A little organization before setup makes a MegaTree much easier to look after through the season. Know what condition the parts are in, keep the approved configuration intact, and decide how you will respond to changing weather before the tree goes up.
Use the current instructions for your exact Sasquatch model and support arrangement. This is our practical inspection and storage checklist; it does not create a wind rating or replace the assembly procedure.
Unpack early enough to deal with a problem
Lay out the kit in good light and check it against the correct parts list. Pull out your notes and photos from last season. If you marked a part for replacement during teardown, resolve it before that part goes back into service.
- Look for bent or cracked pieces, damaged connections, and other changes.
- Inspect the lifting components, cable, fasteners, and moving parts as the instructions require.
- Check lighting mounts, strands, extensions, connector seals, and enclosures.
- Match replacement parts to the exact system and revision.
- Keep questionable components separate until they have been assessed.
Send us photos of damage before using the part. Paint can cover a mark, but it does not repair a structural problem. A connection that suddenly needs forcing deserves a closer look.
Keep the setup within its intended configuration
Use the specified supports, fasteners, and approved accessories. A substitute described as stronger or more corrosion-resistant can still change fit, weight, or operation.
For Sasquatch Legend, the conventional-pixel arrangement is 32 strands at 2-inch spacing around 360 degrees. We do not recommend adding more conventional strands. A configuration beyond that requires Kraken lights and confirmation of the complete arrangement with us.
Check a star, sign, or topper accessory against the current product instructions too. Being able to bolt something on does not establish that the whole setup is approved.
Make the weather decision while conditions are calm
Decide who will monitor the forecast, who can shut the show down, and who can help with the documented lowering or teardown procedure. Keep the required access area clear throughout the season.
Use the operating limits for the exact installation. If a limit or procedure is unclear, ask us before relying on it. A winch rating, thicker tube, or another customer's experience is not a wind rating for your tree.
Respond early enough to follow the procedure safely. Severe wind, lightning, or unsafe footing is the wrong time to begin handling a tall structure. Keep people away if you suspect movement, damage, or unstable ground.
Walk the complete setup during the season
When conditions are safe, check the support points, hardware, lights, and cables. Compare the setup with your installation photos. Look for movement, loose or missing parts, water intrusion, damaged lights, and anything that has been leaned against the tree.
Inspect after significant weather before restarting the show. Check the structure and electrical system separately: a working chase cannot prove structural safety, and an upright tree cannot prove the connectors are sound.
Do not chip ice from a loaded structure or pull frozen strands loose. Stop operation and follow the manufacturer's guidance. If you cannot inspect safely, keep the area clear and get appropriate help.
Support the cables and protect the connections
Follow the controller, power-supply, and lighting instructions for outdoor installation. Route cables away from walking paths and standing water, support them so their weight does not pull on connectors, and use the correct caps on unused outputs.
Disconnect power before inspecting a failed or wet connection. Tag the affected strand or cable and replace damaged components as directed. Tape over a failed connection is not a diagnosis or a repair plan.
Pack the information with the equipment
Before disconnecting the lights, photograph the finished arrangement and label the strands, extensions, and hardware bags. Save the controller configuration and software layout that actually ran the show. Record anything that needs attention.
Follow the required lowering and disassembly procedure with the right help and clearances. Let parts dry before packing them. Use the prescribed cleaning and lubrication products, protect moving components and connectors, and avoid unapproved coatings that could affect fit or motion.
Store the instructions, photos, cable map, parts list, and support messages together. Next season, inspect again when you unpack, even if the last show ran without a problem.
For a questionable part, email Support@Mattosdesigns.com the model, order number, close-up photos, and an overall installation photo. If your question is about locally sourced material, start with our DIY tubing checklist.
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Reviewed October 29, 2026.
