Tentsile Stingray User manual
It is important that all users read and understand the materials
in this manual before any installation and use of the product.
Stingray Tree Tent
OWNERS MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU ARE NOW THE PROUD OWNER OF A
03: Introduction
04: Terms of Use
05: Specications
06: Warnings & Disclaimers
07- 08: Layout & Alignment
09 - 30: Set up instructions
31: Floor calibration
32: Ratchet usage
33: Policies
34: 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 Stingray Tree Tent
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W A R N I N G
TENTSILE IS NOT A TOY
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.
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.
Introduction
The Tentsile Stingray 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 Stingray comprises of a triple hammock, suspended in tension above the
ground and enclosed in an elegantly simple insect mesh top and removable y
sheet cover.
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!
3 trees are planted for every Tentsile Tree Tent sold. :)
PLAY, CAMP, EXPLORE...
Terms of Use
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 1.2 metre / 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 does not offer protection from all animals.
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Specications Warnings & Disclaimers
Size:
4.1x4.1x4.1m / 13.5x13.5x13.5ft
Floor area:
7sqm / 75sqf
Dry porch area
at ground level:
12sqm / 130sqf
Entry Points:
x2
Bag Size:
58 x 25 x 24cm / 23 x 10 x 10”
Interior Height:
120cm / 4ft
Tent weight:
9kg / 20lbs
Poles:
x2 8.5mm diameter
anodised aluminium alloy
Ratchet & straps:
x3 straps and heavy duty
ratchets. 2.5 ton minimium
breaking strength
Roof:
Tear resistant insect mesh
Flysheet:
70D PU coated waterproof
polyester, 3000HH
Floor:
240D inclined joint nylon-
polyester composite fabric
reinforced with 20+ meters of
seat belt
Maximum capacity:
3 adults
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD 400kg / 880lbs
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 signicant 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 880 pounds (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.
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Positioning the Stingray
Tentsile tents need 3 secure and strong anchor points to suspend from.
The distances are marked here. Once the location is found, lay out the
main Stingray on the ground as the reference point for the straps.
Alignment Sight Lines
Use line-of-sight to look down the Ratchet Strap
and up the seam of the underoor straps on the
tent oor. The closer to straight these are, the
better. You have a margin of tolerance of about
7º on either side before performance is impacted.
Stingray Tent
Stingray Flysheet
x2 Long Poles
x3 Ratchet
x3 Straps
x3 Screw Pegs
and bungees
Minimum setup distances:
5 x 5 x 5m / 16 x 16 x 16ft
Maximum setup distances:
14 x 14 x 14m / 45 x 45 x 45ft
Anchor point should
be less than 90 degrees
from each other.
Tree
Tree
Tree
Tree Tree
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Tree
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1, Wrap the loop end of each
strap around your chosen trees.
2, Once around, thread the
strap and pull it all through
towards the tent.
3, Ensure the strap is
at against the tree
and not twisted.
Tree Straps
With the location found, lay
out your Stingray with the
corners each pointing to your
chosen anchor points
Once layed out, begin by
wrapping the tree straps around
the 3 chosen trees as shown.
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8, Pull tight and dress the
Girth Hitch
7, Pull the ratchet through
the loop.
5, The loop should be passed
through the D-ring in the
corners of the tent
4, The ratchet has a loop in
its strap
9, Pushing the strap back into
the knot will loosen it.
6, Pass the ratchet through
the loop.
Attaching the Ratchet
With the tree straps attached and the
Stingray laid in postion, you can now
attach the 3 ratchet straps to the
D-rings at each corner of the tent.
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Rear/Tail
Front:
Attach Ratchet to each corner
Fitting Strap to the Ratchet
With the Ratchet strap attached to the
D-rings, it can now be connected to the
tree straps. Once attached, check the
overall position of the Stingray and that it is
centrally aligned to each anchor point.
14, Give a strong pull before
cranking the Ratchet.
13, Lift the tent off the ground
by pulling through excess
strap at each point.
11, Feed the tree strap end
through the spindle.
10, Ensuring there’s enough
length, bring the Ratchet
and tree strap together.
12, Feed it in and pull it
through making sure it
does not twist.
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Lift the inner
latch handle
to disengage
locking plate Push down so
it latches at.
19, Once achieved, move the
handle to the closed
position and lock.
18, Do this until the handle
has strong resistance.
16, This will release the handle
and allow it to be cranked.
15, Release the Ratchet
lock by pushing the inner
latch upwards.
17, Pull the handle back
and begin cranking
it back and forth.
Tightening the Ratchet
Cranking the Ratchet will give the tension
needed and allows for easy adjustment.
Ensure the Ratchet is correctly in the Locked
position before entering the Stingray.
Attention - Ratchet Locking
Crank the Ratchet handle back & forth
7- 9 times to increase tension to straps.
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UNLOCKED LOCKED
LOCKING RATCHET
22, Locate the 2 pole sleeve openings
at either side of the main
entrance at the front of the tent.
20, With the Ratchet straps
tight and locked,
ensure the straps are
aligned and the
structure level before
proceeding further.
Inserting the poles
There are 2 poles that are supplied, both
run the entire length of the tent from front
to the Tail end.
Ensure the poles pass through the pole
sleeves and over the elasticated straps.
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Rear/Tail
Elasticated
straps
Insert poles here
21, Unfold the poles and
connect them to have
2 complete pieces.
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