Tentsile Safari Stingray User manual

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

03: Introduction
04: Terms of Use
05: Specications
06: Warnings & Disclaimers
07- 08: Layout & Alignment
09 - 26: Set up instructions
27: Floor calibration
28: Ratchet usage
29: Policies
30: 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.
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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.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU ARE NOW THE PROUD OWNER OF A
Safari Stingray Tree Tent
5 Year Guarantee

Introduction
The Safari Stingray 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 Safari Stingray comprises of a triple hammock, suspended in tension above
the ground and enclosed in an elegantly simple insect mesh top and removable
rainy cover. All materials of the Safari Range are some of the most robust and
durable of any tent in the world.
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!
18 trees are planted for every Tentsile Tree Tent sold. :)
PLAY, CAMP, EXPLORE...
Terms of Use
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.
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Specications Warnings & Disclaimers
Size:
4.4 x 4.4 x 4.4m / 14 x 14 x 14ft
Floor area:
9.5sqm / 102sqf
Dry porch area
at ground level:
14sqm / 150sqf
Entry Points:
x4
Bag Size:
62 x 40 x 30cm / 25 x 16 x 12”
Interior Height:
120cm / 4ft
Tent weight:
11kg / 24lbs
Poles:
x2 11mm diameter anodised
aluminium alloy
Ratchet & straps:
Heavy-duty, plated, industry
grade buckles - 2.5 ton minimun
breaking strength
Roof:
Grade 4 165g/sqm Tear
resistant Safari insect mesh.
Rainy:
Removable 70D/190T
PU coated waterproof
polyester, 5000hh
Floor:
Heavy Duty Beige Ripstop
Dacron 300D/300g/sqm
Maximum capacity:
3 adults
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD 400kg / 880lbs
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.
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Positioning the Safari Stingray
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
Safari Stingray on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees.
Alignment Sight Lines
Use line-of-sight to look down the ratchet strap
and up the seam of the underoor straps on the
Safari Stingray. The closer to straight these are,
the better. You have a margin of tolerance of
about 7º on either side before performance
is impacted.
Safari Stingray Body
Safari Stingray Rainy
x2 Long Poles
x3 Ratchet
x3 Straps
x3 Screw Pegs
and Bungees
Minimum setup distances:
5 x 5 x 5m / 16 x 16 x 16ft
Maximum setup distances:
14 x 14 x 14m / 45 x 45 x 45ft
Anchor point should
be less than 90 degrees
from each other.
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree Tree
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Tree
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1, Wrap the loop end of each
strap around your selected trees.
2, Once around, thread the
strap and pull it all through
towards the Safari Stingray.
3, Ensure the strap is
at against the tree
and not twisted.
Tree Straps
With a location found,
start by wrapping the
tree straps around your
selected trees.

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Rear/Tail
Front:
Attach ratchet to each corner 8, Pull tight and dress the
Girth Hitch
7, Pull the ratchet through
the loop.
5, The loop should be passed
through the D-ring in the
corners of the tent
4, The ratchet has a loop in
its strap
9, Pushing the strap back
into the knot will loosen it.
6, Pass the ratchet through
the loop.
Attaching The Ratchet
With the tree straps attached and the
Safari Stingray laid in postion, you can
now attach the 3 ratchet straps to the
D-rings at each corner.

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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 Safari Stingray is
aligned to each anchor point.
14, Give a strong pull before
cranking the ratchet.
13, Lift the Safari Stingray off
the ground by pulling through
excess strap at each point.
11, Feed the tree strap end
through the spindle.
10, Ensuring there’s enough
length, bring the ratchet
and tree strap together.
12, Feed it in and pull it
through making sure it
does not twist.

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.
18, Do this until the handle
has strong resistance.
15, Release the ratchet
lock by pushing the inner
latch upwards.
17, Pull the handle back
and begin cranking
it back and forth.
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 Safari Stingray.
Attention - Ratchet Locking
Crank the ratchet handle back & forth
7- 9 times to increase tension to straps.
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UNLOCKED LOCKED
LOCKING RATCHET
16, This will release the handle
and allow it to be cranked.

