Aztec Tents Traditional Frame Tent Configuration guide

Install Instructions
Traditional Frame Tent
490 Alaska Avenue
Torrance, California 90503, USA
[phone] [phone] F(310) 381-0722
www.aztectents.com/main

Contents
10’x Install Instructions 3-4
10’x Standard Diagrams 5-7
15’x Install Instructions 8-9
15’x Standard Diagrams 10-12
20’x Install Instructions 13-15
20’x Standard Diagrams 16-18
30’x Install Instructions 19-22
30’x Standard Diagrams 23-26
40’x Install Instructions 27-29
40’x Standard Diagrams 30-32
Qwik Top Option Instructions 33-34
Replacement Parts 35
***IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION***
Proper personnel safety equipment should be worn at all times during the
installation of any tenting products.
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Work Gloves
Long Pants
Steel Toe Boots
OSHA Approved Harness and restraint system (for off
ground activities)
Thank you for your recent purchase of an Aztec Frame Tent. If you are not familiar with the installation of these
frame-supported tents, the following procedures will help you through your first few installations. If you ever run into
problems with the installation of your Aztec Frame Tent give us a call at [phone]. Good luck and happy tent-
ing!

Step 1:
Lay out four (4) corner fittings and four (4-White 9' 4") (A) spreader pipe to
form perimeter frame. Layout (4) hip rafters (Yellow 6’10”) “B” on the ground
and place the 4pt Crown in the center of the tent.
Step 2:
Start assembling the frame by inserting and pinning the four hip rafter poles to
the 4pt Crown. Connect the corner fittings to the bottom of the rafter pipes.
Step 3:
Start at one corner of the tent and connect and pin the corner fitting to the
perimeter pipe.
Step 4:
Continue by connecting and pinning the perimeter pipe to this corner and work
your way around the tent connecting all of the perimeter pipes and corner fit-
tings until all of the upper framing is connected and pinned.
490 Alaska Avenue Torrance, California 90503 Toll Free [phone] Fax [phone] www.aztectent.com
Installation Instructions: 10x Frame Tent

Step 5:
Layout the tent top over the frame and use the buckles on the underside of the
top to attach to the frame. Secure the two buckles closest to the corner fitting
first then tighten the remainder of the buckles. You may want to lay out a
ground cloth at this time to prevent damage to the tent top when it touches the
ground.
Step 6:
Lift up one side of the tent off the ground and slide two of the leg pipes over
the corner fitting and pin into place.
Step 7:
Lift up the other side of the tent and install and pin the leg pipes on the other
two corner fittings.
Step 8:
Anchor the tent with the included stakes and ropes. The ropes should be tied
around each of the perimeter fittings with an overhand slip knot. The stakes
should be driven approximately six (6) feet away from the bottom of the leg. To
achieve proper rope tension, drive each stake approximately 24” into the ground
with a sledge hammer. Tie the rope to the stake with a clove hitch and continue
driving the stake into the ground until the rope is taught.
WARNING: The safe installation and use of commercial tenting products can vary from site to site and during varying climactic condi-
tions. Careful consideration should be paid to any installation during windy conditions. Techniques other than those specified above may
be required during these types of conditions.
Soil conditions also vary from site to site. The included anchoring package for this tent may need to be supplemented with alternate
anchoring during windy conditions and in areas with questionable soil holding power. Full product engineering is available, but not
included, by the manufacturer including structural engineering and site specific soil engineering.
Questions pertaining to the proper procedure for the installation of this and any tent product manufactured by Aztec Tents & Events
should be directed to our design staff at [phone].
490 Alaska Avenue Torrance, California 90503 Toll Free [phone] Fax [phone] www.aztectent.com

SIDE VIEW
END VIEW

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10x20x8 FRAME TENT
(6) - 7'-8" LEGS (WHITE)
(4) - 6'-10" HIP RAFTER (YELLOW)
(2) - 4'-11" RAFTER (RED)
(1) - TOP TEE (2) - TEE (2) - 3 WAY CROWN (4) - CORNER
(7) - 9'-4" SPREADER (WHITE) (2) - 4'-4" SPREADER (BLUE)
8'-0"
10'-6"
PLAN VIEW ISOMETRIC VIEW
END VIEWSIDE VIEW
PIPE: FITTINGS:

