Tentsile TRILLIUM User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
TRILLIUM

W A R N I N G
TENTSILE IS NOT A TOY
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY
A VISUAL AND TACTILE INSPECTION OF YOUR
TENTSILE’S FLOOR, STRAPS AND RATCHETS
SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE EACH USE.
CHECK THE HEALTH AND STRENGTH OF THE
TREES CHOSEN TO BE ANCHOR POINTS
BEFORE USE.
Recommended set up height 1.2m / 4 feet
MAX LOAD 400kg/ 880lbs
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU ARE NOW THE
PROUD OWNER OF A
TENTSILE TRILLIUM

Contents
2 Introduction
3 Terms of Use
4-5 Set-Up Guide
6 Specications
7 Calibration
8 Ratchet Use
9 Policies
10 Risk Assessment
12 Other Products
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
ALL USERS READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE
MATERIALS IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE ANY
INSTALLATION AND USE
OF THE PRODUCT

Introduction
The Trillium hammock is the most hardcore triple hammock
on the market. Reinforced by 20-plus metres of seat belt,
and secured by heavy-duty ratchets and webbing, it pro-
vides unprecedented safety, stability, comfort and of course,
the most exciting view in the great outdoors.
Stack one, two or three under your main tent to create multi-
oor, outdoor living environments. It even has all the ttings
to accommodate a Vista roof. Trillium hammocks can be
used to add sleeping space for fellow campers, or simply
to expand the space of your tree tent for extra gear, shoes,
dogs or wet stuff.
The Trillium can also be used directly underneath the Sting-
ray and Vista tents to hold an insulation layer of clothes or
blankets up against your back, keeping you toasty warm in
cold weather.
The unique design creates a comfortable base camp, irre-
spective of ground conditions as well as providing increased
protection from insects, snakes and other predators – if you
venture somewhere more exotic.
We created this product because we love trees and believe
that if we’re all hanging out in trees, they can’t cut them
down!
We plant 3 trees for every tent we sell. :)
PLAY, CAMP, EXPLORE...
T E N T S I L E

Terms of Use
T E N T S I L E
Tentsile tree tent should be set up only as outlined in this
manual.
Do not use walls, fences, street furniture, roof racks,
posts or trees less than 40cm / 15 inches diameter as
anchor points, as they may not be strong enough.
Do not use tensioning components other than those sup-
plied with this product.
Do not set up higher than 1.2 metre / 4 feet from the
ground or above hard, sharp or pointy objects.
Tactile and visual checks should be made to ALL tent
components and ALL anchor points before each use.
Replace any damaged elements if any are found.
Keep away from re and sharp objects.
Do not be use after the consumption of any intoxicating
substances.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Do not attach to trees or branches that show signs of
structural weakness.
Do not adjust or open ratchets whilst tent is occupied.
Do not use during lightning storms or high winds.
Do not use in areas of unstable ground.
Tentsile does not offer protection from all animals.

T E N T S I L E
Written instructions and further detail is
!
6. FIT FRONT POLE ENDS INTO SOCKETS
7. ADJUST STRAP LENGTHS FOR TIGHT, EVEN TENSION
-REDO IF NECESSARY.
PASS TAIL THROUGH D-RING& THREAD
RATCHET THROUGH LOOP IN IT’S TAIL
THREAD STRAP TAIL THROUGH RATCHET
SPINDLEPULLING AND REALEASING TO
FIND CENTRALISED POSITION
BETWEEN ANCHOR POINTS
5. GIRTH BUCKLE TO CORNER D-RINGS AS SHOWN
ABOVE OR USING A CARABINER.ENSURE ALL
CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE.
FIG.1
FIG.2
FIG.3
FIG.4
1. Lisez bien toutes les instructions.
2. Déployez et faites tourner la tente au besoin
pour aligner les coins jusqu’aux arbres choisis.
3. Choisissez 3 points forts pour planter la tente.
4. Attachez des sangles longues aux arbres en
les gardant relativement droites.

