MAKE SURE TENT IS CLEAN AND DRY
BEFORE STORING.
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