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Choosing a Location
With the
variety of hammock styles available
today, you should be able to find one to
fit virtually any spot in or outside
your home. Although traditionally hung
between two trees, you can also hang a
hammock between posts set in the ground,
on a porch, on a hammock stand and from
a ceiling beam.
Make certain that any
trees, posts or beams that you plan to
use are strong enough to support the
extra weight. We recommend trees or
posts be a minimum of 6" (15 cm) in
diameter or 4" x 6" (10 cm x 15 cm) in
size. Do not use wood supports which are
cracked, split or rotten or which are
too soft to properly hold the screw
hooks. For outdoor use, we recommend you
use treated lumber or types resistant to
rot. If using posts, they should be at
least 2 feet deep into the ground,
deeper if you have sandy soil. Simply
dig the hole, place post in hole, fill
with cement and let dry completely.
How to hang a hammock using hammock
hooks
1.
Drill a 3/16" (0.5 cm) or smaller
starter hole where you want your hooks.
If you don't have a drill you can use a
hammer and nail.
2.
Screw the hammock hooks into the
pilot holes. Be sure to set the screw
deep enough that the eye is against the
wood, but do not over tighten the screw
or allow the hook assembly or eye screw
to be twisted or bent. Install screw
hooks only on side of the tree or post
facing the hammock. Your hammock should
not pull sideways on the hook.
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How to Determine
Hanging Distance
Distance: It's
easiest to hang your
hammock in a space
at least 1 foot (30
cm) longer than the
overall length of
the hammock. For
example, a 10'
hammock requires two
posts or trees 11'
apart.
Height:
The screw hook
should be mounted
anywhere from 5 to 6
feet (1.5 m to 1.8
m) above the ground.
You may wish to hang
it higher or lower
depending on the
distance between
your supports and on
your personal
preference.
Troubleshooting:
If you have less
space, or the
hammock is sitting
too low to the
ground, try raising
the hooks and
hanging the hammock
higher. If the
hammock seems to
tight, or too high,
attach a length of
chain between the
Screw Hook and the S
Hook (see photo
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 Hammock
hanging instructions
Use one or
two lengths chain and S-hooks as
necessary to reach between the hammock
and the hooks. See Illustration. It is
normal for your new hammock to stretch
considerably when it is new, especially
if it is made of cotton. As it stretches
out to its full length take up the slack
in the chain. Do not wrap chain around
the hook. Do not allow chain to become
twisted between the hook assembly and
the ring of the hammock. Either of these
conditions may damage or weaken chain.
Avoid stretching your hammock too
tightly as this greatly increases the
load on the hardware and supports.
Ensure that the angle of the chain is at
least 25 degrees when the hammock is in
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Hanging a Hammock
Chair
All
hammock chairs
should be hung at
least 6 feet off the
ground. If you don't
have a sturdy tree
or open beam to tie
the chair to, follow
the hanging
instructions below.
1.
Find a point in the
ceiling that has a
beam or ceiling
support (support is
located in most
ceilings every 16
inches – hammer a
small nail into the
spot you locate to
check that it is a
solid support.)
Locate the center of
the beam.
2.
Drill a starter hole
with a ¼ inch drill
bit.
3.
Screw in the hook
(included with
purchase).
4.
Place loop of chair
on hook. The chair
will fit a standard
8-foot ceiling – if
the ceiling is
higher you may need
an extension chain.
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Hammock Care
Instructions
As with most
products, the time a hammock will last
is dependent upon its care and
treatment. If you wish to leave a
hammock outside in the elements all
year, we recommend a fabric or
polyester rope hammock. Other types
are fine during the summer, however for
users North of the 24th Parallel, we
would suggest that they be taken down
during periods of prolonged rain or
snow! All hammocks will last longer if
you take them down during severe weather
and limit the time they are exposed to
the sun.
Instructions for washing a hammock,
hammock swing or hammock chair
1.
Remove from wood bar..
2.
Tie ends together to prevent tangles.
3. Fold hammock or chair and
place into a pillowcase
with the end tied.
4.
Machine wash in warm water, cool
rinse.
5. Line air dry.
If the spreader bars are attached,
hand wash in a mild solution of soap and
water, then air dry. Don't let the
spreader bars soak in the water. The
Large Quilted Hammock shouldn't be
totally immersed in water. Use a scrub
brush and soapy water to clean, then
rinse off soap and let air dry. |
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Not buying a
hammock stand?
You're going to need some help
hanging your new hammock. Don't
forget to view our hanging kit
and other hammock
hanging accessories
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