Erecting a hoist up marquee

Safety first

Never let members of the public near a marquee before it is completely
erected.

Always ensure that the main pole is secure before letting it stand
upright.

Never pitch or dismantle the marquee in windy conditions.

Marquees are temporary structures and as such, where there are foreseeable
weather conditions such as high winds and snow, it is advisable not to
allow members of the public into the marquee.

Do not erect marquees on loose or sandy soil.

All ropes should be checked and if necessary replaced prior to the erection
of the marquee.

Make sure there are no buried services that could be affected.

Please click on each photograph to obtain an explanation of how to erect the marquee.

Fitting a lining.

Construct a lining ridge pole using ropes suspended from the marquees ridge pole. This is best done before the roofs are laid over the ridge pole. Tie 3 pulleys to each ridge pole (one at each end and one in the middle). Tie the ropes used for pulling up the lining to prevent them falling out when you pull up the lining.

When the marquee is erected the lining ropes will dangle down from the ridge poles. Tie the lining ridge to the ropes and lift to waist height tying the rope off to a side pole.

Attach the middles of the lining to the ridge pole with tie tapes (most linings go under the ridge pole not over)

Fasten any lighting to the ridge pole and feed the cables to the top of the
lining.

Fasten the lining panels together.

Pull the lining up.

Pull the lining out with the corners and the seams attaching the lining to the walling cord with the hooks on the lining.

Tie the rest of the lining adjusting it for height.

Attach the wall lining in a same manor.

Attach the valance with Velcro.