WSSL MQ17 HEX Quick start guide
1. Each installation site must be evaluated and the proper securing method determined by the
installer. Some soils require staking or securing different from that which was provided with the
tent.
2. Good judgment and common sense must be used along with installation guidelines. It is the
responsibility of the tent installer/maintainer to anticipate the severity of the weather along with
the proper time and method of setup and take down. Evacuation of the tent is recommended
before weather becomes extreme. A successful event is a safe event.
3. Proper safety equipment, such as hard hats, steel toe shoes, and safety glasses, should be used
to ensure a safe setup and take down.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ERECTING THE TENT.
PROPER INSTALLATION WILL ENSURE MAXIMUM USAGEAND
STABILITY OF THIS STRUCTURE.
IF FURTHER INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION OF ANY PART OF
THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTACT:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MQ17 HEX
PEAK MARQUEE TENT
CAUTION
WARNER SHELTER SYSTEMS LIMITED
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Table of Contents
1.) TENT LOCATION................................................................................................2
2.) PARTS LIST AND PARTS NUMBER.................................................................. 3
3.) FRAME ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................... 4 - 5
Post & Centrepole Assembly .................. Step 2 - 3................. PAGE 4
Upper Frame Assembly ......................... Step 4....................... PAGE 4
Cross Cable Installation ......................... Step 5 - 6 ................. PAGE 5
4.) TENT TOP INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 5 - 7
Protecting Tent Top................................. Step 7....................... PAGE 5
Unfolding Tent Top ................................. Step 8 ...................... PAGE 6
Securing Tent Top to Frame ................... Step 8A/8B .............. PAGE 7
5.) ERECTING THE TENT ...................................................................................... 7
Installing Posts ....................................... Step 9 ...................... PAGE 7
Installing Centrepole............................... Step 10 - 15............. PAGE 8 - 9
Securing the Structure ........................... Step 14 & 16 ........... PAGE 9 - 10
6.) WALL INSTALLATION....................................................................................... 11
7.) JOINER INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 12 - 13
8.) SUMMARY........................................................................................................ 13
9.) CARE FOR YOUR VINYL TOPS ..................................................................... 14
10.) MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 14
Tent Location
VERY IMPORTANT!
Ascertain tops, guys, and other tent parts are in good operating condition. Any
components showing damage should be replaced immediately.
Before unloading, review the proposed location of the tent. In doing so, take into
account the following:
Hazards Locate, mark, and avoid any overhead or underground electrical, phone, gas,
sprinkler or other lines. Take note and always be aware of any and all hazards. DO
NOT BEGINANY ASSEMBLY UNTIL THE HAZARDS HAVE BEEN MARKED AND
CAN BE SAFELYAVOIDED.
Access Plan the best route for bringing the tent and equipment for the setup onto and off
the site.
Drainage Attempt to influence the location of the tent so that rain or melting snow can drain
away.
Obstacles A clean, level and unobstructed site will provide an easy assembly of the tents.
Weather Do not attempt to setup the tent during thunderstorms, high winds or other extreme
conditions.
Safety Before the set up, instruct the crew on safety procedures. All local safety and fire
regulations must be followed.
ALL SITE PERSONNEL MUST FOLLOW OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES.
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CAUTION: Tension straps must
be maintained tight and even
for proper tensioning
of the canopy
fabric. The fabric
must remain taut
t o avoid rain
ponding.
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PEAK MARQUEE TENT
OPTIONS
ITEM PART QTY DESCRIPTION
STAKE 3/4” X 34” 18 10666
FLAG POLE EXT. 1 9523
DROP SHEET 1 10634
CABLE: SLIDE WALL 10’
as req’d
10673
BASE: MQ ADJ. 24” 6 11064 STEEL
GUY ROPE
as req’d
10689
GUTTER/JOINER 10’
as req’d
10959
OPTIONS
PLAIN
CLEAR
MESH
FRENCH WINDOW
BAY WINDOW
ZIPPER DOOR
FRAME
ITEM PART QTY STEEL ALUM
POST 8’2
11
12
13
14
15
16
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
6 10590 10591
BASE; MQ FLAT 6 10514
BOLT 5/16” - 3” NC 6 4093
NUT 5/16; NYLOK 6 8369
CORNER 120° 6 10627
CROSS CABLE 3 12331
EVE TUBE 9’ - 3” 6 7161 10630
CENTREPOLE 1 10978
LOCK PIN 7 7843
1 TENT TOP, HEX 17 REG. 1 12332
WALLS 8’ x 10’
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GUTTER/
JOINER 10’
16
17’-4”
20’
5
1
12
FLAG NOT INCLUDED
OPTIONAL
FLAG POLE
FOR 3'x5' FLAG
15
7
2
11
8
#6857
QUICKLINK
can be ordered
separately
8’
NOMINAL
11
6
4
Guy Rope
(as req’d)
MQ17 HEX
14
BAG
9
2
3
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OPTIONS
Step 1
• Check all the parts before
assembling the tent.
• Refer to assembly drawing
on page 3 for part
quantities and part
numbers.
* Bolts, Nut and Lock-pins not shown.
Step 2
POST ASSEMBLY
• Assemble the Post 8’ A with the Base B using Bolts C and Nuts D .
A
POST
BASE
C
D
Step 3
CENTREPOLE ASSEMBLY
• Assemble the Centrepole 6 using the same type of Bolts and Nuts.
Step 4
• Assemble perimeter frame.
• Assemble Corner 120° 3 and Eve Tubes
5, by slipping one tube to another to form
upper frame.
