Coleman 9870-240 User Manual

– Insert one end of the Main Tent Pole tips into 

the grommet on webbing located at the corner 
of the tent. (illus. 3), (illus. 4)

– Go to opposite end of the Main Tent Poles and

gradually apply pressure to the pole, forming 
an arch, until you are able to insert the pole tip 
into the grommet on the corner web. (illus. 4)

– Repeat for second pole.
– Insert one end of Side Pole into grommet on the

webbing at the side of tent and go to opposite end
of the Side Pole and gradually apply 
pressure to the pole, forming an arch, 
until you are able to insert the pole 
tip into the grommet. (illus. 4)

– Repeat for second pole.

– Layout and position tent with doors facing

desired direction. (illus. 1) Unzip doors.

– For best results in windy conditions, position

door or back of tent into the wind.

– Stake down tent corners. Keep the floor taut.

(illus. 2)

– Assemble Frame Poles by interlocking the

shock-corded sections. This will make two
long red Main Tent Poles and two long 
silver Side Poles. 

– Insert the two Main Tent Poles through the pole

sleeves with the red trim.

– Insert the silver Side Poles through the pole

sleeves with the silver trim.

Part No. 9870-101

Part No. 9870-102

Part No. 9870-110

Tent stake

through Loop

illus. 3
Insert Pole Tip on
stake loop into pole.

illus. 4
Tent frame up

Main Tent Poles

Main Tent Poles

Side Poles

Side Poles