STEP 1. Make sure zipper is closed. Peg the two rear loops (yellow tabs), making sure they are taut.

STEP 2. Stretch the tent out as far as it will go, pulling from the bottom of the zipper. Align for even tension on the 2 rear anchors.

STEP 3. Measure back from this front point 9 inches (you can us a 10 inch peg for measuring). 

STEP 4. Drive a peg through BOTH loops of the front door at this 9 in. setback.

STEP 5. Pull out the center sides 'til taught, and stake (centers are indicated with yellow tabs).

STEP 6. Assemble the front pole. ( 3 parts). Slide the lower pole into bottom of center sleeve and affix at the locator hole. Put top pole in and position at lowest setting.

STEP 7. Insert pole into the cone of ParaTipi, swing into place. You may need a flat rock or a peg on it's side to prevent pole from sinking into soggy ground. Press the spring clip of the top pole, and raise it to the locator hole or until tipi fabric is taut. 

STEP 8. Assemble back pole. Set pole initially in the bottom most position. Place pole into cone and raise as you did with the front pole.

STEP 9. Pull out the remaining front loops and stake.

STEP 10. Pull out rear points and stake. You're ready to go! Adjust if needed by moving STEP 5 pegs even further out for a snug pitch.