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Tentsile Trillium Owner's Manual

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O W N E R S M A N U A L
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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  • Page 1 Trillium O W N E R S M A N U A L It is important that all users read and understand the materials in this manual before any installation and use of the product.
  • Page 2 R IS K O F SE R IOUS INJURY R IS K O F SE R IOUS 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.
  • Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE NOW THE PROUD OWNER OF A Tentsile Trillium IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL USERS READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIALS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ANY INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE PRODUCT. 03: Introduction 03: Introduction 09 - 22: Set up instructions...
  • Page 4 Introduction The Trillium 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.
  • Page 5: Terms Of Use

    Terms of Use Tentsile Tree Tent should be set up only as Tactile and visual checks should be made to outlined in this manual. ALL tent components and ALL anchor points before each use. NEVER jump into, onto or use it as a trampoline Replace any damaged elements if any are found.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Size: Ratchet & straps: Maximum capacity: 4.1x4.1x4.1m / 13.5x13.5x13.5ft Industry plated steel, 2.5 ton 3 adults Minimum Breaking Strain, Floor area: 35mm polyester webbing Fire Rating: 7sqm / 75sqf Fire resistance meets USA Tent weight: CPAI-84 and Canadian FR16 10kg / 22lbs Dry porch area Options:...
  • Page 7: Warnings & Disclaimers

    Warnings & Disclaimers Installation and use of the Tentsile Tree Tent may great care must be exercised when using it to involve heights, can be dangerous and may lead decrease the risk of injury and/or death. to injury and/or death.
  • Page 8 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 Trillium on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees. out the Trillium on the ground with the corners facing your selected trees.
  • Page 9 Use line-of-sight to look down the ratchet strap and up the seam of the underfloor straps on Tree Tree the Trillium. The closer to straight these are, the better. You have a margin of tolerance of about 7º on either side before performance is impacted. Tree...
  • Page 10 Tree Straps With a location found, start by wrapping the tree straps around your selected trees. 1, Wrap the loop end of each strap around your selected trees.
  • Page 11 2, Once around, thread the 3, Ensure the strap is strap and pull it all through flat against the tree towards the Trillium. and not twisted.
  • Page 12 Lay Out The Trillium Base Lay Out The Trillium Base 4, Lay the Trillium base on 4, Lay the Trillium base on Take the Trillium base and lay it out on the the ground inbetween the ground inbetween ground in between your selected trees.
  • Page 14 Attaching The Ratchets With the tree straps attached and the Trillium base laid in postion, you can now attach the 3 ratchet straps to the D-rings at each corner. 5, The ratchet has a loop in its strap Rear/Tail Rear/Tail...
  • Page 15 6, The loop should be passed through the D-ring in the 7, Pass the ratchet through corners of the Trillium the loop. 9, Pull tight and dress the 10, Pushing the strap back Girth Hitch into the knot will loosen it.
  • Page 16 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 base is aligned to each anchor point. 11, Ensuring there’s enough 11, Ensuring there’s enough...
  • Page 17 14, Lift the Trillium off the ground 14, Lift the Trillium off the ground 15, Give a strong pull before 15, Give a strong pull before by pulling through excess by pulling through excess cranking the ratchet.
  • Page 18 Tightening The Ratchet Tightening The Ratchet Cranking the ratchet will give the tension Cranking 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 locked Ensure the ratchet is correctly in the locked position before continuing.
  • Page 19 18, Pull the handle back 18, Pull the handle back and begin cranking and begin cranking 17, This will release the handle 17, This will release the handle it back and forth. it back and forth. and allow it to be cranked. and allow it to be cranked.
  • Page 20 From the centre point of each side of From the centre point of each side of the Trillium base, the tree straps should line the Trillium base, the tree straps should line up straight as shown. up straight as shown.
  • Page 21 21, Once the Trillium base is up, 21, Once the Trillium base is up, ensure it is aligned with the ensure it is aligned with the trees - this means the tree trees - this means the tree strap must be as straight as strap must be as straight as possible to the Trillium base.
  • Page 22 All done! With it now secured and aligned you can With it now secured and aligned you can enjoy your Trillium. Be use not to exceed enjoy your Trillium. Be use not to exceed our maximum load of 400kg / 880lbs.
  • Page 24 1”/30cm ). If the outside edge of the Trillium is looser than the got it right! This procedure should be carried out if underfloor straps, you will need to loosen the underfloor ou feel like you are rolling outwards ( towards the edge ) straps.
  • Page 25 BEFORE ENTERING THE TENTSILE TREE TENT. 2) Thread loop of the ratchet through the D-Ring at 7) Roll and tidy up strap ends to avoid any each corner of your Tentsile Tree Tent and take the possible trip hazzards. buckle through the loop.
  • Page 26 Tentsile Promise - We will strive for a ‘get it right first Weather time, every time’ in all our dealings in manufacturing, The Tentsile Tree Tent is not intended to be used distribution, sales, and service.
  • Page 27: The Small Print

    Do not attach or secure the Tentsile Tree Tent to a stolen, or re-manufactured, and being listed as new.
  • Page 28 All rights reserved Tentsile Ltd 2015 Patent Approved...