Texsport 14267 Surfsid Hammock - Manual (Page 2)

d. ..Hook a chain over the hook as shown in the upper part of Figure B. You may adjust this
later depending on how high you wish to hang the hammock and as the ropes stretch to
their maximum length. DO NOT WRAP THE CHAIN AROUND THE HOOK. ALSO BE CERTAIN
THE CHAIN IS NOT TWISTED. Either of these may cause the links of the chain to bend and
weaken.
e. ..Attach the end of each chain containing “S” hook to the ring on each end of the hammock
(see Figure C). DO NOT ALLOW THE CHAIN TO BECOME TWISTED, AS NOTED ABOVE.
f. ..Once you have used your hammock, it may hang lower due to stretching of the ropes. This
is to be expected. To have the hammock hanging at the height originally chosen, simply
decrease the number of links used where the chain attaches to the hook. Make certain you
follow the precautions regarding hanging and straightening of the chain.
INSTALLATION OF THE POSTS:
STEP 1 ..If you choose to hang your hammock using a post (or between two posts), please observe the
following:
a. ..Materials: Each post used should be 6” x 6” x 9’ tall minimum for rectangular posts, or
6” diameter X 9’ tall for round posts. Use 160 lbs. of premixed concrete for each post.
b. ..Dig two holes about 10” in diameter and 3’ deep. They should be spaced at least 18”
greater than the length of the hammock.
c. ..Place the posts in the holes and be sure that no more than 6’ of each post extends out of
the ground.
d. ..Prepare the concrete according to the package directions. Pour 160 lbs of mixed concrete
in each hole until the concrete reaches the level of the ground surface. Be certain to pack
the concrete around the posts and the hole and remove air pockets in the concrete.
e. ..While the cement is still wet, angle the posts slightly away from the side on which the
hammock will be hung. If you are using rectangular posts, be certain that the 6” side of
the posts face toward the hammock. Allow concrete to harden for at least 24 hours.
f. ..When you have completed installation of the post (or posts), mount hammock as explained
in steps 2a through 2f.
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Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
QUESTIONS:
If you should have any questions, problems or comments, please call our Customer
Service Department at 1-800-231-1402 or e-mail [email protected]. This
Department is open M–F from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CST.
MODEL: SURFSIDE™ HAMMOCK
ITEM 14267
MADE IN CHINA
(BR42)10