Coleman 3 8'x8' Prospecto

Connect Frame to Tent

–Insert the pin into the ends of the top main

tent pole at the rear of the tent. 
(illus. 3, illus. 4)

–Go to opposite end of pole and gradually 

apply pressure to the pole forming an arch 
until you are able to insert the pin into the 
pole end. (works best standing in the door, 
with two people) Repeat for second pole.

–Insert the pin on the side into the side to side  

main pole end. Go to opposite end of pole
and gradually apply pressure to the pole 
forming an arch until you are able to insert 
the pin into the pole end. Repeat for second
pole. (illus. 3, illus. 4)

TIOGA

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3 8’x8’ 

1

Layout & Positioning 
of Tent, Pole Assembly

–Layout and position tent with door  

facing desired direction. (illus. 1)

–Unzip door.
–Stake down tent, using the rings on the 

stake loops. Keep the floor taut. (illus. 2) 

–Assemble frame poles by interlocking 

shock-corded poles. (four poles)

–Insert the main tent poles through the two

pole sleeves that go side to side, parallel 
to the front of the tent. (illus. 1)

–Insert two main poles through the pole

sleeves running the opposite direction.
these poles should be on top of the first
two poles where they cross. 

2

–Select a level campsite clear of 

rocks, branches and other hard or 
sharp objects. 

–Do not set up your tent under trees. 
–For best results in windy conditions, 

position the end of tent into the wind.

Front Door 

Poles to be on top

Assembled black main tent poles inserted through
pole sleeves in both directions.

Instructions apply to Part Number 9273-808

illus. 1

illus. 2 

Tent stake 

through ring 

on stake loop

illus. 4

Tent frame 

set-up

Part No. 9273-3221

Part No. 9273-3281

illus.3
Insert pin into pole end

Side to side 

poles