22, Locate the 2 pole sleeve openings
at either side of the main entrance
at the front of the Safari Stingray.
Inserting The Poles
There are 2 poles that are supplied, both
run the entire length of the Safari Stingray
from the front to the tail end.
Ensure the poles pass through the pole
sleeves and over the elasticated straps.
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Rear/Tail
Elasticated
straps
Insert poles here
21, Unfold the poles and
connect them so you
have 2 sets.
20, With the ratchet straps
tight and locked, ensure
the straps are aligned
and the structure level
before proceeding further.

27, Double check the tree straps, ratchet
locks and poles are secure before
entering the Safari Stingray.
26, Insert the front pole ends
into the front pole socket
to secure and complete
the main structure.
24, Once the poles reach the
elasticated straps, secure
them into the pole sockets.
23, Feed the pole into each
sleeve next to the door.
25, Now simultaneously push
the 2 poles further in order
to raise the roof structure.
Pole Sockets
Once the poles are inserted through the
sleeve, secure the tail ends into the white
pole sockets. Then taking the front pole
ends push up and towards their respective
pole sockets either side of the door. The
poles will feel under tension at this point.
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Insert pole
ends into pole sockets
Insert pole ends
into pole sockets

Fitting The Rainy
The rainy is easily added to the Safari
Stingray. Start by attaching the rainy at
the tail of the tent. Simply attach the C-clips
to the ratchet handles as shown at each of
the 3 corners.
29, Using the C-clips, simply
clip onto the ratchet
handles. Ensure they are
not twisted
28, The tail of the rainy is
where the 2 seams meet.
With the dark side of the
rainy facing, up go to the
rear/tail of the Safari
Stingray to attach.
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Rear/Tail:
Attach rst point here
Front
30, Do the same at the next
front corner. Now pull the
rainy over the top of the
Safari Stingray and repeat
at the last corner.

Pegging Out The Rainy
The nal part is to peg out the rainy using
the bungees and pegs provided.
Simply attach the bungee loop to the wing
points and the pegs, pulling until rm, then
screwing them into the ground to secure.
Peg
PegPeg
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33, Pull it taut, attach to
a peg and screw it into
the ground.
32, Attach the peg bungee to the
wing hook and pull out and
down towards the ground.
31, Locate the hook and loop
on each wing of the Safari
Stingray rainy.

34, Pull the wings of the
rainy underneath and
attach the hooks together
or to the hatch edges.
35, Connect the clips
together underneath at
each corner to secure
it in place.
Wrap The Rainy
In stronger winds, you may want to use
“storm mode” whereby the rainy secures
to the hatch underneath.
Simply take the centre bungees and
hook them to the hatch underneath the
Safari Stingray.
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36, Double check the tree straps, ratchet
locks and poles are secure before
entering the Safari Stingray. Enjoy.
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1) Take tail end of the long strap around your trees
and thread through the loop and away from tree,
towards your Tentsile Tree Tent.
2) Thread loop of the ratchet through the D-Ring at
each corner of your Tentsile Tree Tent 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. Crank ratchet until the orange strap has gone
around the spindle at least 1.5 full revolutions to
underlock it. This will prevent any slippage before
moving to the next corner.
4) Repeat step 3 at each corner, trying as much as
possible to keep the 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 Tree Tent between your chosen
anchor points. You have about a 7º degree
margin of tolerance in each direction.
6) Tighten ratchets as much as you can.
ENSURE RATCHETS ARE IN LOCKED POSITION
BEFORE ENTERING THE TENTSILE TREE TENT.
7) Roll and tidy up strap ends to avoid any
possible trip hazzards.
Floor Strap Calibration How to use the Ratchet
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UNLOCKED LOCKED
Crank the ratchet handle back & forth 7- 9 times to
increase tension to straps.
Note: All Safari Stingrays come pre-calibrated direct from the factory. You should only need to calibrate the oor
again after many uses. Due to the fact that over time, the fabrics stretch but the seat belt does not, you may need to
carry out this procedure once a year to ensure that the oor is kept in equilibrium and tight on all sides.
If the outside edge of the Safari Stingray is looser
than the underoor straps, you will need to loosen the
underoor straps. Getting the right balance between the
outside edge (periphery strap) and the underoor straps
may take some practice but you will know when you
have got it right! This procedure should be carried out if
ou feel like you are rolling outwards ( towards the edge )
or inwards ( towards the central hatch ) while using
your Safari Stingray.
1, Loosen all oor straps by feeding 3”/10cm backwards
through the adjuster buckles under each corner of
the Safari Stingray.
2, Set up as normal, to the point where you have raised
the tent off the ground by pulling excess orange strap
through and have cranked the ratchets to hold the tent
off the oor.
3, Safari Stingray should be raised, and set at half
tension ( you should still be able to ap it up and
down quite easily by about 1”/30cm ).
4, Pull underoor straps through adjuster buckles at
each corner, past the crease left from earlier use by
about ½” / 1cm on each corner.
5, Ratchet to full tension and check all sides are of
equal tension to each other and equal to the under
oor straps.
6, Repeat procedure until you have the right balance
between each edge and the underoor
straps that divide each hammock berth inside.

