Installation

Mounting the “GTS Friend” screw:

1. Determine the exact position of the screw hole on the tree.
2. Drill a 140 mm deep horizontal hole with a Auger Bit ø 36 mm.
3. Clean the hole.
4. Screw in the screw with the 1″ Ratchet.

Important note for mounting the GTS Friend – loosen the nut again:

It can happen that when trying to loosen the nut, the entire screw turns out with it, especially in softwood, the following helps:

1. The nut must be well greased (thread and contact surface of the washer).
2. Lubricate the thread of the GTS Friend in the tree with PU glue to increase friction.
3. If necessary, help yourself with a pipe wrench to loosen the nut.

Assemble the swing beam:

1. The Static Support must be firmly screwed to the wooden beam! We recommend:
   • ø 12 mm carriage bolts
   • ø 6 mm stainless steel wood screws
2. The wooden beam must lie directly against the tree.
3. Slide the Distance Rings onto the outside of the shaft – these prevent the beam from slipping outwards.

The wooden beam should be pressed against the tree. If the tree grows wider, simply remove your spacer rings bit by bit – this way the tree can continue to grow undisturbed while the GTS Friend is wrapped around it tighter and tighter.

This is what you need for assembly:

• “Swing Set – 1 Tree” (GTS Friend, Static Support, Distance Rings)
• Battery drill > 18 V; 4 Ah
• 36 mm Auger Bit
• Disinfectant spray to clean tool and screw
• 1″ Ratchet for screwing in the screw

Please follow our installation instructions exactly – this is the only way to ensure a permanently secure attachment!

Here you will find important installation videos and detailed step-by-step instructions: