T: 0845 644 1195 E: shelter@instantmarquees.co.uk

POP UP TENT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Site marquee, remove cover

Lift on lower centre V struts to open...

as far as possible.2 persons on oppo-site sides is best

Insert rigging pole under slider and...

pull down on top of frame until ...

Pull canopy velcros downtightly throughframe brackets

NOTES ON SECURING THE MARQUEEOnce the frame has been erected it is important to move straight on to securing the marquee to prevent it from blowing away. Even when the conditions are calm, there is a chance of a thermic gust coming through and blowing the marquee over. Please note that we recommend the use of ratchet straps wherever possible; it is sometimes possible to attach the ratchets even when rigged on hard ground - use lamp-posts, benches, cars, trailers etc when it’s windy.

IMPORTANT! Only use the weight system on hard ground; always use ratchet straps and pegs on soft ground.

Extend legs to desired height.If windy extenddownwind legs first.

sliders pop ontobutton pins. Checkall buttons are firm

HARD GROUND ONLYPut 2 part jigsaw weights on leg base plates. Min 30kgs per leg in moderate winds

SOFT GROUND ONLYKnock in heavy duty ground peg approx 1m away from base of leg, and bisecting the 90° angle at the corners of the tent. Attach strap to peg, then knock in peg till the head is fully in the ground

Attach one ratchet strap to the scissor frame at the top of each leg

Thread long strap through slot in short strap, then pull through to take up slack

Crank up ratchet strap till the strap is tight. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN! Then follow steps 10 to 13 as required

CAUTION!In windy conditions the marquee should be held down manually whilst straps or weights are being attached. Always raise the downwind legs first,and always lower the upwind legs first. Use extra assistance if required. See over page for weather limitations. In the event of unexpectedly strong winds, remove sidewalls immediately. If the marquee continues to look distressed due to the strength of the wind, ask for assistance to take it down immediately

Attach optional base bars before attaching side walls

Attach sidewall to top velcro then fasten all velcro leg tabs

Attach sidewall velcro tabs to base bars if fitted Attach sidewall corner

flaps and small velcros at bottom

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SECURING THE MARQUEE ON HARD GROUND

SECURING THE MARQUEE ON SOFT GROUND

T: 01840 213 063 E: shelter@instantmarquees.co.uk

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 6x6m & 4x4m INSTANT MARQUEES6x6m Instant MarqueeThe 6x6m rigs basically in the same way as the smaller units, but please bear in mind the following:

• The 6x6 is heavy - always use a trolley to move it into position. Take care when lifting or moving it• Use a crew of min 4 people to open it out. Lift the bottom scissor frames at the intermediate legs to open to 75%.• Get under the canopy to push up each king post in turn, starting with the centre post, till it clicks into the ball pin. It is usually best to raise the king post as high as possible to give maximum tension to the canopy.• Then position one rigging tool under the centre king post while the rest of the crew help to spread the legs as far as possible. The sliders should be near the top of each leg - position the second rigging tool under the sliders then pull down on the frame to push each slider home in turn. At this stage attach all the canopy vecros to taugten the canopy and prevent puddling in heavy rain• To extend the legs, start at the downwind corner legs. Never lift the upwind legs first. Then lift the upwind corner legs before moving on to the centre legs. The best way to extend the legs is to lift the upper leg in one hand, and pull down the lower leg with the other. It is NOT a good idea to stand on the foot because of the angle change when lifting. • Because of its large surface area it is even more important than usual to secure the unit properly in windy conditions. Always attach the ratchet straps to the scissor frames - NOT the canopy. Use 1 strap at each leg. • If using weights on hard ground, base bars should be used to secure all sidewalls except the open section.• NOTE: When de-rigging, the king posts MUST be lowered and canopy velcros released before folding the frame in

4x4m Instant MarqueeAll the same procedures apply to the 4x4m Instant Marquee, except that it only has one king post and 4 legs. DERIGGING - this procedure is basically the reverse of the rigging procedure1. Remove sidewalls and fold. With 2 people, it should be possible to keep the walls off the ground when folding, to keep them clean. 2. Release canopy velcros. NOTE : Frame cannot be lowered with velcros attached.3. Remove base bars where applicable4. Remove weights or ratchet straps as applicable5. Lower legs. In-to-wind legs must be lowered first, or there is a risk the tent will blow away and cause damage or injury6. Release sliders. Push scissor frame up slightly to remove load from ball pin during this exercise7. Fold marquee in by having 2 persons opposite each other lifting and pushing on top centre V struts. Take car not to catch footplate

CAUTION!1. Exercise extreme care in windy conditions. Have extra persons on hand to prevent marquee blowing away.2. Keep limbs clear of frame parts during rigging and de-rigging.3. Only lift 1 part (15kgs) of the weights at one time. Follow H&S lifting guidelines.4. Observe Instant Marquees’ wind & weather guidelines.5. Never store the marquee or walls in the covers if wet. Allow to dry fully before putting in bags or mildew will result. WEATHER LIMITATIONSInstant Marquees are temporary structures for use in fair weather, and should not be used in extreme weather conditions. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the unit(s) is taken down if the wind speed exceeds the recommended limits. It is a good idea to check the Met Office or BBC wind forecast before and during events to ensure the wind limits are respected. An outline of the recommended limits is as follows:

Soft ground Max 30mph This assumes properly guyed units with heavy duty pegsHard ground Max 15mph This assumes one 30kgs weight per leg and use of base barsWARNING! Ignoring these limits could result damage to the marquee, and injury or death to persons

In the event of torrential rain the canopy velcros must be fully tightened. The user should also regularly check that the canopy does not “puddle”; puddling can seriously damage both the canopy and the frame.

WARNINGSIt is the responsibilty of the user to check that:1. The site is suitable for marquee erection and free of low-level overhead cables, underground pipes & cables etc2. The marquee is only erected in fair weather conditions (see above)3. Enough suitably qualified persons are on hand to assist with setting up in windy conditions4. The marquee is suitably guyed or weighted at all times for the prevailing conditions5. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in damage and/or injury

MORE INFORMATIONA detailed rigging/de-rigging video is available on our website: www.instantmarquees.co.uk/PopUpMarquees, or on YouTube & Vimeo. Search: Instant Marquees rigging guide

If you need more information, do not hesitate to get in touch with us: 01840 213 063 during work hours, 07748 165 827 at other times

Quick-fit Wall Instructions the branding company

TO FIT 3 WALLS TO A 3x3, 4x4 OR 2x2M TENT1) Hang wall 1, wrap around front leg. Tip: line up bothsets of velcro carefully, starting with the top section & working down to the bottom 2 sections. Pull on the bottomof each flap to get the tensions correct2) Hang wall 2, wrap around r/h rear leg (as seen from front)3) Hang wall 3, wrap around l/h rear leg4) Wrap wall 3 around front leg5) Carefully flap on to rear wall at point 56) Carefully flap on to rear wall at point 6

Note: to fit closing wall, attach wall,unwrap point 4, wrap closing wall at point 4, flap closing wall at point 1, then flap wall 3 at point 4

TO FIT 2x3M QUICK-FIT WALLS TO A 4.5x3M TENT WITH OLD STYLE 4.5M WALLS 1) Hang 4.5m wall 1, and attach all the leg loops on r/h rear leg (as seen from front) 2) Hang wall 2, wrap around r/h front leg 3) Hang wall 3, wrap around l/h rear leg4) Wrap wall 3 around front leg5) Carefully flap on to rear wall at point 56) Carefully flap on to rear wall at point 6

Note: to fit 4.5m closing wall, attach wall, unwrap point 4, attach closing wall leg loops at point 4, flap closing wall at point 2, then flap wall 3 at point 4

TO FIT QUICK-FIT WALLS TO A 6x3M TENTFollow instructions for 3x3, but note how centre leg works

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