READ REVERSE SIDE FIRST ..........     MAXIMUM SAFE WEIGHT LIMIT OF HAMMOCK 450 LBS. Installation of Hammock 1.  First determine where you would like to hang your ham- mock.  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 ham- mock.  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. d.  Hook a chain over the hammock hook as shown in Figure B.  You may adjust this later depending on how high you wish to hang your hammock and as the ropes in your hammock stretch to their maximum length. DO NOT WRAP THE CHAIN AROUND THE HAMMOCK HOOK.  ALSO, BE CERTAIN THAT 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 the “S” hook to the ring on each end of the hammock.  See Figure B. DO NOT ALLOW THE CHAIN TO BECOME TWISTED, AS NOTED ABOVE. f.  Once you have used your hammock, it may hang lower due to some stretching of the ropes. This is to be expected.  To have the hammock hanging at the height originally chosen, simply decrease the num- ber of links used where the chain attaches to the hook.  Make certain you follow the precautions regard- ing hanging and straightening of the chain. Products of TERMIS Hammocks are guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship and materials.  If this unit is found,  within its first 90 days, to be defective, it will be replaced without charge upon the return of the unit.  A Return Authorization is needed for return. FIGURE B FIGURE A 5064 101