Elite Montana - Tent COLEMAN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Elite Montana COLEMAN

ELITE MONTANA™ 8 TENT MODEL 2000001584

Before you begin

Read all instructions before set up.

- Select a level site clear of rocks, branches, and other hard or sharp objects, to install your tent.

WARNING: Keep clear of overhead power lines.

• Do not set up your tent under trees because of potential lightning strikes or falling tree limbs in inclement weather.
• Secure with all stakes and guylines provided to prevent property damage or personal injury.
• For best results in windy conditions, position narrow end of tent into the wind.
• Enlist the help of at least one other person to assist you when it is time to assemble the tent.

Pole Descriptions

Pole Pole PoleDescription Qty. Dia. Repair Kit Replacement Kit
Main Body Pole, black	2	11mm 501000539 501000549
Side Body Pole, grey	2	9.5mm 501000540 501000548
Rainfly Pole, black	1	11mm 501000539 501000549
Vertical Door Pole, black,short w/rubber tips	1	6.3mm 501000543 501000545
Door Pole, black,long w/rubber tips	1	6.3mm 501000543 501000545

Self-Rolling Window Spring Descriptions

Color Code Description	Qty.	Length	Replacement Part No.
Red	2	360mm	5010000624
Yellow	1	550mm	5010000626

CAUTION: "Springs" may have sharp edges. Handle with care to avoid injury. Keep out of reach of children.

To Set Up Tent

1. Unfold tent and spread out on a clean, level surface with the door facing the desired direction. (Fig. 1)
2. Assemble all poles by interlocking the shock-corded, sections together.
3. Insert grey Side Body Poles through the grey trimmed sleeves on both sides of tent; then insert black Main Body Poles through black trimmed sleeves, in center of tent, forming a "X". Make sure black Main Body Poles overlap the grey Side Body Poles. (Fig. 1)

Sleeve with Grey Trim Sleeves with Black Trim Sleeve with Grey Trim Door Front of Tent Black, Shock-corded Main Body Poles Grey, Shock-corded Side Body Polos Fig. 1

1. Insert end of each black Main Body Poles & grey Side Body Poles into pins. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
2. Go to opposite end of each pole and gradually apply pressure to each forming arches. Insert the pin into each pole end at the sides and corners of tent. (Fig. 2 & 2A)
3. Attach frame clips along edges of tent to the black Main Body Poles & grey Side Body Poles. (Fig. 2B)
4. Stretch tent until taut, then secure metal loops located on both sides and web loops located at four corners of tent with stakes. (Fig. 2C)

Fig. 2 Door 2C 2B 2A

Hinged, Rigid Door

1. Assemble Vertical Door Pole (shorter black pole with plastic tips); then insert through zippered vertical pole sleeve on hinged side of door. (Fig. 3)
2. Insert end of Vertical Door Pole into bottom hinge plate, apply pressure to form a slight bow, then insert other tip of pole into top hinge. Zip up vertical pole sleeve. (Fig. 4 & 5)
3. Assemble Door Pole (longer black pole with plastic cap tips); then insert into zippered pole sleeve at top of door. (Fig. 6)
4. Insert end of Door Pole into top hinge plate, apply pressure to form a bow, then insert other tip of pole into the bottom hinge. (Fig. 7)
5. Zip up pole sleeve to enclose Door Pole. (Fig. 8)

Vertical Pole Sleeve Door Hinge Fig. 3

To Attach Rainfly

1. Insert black Rainfly Pole with through sleeve in underside of Rainfly. (Fig. 9)
2. Drape Rainfly over tent with Rainfly Pole centered above front door & the dark blue vestibule flaps located in the front. (Fig 9)

Fig. 9 Rainfly Sleeve Black Rainfly Pole Rainfly Door

(continued on other side)

