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Step 1: Squaring Tent and Setting Base Plates
1.1 Squaring the Tent Layout:
The area in which the tent is to be installed should be as level as possible. Any
deviation in the surface may result in difficulties when installing the tent. Consult the Local Code Official for required
clearances and setbacks from any adjoining structures. Site the tent and establish the front and one side of the tent
that will be used to square the first corner of the tent.
1.1.1 Stretch a string line along the tent’s length plus 2m past each end using stakes to establish the baseline A-B
(side of tent) as shown in
Figure 1.1a.
The edges of side base plates must align with this string line.
1.1.2 From point A, measure 3 meters along the string line toward point B and mark this point D. See
Figure 1.1b.
1.1.3 From point A, measure in the direction of Point C a distance of 4 meters. Mark on the ground an arch on a 4
meter radius from point A. See
Figure 1.1b.
1.1.4 From point D, measure toward the arc just made in step 1.1.3 a distance of 5 meters. Mark on the ground anoth-
er arc on a 5 meter radius from point D and intersecting with the first arc made in step 1.1.3. Where these two
arcs intersect, mark this point E. See
Figure 1.1b.
1.15 Stretch another string line along the tent’s front from point A toward point E. This string line will be 90 degrees
to string line A-B. Without changing the angle, extend this string line 2m past width of tent to establish point C.
Check to make sure the string line from A to C still passes thru the intersection of the two arcs at point E. This
line establishes the front of the tent. See
Figure 1.1c.
1.2 Setting Base Plates:
Incorrect placement of base plates will create problems for the rest of the installation. Each
hole of each base plate requires stakes for proper installation.
IMPORTANT:
Safety Tabs on all base plates must
be oriented toward the interior of the tent. See
Figure 1.2a.
6-Hole base plates use
48” stakes,
4-Hole and
2-Hole base plates use
31 1/2” stakes.
1.2.1 Starting at point A, place the outside corner of 6-Hole base plate #1 at point A, making sure the edges along
the front and side of the base plate align with the front and side string lines, respectively. Anchor with two (2)
stakes. See
Figure 1.2a.
1.2.2 Connect the measuring rod with base plate L-Pin to base plate #1. Connect other end of the Measuring Rod to
base plate #2 with base plate L-Pin. See
Figure 1.2a.
1.2.3 Adjust base plate #2 so that the outer edge of the base plate is aligned with the string line and anchor with two
(2) stakes.
1.2.4 Measure the width from the midpoint of base plate #1 to the midpoint of 6-Hole base plate #3 as shown in
Figure 1.2b.
While maintaining the center line distance, orient the front edge of base plate #3 with the front
string line. Check the measurement again for the tent width between base plates #1 and #3 and anchor base
plate #3 with two (2) stakes.
1.2.5 To locate 4-Hole base plate #4, remove the base plate L-Pin from base plate #1, lift the Measuring Rod and
rotate about L-Pin in base plate #2 until it reaches the position of base plate #4. Adjust base plate #4 so that
the outer edge of the base plate is aligned with the side string line and mount the Measuring Rod using the base
plate L-Pin. See
Figure
1.2c.
Anchor the base plate with two (2) stakes. Repeat this procedure until all
baseplates on this side are fixed.
IMPORTANT:
All cable braced bays require 6-Hole base plates.
1.2.6 To locate the 6-Hole base plate in-line with base plate #3 (designated as base plate #7 in
Figure 1.2c
), mount
the Measuring Rod to base plate #3 and base plate #7 as described in step 1.2.5. Measure the width from the
midpoint of base plate #2 to the midpoint of base plate #7 similar to that shown in
Figure 1.2b
. Anchor the
base plate with two (2) stakes.
1.2.7 Repeat step 1.2.6 until all base plates on this side of the tent are anchored.
1.2.8 Finally, check the diagonal dimension at the midpoint of the four outer base plates. These dimensions should
be equal. Once the diagonal dimensions have been verified, return to each base plate and install the remaining
stakes. Stakes must be fully seated for proper installation.
