Tentsile Connect User manual

It is important that all users read and understand the materials in
this manual before any installation and use of the product.
Connect Tree Tent
OWNERS MANUAL

W A R N I N GW A R N I N G
TENTSILE IS NOT A TOYTENTSILE IS NOT A TOY
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURYRISK OF SERIOUS INJURY
A VISUAL AND TACTILE INSPECTION OF YOUR TENTSILE’S FLOOR,
STRAPS AND RATCHETS SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE EACH USE.
FOR SAFETY REASONS, STRAPS AND RATCHETS SHOULD BE
REPLACED EVERY 2 YEARS.
DO NOT LEAVE OUTSIDE UNATTENDED FOR MORE THAN A WEEK.
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.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOAD CAPACITY.
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CONGRATULATIONS
YOU ARE NOW THE PROUD OWNER OF A
03: Introduction03: Introduction
04: Terms of Use04: Terms of Use
05: Specications05: Specications
06: Warnings & Disclaimers06: Warnings & Disclaimers
07-08: Layout & Alignment07-08: Layout & Alignment
09-28: Set up instructions09-28: Set up instructions
29: Floor calibration29: Floor calibration
30: Ratchet usage30: Ratchet usage
31: Policies31: Policies
32: The small print32: The small print
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL USERS READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIALS
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ANY INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE PRODUCT.
Tentsile Connect Tree Tent
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Introduction
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The Connect provides a unique opportunity for you and your friends to
experience the great outdoors with a whole new level of freedom and comfort.
Tentsile invented Tree Tents as treehouses you can take anywhere, combining
the versatility of a hammock with the comfort and security of a tent.
The Connect comprises of a double hammock, suspended in tension above the
ground and enclosed in an elegantly simple insect mesh top and rainy.
The unique design creates a comfortable base camp, irrespective of ground
conditions, as well as providing increased protection from insects, snakes and
other predators – if you venture somewhere more exotic.
This product was created because Tentsile loves trees and believes that if we’re
all hanging out in trees, they can’t cut them down!
20 trees are planted for every Tentsile Tree Tent sold.
PLAY, CAMP, EXPLORE...

Terms of Use
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Tentsile Tree Tent should be set up only as
outlined in this manual.
NEVER jump into, onto or use it as a trampoline
or swing. It is not intended to be used for rock
climbing, cliff faces, overhangs or above or next
to large drops.
DO NOT attempt to use this product for anything
another than its intended purpose, and always
observe height and weight limits.
DO NOT use walls, fences, street furniture, roof
racks, movable platforms, posts or trees less than
25cm/10inches in diameter as anchor points, as
they may not be strong enough.
DO NOT use tensioning components other than
those supplied with this product.
DO NOT set up higher than 1.2metres / 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 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/open ratchets whilst tent
is occupied.
DO NOT use during lightning storms or high winds.
DO NOT use in areas of unstable ground.
Tentsile Tree Tents do not offer protection from
all animals.

Specications
Size:
2.56 x 4 x 4m / 8.4 x 13.5 x 13.5ft
Floor area:
5sqm / 52sqf
Dry porch area
at ground level:
6sqm / 65sqf
Entry Points:
x 4
Bag Size:
56 x 33 x 25cm / 22 x 12.9 x 9.8”
Height:
100cm / 3ft
Tent weight:
9.4kg / 20.7lbs
Poles:
x2 8.5mm diameter
anodised aluminium alloy
Ratchet & straps:
3x Heavy duty, plated,
industry grade buckles - 2.5
ton minimum breaking strength
Roof:
Tear resistant insect mesh
Rainy:
70D PU coated waterproof
polyester, 5000HH
Floor:
240D polyester-nylon
composite, reinforced with
15 metres of 25mm webbing
Maximum capacity:
2 adults
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD 400kg / 880lbs
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Warnings & Disclaimers
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Installation and use of the Tentsile Tree Tent may
involve heights, can be dangerous and may lead
to injury and/or death.
The installation must never be executed by
minors, and extreme care and caution must be
taken when executed by adults.
Do not use any other components, parts, tools or
materials other than those included in the Tentsile
Tree Tent package, recommended in this manual
or in other Tentsile literature.
A hanging and/or suspension system is only as
strong as its weakest link and all instructions and
guidelines must be followed.
The Tentsile Tree Tent must only be used in
the manner described in this manual. When
assembled and installed, the Tentsile Tree Tent
places signicant force on the anchor points;
great care must be exercised when using it to
decrease the risk of injury and/or death.
Overloading the Tentsile Tree Tent with more
than 880lbs (400kg) increases the forces and
may cause anchor, Tree Tent and/or any parts
to fail, resulting in injury and/or death.
The manufacturer and resellers of the Tentsile
Tree Tent explicitly disclaim any and all
responsibility and liability for any death,
paralysis, injury, and/or damage to any
person or property that may occur that arises
out of or is in any way related to the use of
this product.
Using any equipment that is suspended above
ground can be a dangerous activity that may
result in serious injury and/or death even
when used properly. Use at your own risk and
always use common sense.

