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Universe Tree Tent
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.
NO MORE THAN 3 MONTHS CONTINUOUS USE AT ANY ONE TIME
DO NOT LEAVE OUTSIDE UNATTENDED FOR MORE THAN A WEEK.

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  • Page 1 Universe Tree Tent 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. NO MORE THAN 3 MONTHS CONTINUOUS USE AT ANY ONE TIME...
  • Page 3 GROUND CONDITIONS THEY ARE ROOTED IN. Recommended set up height 1.2m / 4 feet MAX LOAD 400kg / 880lbs. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOAD CAPACITY. *For guidance purposes only, we do not recommend leaving the Tensile Universe unattended for more than a week.
  • Page 4 CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE NOW THE PROUD OWNER OF A Tentsile Universe 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 37 - 48: Air set-up...
  • Page 5 Introduction The Tentsile Universe is the World’s first three element sleeping-shelter able to be set-up on the Ground, in the Air and on the Water! This all terrain family sized tent converts from a ground based standard tent with 3 huge porches and built in...

  • Page 6: Terms Of Use

    Terms of Use Tentsile Tree Tents should be set up only as outlined in this NEVER USE PETROLEUM BASED DO NOT adjust/open ratchets whilst tent is occupied. manual. Weight Limit is 880lbs (400kg). PRODUCTS OR SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING as it can DO NOT use during lightning storms or high winds, or in damage the floor and/or tent.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Size: Tent weight: Rainfly: 4. 1 x4. 1 x4. 1 m / 14x14x14ft 45kg / 99.2lbs 70D PU coated waterproof polyester, 3000HH Poles: Floor area: x1 pole hub and centre piece (3 short 8.5sqm / 100sqf Floor: and 3 long poles). Inflatable Floor, complete with pole x6 11mm diameter Dry porch area...
  • Page 8 Universe Inflatable Universe Inflatable x6 Support Poles x6 Support Poles Floor Floor x1 Pole Hub x1 Pole Hub Universe Rainfly Universe Rainfly with Poles with Poles x3 Corner Pole x3 Corner Pole Universe Insect Mesh Universe Insect Mesh Sockets Sockets...
  • Page 9 Electric Car Pump Electric Car Pump x3 Ratchets x3 Ratchets Hand Pump Hand Pump x3 Straps x3 Straps Anchor and Tether Anchor and Tether x9 Screw Pegs and x9 Screw Pegs and Puncture Repair Puncture Repair Bungees Bungees Kit Kit...

