Coleman Tioga 9273-827 User manual

Connect Frame to Tent
–Insert one end of main tent pole end
onto pin of pin & ring system, at tent
corner. (illus. 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 pole.
–Repeat for second pole.
Tioga™Backpacker
1Layout & Positioning
of Tent, Pole Assembly
–Layout and position tent with door
facing desired direction. (illus. 1)
–Unzip door.
–Stake down tent corners only, using the
rings at the end of the stake loops.
Keep the floor taut. (illus. 2)
–Assemble frame poles by
interlocking shock-corded poles.
This will make two long poles.
–Insert the poles diagonally into pole
sleeves.The center of the poles should
cross forming an “X” in the middle of
tent. (illus. 1)
–Fasten frame tie on top of tent over
both poles. (illus. 1), (illus. 3)
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,
do not position the door of tent into
the wind.
–See owners manual for more tips.
Rainfly
Pole
Rainfly Part No. 9273-222
Main Tent
Poles
POLE ASSEMBLY PARTS
Assembled
poles
inserted
through
pole
sleeves
Frame tie
Instructions apply to Part Number 9273-827
illus. 1 illus. 2 Tent stake
through ring
illus.4
Insert pole end onto
pin & ring
Tent frame
set-up
illus. 3
Frame tie
Part No. 9273-223
Part No. 9273-224

Attach Tent to Frame
Using Frame Clips
–Attach frame clips along
the edges of tent to frame poles.
(illus. 5), (illus. 6)
–Make any adjustments to the tent
corner stakes that are needed.
3
4Attach Rainfly
–Assemble rainfly pole by interlocking
shock-corded pole.
–Insert rainfly pole into reinforced
pockets located at the center edges
of the underside of rainfly.(illus. 7 & 8)
–Tie underside of rainfly to the rainfly
pole with frame ties. (illus. 8)
–Drape rainfly over tent frame, pole side
down. Rainfly pole should point out
over front and back doors of tent.
–Connect the four elastic loops with
“S” hooks, (found at the rainfly
corners) to the four rings located at
the end of the stake loops at the
corners of the tent. (illus 8 & 9)
–Secure rainfly with tent frame ties
located on underside of fly. (illus. 8)
–Extend out front & rear vestibules and
stake out.
–Stake out four tent guylines found at
the corners of the rainfly. (illus. 8)
–Stake out two side guylines found on
the sides of the rainfly.
–Gear loft attaches inside tent with
toggle & loop closures.
illus. 6
Assembled tent without rainfly.
illus. 5
Frame clips
illus. 8
illus. 9 Completed tent with rainfly
and extended vestibule.
Vestibule doors
may be rolled
up and secured
with toggle &
loops for added
ventilation
Guyline
“S” hooks attach
rings at the corners
Tent Frame ties
Tie frame ties
to rainfly pole.
Rainfly pole in pockets
THE COLEMAN CO., INC.
3600 N. Hydraulic • Wichita, Kansas 67219
1-800-835-3278 • www.coleman.com
MADE IN CHINA
PRINTED IN CHINA Rev. 11/03
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.
illus. 7 Insert Rainfly
Pole piece into
pocket on underside
of