Tentsile T-Mini User manual

It is important that all users read and understand the materials in
this manual before any installation and use of the product.
T-Mini
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 220kg / 485lbs.
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
09-22: Set up instructions09-22: Set up instructions
23: Floor calibration23: Floor calibration
24: Ratchet usage24: Ratchet usage
25: Policies25: Policies
26: The small print26: 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 T-Mini
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Introduction
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The T-Mini 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 T-Mini comprises of a double hammock, suspended in tension above the
ground for 2 people.
The unique design creates a comfortable base camp, irrespective of ground
conditions, as well as providing increased protection from, 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:
3.25 x 3.25 x 2.7m / 10 x 10 x 8ft
Floor area:
3.75sqm / 40sqf
Bag Size:
30 x 14 x 14cm / 12 x 6 x 6”
Ratchet & straps:
3 x 25mm straps - 1.5 tonne
minimum breaking strength.
1 x 25mm Ratchet.
Floor:
40D polyester-nylon
composite, reinforced with
12 metres of 25mm webbing.
Tent weight:
2kg / 4.0lbs
Maximum capacity:
2 adults.
Maximum height:
1.2m / 4ft
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD 220kg / 485lbs
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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 485lbs (220kg) 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 T-MiniPositioning the T-Mini
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 from. The distances are marked below. Once the location is found, lay
out the T-Mini on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees.out the T-Mini on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees.
Protective tree wraps are provided should you wish to use them.Protective tree wraps are provided should you wish to use them.
T-Mini FloorT-Mini Floor
x1 Ratchetx1 Ratchet
x3 Strapsx3 Straps
Minimum setup distances:Minimum setup distances:
4 x 4 x 3m / 10 x 10 x 13ft4 x 4 x 3m / 10 x 10 x 13ft
Maximum setup distances:
9 x 9 x 10m / 29 x 29 x 32ft
Anchor point shouldAnchor point should
be less than 90 degreesbe less than 90 degrees
from each other.from each other.
TreeTree
TreeTree
Tree
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AlignmentAlignment
Use the sight tag on the side of the tent.Use the sight tag on the side of the tent.
Look along the tag and ensure it and the strapLook along the tag and ensure it and the strap
are inline with the tree.are inline with the tree.
T-MiniT-Mini
TreeTree TreeTree
TreeTree
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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 T-Mini.
3, Ensure the strap is
at against the tree
and not twisted.

Rear/TailRear/Tail
FrontFront
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Lay Out The T-MiniLay Out The T-Mini
Take the T-Mini and lay it out on theTake the T-Mini and lay it out on the
ground in the desired location betweenground in the desired location between
yout selected trees. Ensure it is the correctyout selected trees. Ensure it is the correct
way up with the elastic crossed strapsway up with the elastic crossed straps
facing up.facing up.
4, Lay the T-Mini on the4, Lay the T-Mini on the
ground inbetweenground inbetween
your selected treesyour selected trees
with the straps.with the straps.
T-MiniT-Mini
GEN 3 IMAGE
REQUIRED

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GEN 3 IMAGE
REQUIRED

4, Pull the strap attached to4, Pull the strap attached to
tree through the D-ring.tree through the D-ring.
Tying The Half Windsor KnotTying The Half Windsor Knot
Once all 3 straps are around the selectedOnce all 3 straps are around the selected
trees, they can then be connected to the trees, they can then be connected to the
D-rings. 2 of the corners require HalfD-rings. 2 of the corners require Half
Windsor knots, one at the rear/tail and the Windsor knots, one at the rear/tail and the
other at either front corner.other at either front corner.
Rear/Tail:Rear/Tail:
Attach Half WindsorAttach Half Windsor
KnotKnot
Front:Front:
Tie Half Windsor to either sideTie Half Windsor to either side
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T-MiniT-Mini
7, Poke the strap through the 7, Poke the strap through the
D-ring to form a loop thatD-ring to form a loop that
will hold the tension.will hold the tension.

5, Wrap the loose end 5, Wrap the loose end
underneath the straight edge.underneath the straight edge.
6, Continue over the top and 6, Continue over the top and
back underneath againback underneath again
and hold underneath.and hold underneath.
8, Feed this loop underneath8, Feed this loop underneath
the top strap piece to formthe top strap piece to form
a tight knot.a tight knot. 9, This knot can be released 9, This knot can be released
by pulling the loose end.by pulling the loose end.
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10, Begin by ensuring the 10, Begin by ensuring the
strap is not twisted.strap is not twisted.
Attaching The RatchetAttaching The Ratchet
The selected front corner for the ratchet strapThe selected front corner for the ratchet strap
can now be attached. This strap will controlcan now be attached. This strap will control
the amount of tension.the amount of tension.
You will need to loosen and readjust theYou will need to loosen and readjust the
lengths of each strap until the tent is alignedlengths of each strap until the tent is aligned
for equal tension.for equal tension.
Front:Front:
Attach ratchet to chosen cornerAttach ratchet to chosen corner
Rear/Tail:Rear/Tail:
Do NOT attach theDo NOT attach the
ratchet to the tail endratchet to the tail end
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T-MiniT-Mini

11, Feed the loop end through 11, Feed the loop end through
the D-ring to half way.the D-ring to half way.
12, Now feed the ratchet 12, Now feed the ratchet
through the loop ofthrough the loop of
the strap.the strap.
13, Pull it tight securing13, Pull it tight securing
it to the D-ring.it to the D-ring.
14, Pull it towards the strap 14, Pull it towards the strap
attached to the tree thatattached to the tree that
will attach to the ratchet.will attach to the ratchet.
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15, Ensuring there’s enough 15, Ensuring there’s enough
length, bring the ratchet length, bring the ratchet
strap and tree strap together.strap and tree strap together.
Fitting Strap To The Ratchet
With the ratchet strap attached to theWith the ratchet strap attached to the
D-ring, it can now be connected to the tree D-ring, it can now be connected to the tree
strap length. Once attached, check the strap length. Once attached, check the
overall position of the T-Mini and that it isoverall position of the T-Mini and that it is
correctly aligned.correctly aligned.
Rear/TailRear/Tail
T-MiniT-Mini
Front:Front:
Attach ratchet to chosen cornerAttach ratchet to chosen corner
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19, Give a strong pull before 19, Give a strong pull before
cranking the ratchet.cranking the ratchet.
18, Take up the slack and pull 18, Take up the slack and pull
towards the tree strap nowtowards the tree strap now
to create tension.to create tension.
16, Feed the tree strap end 16, Feed the tree strap end
through the slot in ratchet.through the slot in ratchet.
17, Feed it in and pull it 17, Feed it in and pull it
through making sure itthrough making sure it
does not twist.does not twist.
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23, Do this until the handle 23, Do this until the handle
has strong resistance.has strong resistance.
20, Release the ratchet lock 20, Release the ratchet lock
by pushing the innerby pushing the inner
latch upwards.latch upwards.
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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 T-Mini.position before T-Mini.
Attention - Ratchet Locking
Crank the ratchet handle back & forth
7- 9 times to increase tension to straps.
UNLOCKED LOCKED