FRAME ASSEMBLY
B
13 GUY ROPE
DROP SHEET
FLAGPOLE
(optional)
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4CROSS CABLE
2POST ASSEMBLY
1TENT TOP 3CORNER 120°
6CENTREPOLE
5EVE TUBE
5
4
(2.72m)
(NOT INCLUDED)
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Step 6
Step 5
• Install 3rd cable to corners 3 & 4 above other
two cables. Lift either corner to shorten the
distance and easily hook the cable in place.
• Install second Cross Cable to corners 2 & 5.
TENT TOP INSTALLATION
CROSS CABLE INSTALLATION
12
5
4
6
3
Corner Pin
Cross
Cables
1
2
5
4
6
3
12
5
4
6
3
Step 7
Drop Sheet
PROTECTING TENT TOP
4
• Install first Cross Cables 4 from corners 1 to
6 by hooking the cable end loop over the
corner pin.
NOTE: The corners are numbered for convenience
of explanation only.
• Lowering the corner causes the corners to
adjust their position and the cables to
tighten.
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• Unfold Drop Sheet (not included) over
the Cross Cables to protect the Tent Top and
to keep the Tent Top clean.
(NOT INCLUDED)
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ERECTING THE TENT
NOTE: The corners are numbered for convenience
of explanation only.
Step 8
• Place the Tent Top beside the mid joint of one
frame section and unfold the fabric along one
edge.
Ensure that centre socket would pull out towards
the centre, otherwise rotate entire Tent Top
bundle 180°.
• Pull centre socket, unfolding towards the centre.
• Attach webbings 1 & 2 to corresponding
corners as shown in STEP 8A on PAGE 7.
• Pull the upper layer of the Tent Top toward the
adjacent frame section.
• Pull the next upper layer of the Tent Top to the
opposite frame section.
• Attach webbings 3 & 4 to corresponding corners.
SEE STEP 8A.
• To unfold the remaining half of the Tent Top, use
two of the toggle ropes attached to the Tent Top
and pull toward opposite side.
• Attach webbings 5 & 6. To attach last webbing,
SEE STEP 8B on PAGE 7.
• Ensure all 6 webbings are properly attached to
corresponding hooks of each corner.
UNFOLDING TENT TOP
12
56
56
CENTRE
SOCKET
12
34
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Step 8A
• Attach one corner of the Tent Top to the frame
by pulling handle B to place loop webbing A
under the corner loop C .
CB
A• Attach as in 8A, but if tight, insert a
stake through webbing A and press
down and under until the webbing slips
under the corner loop C .
ATTACHING THE LAST
Step 8B
Step 9
• Lock post in place
using Lock-pins. =>
• To install the first Post, lift one corner and
slide the Post on the Corner sleeve. SEE 9:1
ATTACHING WEBBING TO CORNER HOOK
ERECTING THE TENT
• Repeat the procedure for the adjacent 2
posts.
INSTALLING POSTS
DRAWING 9:1
DRAWING 9:3
DRAWING 9:4
C
A
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Lock pin
Corner
Sleeve
Post
3
7
DRAWING 9:2
IMPORTANT!
Legs must move inward
as other legs are raised.
S-hook
Tension strap
Catenary Cord
Quick Link
Cam puckle
• Insert s-hook at the bottom of the tension strap
into the hole in the Base. SEE DRAWING 9:3
• Tension strap by pulling the strap down.
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Step 11
• Raise Centrepole above Top Cross Cable.
SEE DRAWING 15:1
Top Cross Cable
DRAWING 15:1
Bottom Cross Cables
• Push Drop Sheet to the lower half of the frame
to expose the Cable intersection.
• Insert the Centrepole 6 through the socket at
the centre of the Tent Top and lean the
Centrepole against the intersection of the
Cross Cable.
• Install the Flag on the Centrepole from the
outside.
Step 10 CENTREPOLE INSTALLATION
Drop
Sheet
Install
Flag
• Align the Centrepole Sleeve
and lower it over the
intersecting point of the three
Cables. <= SEE DRAWING 15:2
• Secure the Centrepole to the
Cables using the Lock Pin.
Centrepole
Sleeve
Lock Pin Cross
Cables
* Be careful when stepping on Tent Top. Removing shoes or using soft shoes is
recommended to avoid soiling or damaging the Tent Top
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DRAWING 15:2
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• Place the Centrepole lower end on the top
Cable and slide it toward the Cross Cable
intersection, wedging the Centrepole
between the cover and the cables.
• At the intersection, push down bottom cable
while pulling up the top cable to set both
cables directly below the Centrepole sleeve.
• Secure the Centrepole to the
cables using the Lock-Pin.
Top Cross
Cable
Bottom Cross
Cables
Step 13
Step 12
• Straighten Posts and drive two Stakes 8
at each Post Base.
NOTE: If the weather will
allow, it may be more
convenient to stake the
bases after raising the
Centrepole.
14
Lock Pin Cross
Cables
• Install the remaining Posts using the same
procedure as explained in Step 9.
• Remove and fold Drop Sheet keeping clean
side in.
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•For inclement weather,
Guy Ropes are recommended.
Attach Guy Ropes to corner loop
as required.
IMPORTANT:
Each installation site must be evaluated by installer to determine proper securing
method. Site conditions may require anchorage different from what was provided with the Tent.
SECURING TENSION STRAPS
Step 15
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D-rings
• Tension the Tent Top by tightening each tension strap.
Tie off slack rope tails to main ropes.**
D-rings should overlap
once tension strap is
tensioned.
Catenary cord assembly detail:
Tension
strap
Catenary
Cord
Te
n
sio
n
s
tra
p
Guy Rope
Attach Guy Rope
to corner loop
as required
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