30’
CLASSIC FRAME TENTS
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STAKES, RATCHET STRAPS & GUY ROPES
16.
Place Stakes approximately 5-feet out from each leg. Drive each
Stake vertically into the ground so that approximately 6” of the
stake is showing.
(See staking diagram)
17.
Attach Guy Ropes or Ratchet Straps to each Leg and Stake.
Secure corner legs first and then the side legs.
GUY ROPES: Loop the rope through the exterior ring on each
Corner and Mid-Rafter Fitting. Tie the bottom ends of the rope
to the stake using a Double Loop Clove Hitch knot
(See knot
diagram). Tighten by pulling on the excess rope. Fold and secure
excess rope to the stake. Repeat at each leg and stake.
RATCHET STRAPS: Attach the ratchet buckle with the loop
strap to the stakes by turning the 6” loop at the end of the
ratchet inside out and pull the strap through the loop to create
a noose and pull tight over the stake. Take the loose strap and
run it through the ring on Corner Fitting and pull it through the
reel bars slot of the ratchet
(ratchet buckle needs to have the
handle facing upward)
. Pull the loop strap back towards the tent
approximately 18”. Hold the strap with one hand and begin to
crank the ratchet handle back and forth. Roll excess strapping
and secure in the ratchet buckle. Repeat at each leg and stake.
SECURING COVER
14.
While the tent is at its lowest position, finish adjusting the fit of the Cover and secure it to the frame with
the cover straps and buckles. Neatly tuck excess strapping behind the buckle.
15.
Adjust all the Legs to the desired tent height.
5” to 6”
5’ to 6’
CORRECT ANGLE INCORRECT ANGLE
DOUBLE LOOK CLOVE HITCH KNOT
RATCHET STRAP
PLACEMENTS
18.
For securing the tent on a hard surface , such as concrete, where stakes can’t be used, you will need to refer
to IFAI Tent Rental Division’s Ballasting Tool.
For additional installation and anchoring information entitled
“The IFAI Procedural Handbook For The Safe
Installation And Maintenance Of Tentage”
is published by the Tent Rental Division of the Industrial Fabric
Association International (IFAI).
The installation of the tent framing and cover is now complete. If desired, Sidewalls, Liners and Drapes
may be installed.