(9'-4")
(9'-4")
(9'-4")
(9'-4")
(9'-4")
(9'-4")
(9'-4")
10x30 FRAME TENT
(8) - LEGS
(4) - 6'-10" HIP RAFTER (YELLOW)
(4) - 4'-11" RAFTER (RED)
(2) - TOP TEE (4) - TEE (2) - 3 WAY CROWN (4) - CORNER
(9) - 9'-4" SPREADER (WHITE) (2) - 4'-4" SPREADER (BLUE)
2'-6"
PLAN VIEW ISOMETRIC VIEW
END VIEWSIDE VIEW
PIPE: FITTINGS:

Step 1:
Lay out four (4) corner fittings and four (4- 14' 4") spreader pipe to form
perimeter frame. Layout (4) hip rafters (10’6”) on the ground and place the 4pt
Crown in the center of the tent.
Step 2:
Start assembling the frame by inserting and pinning the four hip rafter poles to
the 4pt Crown. Connect the corner fittings to the bottom of the rafter pipes.
Step 3:
Start at one corner of the tent and connect and pin the corner fitting to the
perimeter pipe.
Step 4:
Continue by connecting and pinning the perimeter pipe to this corner and work
your way around the tent connecting all of the perimeter pipes and corner fit-
tings until all of the upper framing is connected and pinned.
Installation Instructions: 15x Frame Tent
490 Alaska Avenue Torrance, California 90503 Toll Free [phone] Fax [phone] www.aztectent.com

Step 5:
Carefully layout the tent top over the frame and use the buckles on the under-
side of the top to attach to the frame. Secure the two buckles closest to the cor-
ner fitting first then tighten the remainder of the buckles. You may want to lay
out a ground cloth at this time to prevent damage to the tent top when it
touches the ground.
**Dragging the top fabric on the ground, or pulling hard over frame parts can
damage, tear, and scratch the fabric. Be careful with your fabric.
Step 6:
Lift up one side of the tent off the ground and slide two of the leg pipes over
the corner fitting and pin into place.
Step 7:
Lift up the other side of the tent and install and pin the leg pipes on the other
two corner fittings.
Step 8:
Anchor the tent with the included stakes and ropes. The ropes should be tied
around each of the perimeter fittings with an overhand slip knot. The stakes
should be driven approximately six (6) feet away from the bottom of the leg. To
achieve proper rope tension, drive each stake approximately 24” into the ground
with a sledge hammer. Tie the rope to the stake with a clove hitch and continue
driving the stake into the ground until the rope is taught.
WARNING: The safe installation and use of commercial tenting products can vary from site to site and during varying climactic condi-
tions. Careful consideration should be paid to any installation during windy conditions. Techniques other than those specified above may
be required during these types of conditions.
Soil conditions also vary from site to site. The included anchoring package for this tent may need to be supplemented with alternate
anchoring during windy conditions and in areas with questionable soil holding power. Full product engineering is available, but not
included, by the manufacturer including structural engineering and site specific soil engineering.
Questions pertaining to the proper procedure for the installation of this and any tent product manufactured by Aztec Tents & Events
should be directed to our design staff at [phone].
490 Alaska Avenue Torrance, California 90503 Toll Free [phone] Fax [phone] www.aztectent.com

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15x30 FRAME TENT
(6) - 7'-8" LEGS (BLACK) (4) - 10'-6" GREEN HIP RAFTER
(1) - SLIDE TOP TEE (2) - TEE (2) - 3 WAY CROWN (4) - CORNER
PLAN VIEW
ISOMETRIC VIEW
PIPE: 2" FITTINGS:
(7) - 14'-4" SPREADER (WHITE) (2) - 7'-8" RAFTERS (BLACK) (6) - ROPES
(6) - STAKES (6) - BASE PLATES w/PINS
OPTIONS:
(1) 15x30 TOP
FABRIC:
11'-9"
END VIEW
SIDE VIEW
(32/38) - ASSEMBLY PINS

Step 1:
Lay out four (4) corner fittings and eight (8- 9' 4") spreader pipe to form
perimeter frame. Lay out (4) hip rafters (14’4”) on the ground and place the 8pt
Crown in the center of the tent.
Step 2:
Start assembling the frame by inserting and pinning the four hip rafter poles to
the 8pt Crown. Connect the corner fittings to the bottom of the rafter pipes.
Step 3:
Connect and pin the four (4) rafter pipes to the 8pt crown
Step 4:
Start at one corner of the tent and connect and pin the corner fitting to the
perimeter pipe.
Installation Instructions: 20x Frame Tent
490 Alaska Avenue Torrance, California 90503 Toll Free [phone] Fax [phone] www.aztectent.com

