Coleman 9600-161 Fascicule

Rev. 11/04

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Never store shelter, even for a short period of time, without drying it thoroughly and

brushing off caked dirt. Do not pack stakes or poles inside your shelter. Use 
separate storage bag.

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STAKES SHOULD BE REMOVED BY PULLING ON THE STAKE ITSELF. NEVER

PULL ON THE SHELTER FABRIC OR STAKE LOOP TO REMOVE STAKE.

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SHELTER POLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT TELESCOPED TOGETHER 

DURING STORAGE.

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Do not leave your shelter set-up for weeks at a time, be aware that exposure to the

ultraviolet rays of 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 will burn if
left in continuous contact with any flame source. The application of any foreign 
substance to the shelter fabric may render the flame-resistant properties ineffective.

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3600 N. Hydraulic • Wichita, Kansas 67219

1-800-835-3278  •  www.coleman.com

–With the frame still partially set up, clip 

the center of the shelter to the
center hub. (illus. 3)

–Starting towards the center of the 

shelter, clip the shelter fabric to 
the poles.

–Fully extend each pole by straightening 

all shock-corded pole sections. 

–Insert the pin on the pin and ring 

system, at the corner of the Screen 
House into the the pole end. 
(illus. 4), (illus. 6) 

–Repeat for remaining poles. 
–Adjust poles to pull the shelter 

taut and stake down through 
the fabric loops at the end of 
pin and ring. (illus. 5), (illus. 6)

–Attach guy lines to fabric 

guy loops at each corner 

and stake out (illus. 6)

–Screen doors conveniently

tuck into pocket when not in 
use. (illus. 7)

illus. 3 

Shelter clipped to  

partially assembled frame

Start by attaching the

center of the shelter to

the pole hub.

illus. 4 

Insert into the 

pole end

illus. 6 

Completed shelter with 

guy lines staked out

illus. 5 

Stake through  

stake loop

illus. 7 

When not in use, screen

door can be tucked into

side pocket.