Instruction manual

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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 and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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WARNING! Prior to climbing, make sure that all the ladders sections
are rmly connected with the proper hardware (snap pins) in place. Make
sure none of the sections have become separated. If they are, do not climb
the ladder. With the help of two other adults, lower the stand back down to
the ground and reattach the ladder rungs and reinstall the hardware in the
manner previously described. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to attempting to climb a ladder stand for the rst time,
make certain the feet of the bottom rung ladder section are rmly planted on
solid, level ground. If they are not rmly planted on level ground, DO NOT climb
the ladder. With the help of two (2) other adults, lower the stand and nd
a suitable location to safely install the ladder stand. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Before attempting to climb the ladderstand, bounce on the
bottom ladder section to set the ladder into the ground before attempting
to climb the ladderstand. Once the ladderstand has been set, re-check the
stabilizer straps, making
sure they are tight and the
adjustable support bar is
level and rmly, and tightly
installed. Failure to follow
these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Always lean
forward while climbing and
securely attach your full-body
fall arrest harness tree belt
to the tree prior to securing
the platform to the tree and
stepping onto the platform. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
STEP 7. CRITICAL STEP! After installing the adjustable support bar and
stabilizer straps, it is now time to attach the RATCHET STRAP(S) to the top
section of your ladderstand. Ratchet straps are attached at the contact point
from the stand to the tree. Hook one end of the ratchet strap onto the rear
frame support, near the bark biters, wrap around tree trunk, and connect
to opposite side. Carefully tighten the VITAL RATCHET STRAP securely (Fig.
5, page 13). NOTE: TWO (2) VITAL RATCHET STRAPS ARE INCLUDED AND
NECESSARY FOR SOME MODELS. ALWAYS USE ALL PARTS REQUIRED.
WARNING! When climbing to secure the ratchet strap(s) on the platform(s),
it is important to lean forward when climbing to keep the stand centered and
secure to the tree trunk. DO NOT lean backwards when climbing. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! When climbing, always maintain three points of contact as
you ascend (climb up) and while descending (climb down). Failure to maintain
three points of contact puts the user at serious risk of bodily injury. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! The platform ratchet strap(s), stabilizer straps and adjustable
support bar(s) have all been included with your new ladderstand to ensure
its solid attachment to the tree. All three of these safety devices must be
installed as outlined in this Instruction Manual. Failure to install these safety
devices as outlined in this Instruction Manual may result in serious injury or
death!
STEP 8. You are now ready to use your ladderstand!
WARNING! This product(s) is designed for adult use only! No one under
the age of 16 shall attempt to use this or any other product(s) without direct
adult supervision. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
ratchet• FIGUre 1
ratchet• FIGUre 3
ratchet• FIGUre 2
ratchet• FIGUre 4
VITAL RATCHET INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. Thread strap through slot in the center of the ratchet reel (Fig. 1).
Remove slack from strap by pulling loose end as tightly as possible (Fig. 2).
STEP 2. Then ratchet handle back and forth to tighten straps, a minimum
of two (2) wraps around the ratchet reel is required (Fig. 3).
STEP 3. After strap is tight, close handle to the lock position.
STEP 4. To remove tension, pull spring loaded retaining lock and open
ratchet completely, then manually pull strap to loosen (Fig. 4).
Rear Frame
Support
Bark Biters
LADDERSTAND INSTALL FIGURE 6