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
STEP 1. Select a straight, healthy tree; one devoid of dead branches or loose bark. DO NOT
attempt to install this product on a tree that is not healthy.
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install this product on a
tree that is not straight, healthy and devoid of dead branches,
limbs, vines or anything that might interfere with installation. DO
NOT attempt to install this treestand on a tree that is leaning,
diseased, crooked, has loose bark, or does not meet the
minimum installation diameter of nine (9) inches at treestand
installation height (i.e., seating platform height). Failure to follow
these instructions may result in injury or death!
STEP 2. Assemble ladder sections to the main section. NOTE: All
ladder sections will be assembled with the narrow section facing
upward and all larger ends (sleeves) facing downward. (Fig. 1)
After assembling the ladder, insert snap pins in every joint to
secure. NOTE: If your ladder has Safety Sleeves (CR4850-S)
please refer to page 90.
STEP 3. Attach the (2) stabilizer straps to each side of the rear
frame support (near the bark biters). Secure stabilizer straps by
wrapping stabilizer straps around rear frame
support and pulling through its looped end.
(Fig. 2) Then, rmly tie stabilizer straps to a
lower-level ladder rung. NOTE: Do not attempt
to install your ladderstand without the stabilizer
straps rmly tied to the ladder.
STEP 4. Place the ladderstand at on the
ground in front of the tree with the bottom
ladder section approximately two (2) feet away
from the base of the trunk. Then with at least
three (3) adults, gently raise the ladderstand
to a vertical position allowing the bark biters
to come into direct contact with the tree. Once
elevated completely, carefully pull the base
away from the tree until the seating & standing
platforms are parallel to the ground. (Fig. 3) You must have two (2) other adults hold each side of
the ladder portion of the ladderstand while anyone is climbing to secure the platform.
WARNING! You must have two (2) other adults hold each side of the ladder portion of the
ladderstand while anyone is climbing to secure the platform. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
STEP 5. Attach the adjustable support bar to the ladderstand. NOTE: The adjustable support bar
for CR4850-S (The Guardian) should be attached to the highest ladder rung that is reachable
from the ground. The other support bars should be attached to receivers on the middle ladder
section. Adjust the length so that the tree piece ts snugly to the tree, providing rigid support
to the ladder; insert snap pin or delta bolt to secure. Once you have set the adjustable support
bar, use the rope to secure it to the tree (See pages 90-91). NOTE: No support bar is included or
required for CR5020-S (The Partner Plus Select).
FIELD INSTALLATION - LADDERSTANDS
Ladderstand Install
FIGURE 1
Rear Frame Support
Bark Biters
Stabilizer
Strap
FIGURE 2