Tentsile Universe Tree Tent, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...It is important that all users read and understand the materials in this manual before any installation and use of the product Tentsile Universe OWNER S MANUA L ...

Page 2: ...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 400kg 880lbs DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOAD CAPACITY 03 Introduction 04 Terms of Use 05 Specifications 06 Included in the Bag 07...

Page 3: ...e DO NOT use sharp or hot objects in Tent as contact with base could puncture it or otherwise cause damage DO NOT use base inflated on the ground where or above objects that could puncture or damage the base DO NOT sleep in the Universe when it is on water DO NOT us the insect mesh layer when the Tent is in use on water as it can result in the users to be trapped in Universe NEVER USE PETROLEUM BA...

Page 4: ...y ratchets 2 5 ton minimum breaking strength Roof Insect mesh insert from Grade 3 no see um mesh YKK zips and PU coated under wraps Rainfly 70D PU coated waterproof polyester 3000HH Floor Inflatable Floor complete with pole sockets and central hatch Maximum capacity 5 adults on Ground 3 Adult in Air 3 Adult on Water DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD 400kg 880lbs 05 06 Included in the Bag x3 Straps x12 Sc...

Page 5: ... Maintain a safe distance between your Universe and any floating objects including but not limited to docks platforms boats or piers If you do tie Universe to solid objects such as a non floating dock make sure to prevent and avoid contact that may rub or otherwise damage the Universe Do not use in public pools or other crowded areas of water If using Universe in a pool be careful of the sides of ...

Page 6: ...Ground Setup Instructions 09 1 Unwrap the Universe in atable base ensuring it is the right way up valve facing upwards Now find the hand pump and locate the valve 10 ...

Page 7: ...he gauge 4 Begin pumping up the base using the foot supports to stable the pump 7 Once the PSI is reached then remove the connector and secure the valve cover Inflating the Base The base requires you to inflate it using the supplied hand pump or an electric pump suitable for SUP boards Secure the pump into the valve and in ate to a PSI of 15 Once reached remove pump and secure valve cover to maint...

Page 8: ... floor The long sections should be pointing towards the corners and the 3 short towards the flat sides 13 14 8 Take the Pole Hub with attached poles and lay it over the inflated base 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 9: ...tre socket at each corner This will cause the poles to rise and form the initial structure of the Universe 15 16 10 Find the 3 way pole sockets attached to the floor in each corner 12 By inserting each long section into the 3 way hub it will allow the poles to rise creating the initial structure 11 Insert the long sections into the centre socket of the unit ...

Page 10: ...ining poles and the 3 corner pole sockets 14 Take the 3 corner pole sockets to each of the short pole section ends 15 Push all to way on to the end of the pole with the open socket ends pointing down 16 Take one of the other 6 poles and insert one end into the 3 way socket 17 Now take the other end and insert it into the corner pole socket 18 Do this with each corner with the remaining poles This ...

Page 11: ...od base coverage 19 19 Take the inner mesh unbuckle it and roll it out 20 Take a corner of the inner mesh ensuring the C clips of the mesh are facing upwards This is correct 21 Take the inner mesh corner and wrap inside of the 3 way pole socket hub 24 Do this with each corner ensuring the inner mesh is not twisted or snagged 20 23 Clip together underneath and move to next corner 22 Wrap the end wi...

Page 12: ... be attached to the poles This secures the inner mesh further 21 25 Find the inner mesh central tie 26 Pull this up to the central pole hub 27 Tie this around hub in an easy to remove bow 30 The C clips will add strength to the structure so ensure all are connected 29 Now attach all the C clips on the inner mesh to the corresponding poles 28 Double check all pole sockets and clips 22 ...

Page 13: ... the mesh ties tired around them These are located above each door and should be done in a simple bow for easy removal 23 33 This adds even more structure and aligns the doors centrally 32 Tie a bow at the corner pole socket in an easy to remove bow 31 At each top corner are extra ties on the mesh 24 ...

Page 14: ... inbetween the centre and the end corner piece 25 34 On one side of the lower inner mesh is a 3 way connector clip 35 Pass this underneath the base towards the central hatch of the Universe 36 Pull in the corresponding central straps in towards this clip and secure 39 Do a final check to ensure all clips are fully attached 38 Clip the 3 final straps together 37 Lift each corner and secure clip the...

Page 15: ...he 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 27 28 40 Double check all clips and ties to ensure a secure fit and that all poles are securely inserted into the pole sockets ...

Page 16: ...ed points which fit snuggly around the 3 corner hub sockets 29 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 41 Unbuckle the Rainfly and unroll ensuring it is not inside out Pull the top over of the pole structure Align the corners of the R...