Policies The small print
Maintenance
Visual and Tactile inspection of all components for
structural damage before every use and dry out Tentsile
Tree Tent thoroughly before packing away. Tentsile Tree
Tent should be stored safely in a dry environment.
Returns
You can return this product, in a clean and dry condition,
within 4 weeks of purchase and expect a full refund or
replacement. If a manufacturing defect occurs within 1
year of reasonable* use, the product can be returned
for repair or exchange.
Weather
The Tentsile Tree Tent is not intended to be used
in severe weather. If there is weather that creates
dangerous conditions, such as storms, heavy rain,
high winds, and/or lightning, do not use or remain
in the Tentsile Tree Tent in or during those conditions.
It is recommended that the Tentsile Tree Tent is taken
down and stored to avoid remaining inside and being
subject to such conditions. Leaving the Tentsile Tree
Tent out and installed in bad weather can lead to
potential destruction and/or damage to it (not covered
by warranty). If the Tentsile Tree Tent is subject to such
conditions, it and its anchor/hanging system should be
inspected in detail prior to any future use. Be sure to
thoroughly dry the Tentsile Tree Tent before storing.
Customer Service Charter
Quality rst – We will manufacture, sell and distribute the
best possible quality Tentsuile Tree Tents in the World.
Customer focus – We will provide prompt, courteous
and efcient service, with honesty and integrity and
expert, clear, and timely information to customers and
colleagues.
Tentsile Promise - We will strive for a ‘get it right rst
time, every time’ in all our dealings in manufacturing,
distribution, sales, and service.
This policy does not cover damage incurred by
environmental conditions, weather conditions, or
apocalyptic events.
Contact us
[email protected]
*use as intended and outlined herein and no more than 3 months continuous use.
The Tentsile Tree Tent is designed for play, relaxation, and
camping/sleeping. 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 attach or secure the Tentsile Tree Tent to a
movable platform or anchor; it is not intended to be used
for such recreation or activities. Do not attempt to use this
product for anything other than its intended purpose, and
always observe height and weight limits.
Warranties
This one year warranty covers all manufacturing faults of
fabrics, parts and workmanship. This warranty covers the
functionality of the product for its normal, intended use as
specified in Tentsile’s consumer literature, incl. website.
It does not cover poles or malfunction of any component that
has resulted from improper or unreasonable use or neglectful
maintenance, the user’s use of undersized or unhealthy trees,
sharp objects or fire near the Tentsile Tree Tent or the use
by more than the recommended number of persons, at the
recommended set up height.
This policy does not cover damage incurred by environmental
conditions, weather conditions, or apocalyptic events.
The warranty herein will not be honoured for products that are
purchased through an unauthorised dealer or secondary reseller.
Unauthorised and/or resold products are not backed up
by the high quality standards and dependability of original
products sold by authorized dealers. By buying from an
unauthorised dealer you could get a product that is counterfeit,
stolen, or re-manufactured, and being listed as new.
To redeem any potential warranty you will need to provide
proof of purchase with the product.
Other than as described above, the manufacturer, sellers,
and resellers of this product make no other representations
and/or warranties, either express or implied, regarding the
product, including without limitation, any warranties as to
merchantability, quality, or fitness for a particular purpose.
The manufacturer, sellers, and resellers shall not be liable in
any way whatsoever for special, indirect, consequential, or
incidental damages, whether based on breach of contract,
breach of warranty, tort (including negligence), product
liability or otherwise, even if they have been advised of the
possibility of such damages. Violation of the instructions and
warnings herein operates as a waiver of claims by the user.
The Tentsile Tree Tent user agrees that his or her full remedy
against the manufacturer, sellers, and resellers for any
liability, claims, or damages, shall be limited to the purchase
price of the Tentsile Tree Tent, and irrevocably waives all
claims for any other damages that such user may have.
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