Positioning the Connect
Tentsile Tree Tents need 3 secure and strong anchor points to suspend
from. The distances are marked below. Once the location is found, lay out
the Connect on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees.
Protective tree wraps are provided should you wish to use them.
Connect Body
Connect Rainy
x2 Poles
x3 Ratchet
x3 Straps
x3 Screw Pegs
Minimum setup distances:
5 x 5 x 4m / 16 x 16 x 13ft
Maximum setup distances:
9 x 9 x 10m / 29 x 29 x 32ft
Anchor point should
be less than 90 degrees
from each other.
TreeTree
TreeTree
Tree
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Alignment Sight Tag
Use the pole sockets on the side of the tent.
Look along the Connect and ensure it and the
strap are inline with the tree.
The central seam should line up with the tree strap
at the rear of the Connect.
TreeTree TreeTree
TreeTree
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ConnectConnect

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1, Wrap the loop end of each
strap around your selected trees.
Tree Straps
With a location found,
start by wrapping the
tree straps around your
selected trees.

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2, Once around, thread the
strap and pull it all through
towards the Connect.
3, Ensure the strap is
at against the tree
and not twisted.

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Rear/TailRear/Tail
Front:Front:
Attach ratchet to each cornerAttach ratchet to each corner
7, Pull the ratchet through
the loop.
4, The ratchet has a loop in
its strap
Attaching The Ratchet
With the tree straps attached and the
Connect laid in postion, you can now
attach the 3 ratchet straps to the D-rings
at each corner.

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8, Pull tight and dress the
Girth Hitch
5, The loop should be passed
through the D-ring in the
corners of the tent
9, Pushing the strap back
into the knot will loosen it.
6, Pass the ratchet through
the loop.

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Fitting Strap To The Ratchet
With the ratchet strap attached to
the D-rings, it can now be connected
to the tree straps.
Check each corner of the Connect is
aligned to each anchor point.
10, Ensuring there’s enough
length, bring the ratchet
and tree strap together.

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14, Give a strong pull before
cranking the ratchet.
13, Lift the Connect off the
ground by pulling through
excess strap at each point.
11, Feed the tree strap end
through the spindle.
12, Feed it in and pull it
through making sure it
does not twist.

UNLOCKED LOCKED
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18, Do this until the handle
has strong resistance.
15, Release the ratchet
lock by pushing the inner
latch upwards.
Tightening The Ratchet
Cranking the ratchet will give the tension
needed and allows for easy adjustment.
Ensure the ratchet is correctly in the locked
position before entering the Connect.
Attention - Ratchet Locking
Crank the ratchet handle back & forth
7- 9 times to increase tension to straps.

Lift the innerLift the inner
latch handlelatch handle
to disengageto disengage
locking platelocking plate Push down soPush down so
it latches at.it latches at.
LOCKING RATCHET
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Lift the inner
latch handle
to disengage
locking plate Push down so
it latches at.
19, Once achieved, move the
handle to the closed
position and lock.
17, Pull the handle back
and begin cranking
it back and forth.
16, This will release the handle
and allow it to be cranked.

20, With the Connect off the 20, With the Connect off the
ground, stand at the front ground, stand at the front
to align. The central seamto align. The central seam
should line-up with the treeshould line-up with the tree
strap at the rear.strap at the rear.
Aligning The ConnectAligning The Connect
Now the Connect is raised, it needs to be Now the Connect is raised, it needs to be
aligned. This is adjusted by slacking thealigned. This is adjusted by slacking the
other ratchets and re-adjusting the tensionother ratchets and re-adjusting the tension
between them to pull it in the desiredbetween them to pull it in the desired
direction. Once aligned ensure all ratchetsdirection. Once aligned ensure all ratchets
are tight and locked.are tight and locked.
Rear/TailRear/Tail
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22, Once all are aligned then 22, Once all are aligned then
tighten the rackets andtighten the rackets and
lock them before insertinglock them before inserting
the poles .the poles .
21, At either side, use the pole 21, At either side, use the pole
socket nearest the rear tosocket nearest the rear to
align against the tree strap.align against the tree strap.
Do the same for the other side.Do the same for the other side.
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25, Push them through until25, Push them through until
they are visible fromthey are visible from
the other side.the other side.
23, Take the 2 poles and unfold 23, Take the 2 poles and unfold
them to their full lengththem to their full length
before inserting.before inserting.
Inserting The PolesInserting The Poles
Insert the poles into the pole sleeves thatInsert the poles into the pole sleeves that
run across the top of the mesh.run across the top of the mesh.
Once through, secure the ends into the Once through, secure the ends into the
pole sockets and move around to the otherpole sockets and move around to the other
side and repeat.side and repeat.
Rear/TailRear/Tail
FrontFront
Insert polesInsert poles
from sidefrom side
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