Tentsile Stingray Tree Tent User manual

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

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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.

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 Stingray Tree Tent
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Introduction
The 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 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.
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...
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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
Size:
4.1x4.1x4.1m / 13.5x13.5x13.5ft
Floor area:
7sqm / 75sqf
Dry porch area
at ground level:
12sqm / 130sqf
Entry Points:
x4
Bag Size:
58 x 24 x 24cm / 23 x 10 x 10”
Interior Height:
120cm / 4ft
Tent weight:
9kg / 20lbs
Poles:
x2 8.5mm diameter
anodised aluminium alloy
Ratchet & straps:
x3 straps and heavy duty
ratchets. 2.5 ton minimium
breaking strength
Roof:
Tear resistant insect mesh
Rainy:
70D PU coated waterproof
polyester, 5000HH
Floor:
240D inclined joint nylon-
polyester composite fabric
reinforced with 20+ meters of
seat belt
Maximum capacity:
3 adults
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD 400kg / 880lbs
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Warnings & Disclaimers
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 StingrayPositioning the Stingray
Tentsile Tree Tents need 3 secure and strong anchor points to suspendTentsile Tree Tents need 3 secure and strong anchor points to suspend
from. The distances are marked below. Once the location is found, lay out from. The distances are marked below. Once the location is found, lay out
the Stingray on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees.the Stingray on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees.
Protective tree wraps are provided should you wish to use them, wrap Protective tree wraps are provided should you wish to use them, wrap
around trunk before attaching the tree straps.around trunk before attaching the tree straps.
Stingray BodyStingray Body
Stingray RainyStingray Rainy
x2 Long Polesx2 Long Poles
x3 Ratchetx3 Ratchet
x3 Strapsx3 Straps
x3 Screw Pegsx3 Screw Pegs
and Bungeesand Bungees
Minimum setup distances:Minimum setup distances:
5 x 5 x 5m / 16 x 16 x 16ft5 x 5 x 5m / 16 x 16 x 16ft
Maximum setup distances:
14 x 14 x 14m / 45 x 45 x 45ft
Anchor point shouldAnchor point should
be less than 90 degreesbe less than 90 degrees
from each other.from each other.
TreeTree
TreeTree
TreeTree
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Alignment Sight LinesAlignment Sight Lines
Use line-of-sight to look down the ratchet strapUse line-of-sight to look down the ratchet strap
and up the seam of the underoor straps on the and up the seam of the underoor straps on the
Stingray oor. The closer to straight these are, the Stingray oor. The closer to straight these are, the
better. You have a margin of tolerance of aboutbetter. You have a margin of tolerance of about
7º on either side before performance is impacted.7º on either side before performance is impacted.
TreeTree TreeTree
TreeTree
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1, Wrap the loop end of each1, Wrap the loop end of each
strap around your selected trees.strap around your selected trees.
Tree StrapsTree Straps
With the location found, layWith the location found, lay
out your Stingray with theout your Stingray with the
corners each pointing to yourcorners each pointing to your
selected anchor pointsselected anchor points
Once layed out, begin byOnce layed out, begin by
wrapping the tree straps aroundwrapping the tree straps around
the 3 chosen trees as shown.the 3 chosen trees as shown.
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2, Once around, thread the 2, Once around, thread the
strap and pull it all throughstrap and pull it all through
towards the Stingray.towards the Stingray.
3, Ensure the strap is3, Ensure the strap is
at against the tree at against the tree
and not twisted.and not twisted.
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7, Pull the ratchet through7, Pull the ratchet through
the loop.the loop.
4, The ratchet has a loop in4, The ratchet has a loop in
its strapits strap
Attaching The RatchetAttaching The Ratchet
With the tree straps attached and theWith the tree straps attached and the
Stingray laid in postion, you can now Stingray laid in postion, you can now
attach the 3 ratchet straps to theattach the 3 ratchet straps to the
D-rings at each corner of the Stingray.D-rings at each corner of the Stingray.
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Rear/TailRear/Tail
Front:Front:
Attach ratchet to each cornerAttach ratchet to each corner