  • Page 10: Warnings & Disclaimers

    Extreme caution should be exercised while using your Tentsile Universe. The insect mesh layer should not be used when the Tentsile Universe is used on the ALWAYS use proper supervision if your Tentsile Universe is in use by children. NEVER water as it can result in users being trapped in the Tent and increase danger of injury allow a child to use the Tentsile Universe alone.
  • Page 11 Do not use in public pools or other crowded areas of water. If using the Tentsile Universe in a pool be careful of the sides of the pool for injury and risk and potential DO NOT use sharp or hot objects in tent as contact with floor could puncture it.
  • Page 12 Ground Set-up Instructions...
  • Page 13 1. Check the area where you are going to be setting up your Tentsile Universe making sure there are no sharp objects. Unwrap the inflatable floor ensuring it is the right way up (valve facing upwards). Now find either the electric car pump...
  • Page 14 Inflating the floor The floor requires you to inflate it using the supplied electric car pump or hand pump. Making sure the pump connector is securely inserted into the valve, inflate to 15 psi. Remove pump connector and secure valve cover to maintain inflation. 2.
  • Page 15 3. Insert pump connector 4. Begin pumping up the floor. and twist to secure into If using the hand pump, use the valve. the foot supports to stabilise the pump. 7. Once the psi is reached, 6. Inflate the floor to 15 psi remove the connector and secure the valve cover.
  • Page 16 Main Pole Hub The Pole Hub has 6 pole sections attached, 3 long, 3 short. Unfold, connect together and lay over the floor. The long sections should be pointing towards the corners and the 3 short towards the flat sides. 8.
  • Page 17 9. It has 3 long sections and 3 shorter sections. The long sections should point towards each corner, the short sections to the sides...
  • Page 18 At each corner is a 3-way pole socket. These 3 units hold all the floor poles for the Tentsile Universe. Insert the long section pole ends into the centre socket at each corner. This will cause the poles to rise 10.
  • Page 19 12. By inserting each long section into the 3-way hub, it will allow the poles to rise, creating the tents’ structure.
  • Page 20 Corner Pole Sockets Take the remaining 6 poles and 3 corner pole sockets. These sockets fit onto the end of the 3 raised short poles. This allows the remaining 6 poles to connect to the floor 3-way sockets up to the top 3 corner pole sockets.
  • Page 21 14. Take the 3 corner pole 15. Push all the way on to the sockets to each of the end of the pole with the open short pole section ends. socket ends pointing down. 18. Repeat for each corner 17. Now take the other end with the remaining poles.
  • Page 22 Insect Mesh The insect mesh is fitted underneath the pole structure. The floor section of the mesh is fastened underneath the floor and connected through the central hatch. There are a series of under floor connectors to fasten to ensure a good floor coverage. 19.
  • Page 23 20. Take a corner of the insect mesh ensuring the C-clips 21. Take the insect mesh corner of the mesh are facing and wrap inside of the upwards. 3-way pole socket hub. 24. Do this with each corner 23. Clip together underneath ensuring the insect mesh and move to next corner.
  • Page 24 Securing Inner Mesh The insect mesh has a central tie that attaches to the pole hub. Simply tie a knot around the hub in a bow. Along the insect mesh are a series of C-clips which can now be attached to the poles. This secures the insect mesh further.
  • Page 25 26. Pull this up to the central 27. Tie this around hub in an pole hub. easy to remove bow. 29. Now attach all the C-clips 30. The C-clips will add on the insect mesh to the strength to the structure so corresponding poles.
  • Page 26 Tying The Top Corners To finalise securing the insect mesh to the poles, the pole corners need to have the mesh ties tied around them. These are located above each door and should be done in a simple bow for easy removal. 31.
  • Page 27 33. This adds even more 32. Thread the ties through the loop in the pole structure and aligns the corners and tie in an easy doors centrally. to remove bow.
  • Page 28 Mesh Under-Clips Attaching the insect mesh underneath the ensure the inner mesh is fully sealed. Start by passing all the centre straps underneath to the centre hatch. These can then be attached to each other using the yellow straps. Finally, there are 3 further straps underneath 34.
  • Page 29 35. Connect the yellow straps 36. Pull the tail end of the forming a triangle as shown straps to add tension. in point 37. 38. Clip the 3 final straps 39. Do a final check to ensure together. all clips are fully attached.
  • Page 30 Mesh Complete The floor and mesh section is now complete for the Tentsile Universe. Double check the pole fixings and C-clips are all correctly installed before moving on to the Rainfly. This setup can now be used on the ground or in the air as a fully insect proof space.
  • Page 32 Fitting the Rainfly The Rainfly is easily added to the Tentsile Universe. Start at one corner and pass it over the top. The centre is identifiable where six seams converge. This sits over the centre hub. Radiating out from the centre, can be found 3 fitted points which fit snuggly around the 3 apex corner pole sockets.
  • Page 33 43. At the outer corners, use a screw peg to secure the bungee loops that are found inbetween the 2 C-clips. 42. Pull the Rainfly over the top ensuring the seams meet at the central hub and corner pole sockets.
  • Page 34 Pegging Out Details To hold the Rainfly in place it needs to be pegged out. There are 12 points around the Rainfly that need securing. When pegging out the doors, only peg out 1 of the 2 bungee loops to allow the doors to be opened.