To Attach Rainfly continued

1. Insert end of each black Rainfly Pole into pin on either side of front door. (Fig. 10 & 10A)
2. Go to opposite end of Rainfly Pole and gradually apply pressure to form an arch. Insert the pin into pole end at other side of the door. (Fig. 10 & 10A)
3. Locate all hook & loop fasteners on underside of Rainfly and wrap around black and grey poles to secure. (Fig. 10B)
4. Stretch elastic straps and hook clip on each to the metal loops at the front and back of the tent. (Fig. 10C)
5. Extend out vestibule flaps and secure with metal stakes through the loops in the web straps (Fig. 10 & 5D)
6. Stretch guylines until taut, then secure with stakes. (Fig. 10 & 10E)

10C 10A1 Fig. 10 Guylines 10E 10D

Self-rolling Windows

CAUTION: "Springs" may have sharp edges. Handle with care to avoid injury. Keep out of reach of children.

NOTE: Carefully unroll metal "springs" stored in bag with stakes. The color marking on each "spring" should match the color of the fabric "flag" sewn to the window or door sleeve opening. (Fig. 11)

1. Locate sleeve(s) in window panel, open hook & loop fastener; then insert "spring(s)" with matching color marking. (Fig. 11 & 12)

NOTE: When inserting into the sleeve(s), the color marking on the "spring(s)" should always face the operator.

1. Close hook & loop fastener to secure.

2. Before unzipping and opening the window, push in at top to engage "spring(s)" to activate the self-rolling feature. (Fig. 13)

3. Unzip to allow the window panel to roll down automatically; zip back to close window panel. (Fig. 14 & 15)

NOTE: Repeat steps above for inserting the color matching "spring(s)" into sleeve(s) for the rest of the windows.

Fig. 15 Door Window Panel Window Panel Sleeves Push in at top to engage "spring(s)" Fig. 14 Fig. 13

Self-rolling Windows continued

CAUTION: All "springs" must be removed from sleeves before tearing down tent to avoid damage to the tent fabric or part. To avoid injury, carefully roll up "springs". Keep out of reach of children. Store rolled "springs" in bag with stakes.

Tent Lighting System

Your tent comes pre-wired with the Coleman® Tent Lighting System. See manual that came with the light and carefully read all instructions before use then save for future reference.

Electrical Cord Access

1. Unzip the access panel in the lower left corner of tent and bring in an electrical cord.
   NOTE: Use only UL approved cords rated for outdoor usage. (Fig. 16)

Close-up of hands holding a leaf or vegetable, no visible text or symbols

Cooler Access

The smaller zippered opening at the side of tent is designed for added ventilation and easy access to your beverage cooler.

1. To use as a vent, unzip flap to expose screen.
2. To use as a cooler access, unzip other flap to make an avenue to bring beverages into tent. (Fig. 17)

To Store

1. All "springs" must be rolled up and placed in bag with stakes.
2. All poles and stakes must be placed in the storage bag to prevent damage to the fabric items placed in the carry case.
3. Make sure tent is clean and dry before placing in carry case.
4. Remove rainfly, spread out on floor of tent, then unzip door & vents before taking tent down for storage.
5. Neatly fold tent to width of pole storage bag, place on tent, roll tightly, and place in carry case.
6. Store in a clean, dry area.

Things You Should Know:

• Under certain conditions (cold weather, high humidity, etc.) condensation will form on the inside of your tent. Condensation is caused by water vapor from your breath, perspiration, or any wet clothing inside the tent. It is NOT LEAKAGE through the shelter fabric. It can be minimized by removing wet clothing from your shelter and by providing good ventilation through the tent.
• Tree limbs; tree sap, bird droppings, or moisture steadily dripping off tree limbs can cause damage to the tent fabric and its coating resulting in leaks or loss of flame-resistant properties.
• Never store tent, even for a short period of time, without drying it thoroughly 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 TO REMOVE STAKES AS THIS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
• Tent poles should not be left telescoped together during storage.
• Do not leave your tent set-up for weeks at a time. Be aware that exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun can seriously damage material and/or cause it to become discolored.

⚠ WARNING: Keep all flame and heat sources away from this shelter fabric.

This shelter meets the flammability requirements of CPAI-84. The fabric may 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.

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