Manual Sierra Designs Tiros Tent

Manual

SIERRA DESIGNS 2011 Cherry Street, Unit 202 Louisville, CO 80027 Phone: 303-262-3050 Fax: 303-262-3051 Toll Free: 800-635-0461

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TIROS

Your Sierra Designs TIROS

tent is very easy to pitch

and maintain. Follow these

instructions to pitch your

tent quickly, safely and eas-

insert

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correct

Figure 3: Clip-Loc

TIGHTEN

FLOOR

TOWARD

CEILING

Figure 7:

Line Tightener

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Figure 4: Flysheet (top view)

TIROS TENT CONTENTS

Tent Body & Rainfly: 1 Line Tighteners: 12

Tent Poles: 5 Pitching Instructions: 1

Tent Stakes: 11* Guy Cord: 12

Stake Sack: 1 Pole Sack: 1

* Sierra Designs tents include stakes for pitching the body and fly under normal condi-

tions. Additional stakes may be required in severe conditons.

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Figure 6: Top view

Figure 1: Correct Pole Assembly

Figure 2: Tent Body (top view)

Figure 5: Ladder Lock

bule pole. Please note that the tent body is symmetrical so the fly can

go on with the vestibule over either door. At points 1 to 12 (Figure 4)

on the inside of the tent fly you will find

L” side release buckles. Attach

these points to their mates on the tent body. It is easiest if you start at

the points nearest the apex and work down. At points J and K on the fly

you will find Velcro

®

attachments. Attach these to the vestibule pole. At

eight perimeter points on the fly are

I” LadderLoc fly attachments (Fig-

ure 5). These points correspond to the ends of the poles at points A–H.

Working your way around the perimeter of the tent, hook the grommets

at the ends of the adjustment straps over the pole ends at points A, B,

G and H and then tighten the adjustment straps. Working your way

around the tent again, follow the same procedure for points C, D, E

and F. Now stake out the adjustable vestibule loops at points L and M.

Tighten these to the desired tautness.

Ventilation

Proper ventilation is essential for creating a comfortable living space inside

your tent. The vestibule door panel can be rolled away for maximum ven-

tilation, or guyed out in an awning-like fashion. Because the rainfly has an

awning over the door, you can often leave the door tied open in a rain storm,

provided the door faces away from the wind. When the door in the rear of

the rainfly is left fully or partially open, it effectively improves flow-through

ventilation. Additionally, the zippers at the top of the vestibule and back

door can be used to regulate ventilation. Staking out the center back of the

rainfly (point N) further enhances ventilation by increasing airflow under

the fly.

Internal Guy System

Years ago, Sierra Designs was the first to introduce the revolutionary

Internal Guy System. This system remains a very important feature in

our Convertible and 4-Season tents. When installed, this simple system

will greatly increase the strength of your tent with the weight of a few

guy cords. This system is very useful in extreme weather conditions, but

is not necessary under normal conditions.

Installation: All attachments are made inside the tent. All that is need-

ed are 4 pieces of guy cord of 100

” lengths or longer, (line tighteners

may be used but are optional). Some of these items have been provided

complimentary with your tent. There are nine webbing loops sewn to the

interior of the tent body; one in each corner of the floor at points A, B,

G and H (Figure 6) and one at each of the pole intersection points in the

ceiling at points O, P, Q, R and I.

Start by tying one end of a cord through the webbing loop in the ceiling at

point Q. Secure the other end at point A with a double half-hitch or one

of the complimentary line tighteners (See Figure 7). Repeat this proce

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dure for lines between points B and O, G and R, H and P. Note: Point I

is the apex of the tent and it is not part of the Internal Guy System. Use

point I as a hang loop. The Internal Guy System will partially obstruct

the doorway. If you want to stow the cord out of the way when entering

or exiting the tent, simply loosen the cord and pass it through the loop in

the ceiling.

Please note that 11 tent stakes and 12 guy cords were provided with

this tent as a courtesy. If you choose to use more than this when pitch

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ing your tent, additional stakes and cord may be purchased at the store

where you originally purchased your tent.

First Pitch

In order to familiarize yourself with your new tent, we suggest that you

“test pitch” it before embarking on a wilderness trip.

Select a Site

Look for a level spot that is protected from the wind in order to ensure

sleeping comfort. Clear the area of debris such as sharp stones and sticks

which might abrade or puncture the tent floor. Choose an area that will

drain well when it rains.

Unfurl the Tent and Assemble the Poles

Unfold the tent and lay the floor flat on the ground with the door un-

zipped. Carefully unfold the shock corded pole sections and allow them

to slide together. Do not allow the poles to snap together: This can lead

to serious pole damage. Make certain that the insert of each pole section

is fully inserted into the next pole section (Figure 1). You will have two

straight poles, two arch poles of equal length, and one shorter arch pole.

Stake Out the Floor

We recommend staking the floor prior to inserting the poles for greater

pitching ease. Although the Tiros is a totally freestanding tent, we

suggest that you always stake the floor for greater safety and stability, es

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pecially in high winds. First stake each of the webbing loops at the back

of the tent at points G and H (Figure 2). Next, move to the front of the

tent, pull the webbing loops at points A and B until the tent floor is

squarely and semi-tautly positioned, and stake them down. Finally, stake

the sides at points C, D, E and F, again pulling the tent floor semi-taut.

Erect the Tent

Insert the tips of one of the poles into the grommets at points A and

H, and the tips of a second pole into the grommets at points B and G

(Figure 2). Pull the two poles up so they intersect at point I and attach

the Clip-Loc

™

over the intersection at the apex (do not attach the cord

yet). Now, following the seams along the poles, attach the remaining

Swift Clips

™

. Next, insert a long arched pole at points C and D, arching

the pole around the back of the tent. Finally, attach all Swift Clips along

this pole’s path. Repeat this process with the remaining long arch pole

between points E and F. Now that all the long poles have been attached

to the tent body, attach the 6 remaining Clip-Locs. Hook the four Clip-

Locs nearest to the doors over the intersection with their opening facing

the middle of the tent. Now attach the cord on the Clip-Locs by wrap

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ping the cord in the direction crossing the open gate of the clip. Wrap

the cord around the pole intersection two to four times, depending on

desired firmness, then slide the cord into the groove on the backside of

the clip to hold it taut (Figure 3).

Fly Sheet

You now have one remaining pole with a bent angle in it. Place the ends

of this pole in the buckets at points S and V or T and U. Drape the fly

over the tent making sure the vestibule is over the end with the vesti

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Rating

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