FOFANA 65 Foot Set User manual

User Manual
and Setup Guide
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Kit Contents
65 Foot Set
50 Foot Set

WARNING!
Safety Rules:
•For ages 6 and up.
•Maximum user weight limit 250 lbs.
•One person at a time.
•Maximum distance from user’s feet to the ground is 18 inches.
•Read all instructions before assembly.
•Adult supervision required at all times.
•Check for correct installation and for wear prior to each use. If worn or
damaged parts are found, replace with Fofana replacement parts. Please
contact us at [e-mail] with any questions.
•Adult assembly required, including site selection and installation.
•Area under Slackline must be free of all hazards, obstacles, obstructions,
protrusions, and other dangers nearby.
•Load stress test must be performed before use.
•All watchers should maintain a 10 foot distance to prevent injury.
•Do not use if there is lightning in the area.
•Choose healthy and strong trees of at least 1 foot in diameter.
•Do not attach to unhealthy trees, this may result in injury.
•Set up slackline only between 2 trees:
o65 Foot Set: Trees should be between 25-55 feet apart depending on size of
trees.
o50 Foot Set: Trees should be between 25-40 feet apart depending on size of
trees.
oLarger trees will reduce the maximum distance between trees.
oExample 1: Distance between trees is 40 feet, each tree is 3 feet around. The
total line length needed is 46 feet so this should work for both sets.
oExample 2: Distance between trees is 35 feet, both trees are 8 feet around. The
total line length needed is 51 feet so this will not work for the 50 Foot set, but
will work for the 65 Foot set.
oTo determine the line length needed for your location, measure the distance
between trees (inside to inside) and the distance around each tree. Add these
values and an additional 4 feet to get the total line length needed.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury!
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Helpful Tips
•This is a conditioning course, do not expect to be able to complete it the first few times. You will
improve over time. If it is too difficult, set course line height lower so that toes reach the ground.
Course can be raised to recommended height when ready.
•Distance between obstacles can be customized to user’s ability or preference. Obstacles should be
spaced closer together for younger or new users.
•A section should be left clear for freestyle rings usage. This can be as the first obstacle, last, or in the
middle between obstacles.
•If you are unsure about your health, please consult a health professional before use.
•There is possibility for injury or even death. Adult supervision is required.
•Have fun! Try new obstacle combinations. Try timing yourself to check for improvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
•Can I get more attachment hardware?
oAbsolutely, please check out this link: www.fofana.co/ninja-hw
•Something is wrong with the kit I received.
oPlease contact us at [e-mail] and we'll be glad to help ASAP.
•What do I need to set up the course? Can I use a fence post or part of my house?
oYou need 2 strong trees at least 25' apart and at least 1' in diameter (or 3' around). The 65'
kit works for trees up to about 55' apart (depending on tree diameter), and the 50' kit works
for trees up to about 40' apart (depending on diameter). Please don’t attach the course to
your house, fence post, or other similar structure. Slacklines require sturdy trees because of
the very high forces in the system. These forces can be thousands of pounds.
•Why does the line sag?
oSagging is normal and should be expected. The line sags for a couple reasons: the polyester
material it's made from can inherently stretch. When a person's weight is on the line, they
exert a surprisingly high tension force into the line easily over 1000 pounds. If your line sags
too much, you should first tighten the line as much as you can. If it still sags too much, you'll
need to raise the line higher on the trees to get proper ground clearance.
•When should the ninja course be taken down? How long can I leave it set up?
oTo help keep your ninja course in good condition and to help it last, we recommend the
following: Take it down when not in use for long periods of time. This will help prevent UV
damage and weathering of the line, and unsupervised use. Take it down and store it at the
end of the play season or when temperatures drop below freezing. Inspect each component
for wear, damage, or rust. Replace as needed. Store it in the carry bag so everything is ready
for the next time you set it up.
•How do I adjust the location of the attachment hooks?
oTo rearrange the obstacles, simply open the triangle carabiner screw gate, remove the
obstacle and place it in a different carabiner. This can be done without releasing the line
tension of the course. To move the carabiners/hooks and change the distance between
obstacles, the line tension must first be released. Once tension is released, you can simply
slide the carabiner/hook to the location you want.