  • Page 35 46. Leave the other side 45. Take one side of the door unpegged to allow the and pull the bungee to peg. door to open. 48. Continue pegging out the Rainfly in the order shown on page 16. When pegging out ensure the Rainfy is pulled out enough to get good rain run-off.
  • Page 36 Ground Mode Complete The Tentsile Universe is now fully ready for you to use. The Rainfly allows for 3 internal porches for all your equipment and storage space. The doors can also be rolled open and hooked back to allow you to take in your surroundings.
  • Page 38 Set-up The Trillium To set-up the Tentsile Universe for air use, you must first set up the Trillium 3-Person Hammock, following it’s own set up manual instructions.
  • Page 40 Air Set-up Instructions To set-up the Tentsile Universe for air use, start by following ground set up to step 42, and set up your Trillium Giant Hammock as instructed in its manual, then proceed with below instructions.
  • Page 42 Raising the base With the Trillium set up and the Universe in ground mode, it can now be raised. Take care to lift the Universe correctly and not risk injuring yourself. 50. Start with one tip of the Universe facing one long side of the Trillium.
  • Page 43 51. Lift a single corner of the Universe 52. Lift the opposite side of the onto the Trillium’s side. Universe and push/slide the rest iof the base onto the Trillium.
  • Page 44 Align the Universe Once raised onto the Trillium the Universe now needs to be lined up with the corresponding D-rings in each corner. 53. Roughly align each corner of the Universe with the Trillium.
  • Page 45 54. Go around each corner to finely 55. Make sure each D-ring is position each corner D-ring with each precisely aligned so it can be fastened other. without undue stress.
  • Page 46 Fastening the D-rings Once aligned on the Trillium the Universe now needs to be fastened securely in place. This is simple to do with the included D-rings, but is a crucial step to keep you safe and must not be overlooked.
  • Page 47 57. Screw the quick link tight, ensuring 58. Always double check the no material is caught in the closure. fastening for safety purposes.
  • Page 48 Securing the Rainfly With the Tentsile Universe raised and secure you can now reconnect the Rainfly. This involves attaching the C-clips to the ratchet handles and pegging out using the bungees and screw pegs. 59. At each corner, connect the C-clips to the ratchet...
  • Page 49 60. At each point attach a bungee and pull it out so the Rainfly can have good water run off. 61. Screw the pegs into the ground as far as possible.
  • Page 50 Air set-up completed Before climbing into your tree tent make one final inspection to ensure all rachets are fully locked and all clips are secure and correctly attached. Once done, it’s time to enjoy!
  • Page 52 Water Set-up Instructions...
  • Page 54 Removing the Mesh The insect mesh MUST BE REMOVED before the Tentsile Universe is used on water. To do this, all the C-clips need to be detached, the top corner knots removed, and underneath mesh floor clips removed. 62. Remove the insect mesh by detaching the C-clips from each pole.
  • Page 55 63. Untie the insect mesh from 64. With fixing removed and each corner and the centre knots untied the insect mesh hub. can be dropped to the floor. 66. Unclip each of the middle clips at each corner.
  • Page 56 Opening the Rainfly doors To open the Rainfly doors, roll back and secure. To do this they are rolled back towards the poles and then secured using the elasticated strap clips. This allows them to be held wide open on all sides. 67.
  • Page 57 68. With one door rolled up it 69. Repeat rolling the door open can be held in place using on the opposite door the elasticated clip. towards the same pole. 71. Take an elastic clip from 72. Ensure the doors are tidy each door and clip and tight and then repeat together to secure.
  • Page 58 D-Rings Remove the corner ratchets from the D-rings. With the doors now rolled back, feed the Rainfly corner through the D-ring and pull through before securing the unbungeed hook, to the corresponding loop on the Rainfly. 74. With the D-rings clear, feed the Rainfly corner clips through the top.
  • Page 59 76. Take the unbungeed hook and secure this corner back 75. Pull it through and lift up along the side on the back towards itself. loop on the Rainfly.
  • Page 60 We advise that it be tethered to maintain control of it while on the water. DO NOT sleep in the Tentsile Universe when it is on water. Look out for and avoid jumping off of the Tentsile...
  • Page 62 Securing the Tentsile Universe & anchor It is important when using on the water that the Tentsile Universe is secured by its tether to either a solid point on land, or to the supplied anchor. 1. Attach the tether to the...
  • Page 63 2. Secure the other end of the 3. Lightly pull on the tether to tether to a point on land confirm the knot and location with a two half hitch knot. are both sound. 5. Thread the tether through 6. Gently lower the anchor into the anchors eye and tie the water to avoid any snags.
  • Page 64 Alignment Sight Lines 7º Tolerance: Use line-of-sight to look down the ratchet strap and up the seam of the under floor on the Universe door. The closer to Tree Tree straight these are, the better. You have a margin of tolerance of...
  • Page 65 ENTERING THE TENTSILE TREE TENT. 2) Thread the 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 the long strap tail and thread it through the ratchet buckle spindle, pulling through all the excess orange strap.

  • Page 66: The Small Print

    Claims of Defects under 1 Year Warranty or next to large drops. Do not attach or secure the Tentsile Tree Tent to a Any damage, breakage or defect found after customer use needs to be movable platform or anchor;...
  • Page 68 . c om By purchasing your Tentsile Tree Tent you have just help support the world’s forests by planting 20 trees. All rights reserved Tentsile Ltd Patent Pending...