Use and Care Manual

Rope Hammock Instructions
WEIGHT-LIMIT FOR HAMMOCK: 450 POUNDS
HANGING YOUR HAMMOCK
1. Your hanging space should be between 18-24 inches greater than your hammock’s total length, from ring to ring.
2. If
you’re not using one of our quick-assemble hammock stands, then you’ll need two wooden surfaces – sturdy trees, posts
sun
k into the ground or wall studs on a porch, for instance – to hold the hammock’s tree hooks. Keep in mind
that the closer
your an
chor points are, the more curved your hammock is goi
ng to be.
3.
The wood you choose should be at least 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter, and strong. Wood types such as willow, palm
and beech are soft, and m
ay not support your hammock when in use; hardwoods such as oak, hi
ckory, etc., will work far
better. To install the ham
mock into any surface other than wood, consult a building expert at your local hardwa
re
stor
e for the proper method, and for any additional supplies you might need for sa
fe installation.
4. Refer to th
e chart above for how high to install your tree hooks.
5. To install, drill a 1/8 inch-3/16 inch pi
lot hole (the smaller the better). Start the hook in the hole; grip the hook eye with a
wren
ch or thread the eye with a screwdriver to twist all the way in. Stop when the eye makes contact with
wood; over-twisting can damage the metal and weaken support.
6. Hook the free ends of the chains on each side of your hammock over your newly installed hammock
hoo
ks, using the chain links to adjust height and tautness (FIGURE A). Once the hammock ro
pes
have fully stretche
d, you may want to tweak your hammock height by further adjusting chain lengths.
HAMMOCK SAFETY
• Always place your weight in the center of your hammock, not on either edge.
•
Don’t allow young children to use the hammock without adult supervision. Don’t place infants in the hammock.
• Don’t allo
w your children (or yourself, for that matter) to jump up and down in the hammock or use it like a playground
swi
ng. Not only is this extremely dangerous, but it puts excessive wear and tear on the hammock and its hanging
hardware.
• Don’t let the
chain get twisted and don’t flip the hammock over while it’s hung; both severely compromise chain strengt
h.
HAMMOCK MAINTENANCE
There are a couple simple things you can do to ensure the longest possible life for your new personal relaxation station.
• Take down your hammock and store it during prolonged bad weather. Repeated exposure to rain, snow and sleet
ma
y shorten your hammock’s useful life and affect its appearance.
• Squirrels, mice, birds and bugs sometimes use hammock rope fibers to build nests and to live in, so always inspec
t your
hammo
ck before getting in it. Have we mentioned that falling can hu
rt?
• Dog
s, especially puppies, often regard hammocks as great chew toys, so dog owners should hang, an
d store, their
hammo
cks somewhere Rover can’t easily reach. Also, avoid storing near strong chemicals, including pesticides
.
• To cl
ean your hammock, stretch it out on a clean, dry, non-abrasive surface, wet it with a hose and gently scrub the rope
s
with a soft brush a
nd a mild detergent/warm water solution. Unless your hammock is woven from certain synthetic rope th
at
you kno
w to be bleach-safe, DO NOT use any cleaning product containing bleach or other strong chemicals. After wash
ing
the hammo
ck, rinse it thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before hanging it or storing it.
YOUR BOX SHOULD CONTAIN:
z Hammock with chains z 2 tree hooks
TOOLS YOU’LL NEED:
z Drill with 1/8 inch-3/16 inch bit
z Adjustable wrench or screwdriver
 NO tools
or tree hooks
needed if using
a hammock stand.
TIP FOR NEW OWNERS: Inspect your hammock prior
to each use to ensure it’s still hanging correctly
and is in overall safe condition. Falling can hurt!
FIGUREA

HEIGHT TO INSTALL TREE HOOKS (in inches)
H
eights in shaded areas not recommended and may give
hammock such a pronounced arch as to be uncomfortable.
* Distance measured from ring to ring when hammock laid flat
on floor. Note that new hammock may be up to 2 feet shorter
than its specifications, to allow for ropes’ natural tendency to
stretch first few times it’s used.
Distance Between Trees/Posts
OUR WARRANTY: All Hammock Source products are guaranteed free of defects in workmanship and materials for up to one year from the date of purchase. If an item is found to be
defective within that time, we will replace it at no charge to you. Normal wear and tear, including prolonged exposure to snow, rain and heavy humidity, is not covered, nor is mold,
mildew or damage from improper storage, maintenance or installation. An original sales receipt must accompany any returned product, along with a Return Authorization Number that
someone in our customer-service department will be happy to provide; call toll free at [phone].
PO Box 1602 • Greenville, NC 27835
[phone] • www.hammocksource.com
#
5064
22509
For installation instruction and tips please visit www.castawayliving.com