Instruction manual
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READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This Instruction Manual complies with the Treestand Manufacturers Association’s
TMS 04-Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions & TMS 02-Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems
Although no one plans to fall from their treestand, falls can and do occur without warning. It
is important to become familiar with the guidelines below and practice your recovery plan at
ground-level. Failure to read, understand, and follow these steps may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING! There is time to make a correct decision on what action to take if a fall occurs
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! A suspension relief device must be on your person and readily accessible
while using a full-body fall arrest harness. These devices will allow you to relieve the load
on the lower extremities if suspended in a full-body fall arrest harness and help maintain
circulation in the legs and mitigate (minimize) suspension trauma (blood pooling) or
allow descent to the ground. Follow all instructions below regarding the provided SRD
(Suspension Relief Device) Failure to follow full-body fall arrest harness instructions could
result in not being able to return to the stand and being suspended in a full-body fall arrest
harness after a fall. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death!
After a fall, take a moment to catch your breath and stay calm;
Pull on the SRD strap located on the lower back side of your full-body fall arrest harness.
(see Fig. 10)
Adjust the SRD strap so that you are able to step into the loop and then stand up, relieving
the pressure on your lower extremities. The loop size can be adjusted by moving the buckle up or
down. (see Fig. 11 and 12)
If you are able to reach your ladder or climbing system, use it to get back into your secured
treestand and then carefully climb down to ground-level. If you are not able to reach your stand,
remain calm and continue to stand in the SRD loop until help arrives. (see Fig. 13)
Use your personal locating device or cell phone to call for help.
NOTE: Several optional products/systems are available that oer self-recovery or self-extraction
from a fall when suspended in a full-body fall arrest harness. Some systems automatically descend
the user while others allow user control. One of these products/systems can be considered for use
as an additional safety precaution against prolonged suspension and suspension trauma. Be sure
to follow the manufacturers' directions on the safe use of these products/systems.