Instruction manual

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.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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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 while wearing a full-body
fall arrest harness. It is important NOT TO PANIC! Remain calm
and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery
plan. Failure to follow these instructions 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 these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
STEP 1. After a fall, take a moment to catch your breath and stay
calm. DO NOT PANIC.
STEP 2. Pull on the SRD strap located on the front side of your
full-body fall arrest harness (Fig. 10).
STEP 3. 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 (Fig. 11 and 12).
STEP 4. 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 (Fig. 13).
STEP 5. Use your personal locating device or cell phone to call
for help.
NOTE: Several optional products/systems are available that
offer 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.
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FIG 12
FIG 11
FIG 13
STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WERE TO OCCUR: