TentCraft X-Series Manual

X-SERIES | 10x20
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A
10x20 | X-SERIES TENT!
If you have questions about installation, maintenance, or take down, please call us at [phone]. Our
goal is that you are completely satisfied with our products. Please read this installation manual carefully and
follow all instructions contained herein. Please note that the installer is responsible for the site selection,
installation and use. Do not erect during inclement weather and follow all safety procedures during the
installation and take down process.
Please contact all utility companies for underground services. In many states, the utilities work together and
have formed a Utility Locating Service. It is your responsibility to locate all the underground services, includ-
ing speaking to the owner about irrigation, pool and other special services that they may have installed. Also,
please note that special precautions should be taken such that any overhead powerlines are duly noted and
avoided during the tent erection process.
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you should a problem arise.
TentCraft Inc in no way represents the estimated holding power to be true in all cases. It is an
estimate, and as such, does not imply that the figures are sufficient to hold any tent securely in
windy or adverse weather conditions. The tent installer accepts sole responsibility for the safe
installation, teardown, and maintenance of any tent. TentCraft does not represent in any way that
the materials provided with the purchase of the tent are sufficient enough to hold it up in windy or
adverse weather conditions. There is no way for TentCraft to know the site conditions or the
weather conditions at the event to be able to recommend the adequate amount of holding power
needed to hold the tent safely in position. Furthermore, we are not responsible for the methods
which the installer uses to erect the tent or anchor it in position. Installers MUST be empowered
to deem the tent unsafe for occupancy if/when the weather becomes unstable. For further
recommendations on determining necessary staking values, please consult the IFAI Procedural
Handbook for the Safe Installation and Maintenance of Tentage and the IFAI’s Pullout Capacity of
Tent Stakes. These resources are available from the IFAI Tent Rental Division.
MODEL SIZE JOB NUMBER
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Qty: 2 - Crown Clusters
Qty: 4 - Corner Brackets
Qty: 2 - Intermediate Brackets
Qty: 2 - Intermediate
Tent Top Straps
Qty: 6 - 3’ Stakes
HERE’S WHAT YOU’RE
WORKIN’ WITH...
Qty: 6 - 7’ Legs (84”)
Qty: 2 - Ridge Rafters (52”)
Qty: 6 - Perimeter Poles (112”)
Qty: 2 - Intermediate Rafters (61”)
Qty: 4 - Hip Poles (82”)
Qty: 4 - Tent Top Straps
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HIP POLES
7’ LEGS
CROWN
CLUSTERS
ROOF
RAFTER
BRACKET
RIDGE RAFTERS
PERIMETER POLES
CORNER
BRACKETS
INTERMEDIATE
BRACKETS
INTERMEDIATE RAFTERSINTERMEDIATE RAFTERS
Qty: 1 - Roof Rafter Bracket
Qty: 6 - OutGuy Straps

Step 1
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Inspect the tent site thoroughly for obstacles, underground and overhead
wires, pipes, etc. If necessary, consult with your local utility company prior
to installation.
Step 2
Lay out the erection site by first placing the corner brackets, intermediate
brackets and perimeter poles in sequence per the diagram to the left for
assembly. Do not install legs or roof rafters at this time.
Step 3
Begin assembly of the frame by inserting the perimeter poles into the
corner brackets and ensure that the snap pins lock into place. Next,
move to the intermediate bracket and repeat the procedure. Continue
this process until the perimeter framework is assembled.
Step 4
Insert hip poles into corner brackets at all four corners and ensure
that the snap pins lock into place. Insert the intermediate poles into the
intermediate brackets at both center points. All six poles should be installed
with the open hole end towards the sky and the snap pin ends towards the
ground. Ensure that all snap pins lock into place in all brackets.

Step 5
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Install the crown cluster bracket by inserting both hip poles into the bracket.
Repeat this step to install the second crown cluster. Once both crown cluster
brackets are installed, put the roof rafter bracket into place by slipping it
over the two intermediate poles - located in the middle of the setup.
Step 8
Step 6
Insert both ridge rafter poles into the crown cluster and the roof rafter brack-
ets to complete the roof structure. Ensure that all snap pins lock into place in
all brackets.
Lay the top over the frame and pull over the peak. Ensure that the corners of
the top align with the corner brackets.
Step 7
Lift one of the 10’ sides of the frame and install the two legs along that side.
This will be two of the four corner legs.

