Party Tents Direct Weekender West Coast Frame User manual

Assembly
Instructions
WEEKENDER–
WEST COAST
FRAME TENTS
10´x10´ / 20´x30´
10´x 20´ / 20´x40´
20´x20´ /
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10´
10´
10´
4´ to 5´
10´
10´
10´
20 x 40 example
6´-8˝
7´-8˝
WEEKENDER–WEST COAST FRAME TENT OVERVIEW
West Coast designed tents involved less frame work, with no center poles. This tent features stronger
tubes, fewer parts which makes for faster set-up. It’s worth pointing out smaller parts means;
less load, easy to assemble, faster set-up and faster strike time. For investment purposes, the frames
are expandable. With the purchase of extra parts you can easily make a second, larger tent.
Take a look here at the basic design.
Corner
Fittings
Stakes
6-Way Crowns
Ridge Crown Spreader
Bars
Hip Rafters
Rafters
Spreader Bars
Side Tees
Poles and Base Plates

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STEP 1. CHECK ITEM LIST
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5/16 x 12in.
1/2 x 20in.
10 x 10 WEEKENDER (WCF)
10 x 20 WEEKENDER (WCF)
5/16 x 12in.
1/2 x 20in.

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STEP 1. CHECK ITEM LIST (continued)
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20 x 20 WEEKENDER (WCF)
20 x 30 WEEKENDER (WCF)
5/16 x 12in.
1/2 x 20in.
5/16 x 12in.
1/2 x 20in.

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STEP 1. CHECK ITEM LIST (continued)
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20 x 40 WEEKENDER (WCF)
5/16 x 12in.
1/2 x 20in.

