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Introduction

The Safari 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.

The Safari Trillium comprises of a triple hammock, suspended in tension 

abovethe 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...

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 fire 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.

Summary of Contents for Safari Trillium

Page 1: ... 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 Safari Trillium OWNERS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...EFORE ANY INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE PRODUCT Safari Trillium 01 02 W A R N I N G W A R N I N G TENTSILE IS NOT A TOY TENTSILE IS NOT A TOY RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY RISK 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 NO MORE THAN 3 MONTHS CONTINUOUS U...

Page 3: ...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 D...

Page 4: ...tsile 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 significant force on the anchor points great care must be exercised when using it to decrease the risk of injury and o...

Page 5: ...Protective tree wraps are provided should you wish to use them Alignment Sight Lines Alignment Sight Lines Use line of sight to look down the ratchet strap and up the seam of the underfloor straps on the Safari 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 Minimum setup distances Minimum setup distances...

Page 6: ...our selected trees 2 Once around thread the strap and pull it all through towards the Trillium 3 Ensure the strap is flat against the tree and not twisted Tree Straps With a location found start by wrapping the tree straps around your selected trees ...

Page 7: ... between your selected trees Ensure it is the correct way up with the elastic crossed straps facing up 11 12 Rear Tail Rear Tail Front Front 4 Lay the Trillium base on 4 Lay the Trillium base on the ground inbetween the ground inbetween your selected trees with your selected trees with the straps the straps ...

Page 8: ...s a loop in its strap 10 Pushing the strap back into the knot will loosen it 7 Pass the ratchet through the loop 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 13 14 Rear Tail Rear Tail Front Front Attach ratchet to each corner Attach ratchet to each corner ...

Page 9: ...d through the spindle through the spindle 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 13 Feed it in and pull it 13 Feed it in and pull it through making sure it through making sure it does not twist does not twist 15 16 Fitting Strap To The Ratchet With the ratchet strap attached to the D ri...

Page 10: ...he ratchet 16 Release the ratchet lock by pushing the inner lock by pushing the inner latch upwards latch upwards 18 Pull the handle back 18 Pull the handle back and begin cranking and begin cranking it back and forth it back and forth 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 adjus...

Page 11: ...rillium base the tree straps should line up straight as shown up straight as shown 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 possible to the Trillium base This creates the correc...

Page 12: ... 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 our maximum load of 400kg 880lbs 21 22 ...

Page 13: ...up and down quite easily by about 1 30cm 4 Pull underfloor straps through adjuster buckles at each corner past the crease left from earlier use by about 1cm on each corner 5 Ratchet to full tension and check all sides are of equal tension to each other and equal to the under floor straps 6 Repeat procedure until you have the right balance between each edge of the Trillium and the underfloor straps...

Page 14: ...s not intended to be used for rock climbing cliff faces overhangs or above or next to large drops Do not attach or secure the Tentsile Tree Tent to a movable platform or anchor it is not intended to be used for such recreation or activities Do not attempt to use this product for anything other than its intended purpose and always observe height and weight limits Warranties Manufacturing Warranty T...

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