Etan SunnyTent Manual Cross Pole SetOval User manual

Manual Cross Pole Set Oval SunnyTent
1. This (double) cross-pole set gives your oval SunnyTent extra strength. It fits under the middle section of
your oval SunnyTent, providing additional support.
2. With this cross-pole set, the middle section of your SunnyTent will be extra secure, making the tent
stronger (in wind) and will look great. Note: Due to its size, the oval SunnyTent is wind sensitive. This
cross-pole set makes the tent a bit stronger, but our recommendation remains, that that the oval tent is
only suitable for sheltered / wind free locations. Also, this tent should not be used in winter or autumn.
3. Always follow the operating instructions of your SunnyTent as described in the manual.
A. Contents Box
a. 2 fibre glass pole sets
d. 2 metal connection pins
b. 2 plastic hoses
e. 2 plastic filler sleeves
c. 2 metal ground pipes

B. Installation
1. Assemble the pole sets (a) and push them into the hoses (b). Make sure that the poles sets are
completely inserted into the hoses. Please note: Never pull the poles set, only push them. This
prevents you from pulling the poles sets apart while inserting them into the hose.
2. Attach the 2 filler sleeves (e) over the long part of the two
ground pipes (c); put the ground pipes in these sleeves. See
picture.
3. Next, the two ground pipes (with filler sleeves) should be
placed straight into the ground at the halfway point of the
(straight) middle section (on both sides of the tent), at
exactly halfway (1,05m) along an imaginary line between the
left and right hinge anchor. (see picture)
Drive the ground pipes into the ground until the filler sleeves
prevent the ground pipes from going any further. Never
knock these filler sleeves into the ground!
If you have a hard surface, you will need to drill a hole in it,
with the correct diameter and depth, so that the ground pipe can enter the ground up to the filler sleeve.
Note: The ground pipes are square in shape at the top; make sure that the ground pipe goes into the
ground in such a way that two of the four sides are parallel to the tent foil (so not, for example, turned
1/8) and make sure that the other two sides are perpendicular to the foil
4. Now place the two connection forks (d) in the ground pipes. Do this so that the two pins of the fork are
next to each other (running parallel to the canvas).
5. Now, two people working together at the same time, place the first pole set (with hose) on to the
connection fork on one side of the tent. Both people should stand inside the tent. One person places the
pole set on the connection fork, while the other person ensures that the pole set (in hose) is held up (so
that it runs neatly through the middle of the middle part of your tent) and does not over extend / bend
too much or form corners (so that it can break).
Then place the other end of the pole set on the connecting fork on the other side of the tent.
6. Do the same with the second set of poles (in the hose). Make sure that the pole sets do not cross each
other but run parallel to each other (by placing them on the correct pins of the two connecting forks).
7. Now fasten the free ends of the three blue straps (of the tent) around the poles / hoses. To do this, first
slide these straps so that their free ends are in the middle of the tent (where the pole sets you just
placed are located). Then tie these ends around the poles /hoses a few times and secure them with a
knot and / or bow. This ensures that the poles / hoses remain in the middle and do not fall to the left or
right.
Note: Since 2020, the oval SunnyTent has been supplied with 3 straps. If you have an older
SunnyTent, you can buy suitable straps in our webshop (www.sunnytent.com).

C. Disassembly
1. Loosen the 3 straps from the 2 pole sets, so that they are free.
2. With two people, remove the pole sets / hoses (one-by-one) from the connection forks.
3. You can leave the pole sets in the hoses and store them in a clean / dry place. If you want to remove the
poles from the hoses, see step 6.
4. Now remove the connection forks from the ground pipes.
5. Remove the ground pipes.
6. If desired, remove the pole sets from the hoses. To do this, lay everything straight on the ground and
carefully slide the pole sets out of the hoses. Take care to avoid breakage of the elastic in the pole sets. If it
gets stuck or stiffens, let person 1 gently shake the hose while person 2 gently removes the pole set.
7. Store all parts in a dry, clean place.