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| Installation |
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| Installing Your 'All Weather' Hammock Recliner |
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| The Hammock Recliner can easily be hung from a sturdy overhead beam or strong tree limb using the single point suspension set up. The Hammock is supplied with sufficient rope to hang from a height of 2.4 meters, but if the beam or tree limb is higher than 2.4 meters, a rope or chain can be used to suspend the Hammock. If the available height is less than 2.4 meters, the 'spreader bar' rope can be adjusted and shortened, so the hammock 'seat' is a convenient distance off the ground - this distance is normally knee-height. |
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The spreader bar knot is a non-slip 'easy to undo' knot, which can always be retied.
To adjust - shorten the rope at one end only. First pull sufficient rope through the 'spreader bar' until the correct length is obtained, then loosen and retie the knot. When retying the knot, it is important to always leave a 4cm rope tail for safety - cut off the surplus rope, then burn to seal the rope end.
Finally, readjust the rope bend at the 'snap link', so the spreader bar is always suspended horizontally. |
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Spreader Bar knot |
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Swivel Snap
connection |
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| The Hammock Loop Attachment |
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When connecting the hammock 'loops' on to the ends of the spreader bar, the rope knot must be positioned on the outside of the loop. This will 'lock' the Hammock on to the spreader bar. To achieve this it may first be necessary to pull the rope knot to obtain some slack rope. The knot can now be passed through the hammock loop before sliding the loop onto the end of the bar - the rope can now be retensioned.
The spreader bar must always suspend 'horizontally' when the Hammock Recliner is being used - the rope bend at the 'swivel snap' can easily be adjusted to level the spreader bar. |
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Above: A handy repair knot
Left: To attach Hammock Recliner to spreader bar |
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| Conveniently Portable |
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| A unique feature of the Hammock Recliner is the convenient single point suspension set up, which requires a minimum of hanging space. The other advantage is the Hammock Recliner can easily be relocated according to your mood - just follow the sun in winter, the shade in summer or your mood anytime to your favourite 'chill out' location. |
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| Hanging the Classic Hammock |
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The Classic Hammock is supplied with two attachment ropes, which offer plenty of scope for adjustment. The Classic Hammock is designed to hang loose between two hanging points - the hammock is not intended to be pulled tight like a trampoline!
The ideal distance between the two hanging points is approximately 13 feet (4 meters) at a hanging height of 5 feet (1.5 meter). If the distance between to two hanging points is greater than 13 feet (4 meters), the hanging height will need to increase by a ratio of 2 : 1. This means that when the horizontal distance increases by 2 ft (600 cms) the height will need to increase by approximately 1ft (300 cms).
If the distance between the two hanging points is less than 11 1/2 feet (3.5 meters) the Classic Hammock will hang in a U shape. This is the traditional way the Classic Hammock is used by the Indigenous Peoples of Central and South America. To avoid the centre of the hammock touching the ground the hanging height will need to increase. |
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Recommended Support Width
Minimum Support Height
Over 4.0m (13 ft) wide
Under 3.5m (11 1/2 ft) wide
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- 4.0m (13 ft)
- 1.5m ( 5 ft)
- increase support height by ratio 2:1
- increase support height by ratio 1 :1 |
Quick Reckoning
3.3m (11 ft) wide : 1.8m (6 ft) high
4.0m (13 ft) wide : 1.5m (5 ft) high
5.2m (17 ft) wide : 1.8m (6 ft) high
6.4m (21 ft) wide : 2.1m (7 ft) high |
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| Maintenance |
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| At Hammock World, all load bearing components have been designed and tested for normal working loads. However, we recommend that customers check all suspension points and hanging systems periodically for wear and tear, at least once a season. Renew and replace all worn materials. Be Hammock Wise! |
