Coleman Riverside 12’x9' User manual

Connect Frame to Tent
–Insert the pin into the end of the
main tent pole at tent’s edge. (illus. 3 & 4)
–Go to opposite end of pole and
gradually apply pressure to the pole
forming an arch until you are able to
insert the pin into the opposite pole end.
–Repeat for second main pole.
Riverside™12’x9’
1Layout & Positioning
of Tent, Pole Assembly
–Layout and position tent with doors
facing desired direction. (illus. 1)
–Unzip doors.
–Stake down tent corners only, using the
stake loops. Keep the floor taut.
(Intermediate loops will be staked later.)
–Assemble frame poles by interlocking
shock-corded poles. (two poles)
–Insert the main pole straight through the
pole sleeves on the tent. (illus. 1)
2
WhenYou Are ReadyTo Set
Up Your Tent
–Select a level campsite clear of
rocks, branches and other hard or
sharp objects.
–Do not set up your tent under trees.
–For best results in windy conditions,
position the end of tent into the wind.
–See owners manual for more tips.
Assembled
Black main
poles
inserted
through
pole sleeves
Instructions apply to Part Number 9163-129
illus. 1
illus. 2
Tent stake
through
stake loop
illus. 4
Tent frame set-up
Main Poles
Part No. 9163-103
Rainfly Poles
Part No. 9163-104
illus.3
Insert pin
into pole end
Rainfly
Part No. 9163-102
Main Tent Poles
Main Pole Main Pole

3Attach Tent to Frame
Using Frame Clips
–Attach frame clips on the tent to
frame poles. (illus. 5 & 6)
–Make any adjustments to the
tent corner stakes, if needed.
–Stake out remainder of
intermediate loops.
–Stake out door mat.
4
illus. 6 Assembled tent without rainfly.
Note the frame clips located on the tent.
illus. 5
Frame clips
illus. 8
Completed tent with rainfly.
illus. 7
Underside of rainfly
attaches to frame poles
“S” Hooks attach to
rings at the corners
Grommets for rainfly poles Storage
pocket
Rainfly
pole sleeves
Guyline
Guyline
Attach Rainfly
–Assemble rainfly poles by interlocking
shock-corded poles.
–Insert rainfly poles into pole sleeves
located at the ends of the underside
of rainfly. (illus. 7)
–Drape rainfly over tent frame,
pole side down. Rainfly poles
should cover doors at ends of tent.
–Connect the four elastic loops
with “S” hooks, (found at the
rainfly corners) to the four stake loops
located at the corners of the tent.
–Insert the tips of the rainfly poles
into the grommets on the front and
rear of tent. (See above illus. 6)
–Secure rainfly with attachments
located on underside of fly. (illus. 8)
–Attach and stake out guylines.
THE COLEMAN CO., INC.
3600 N. Hydraulic • Wichita, Kansas 67219
1-800-835-3278 • www.coleman.com
MADE IN CHINA
PRINTED IN CHINA Rev. 10/03
Things You Should Know
• Under certain conditions (cold weather, high humidity, etc.)
condensation will form on the inside surfaces of your tent. Condensation is
caused by water vapor from your breath, perspiration, or any wet clothing
inside your tent. It is NOT LEAKAGE through the tent fabric. It can be mini-
mized by removing wet clothing from your tent and by providing good ventila-
tion through the tent.
• Never store tent, even for a short period of time, without drying it thorough-
ly and brushing off caked dirt.Do not pack stakes or poles inside your tent.
Use a separate storage bag.
• STAKES SHOULD BE REMOVED BY PULLING ON THE STAKE ITSELF.
NEVER PULL ON THE TENT FABRIC OR TENT STAKE LOOP TO
REMOVE STAKE.
• TENT POLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT TELESCOPED
TOGETHER DURING STORAGE.
• Seam sealer has not been provided with your tent.We recommend seam
sealing your tent prior to camping. Seam sealer may be purchased through
your local retailer or at your local sporting goods store.
• Do not leave your tent set-up for weeks at a time, be aware that expo-
sure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun can seriously damage material and/or
cause it to become discolored.
• See owners manual for more tips.
WARNING: KEEP ALL FLAMEAND HEAT SOURCES
AWAY FROMTHISTENT FABRIC. This tent meets the flammability
requirements of CPAI-84.The fabric will burn if left in continuous contact with
any flame source.The application of any foreign substance to the tent fabric
may render the flame-resistant properties ineffective.