Step 5:
Continue by connecting and pinning the perimeter pipe to this corner and work
your way around the tent connecting all of the perimeter pipes, side tees, and
corner fittings until all of the upper framing is connected and pinned.
Step 6:
Carefully layout the tent top over the frame and use the buckles on the under-
side of the top to attach to the frame. You may want to lay out a ground cloth
at this time to prevent damage to the tent top when it touches the ground.
**Dragging the top fabric on the ground, or pulling hard over frame parts can
damage, tear, and scratch the fabric. Be careful with your fabric.
Step 7:
For 1pc Tops skip to step 9. For expandable tops the multiple sections of the
tent top fabric are joined with either a clasp or lace system and a velcro storm
flap. The photo to the right shows the clasp style connection before the storm
flap has been secured.
Step 8:
The photo to the right shows the lace style connection before the storm flap
has been secured.
Step 9:
Now secure the tent top to the perimeter frame. Tighten the two buckles closest
to the corner fitting first then tighten the remainder of the buckles.
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Step 10:
Lift up one side of the tent off the ground and slide two of the leg pipes over
the corner fitting and pin into place.
Step 11:
Lift up the other side of the tent and install and pin the leg pipes on the other
two corner fittings.
Step 12:
Anchor the tent with the included stakes and ropes. The ropes should be tied
around each of the perimeter fittings with an overhand slip knot. The stakes
should be driven approximately six (6) feet away from the bottom of the leg. To
achieve proper rope tension, drive each stake approximately 24” into the
ground with a sledge hammer. Tie the rope to the stake with a clove hitch and
continue driving the stake into the ground until the rope is taught.
WARNING: The safe installation and use of commercial tenting products can vary from site to site and during varying climactic condi-
tions. Careful consideration should be paid to any installation during windy conditions. Techniques other than those specified above may
be required during these types of conditions.
Soil conditions also vary from site to site. The included anchoring package for this tent may need to be supplemented with alternate
anchoring during windy conditions and in areas with questionable soil holding power. Full product engineering is available, but not
included, by the manufacturer including structural engineering and site specific soil engineering.
Questions pertaining to the proper procedure for the installation of this and any tent product manufactured by Aztec Tents & Events
should be directed to our design staff at [phone].
490 Alaska Avenue Torrance, California 90503 Toll Free [phone] Fax [phone] www.aztectent.com

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8 Way Crown

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Step 1:
Lay out the perimeter pipes, rafter poles, and hip rafter poles on the ground
using the included diagram. Lay out the corner fittings, special side tee fittings,
and crown fitting on the ground.
Step 2:
Connect and pin the four (4) 21’10” hip rafter poles to the 8pt crown.
Step 3:
Connect and pin the four (4) 16’1” rafter poles to the 8pt crown.
Step 4:
Slide the “30x Slide Hip Fitting” over the hip rafter pole and slide up to the
midpoint of the pole.
Installation Instructions: 30x Frame Tent
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Step 5:
Connect and pin the eight (8) 10’6” hip brace pipes to the “30x Slide hip
Fitting”.
Step 6:
Now connect and pin the Special Side Tee fitting to the rafter pipe and the hip
brace pipes
Step 7:
Install the 30’ cable across from the special side tee to the opposite special side
tee across the tent. The cable should be looped over the perimeter arm of the
fitting and will keep the tent from bowing outward past the 30’ width.
Step 8:
Start at one corner of the tent and begin to connect and pin the perimeter
pipes. Install the corner fitting on the end of the 21’10” hip rafter and slide on
the perimeter pipe. Once both pipes are on the fitting, line up hole and install
the pins. Continue around the tent connecting and pinning the perimeter pipes,
corner fittings, and special side tee fittings.
Step 9:
Lay down a drop cloth to unfold the tent top on one end of the tent. Make
sure to inspect the tent top for cleanliness at this time as it becomes next to
impossible to clean the exterior of the tent once the top is installed. Unfold the
tent top and pull it over the frame shiny side up. The buckles should be on the
underside of the tent top.
**Dragging the top fabric on the ground, or pulling hard over frame parts can
damage, tear, and scratch the fabric. Be careful with your fabric.
490 Alaska Avenue Torrance, California 90503 Toll Free [phone] Fax [phone] www.aztectent.com