Installing Your New Hammock:

The ideal situation for the hanging of a hammock is between two substantial trees. However this is not always possible. Your hammock can be placed with the following combinations:

    * Tree and Post (at least 4 x 4 in, free of cracks and splits) in concrete footing
    * Tree and Building
    * Two Posts (at least 4 x 4 in, free of cracks and splits) in concrete footings
    * Building and Post (at least 4 x 4 in, free of cracks and splits) in concrete footing
    * Two Buildings
    * On Porches and Decks (permanent structures only)
    * Factory-built Stands
    * Tree to Tree
    * Under an arbor, on a boat, or inside your home - with support from any beam or structure capable of holding 450 pounds or more.

The distance between hanging points should be about one foot longer than the stretched length of your hammock from one metal ring to the other (excluding chains). The tree hooks should be mounted about 41⁄2 to 51⁄2 feet from the ground level. When inserting the mounting hooks, make sure they are secured to hold the weight and stress necessary to contain the hammock and the occupants. Also, be sure the hooks are screwed in completely so that contact is made between the hook's eye and the wood surface - please do not over-tighten.

When first hung, your hammock may seem tight and difficult to lie in. After some use, it will stretch to its normal size. As it stretches, it will be necessary to shorten or lengthen the chains to the desired height.


How to Install Posts:

• Installation: Be certain to find a suitable location in your yard to install your hammock post(s). The soil should be stable and compacted to provide proper support. Do not dig holes in loose soil or ground.
• Step 1: Note the overall length of your hammock as indicated on the packaging.
• Step 2: Add 24 inches to the overall hammock length to establish the distance required between the hammock post(s).
• Step 3: Dig a hole for each hammock post. The hole will need to be a minimum of 18 inches in diameter and 26 inches deep (so you will need about an 8 ft post to give 2+ feet to bury and at least 4 to 6 feet to hang hammock). Make sure post is free of cracks and splits.
• Purchase the necessary amount of aggregate concrete to fill the hole(s). Consult your local hardware store or lawn and garden center for assistance.
• Step 4: Drill holes on the post before putting in the ground and pre install the hooks. The hooks should be placed about 4 feet off the ground (refer to hammock hanging chart above for exact height).
• Step 5: Place post in the ground at a vertical angle. Pour concrete into the hole and allow concrete to set overnight before putting the hammock on the posts.

Caution and Safety Tips for your Hammock:

• Do not jump up and down in the hammock and do not use the hammock as a playground swing. Children have been known to use the hammock for a trampoline or to try to swing the hammock off its hooks. This is dangerous and is not the intended use of a hammock. Horseplay will also cause excessive wear on the hammock and mounting hardware.
• Do not exceed maximum safe weight capacity for you hammock.
• Be certain when hanging your hammock that it is situated so that the angle of the hammock when someone is lying in it will exceed 25 degrees. (I.e. Don't place the ends/anchors so far apart that the hammock is flat as a pancake, even when someone is in it.)
• Do not allow the chains supplied with your hammock to become twisted or allow the hammock to flip over (which will twist the chains). This dramatically reduces the strength of the chain.
• Do not over tighten the hammock screws.
• A hammock can be unstable unless you always place your weight in the center of the hammock. Do not sit on the edge.
• Caution should be used when allowing children to use a hammock. Do not allow children to use the hammock without direct adult supervision. Do not place infants in any hammock.
• If you use a tree or trees, always make sure the tree is strong enough to support you and your hammock.  This will vary with the tree species, because strength and density of wood varies with tree species.  Some sources say that 6 to 8 inches diameter is the minimum, while others say 12 or even 16 inches diameter to be safe.  Use common sense, and respect your trees and your own safety.  The tree(s) will also have to be tall enough to keep you from dragging on the ground.

How do I hang my swing?

Whether hanging inside or on a porch, make sure to hang it from at least a 4' x 4' beam, free of cracks and splits. The structure needs to be capable of holding at least 600 lbs.


How far away from the wall should I hang my swing?

Just far enough to keep it from hitting the wall. Be sure to leave enough room to swing. We recommend at least 3 feet all sides.