Installation Instructions

Operator’s Manual

18’ 2-Man Ladder Stand

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FIGURE 14A

FIGURE 14B

FIGURE 14C

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.

NOTE: Make sure the ladder bottom is rmly seated on

dry, level ground. Attach your harness tether to the tree

before securing the platform to the tree and stepping

onto platform. Refer to the Full Body Harness instructions

included with this product.

7. Standing on ladder step, lean toward tree with previously

installed 6' ratchet strap (26) now in hand.

a. Wrap the previously installed end of the long strap

around the tree and feed through the slot in the ratchet

mechanism. SEE FIGURE 14A.

NOTE: Be sure to feed the long strap correctly so there are

no twists in the strap.

b. Pull tail of long strap until most of the slack is taken out. Be

sure entire strap is even and at the same level all around

tree. SEE FIGURE 14B.

c. Use the ratchet to tighten the strap to tree. The tightened

strap will stabilize the stand to tree and prevent

movement. SEE FIGURE 14C.

NOTE: Make sure there is at least two full revolutions

of strap on the ratchet spool before the strap tightens.

Proper tension will ensure the stand is secured to the tree.

Do not allow excessive strap to build up in the ratchet as

this will prevent the ratchet teeth from engaging and can

cause slippage.

NOTE: To release ratchet, simply pull the release lever

and open tightening lever wide open (at). SEE FIGURE

14D

8. If necessary, re-check and adjust the 6' ratchet strap (26), 16'

criss cross straps (27) and horizontal stabilizer bar assembly to

securely attach the treestand to the tree. The tree blade must

be touching the tree.

9. You are now ready to use your ladder stand!

FIGURE 14D

IMPORTANT

Reverse the Set-Up and Use Instructions to take the

ladder stand down.