Page 17: ...ors only peg out 1 of the 2 bungee loops to allow the doors to be opened 31 44 To peg out the door locate the 2 bungees either side of the Velcro 45 Take 1 side of the door and pull that bungee to peg 46 Peg this bungee out and leave the other side unpegged to allow the door to open 48 Ensure the Rainfly is pulled out enough to get good rain runoff 47 Move to the next corner point and peg that out...

Page 18: ...ll your equipment and storage space The doors can also be rolled open and hooked back to allow you to take in your surroundings The Universe can be raised into to a Tree Tent from here by attaching the ratchets to the D rings and securing 3 tree straps 33 34 49 Go around and make sure all pegs are secure then you re all set ...

Page 19: ...Air Setup Instructions 35 36 ...

Page 20: ... and tree straps from the bag 51 Wrap a tree strap around each of the selected trees 52 Feed the end of the tree strap through the loop pull tight and ensure the end is pointing towards the Universe 55 Pull tight and repeat at each corner 54 Pass the ratchet through the loop of the ratchet strap 53 Feed the ratchet strap through the D ring 38 ...

Page 21: ... position and that it is centrally aligned to each anchor point 56 Take the tree strap end and feed into the ratchet spool from underneath 57 Pull the strap through ensuring it does not twist 58 Take up the slack but do not pull tight yet 60 Lock ractchet to secure 59 Do this at each corner to ensure it is correctly aligned with the trees 39 40 ...

Page 22: ...nce the Universe is raised adjust each of the ratchets to ensure the Universe sits centrally between the anchor points 61 Release a ratchet in order to allow the strap to be pulled tight 62 Pull the strap as tight as possible making sure it stays aligned 63 Once it is tight crank the ratchet into full tension 41 42 ...

Page 23: ...fully cranked ensure the strap is not tangled on the spool 65 To lock the ratchet lift the middle lever as shown up towards the handle 66 Now secure the handle flat so it is the locked position and fully closed 69 Check all clips are secure and correclty fitted 68 Pull a loop through the middle hole and then feed the roll through that loop 67 To tidy the loose strap ends roll it up leaving a golf ...

Page 24: ...aching the C clips to the ratchet handles and pegging uot using the bungees and screw pegs 70 At each corner connect the C clips to the ratchet handles as shown 71 At each point attach a bungee and pull it out so the Rainfly can have good water run off 72 Screw the pegs into the ground as far as possible 45 46 ...

Page 25: ...Air setup completed Before entering ensure once more that all ratchets and clips are secure and correctly attached Once done it s time to enjoy 47 48 ...

Page 26: ...Water Setup Instructions 49 50 ...

Page 27: ...can now be dropped to the floor 78 Finally unclip and remove the central 3 way clip Now the mesh can be removed 77 Unclip each of the middle clips at each corner 76 Lift the base and remove the mesh clips at each corner point Removing the Mesh The inner mesh MUST BE REMOVED before the Universe is used on water To do this all the C clips need to be dettached and top corner knots removed 51 52 ...

Page 28: ...nd tight and then repeat on each corner 83 Take an elastic clip from each door and clip together to secure 82 Once rolled the two doors should be clipped together along with the 3 corner poles so keep them secure and tight Opening the Rainfly doors The Rainfly doors must be rolled back and secured To do this they are rolled back towards the poles and then secured using the elasticated strap clips ...

Page 29: ...n the Rainfly 87 Pull it through and lift back towards itself 86 With the D rings clear feed the Rain y corner clips through the top D Rings Remove the corner ratchets from the D rings With the doors now rolled back feed the Rain y corner through the D ring and pulled through before securing the unbungeed hook to the corresponding loop on the Rainfly 55 56 ...

Page 30: ...he doors are tied back and the base is undamaged Carry the Universe down to the waters edge and launch We advice that it be tethered to maintain control of it whislt on the water 89 You can now launch the Tentsile Universe onto the water 57 58 ...

Page 31: ...ng towards their respective anchor points 5 Revisit all corners and adjust as necessary Use line of sight down each strap to centralise your Tentsile Tree Tent between your chosen anchor points You have about a 7º degree margin of tolerance in each direction 6 Tighten ratchets as much as you can ENSURE RATCHETS ARE IN LOCKED POSITION BEFORE ENTERING THE TENTSILE TREE TENT 7 Roll and tidy up strap ...

Page 32: ...o large drops Do not attempt to use this product for anything other than its intended purpose and always observe height and weight limits Warranties This one year warranty covers all manufacturing faults of fabrics parts and workmanship This warranty covers the functionality of the product for its normal intended use as specified in Tentsile s consumer literature incl website It does not cover pol...

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