Operator's Manual WE ARE HUNTERS 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand MODELS RE649 RE652 Maximum Height 18’ to shooting rail Maximum Field Rating 500 lbs; no more than 300 lbs per person. Tree Diameter Range 12" to 20" Wear Your Harness! PRODUCT MEETS INDUSTRY STANDARDS RECOGNIZED BY Get parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
Operator's Manual 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand INTRODUCTION Rivers Edge® Treestands are engineered with you the hunter in mind. We appreciate your purchase of one of our world class treestands. Follow these few simple instructions and your stand will provide you many years of trouble-free pleasure. Instructions should be kept in a safe place and reviewed at least annually.
Operator’s Manual 18’ 2-Man Ladder Stand STOP READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLY MODEL RE649 MAXIMUM USE HEIGHT - 18' TO SHOOTING RAIL MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY - TWO (2) PEOPLE TOTAL WEIGHT LIMIT - 500 LB (300 lb Per Person Max) TREE DIAMETER RANGE - 12” TO 20” WARNING This product carries strict height and weight restrictions. Do Not use this product if you exceed the total weight limit. Please note that the total weight limit includes the user(s) and their equipment.
Operator's Manual 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand WARNING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Always lean forward as you climb and attach your harness to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform. Never exceed the stated maximum use height. Do Not use this product until you have watched the online safety video, understand it, and practiced the techniques for safe hunting discussed in this video. Video can be found with the QR code and/or URL shown on front cover of this manual.
Operator’s Manual 18’ 2-Man Ladder Stand HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CHART Bolts shown are for size reference. Extra hardware may be included in the parts bag. 19 5/16-18 x 2 IN Bolt - Qty 8 18 23 Yellow Washer Qty 2 Lockpin Qty 8 20 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 IN Bolt - Qty 24 21 5/16-18 Locknut Qty 32 TOOLS NEEDED 1/2 IN Wrenches - Qty 2 Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
Operator's Manual 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 1 IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY TIP: Do not tighten any nut and bolt combinations completely until all parts are assembled together! Finger tighten plus one turn of a wrench only! This will temporarily hold the lock nut on the bolt while helping alignment of all parts! After all parts are assembled together, all nut & bolt combinations must be completely tightened.
Operator’s Manual 18’ 2-Man Ladder Stand FIGURE 3 4. Insert the crimped end of the offset ladder tubes (5) into the bottom of the two side frame tubes (8) on either side of the foot platform and secure using two 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 IN bolts (20) and locknuts (21). SEE FIGURE 3. NOTE: Make sure bolts pass through both the offset ladder tubes and the side frame tubes. 21 21 20 8 20 4 5.
Operator's Manual 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand 20 21 15 23 7 FIGURE 5 9. Attach the shooting rail (7) to the inside edge of the backrest tube (15) using two 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 IN bolts (20), yellow washers (23) and locknuts (21). SEE FIGURE 5. NOTE: The yellow washers should be placed between the shooting rail and the backrest. 6 21 20 FIGURE 6 10. Attach the two support braces (9) to the inside edge of the platform frame tubes (6) using two 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 IN bolts (20) and locknuts (21). SEE FIGURE 6.
Operator’s Manual 18’ 2-Man Ladder Stand FIGURE 7 20 11. Slide the ends of the offset ladder tubes (5) into the top ladder section (11) and secure with two lockpins (18). SEE FIGURES 7. NOTE: The top ladder section has bolt holes on the outside below the top ladder rung. 18 21 12. Attach the two support braces (9) to the outside edge of the top ladder sections (11) using two 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 IN bolts (20) and locknuts (21). SEE FIGURE 7. 11 13.
Operator's Manual 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand 14. Attach stabilizer support tube (2) to the slotted piece on the middle ladder section (22) using a lockpin (18). SEE FIGURE 9. 15. Slide the stabilizer bar (1) into the stabilizer support tube (2) and secure using a lockpin (18). Make sure lockpin passes through support tube and stabilizer bar at appropriate hole to achieve desired distance from tree. Adjustment in length may be needed when ladder is uprighted later in the Setup and Use instructions.
Operator’s Manual 18’ 2-Man Ladder Stand STOP READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE SETUP AND USE WARNING Double check assembly steps to be certain you have correctly assembled this product. Study your new stand to become familiar with all of its features and design. At ground level, following provided use instructions, practice attaching stand to tree and re- moving stand from tree. Practice sitting, standing, and using this product before attaching overhead.
Operator's Manual 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Never use a treestand on a dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked tree, or a utility pole. Always avoid electrical power lines. During installation and removal of ladder treestands, you must always and properly use the included Full Body Harness (Fall Arrest System). Refer to the Full Body Harness instructions included with this product for proper use. 1.
Operator’s Manual 18’ 2-Man Ladder Stand 6. With two people securely holding the ladder, the third person must now use the three point contact climbing method to slowly climb the ladder. Make sure to keep a constant hand grip on the ladder at all times. Always lean forward, toward the tree, to keep the platform tree blade against the tree. FIGURE 14A NOTE: Make sure the ladder bottom is firmly seated on dry, level ground.
Operator's Manual 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand NOTES: 14 Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
Operator’s Manual 18’ 2-Man Ladder Stand FINISHED LADDER PADDED FLIP-BACK SHOOTING RAIL RATCHET STRAP 40 INCH WIDE FOOT PLATFORM PADDED BENCH SEAT CRISS CROSS STRAPS STABILIZER BAR CAM STRAP LOCKPIN LADDER ATTACHMENT STABILIZER BAR Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
Operator's Manual 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 23 21 20 15 19 7 20 20 14 20 12 9 3 20 21 18 21 19 20 11 19 6 21 8 21 18 20 4 1 5 20 10 21 2 18 22 16 13 17 16 Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
Operator’s Manual 18’ 2-Man Ladder Stand PARTS LIST ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
Operator's Manual 18' 2-Man Ladder Stand NOTES: 18 Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
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WE ARE HUNTERS Rivers Edge® Treestands, Inc. Phone: 800-450-EDGE (3343) 1160 Eighth Avenue, PO Box 755 Fax: 715-822-2124 Cumberland, WI 54829 www.HuntRiversEdge.com *All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Warning labels in some product images may have been removed for photography purposes only. Props shown in photos not included. Some assembly may be required.
