REV. A 9.09
Assembly Instructions
Forte SQ 2 Tents
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Component List:
1 Tent Body, 1 Tent Fly, 4 Part Frame Assembly, 1 Carry Bag,
1 Stake Bag with Stakes, 1 Pole Bag, 1 Pole Repair Splint
NOTE:
Do not drop tent bag or pole bag on its end. Do not bounce tent bag on its end to
get the tent out. These actions may cut the shock cord and/or damage the pole ends.
1.
Unroll and unfold the tent
and lay it on the ground. In windy conditions, stake down
one front corner into wind. See fig.1.
3.
Fit the ring/pins into the poles:
There are webs
sewn to each corner of the tent. Start at either
end and insert the pins into the bottom of the
poles at that end. Repeat at the opposite end.
See fig. 4.
4.
Raise the frame:
Start
at either end and insert
the ridge pole into the
hub. Walk to the
opposite end and
grasp both the ridge
pole and the second
hub. Push/curve the
poles until the ridge
pole fits securely
into the second
hub. See fig. 5.
At each corner, attach the web
buckles, from the fly, to their
mates on the tent web. Pull the
web to adjust tension as needed.
See fig.11.
Your tent is ready!
7.
Stake the tent down:
The tent is
now freestanding. Move it to your
desired location. Stake it down
through the web loops.
Stake opposite corners while
applying tension to smooth
the floor wrinkles and
square the tent.
See fig.9.
6.
Install the spreader pole:
Lay the pole across
the top, over and perpendicular to the ridge
pole. There are two pockets sewn to the top of
the tent body. One of the pockets has a Velcro
®
closure and the other is plain. It is easier if you
slide the pole into the plain pocket first and
then capture the other end with the Velcro
®
See fig.8 & 9.
2.
Join the frame sections on the ground:
Fit each pole to its mate or hub. The
sections are shockcorded. Try to keep the poles from snapping together, as
this can damage the ends. It is important to make sure that each section has
firmly seated into the hub. Improperly fit poles may cause the hub to break.
Set the “A” frames over the
tent so that the poles align
to the tent corner webs.
See fig. 2 & 3.
5.
Attach the tent body to the
frame:
There are two types of
connectors sewn to the tent
body. For the first, hang the
two end shockcords onto the
stand-offs on the hubs.
See fig. 6
Then, work your way down and
across the frame, attaching
the pole clips as you go.
See fig. 7.
8.
Attach the fly to the tent:
Drape the fly over the top of the tent. Pull the fabric
out and over the hubs and out and over the spreader.
The fly only fits one way. The
entrance on the fly must
align with the door of
the tent. See fig 10.
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9.
Stake out the weather cover:
At the front of the tent, pull the stake
out loops on the weather cover taut and stake them down.
Take down:
Pull up stakes and open the door. Remove the fly. Un-clip the tent from
the poles. Pull poles out off the pins, collapse the poles and stow in the bag. Fold
the tent and fly. Lay the fly on the folded tent along with the bag of poles. Roll up
all and stow in the carry bag.
Optional
: Add durability and versatility to your tent with our “Lite-Set” Footprint. It’s
made of the same fabric as the tent's floor: complete with web loops, grommets,
and side release buckles. The Footprint, in combination with the fly and poles
creates a lightweight, compact basic shelter. This option reduces the carry weight
by more than 25%.