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STEP 1. CONTINUED
• When building or assembling anything
above shoulder height, wear a hard hat
• Steel toe boots are recommended
• Inspect the site, look for overhead and
underground obstructions— such as
utilities
• Call your local utility to have utility
lines marked (call 3–5 days ahead)—
call811.com is a good resource—
‘click’ 811 in Your State
• Inspect all ropes and tie lines
• Inspect poles, making sure there are
no bends or breaks
• Replace or repair any items in poor
condition
STEP 2. SAFETY CHECK LIST
Tent Size Quantity
Recommended
Tools
10 x 10 none
10 x 20 none
20 x 20 none
20 x 30 2
20 x 40 3
SKU: WCF-JACK-12
SKU: K-DE-D25980K
WARNING
Tent products are manufactured for use as temporary structure and do not meet structural code, unless
specified. Since weather is unpredictable, the customer must incorporate their own good judgment,
common sense & knowledge of local conditions with the installation instruction guidelines.
The customer is responsible to anticipate weather severity for proper time and method of construction.
‘BEFORE YOU DIG’ (hammer stakes)
By Law you are required to contact your local “Call before you dig” number before you plan to dig.
After calling, your local utility company will mark the location of underground utility lines. Laws
from state to state vary on how far in advance you must call.
Planning ahead and checking with your state’s program is always a smart idea. Failure to obtain a line
location before digging can result in a substantial fine. Please find your local “call before your dig
number” by going to call811.com.
This item is very important in
the process, Frame Tent Jack
(sold separately).
Some West Coast Frame tents require
frame tent jacks—and larger tents
require multiple jacks.
General rules are; work on the long side,
one side at a time, and never place jack
in the middle of a spreader bar.
(set-up and use can be found on internet)
6ft. step ladders
Sledge Hammer
Tape Measure
Stake Driver
(for larger tents)
Estimated
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• Place all tent poles and fittings on
the ground, in the location you have
selected for the finished tent
• This layout is illustrates a 20 x 40 tent
— see (appendix) for your specific
size, layout and pole sizes
• Connect and form full length poles, by
connecting shorter poles together—
(connections will be made using either
an eye-screw or nut-bolt, supplied)
• See (figure A.) for eye-screw usage
1) Start with the crown and its connecting
poles—the drawing shows the correct
postion of the crown—secure these parts
using apropriate eye-screw or nut-bolt
• Stand these two end assemblies up, to
connect the ridge parts next
Reminder:
Frame plans and connector positions, for
your tent, appear in the appendix
2) Connect the ridge line next, crowns
and spreaders
• While standing on a ladder(s) make
all connections from end to end
• If you are short of people, use a tent jack
to hold horizontal poles
3) Connect all perimeter bars to
the upper spreaders and rafter bars
• When working around the perimeter,
the last connection should be at a
corner, not a side tee
4) For sizes; 20x20, 20x30 and 20x40
attach Cross Bar to rafter poles
— see (appendix)
5) Double check all nut-bolt/eye-screws
— so they are secure
• The frame should now be complete
FIGURE A. ‘EYE-SCREW’ VS. ‘NUT-BOLT’
STEP 4. RIDGE AND PERIMETER
NUT-BOLT
passes through pole
Welded nut
indicates
the use of
Eye-Screw
STEP 3. LAYOUT FRAME
EYE-SCREW
tightens to inside pole
Position parts in the exact location of finished tent
Start with the parts indicated in black
Connect the 5 poles
while crown is still
on ground—
Stand crown on end
to begin, like so
The last connect should be a corner
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• Now that the frame portion is complete
and while the frame is still on the
ground, double check all connections
• Also, with plenty of hands on deck, lift
and adjust frame position if needed, at
this point
• Always lift at a side or corner fitting
• While frame is still on the ground, tie
anchor ropes to the frame
• The ratchet straps will be secured to the
tent stakes at the end of the assembly
• One rope per leg pole
• The straps go under and over, to prevent
them from sliding away from leg—
see (drawing)
Note: this step can occur after the leg
poles have been installed and the frame
is elevated
STEP 6. RATCHET STRAPS
STEP 5. COMPLETED FRAME
• Once again, while frame is still on the
ground, lay down a tarp(s), to protect
canopy—arrange canopy along one of
the long sides of the tent
• Place a ladder(s) next to ridge spreaders
—as many as it takes to easily to pull
canopy over ridge
• One person needed for every 10ft of tent
1) In unison, pull canopy up one side—
‘flapping’ in the beginning, to create lift
—then stop
2) Have most people stay on the ground,
and a couple people on ladders—pull
canopy over the ridge
3) Pull down the other side—’flapping’ for
all three steps
STEP 7. CANOPY
If repositioning is necessary, try to have one person
lift at each fitting, all the way around
Canopy
Ground Tarp
Loop through
hook and tie
around connectors
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Base
plate
Connect all the base
plates to the leg poles
— using eye-screws
Insert leg
poles into
base plates
— screw
tightens to
outside
of leg
• For smaller tents, (10x10, 10x20,
20x20) three or four people should be
able to raise the frame and install the
leg poles
• Locate one of the long sides of the
frame—this will be raised first, while the
opposite side remains on the ground
• Important: Lift the entire side of the
frame at once (not one corner)
• Install all the legs on this side—secure
with ‘R’ pins—
• Repeat for opposite side, then install
legs for the remaining two sides
• Double check the canopy corners—pull
them down tight and straight—
secure velcro at corners
• Important: tighten spring buckle straps
or bungee balls— for security and to
help pull canopy corners into place
STEP 10. INSTALLING LEGS (smaller tents)
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Remember, base
plates should be
attached first
• After canopy is pulled over frame and
and corners are pulled into position,
velcro corner seams together, loosely—
tighten after legs are installed
• The canopy should be attached to the
frame, before legs are connected—
secure some of the buckle straps/bungee
ball, to keep canopy in place—
start near corners and center fittings
• Buckle straps/bungee balls should be
located on the underside of canopy
• Secure the remaining straps after legs
are installed on one side and secure—
it’s easier at this height—
Final tightening happens after legs are
installed (step 10)
STEP 8. CANOPY CONNECTIONS
(PE canopy) (PVC canopy)
Under canopy
there will be
several Spring
Buckle Straps
PE canopys
use Bungee Ball
connectors
Start with one at each
corner and center fittings
Start with one at each
corner and center fittings
• Before the tent is raised, prepare the
leg poles
• Place poles on top of base plate and
secure with eye-screws
• Do this for all the leg poles
• Once tent is erect, use the smallest
hook stake to secure legs to ground
STEP 9. BASE PLATES

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• For larger tents, (20x20 and larger)
frame tent jacks should be used to
raise the frame and install the leg poles
• Locate one of the long sides of the
frame—this will be raised first, while the
opposite side remains on the ground
• Important: Lift the entire side of the
frame at once (not one corner)—crank
jacks in unison
General rules are; work on the long side,
one side at a time, and never place jack in
the middle of a spreader bar
• Install all the legs on this side—secure
with ‘R’ pins
• Repeat for opposite side, then install
legs for the remaining two sides
• Important: tighten spring buckle straps—
for security and to help pull canopy
corners into place
Double check leg poles—making sure
each pole is straight and lined up correctly,
while tent jacks are still handy
• Once the tent is vertical and all the leg
poles are attached, begin the process of
staking the tent—with plenty of hands
on deck, lift and adjust tent position if
needed, first
• Measure 4 ft. out from each leg pole and
place a stake in the ground
• Stakes should look uniform, around the
tent—and 6 inches above ground
see (figure B)
• Stakes should then be hand hammered
or for larger installs, use a stake driver
STEP 11. STAKE LINE
Correct Incorrect
STEP 10. INSTALLING LEGS (20x20 and larger tents)
• Ground stakes should be hammered
in vertical, not angled
(sledge hammer required)
• Complete the hammering process by
driving the stakes in and make contact
with the ground, for extra security
FIGURE B. HAMMERING STAKES
Remember, base
plates should be
attached first
Stake Line
Ground
Stakes
Approx. 4 to 5ft.
from leg poles
4 ft.
4 ft.
Use larger Hook-Stake
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20 x 40 example