Instructions / Assembly
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- DO NOT JUMP UP AND DOWN IN THE HAMMOCK AND DO NOT USE THE HAMMOCK AS A PLAYGROUND SWING.
Children have been known to use the hammock for a trampoline or try to swing the hammock off its hooks. THIS IS
DANGEROUS AND NOT THE INTENDED USE OF YOUR HAMMOCK. IT ALSO WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND
TEAR ON THE HAMMOCK AND MOUNTING HARDWARE.
- THE MAXIMUM SAFE WEIGHT LIMIT FOR YOUR HAMMOCK IS THE LESSER OF 450 LBS. (200 KG) OR THE
WEIGHT LIMIT INDICATED ON YOUR HAMMOCK.
- WHEN YOU HANG YOUR HAMMOCK, BE CERTAIN THAT IT IS SITUATED SO THAT THE ANGLE OF THE HAMMOCK
WHEN SOMEONE IS LYING IN IT WILL EXCEED 25 DEGREES.
- DO NOT ALLOW THE CHAINS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR HAMMOCK TO BECOME TWISTED OR ALLOW THE HAM-
MOCK TO FLIP OVER (WHICH ALSO CAUSES THE CHAINS TO TWIST). This dramatically reduces the strength of the
chain.
- DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE HAMMOCK TREE HOOKS.
- A HAMMOCK CAN BE UNSTABLE UNLESS YOU ALWAYS PLACE YOUR WEIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE
HAMMOCK. DO NOT SIT ON THE EDGE.
- DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE HAMMOCK WITHOUT DIRECT ADULT SUPERVISION. DO NOT PLACE
INFANTS IN THE HAMMOCK.
Included with your hammock will be the following:
1. 2 tree hooks for use in wood ( hammock and stand boxed together will not have these)
2. 2 S-hook and chain assemblies to make your hammock adjustable. (hammock and stand boxed
together may only have one length)
3. This instruction and warning sheet.
Hammock Instruction Sheet
5064
A.OJ
MAXIMUM SAFE WEIGHT LIMIT OF HAMMOCK 450 LBS.
Installation of Hammock
1. First determine where you would like to hang your hammock. You
may hang your hammock between two posts, on your porch, on our
specially designed hammock stand, or just about anywhere you prefer.
Ideally, the space in which you plan to hang your hammock should be
18 to 24 inches greater than the overall length of your hammock.
The list below is certainly not the only way in which a hammock can be used. If you have any questions, please call us for
assistance. In any event, always test your hammock carefully prior to each use to make certain that it is hung
securely and in safe condition.
2. If you are installing your hammock where a wooden surface will hold the hammock tree hook, such as between trees,
posts, or wall studs on a porch, observe the following:
a. Make certain the wooden object is at least 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter and that the wood is suitable to hold the
hammock tree hook (some woods are very soft, such as willow, palm, or beech, and may not hold the hammock
when in use. Hardwood trees such as oak, hickory, etc., should be used.)
b. When installing the tree hooks that accompany your hammock, first drill a 1/8"-3/16" pilot hole. (Pilot hole should be as
small as possible in order to ensure safe assembly and use of hammock.) Insert the tree hook to the point that the eye is in
contact with the surface of the hole. NOTE: Do not over-twist the hook assembly. This may cause damage to the
metal and weaken the support.
c. If installing the hammock into any surface other than wood, consult a professional for the proper method and the
additional supplies needed for a safe installation.
FIGURE BFIGURE A