Instructions
listed below each of the following diagrams
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6. FIT FRONT POLE ENDS INTO SOCKETS
7. ADJUST STRAP LENGTHS FOR TIGHT, EVEN TENSION
-REDO IF NECESSARY.
PASS TAIL THROUGH D-RING& THREAD
RATCHET THROUGH LOOP IN IT’S TAIL
THREAD STRAP TAIL THROUGH RATCHET
SPINDLEPULLING AND REALEASING TO
FIND CENTRALISED POSITION
BETWEEN ANCHOR POINTS
5. GIRTH BUCKLE TO CORNER D-RINGS AS SHOWN
ABOVE OR USING A CARABINER.ENSURE ALL
CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE.
FIG.1
FIG.2
FIG.3
FIG.4
1. Lisez bien toutes les instructions.
2. Déployez et faites tourner la tente au besoin
pour aligner les coins jusqu’aux arbres choisis.
3. Choisissez 3 points forts pour planter la tente.
4. Attachez des sangles longues aux arbres en
les gardant relativement droites.

Specications
Size: 4.2m x 4.2m x 4.2m / 14 x 14 x 14’
Floor area: 7.5sqm / 80sqf
Bag Size: 49 x 15 x 15cm / 20 x 8 x 8”
Tent weight: 5.5kg / 10lbs
Floor: 240D PU coated hexagonal inclined joint pol-
yester-nylon composite, reinforced with 20 metres of
seatbelt webbing.
Ratchets & straps: 35mm heavy duty industry grade
straps - 2.5 tonne minimum breaking strength.
Maximum capacity: 3 adults and their gear or 2 adults
and 2 children.
All tents are US CPAI-84 & Canadian F-16 re rated.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD 400kg / 880lbs
T E N T S I L E

1. Put one tent up with each corner pointing DIRECTLY at the respective tree.
2. Each strap should be looped around the tree 1.2m / 4 feet above the ground.
3. Raise the tent so it’s about 4 feet off the ground. Do not tighten much yet.
4. Align the tent perfectly. The best way to do this is to stick your head under
each orange strap (by the tree) and look towards the middle of the tent. You will
see down each strap and under the tent. The orange strap should align perfectly
straight with the underoor strap. You may have to loosen some ends and tighten
others until you get those STRAIGHT LINES. This is important.
5. During recalibration, make sure the underoor buckles are loose at this point.
6. Then tighten the orange straps a bit using the ratchets so the oor becomes
at(ish). You need medium tension at this point. (About half your maximum
strength, or the maximum strength of a child)
7. At each corner take the end of each underoor seatbelt strap in your hand and
give it a good yank away from the buckle towards the middle of the tent.
8. Stick the poles through the sleeves, into the yellow pocket at the far end and into
their respective sockets each side of the front door.
9. Raise the tent fully and tighten the orange ratchets/straps AS HARD AS YOU
POSSIBLY CAN. Pull through as much slack in the orange straps before you start
tightening. The ratchet will only take about 7-9 back-and-forth movements before
the spindle becomes full. Do not overload the ratchet spindle as it could prevent
locking, and make sure it is LOCKED SHUT when you’re done.
At this moment, if you sit inside the tent the straps that are around your sitting area
should be equally raised around you and at an equal height to each other (similar
to a shallow bathtub where both sides of the tub are at the same height and above
the middle seating area - so the water wouldn’t spill out).
9a. If the middle underoor straps are lower then you can loosen one orange
ratchet/strap, then tighten each of those underoor seatbelt straps by an extra
centimetre and then try again.
(Alternatively, if they are higher, then loosen the seat belts by 1cm / 1/2 inch.)
Floor Strap Calibration
T E N T S I L E

1) Take tail end of the long strap around your trees and thread through
the loop and away from tree, towards your Tentsile.
2) Thread short end of the ratchet strap through the D-Ring at
each corner of your Tentsile and take the buckle through the loop.
3) Take long strap tail and thread it through the ratchet buckle spindle,
pulling through all excess orange strap. Pump ratchet a few times over-
locking it to stop any strap slippage before moving to the next corner.
4) Repeat step 3 at each tent corner, trying as much as possible to keep
the tent corners pointing towards their respective anchor points.
5) Revisit all corners and adjust as necessary. Use line of sight down
each strap to centralise your Tentsile between your chosen anchor
points. You have about a 5 degree margin of tolerance in each direction.
6) Tighten ratchets as much as you can. ENSURE RATCHETS ARE IN
LOCKED POSITION BEFORE ENTERING THE TREE TENT.
7) Tie a knot in the tail end of the strap through the ratchet buckle handle
( as a fail safe ) to ensure it cannot be opened accidentally.
How to use a Ratchet
T E N T S I L E
Unlocked
Locked
Pump the ratchet handle back and forth
to increase tension to straps