Tentsile Trillium XL User manual

It is important that all users read and understand the materials in
this manual before any installation and use of the product.
Trillium XL
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 550kg / 1200lbs.
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 Trillium XL
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Introduction
The Trillium XL 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 Trillium comprises of a triple hammock, suspended in tension above
the ground.
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
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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:
6 x 6 x 6m / 19 x 19 x 19ft
Floor area:
18sqm / 194sqf
Bag Size:
42 x 22 x 22cm / 18 x 8 x 8”
Tent weight:
6.5kg / 14lbs
Ratchet & straps:
Industry plated steel, 3.5 ton
Minimum Breaking Strain,
35mm polyester webbing
Floor:
Heavy Duty PE Mesh in
Black reinforced with 40+
metres of seatbelt
Maximum capacity:
6 adults or 10 children
Fire Rating:
Fire resistance meets USA
CPAI-84 and Canadian FR16
Package Includes:
• The Trillium XL
• Three heavy duty ratchets
and straps
• Durable bag & instructions
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD 550kg / 1200lbs
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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 Trillium XLPositioning the Trillium XL
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 Flite on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees.out the Flite 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.
Minimum setup distances:Minimum setup distances:
7 x 7 x 7m7 x 7 x 7m
Maximum setup distances:
19 x 19 x 19m
Anchor point shouldAnchor point should
be less than 90 degreesbe less than 90 degrees
from each other.from each other.
TreeTree
TreeTree
TreeTree
x3 Strapsx3 Straps
x3 Ratchetsx3 Ratchets
Trillium XLTrillium XL
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Alignment Sight LinesAlignment Sight Lines
Use line-of-sight to look down the ratchet strap
and up the seam of the underoor straps on the
Trillium XL. The closer to straight these are, the
better. You have a margin of tolerance of about
7º on either side before performance is impacted.
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 Trillium XL.
3, Ensure the strap is
at against the tree
and not twisted.

Lay Out The Trillium XL BaseLay Out The Trillium XL Base
Take the Trillium XL and lay it out on the
ground in between your selected trees.
Ensure it is the correct way up with the
elastic crossed straps facing up.
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Rear/TailRear/Tail
FrontFront
4, Lay the Trillium XL base on 4, Lay the Trillium XL base on
the ground inbetweenthe ground inbetween
your selected trees withyour selected trees with
the straps.the straps.

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8, Pull the ratchet through8, Pull the ratchet through
the loop.the loop.
5, The ratchet has a loop in5, The ratchet has a loop in
its strapits strap
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Rear/TailRear/Tail
Front:Front:
Attach ratchet to each cornerAttach ratchet to each corner
Attaching The Ratchets
With the tree straps attached and the
Trillium XL base laid in postion, you can
now attach the 3 ratchet straps to the
D-rings at each corner.

9, Pull tight and dress the 9, Pull tight and dress the
Girth HitchGirth Hitch
6, The loop should be passed 6, The loop should be passed
through the D-ring in thethrough the D-ring in the
corners of the Trillium XLcorners of the Trillium XL
10, Pushing the strap back 10, Pushing the strap back
into the knot will loosen it.into the knot will loosen it.
7, Pass the ratchet through 7, Pass the ratchet through
the loop.the loop.
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11, Ensuring there’s enough 11, Ensuring there’s enough
length, bring the ratchet length, bring the ratchet
and tree strap together.and tree strap together.
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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 Trillium XL base
is aligned to each anchor point.

15, Give a strong pull before 15, Give a strong pull before
cranking the ratchet.cranking the ratchet.
14, Lift the Trillium XL off the 14, Lift the Trillium XL off the
ground by pulling throughground by pulling through
excess strap at each point.excess strap at each point.
12, Feed the tree strap end 12, Feed the tree strap end
through the spindle.through the spindle.
13, Feed it in and pull it 13, Feed it in and pull it
through making sure itthrough making sure it
does not twist.does not twist.
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19, Do this until the handle 19, Do this until the handle
has strong resistance.has strong resistance.
16, Release the ratchet 16, Release the ratchet
lock by pushing the innerlock by pushing the inner
latch upwards.latch upwards.
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UNLOCKED LOCKED
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 continuing.position before continuing.
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.
20, Once achieved, move the 20, Once achieved, move the
handle to the closedhandle to the closed
position and lock.position and lock.
17, This will release the handle 17, This will release the handle
and allow it to be cranked.and allow it to be cranked.
18, Pull the handle back18, Pull the handle back
and begin crankingand begin cranking
it back and forth.it back and forth.
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LOCKING RATCHET

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Aligning The Trillium XL BaseAligning The Trillium XL Base
With the Trillium XL base now raised, you With the Trillium XL base now raised, you
must ensure it is correctly aligned with themust ensure it is correctly aligned with the
anchor points.anchor points.
From the centre point of each side ofFrom the centre point of each side of
the Trillium XL base, the tree straps should the Trillium XL base, the tree straps should
line up straight as shown.line up straight as shown.
21, Once the Trillium XL base is up,21, Once the Trillium XL base is up,
ensure it is aligned with theensure it is aligned with the
trees - this means the treetrees - this means the tree
strap must be as straight asstrap must be as straight as
possible to the Trillium XL base.possible to the Trillium XL base.
This creates the correct tensionThis creates the correct tension
needed on all corners. If not, needed on all corners. If not,
it will hang incorrectly andit will hang incorrectly and
be unstable.be unstable.