EVANSTON
TM
8 TENT MODEL 2000001587
STITCH LINE
9. Attach frame clips along edges of tent
to the black & grey Main Poles. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
10. Stretch tent until taut, then secure metal
loops located on both sides and four
corners of tent with stakes. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
Pole Descriptions
Pole Pole Pole
Description Qty. Dia. Repair Kit Replacement Kit
Main Pole, black 2 11mm 501000539 501000549
Main Pole, grey 1 11mm 501000539 501000549
Rainfly Pole, black, long 1 11mm 501000539 501000549
Awning Pole, black, short 1 7.9mm 501000569 501000568
Vertical Door Pole, black,
short w/rubber tips 1 6.3mm 501000543 501000545
Door Pole, black,
long w/rubber tips 1 6.3mm 501000543 501000545
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 all poles by interlocking the shock-corded,
sections together.
3. Insert black Main Poles through the black trimmed sleeves
on top of tent forming an X”.
4. Insert grey Main Pole through grey trimmed sleeve, in front
of tent. Make sure grey Main Poles overlap the black Main
Poles. (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Door
Front of Tent
Grey, Shock-corded
Main Pole
Black, Shock-corded Main Poles
Sleeves with Black Trim
Sleeve with
Grey Trim
5. Insert end of each black Main Pole into pins located in
the corners of the tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
6. Go to opposite end of each black Main Pole and gradually
apply pressure to each forming arches. Insert the pin into
each pole end at the corners of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
7. Insert end of the grey Main Pole into pin located on the sides
of the tent. (Fig. 2 & 2B)
8. Go to opposite end of the grey Main Pole and gradually apply
pressure to form an arch. Insert the pin into pole end at the
side of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2B)
Fig. 2
Door
2A
2B
Front of Tent
To Attach Rainfly
1. Drape Rainfly over tent with green vestibule flaps located
at the front of the tent. (Fig 5).
NOTE: Hook and loop fasteners, located on seams of
underside of Rainfly, should be centered over black & grey
Main Poles.
2. Insert the long, black, Rainfly Pole through sleeve in under-
side of Rainfly above front door of tent. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
Sleeve with Grey Trim
Black, Shock-corded
Rainfly Pole
Rainfly
Front of Tent
Door
5. Insert end of each black Rainfly Pole into
pin on either side of front door. (Fig. 7)
6. Go to opposite end of Rainfly Pole and
gradually apply pressure to form an arch.
Insert the pin into pole end at other
side of the door. (Fig. 7)
7. Locate all
hook & loop fasteners on
underside of Rainfly and wrap around
all Main Poles, Awning & Rainfly Pole
to secure. (Fig. 8)
NOTE: Make sure longer hook & loop
fastener on Rainfly is secured around
grey and black Main Poles where they
cross. (Fig. 9)
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
(continued on other side)
Fig. 9
Fig. 6
Awning Pole
Rainfly Sleeve
Back
of Tent
3. Insert short, black, thin Awning Pole through sleeve in under-
side of Rainfly above window at back of tent. (Fig. 6)
4. Insert metal tip into grommet on tent seam at back of tent
(Fig. 6A). Go to opposite end of Awning Pole and gradually
apply pressure to pole forming an arch; then insert metal tip
into grommet.
Vestibule Flap
Vestibule Flap
Approximate
Grommet
location
on tent
Approximate
Grommet
location
on tent
6A
Awning
Pole
Grommet
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.