Step 1. Determine height for obstacle course
•Line should be set so that the shortest user’s feet hang 12 inches from the ground while hanging
from the monkey bars.
•To determine the height of course add the values below:
oMeasure shortest user from feet to fingertip with hand held high.
oAdd 24 inches to account for the monkey bar rope length and ground clearance.
oUse the chart below to estimate the amount of sag for the smallest user.
oFor example, your shortest user is 66 inches from feet to fingertip, add 24 inches, and you
determine the sag to be about 12 inches (50 pound user with trees 50 feet apart), the height
of the line should be 102 inches (66”+ 24”+ 12”= 102”) from the ground.
•As shown in the chart below, the farther apart the anchor trees are, the more the course line will
sag. This is normal, but should be taken into account when setting the line height. Also shown in the
chart below, heavier users will experience more sag.
•The line height may need to be adjusted for best user experience. Feel free to adjust to a height you
feel is safe for your users and your situation.

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Step 2. Setting up the line
•Wrap tree protectors around desired tree trunks at pre-calculated line height. Use of a step ladder
may be necessary. Exercise caution and follow necessary safety guidelines.
•Wrap anchor line around tree by threading through loops on tree protector, then thread ratchet
through the loop at end of anchor line. Pull ratchet until line is snug around tree with no slipping.
•Take course line and wrap around other tree by threading loop end of line through loops on tree
protector. Pull loose end through the loop at end of the line and snug by hand to prevent slipping.
•Fold the line into a “V”as it is passes through loop to help the line stay flat. See image below.
•Do not tighten the line until after webbing hooks and triangle carabiners are attached.
Ratchet Handle
Main Line
Anchor Line Loop
Release Lever
Main Line Loop
Anchor Line
Axle Slot
Line Threaded
Through Loops
In Tree Protector
Line Folded into a “V”

Step 3. Attaching obstacles
•Select desired positions for obstacles. Shorter distances apart are recommended for smaller users
(approximately 16 inches apart is a good place to start). First obstacle, typically the climbing ladder,
should be placed 6-10 feet from tree on the main line. Do not attach obstacles to the anchor line.
•With webbing hook on underside of line and hook flanges on top, pull line through webbing hook to
make a loop. See Images 1 and 2.
•Thread triangle carabiner through the line loop. Do not attach triangle carabiners to webbing hooks.
See Images 3 and 4.
•Attach obstacles to triangle carabiners in desired order. Lock carabiner by twisting the nut closed.
1. Clip Hook on Underside of Slackline
2. Pull Slackline through Hook into a Loop
3. Attach Triangle Carabiner to Slackline Loop
4. Pull Slackline Snug, Slide Hook into Position
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Step 4. Connecting and tightening the line
•Make sure both ends of the line are secured at the same height.
•With the ratchet handle facing down, feed the end of the main line through the ratchet axle slot.
Make sure line is not twisted or folded as this could weaken the ratchet and cause breakage or
damage to the line.
•Pull the line tight through the ratchet axle slot so there is no slack in the webbing. The ratchet spool
can only hold about 2 feet of line, so it’s necessary to pull the line as tight as possible before using
the ratchet. Do not overfill the ratchet spool or it can become jammed and unable to unwind.
•Pull on ratchet release lever to unlock ratchet handle. Use ratchet handle to tighten further by
cranking the handle back and forth.
•Keep ratcheting the line tighter until the line is as tight as you can make it (but do not exceed 100
pounds of force on the handle). When fully tightened, pull release lever to close and lock handle in
place. If ratchet handle is not locked closed, the line could unwind suddenly and cause injury.
Step 6. Releasing the line
•When you are ready to take down the line or want to adjust the spacing of obstacles, you will need
to release the line tension.
•Unlock the ratchet handle by pulling the release lever firmly and opening the ratchet.
•Fully open the ratchet by pulling the release lever and firmly press the ratchet handle open until the
line snaps loose. A popping sound can be heard.
•Once tension is loosened, obstacles can be repositioned.
Step 5. Mandatory load stress test
•Make sure all connections are tight and secure.
•Bystanders should maintain a safe distance from the line, at least 10 feet at all times.
•Using either a 250 lb person or weight, test the line by suspending weight 5 feet from each end.
•Watch for line dipping, or slipping around anchor trees. Tighten line if necessary.
Pull Line Tight
Before Ratcheting
Ratchet Handle in
Locked Position
Crank Ratchet Handle
to Tighten Line
Fully Open Ratchet
Handle to Release Tension
Line Threads Through
Ratchet Axle Slot