Step 9
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Step 10
Step 11
Step 12
Finish by installing the legs in the final two intermediate
brackets on the 20’ sides. Make sure all snap pins are locked in place.
Attach tent top to the frame with the tent top straps. Bring the “Y” straps
(located at the very top of the tent top straps) through the metal rings on
each of the tent top valances and secure the looped ends of the “Y” straps
into the carabiner. Fold the valance flap over the “Y” straps where the strips
of velcro line up to finish the corner. Repeat this step at the remaining 3
corners. **Do not hook carabiner directly to metal valance rings!**
Attach the bottom of the tent top straps to the legs of the tent by inserting
the hook into the hole at the bottom of the leg poles. Locate the ratchet in the
middle of the strap and tighten until the strap is taut enough to secure the
canopy. Repeat this step at the remaining 3 corner legs.
Once the top is secured on all corners, fold all extra strap length into the
white vinyl covers with velcro closure.
Lift the opposite 10’ side of the tent and insert the legs into the brackets as in
the previous step. This will complete installation of the four corner legs.
Make sure all snap pins are locked in place.

Step 15
Step 13
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Step 14
Locate the intermediate poles on the 20’ sides of the tent. On the valance,
where it comes down to a point and meets the pole, a single metal ring is sewn
onto the inside of the tent top. Attach the carabiner at the top of the inter-
mediate tent top strap to this metal ring.
Step 16
As with the tent top straps, the intermediate tent top straps will also be
attached to the 7’ leg poles by inserting the hook into the hole at the bottom
of the poles. Locate the ratchet in the middle of the strap and tighten until
the strap is taut enough to secure the canopy.
Once the top is secured on both intermediate poles, fold all extra strap length
into the white vinyl covers with velcro closure.
OUTSIDE
VIEW
INSIDE
VIEW
Locate the remaining 2 outguy straps. Connect the hook at the top of the
strap to the intermediate bracket by looping the hook around the bracket and
clipping it back on itself. Locate the 3’ ground stakes and wrap the looped
strap (found at the bottom end of the outguy straps) around the head of the
stake twice. Drive the stakes into the ground 5’ out from each corner leg and
ratchet the strap until it is taut. Repeat this step on the 1 remaining interme-
diate leg.
Locate the outguy straps and connect the carabiner at the top of the strap to
the cast eyelet that is on the outside of each of the corner brackets. Locate
the 3’ ground stakes and wrap the looped strap (found at the bottom end of
the outguy straps) around the head of the stake twice. Drive the stakes into
the ground 5’ out from each corner leg and ratchet the strap until it is taut.
Repeat this step on the three remaining corner legs.

Step 17
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Once all stakes have been secured and straps ratcheted taut, fold all extra
outguy strap length into the white vinyl covers with velcro closure.

Anchoring Requirements (Non-Certified Tents)
Non-certified tents are not engineered to meet specific wind loads. Wind loads are approximate and are
generally rule of thumb calculations used in the industry based on actual field experience. Windload of a
non-certified tent will very to a maximum of approximately 30 to 50 mph dependent upon the style of type
of tent. The structural integrity of the tent may exceed the soil's holding capacity even at wind loads of
30 to 50 mph.
Frame tents require approximately 1000 to 2000 lbs of holding power per anchor location (dependent on
the size and style of the tent). For safety of all occupants, evacuation is recommended if weather
becomes severe.
Severe storms have micro bursts of wind that may be recorded far in excess of t he storm's highest
winds. The installer is responsible for properly securing the temporary structure (tent). Soil conditions
will vary and the wind loads that the temporary structure can handle could be significantly below its wind
load capabilities.
*Holding power is based on firm soil conditions. If other conditions prevail, the holding power will
decrease and alternate anchoring methods are required.
Tent Size
Square
Footage
Anchor
Power
Required
Safety
Factor
Anchor
Locations
Holding Power
Required at Each
Anchor Location
10' x 20' 200 1,920 1.5 6 320*
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Note: The tent must be anchored properly for safe installation. Additonal guys and stakes
may be required depending on soil and/or wind conditions. Refer to the IFAI Procedural
Handbook for Safe Installation and Maintenance of Tentage for calculating the proper
anchoring capacity for soil and or ground conditions. Always follow manufacturer's recom-
mended anchoring techniques.
Guy Data:
1" Polyester Web - 3600 # rating*
*ASSUMES:
1. Surface: Compacted soil
2. Standard pull-out rate 800 lb/sq ft.
3. Normal staking configuration/conditions
9
36" Stake driven within 6" from the
top of the ground straight down or
a maximum 10 degree angle
10'
7'
5'
10'
10'
7'
5'
10'
20'