Anchor CENTURY 40 WIDE - Manual (Page 7)

8 WINCH FOR TENSION
If the footprint of the tent has been laid out properly
and the tent placed squarely within that footprint, the
following tensioning sequence is recommended for
the best overall appearance:
1. Tension webs at the lace lines first.
2. Tension webs at the corners.
3. Tension webs at the ends.
4. Tension webs at the middles last.
NOTE: If the tent is not square, or if
center poles lean when laces are tensioned,
reverse steps “1” and “2” above.
At each side pole, release winch tension and place
bottom of side pole at the marked footprint eave line
location.
Insert guy web into winch. Pull excess through
winch. Tension, using winch bar.
DO NOT USE EXTENDERS ON WINCH BAR
TOOL.
CAUTION -- DO NOT OVER TENSION TENT
BEYOND EAVE LINE. DO NOT PULL SIDE
POLES OR CENTER POLES BEYOND VERTICAL
POSITION.
JUMP
ROPE
CORNER
POLE
CAUTION:
KEEP TO SIDE OF WINCH
WHEN TENSIONING. DO NOT
EXTEND LENGTH OF WINCH
BAR TOOL.
JUMP
ROPE
WINCH STAKE BAR
WEB
SIDE
POLE
WINCH
BAR
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FINAL SIDE POLE ADJUSTMENT
With side poles standing vertical and bases at the marked side pole footprint locations, ratchet webs to
tension the top evenly.
Due to changes in climactic conditions, periodic inspection and adjustment should be made.
Protective covers are recommended for all stakes and stake bars.
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TAKE DOWN - USE EXTREME
CAUTION REMOVING ALL POLES
1. Spread ground cover.
2. Loosen tension on all web winches.
3. Slant side poles inward.
4. Remove center and side poles.
5. Reverse installation steps.
IMPORTANT
Check guys periodically for tightness and
maintenance of good condition.