8, Pull tight and dress the 8, Pull tight and dress the
Girth HitchGirth Hitch
5, The loop should be passed 5, The loop should be passed
through the D-ring in thethrough the D-ring in the
corners of the Stingray.corners of the Stingray.
9, Pushing the strap back into 9, Pushing the strap back into
the knot will loosen it.the knot will loosen it.
6, Pass the ratchet through 6, Pass the ratchet through
the loop.the loop.
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Fitting Strap ToFitting Strap To The RatchetThe Ratchet
With the ratchet strap attached to theWith the ratchet strap attached to the
D-rings, it can now be connected to the D-rings, it can now be connected to the
tree straps. Once attached, check the tree straps. Once attached, check the
overall position of the Stingray and that it isoverall position of the Stingray and that it is
centrally aligned to each anchor point.centrally aligned to each anchor point.
10, Ensuring there’s enough 10, Ensuring there’s enough
length, bring the ratchet length, bring the ratchet
and tree strap together.and tree strap together.
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14, Give a strong pull before 14, Give a strong pull before
cranking the ratchet.cranking the ratchet.
13, Lift the Stingray off the 13, Lift the Stingray off the
ground by pulling throughground by pulling through
excess strap at each point.excess strap at each point.
11, Feed the tree strap end 11, Feed the tree strap end
through the spindle.through the spindle.
12, Feed it in and pull it 12, Feed it in and pull it
through making sure itthrough making sure it
does not twist.does not twist.
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18, Do this until the handle 18, Do this until the handle
has strong resistance.has strong resistance.
15, Release the ratchet 15, Release the ratchet
lock by pushing the innerlock by pushing the inner
latch upwards.latch upwards.
Tightening The RatchetTightening The Ratchet
Cranking the ratchet will give the tensionCranking the ratchet will give the tension
needed and allows for easy adjustment.needed and allows for easy adjustment.
Ensure the ratchet is correctly in the LockedEnsure the ratchet is correctly in the Locked
position before entering the Stingray.position before entering the Stingray.
Attention - Ratchet Locking
Crank the ratchet handle back & forth
7- 9 times to increase tension to straps.
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UNLOCKED LOCKED

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.
19, Once achieved, move the 19, Once achieved, move the
handle to the closedhandle to the closed
position and lock.position and lock.
16, This will release the handle 16, This will release the handle
and allow it to be cranked.and allow it to be cranked.
17, Pull the handle back17, Pull the handle back
and begin crankingand begin cranking
it back and forth.it back and forth.
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LOCKING RATCHET

20, With the ratchet straps 20, With the ratchet straps
tight and locked, tight and locked,
ensure the straps areensure the straps are
aligned and thealigned and the
structure level beforestructure level before
proceeding further.proceeding further.
Inserting The PolesInserting The Poles
There are 2 poles that are supplied, both There are 2 poles that are supplied, both
run the entire length of the Stingray fromrun the entire length of the Stingray from
front to the tail end.front to the tail end.
Ensure the poles pass through the poleEnsure the poles pass through the pole
sleeves and over the elasticated straps.sleeves and over the elasticated straps.
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Rear/TailRear/Tail
ElasticatedElasticated
strapsstraps
Insert poles hereInsert poles here
21, Unfold the poles and 21, Unfold the poles and
connect them to haveconnect them to have
2 complete pieces.2 complete pieces.

22, Locate the 2 pole sleeve openings 22, Locate the 2 pole sleeve openings
at either side of the mainat either side of the main
entrance at the front of the Stingray.entrance at the front of the Stingray.
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26, Insert the front pole ends 26, Insert the front pole ends
into the front pole socketinto the front pole socket
to secure and completeto secure and complete
the main structure.the main structure.
23, Feed the pole into each 23, Feed the pole into each
sleeve next to the door.sleeve next to the door.
Pole SocketsPole Sockets
Once the poles are inserted through theOnce the poles are inserted through the
sleeve, secure the tail ends into the white sleeve, secure the tail ends into the white
pole sockets and then push backwardspole sockets and then push backwards
from the front door to erect the top and t from the front door to erect the top and t
front pole ends into their respective polefront pole ends into their respective pole
sockets either side of the door.sockets either side of the door.
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Insert poleInsert pole
ends into pole socketsends into pole sockets
Insert pole endsInsert pole ends
into pole socketsinto pole sockets