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(S).
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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STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WERE TO OCCUR:
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. This device
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 suspension trauma (blood
pooling). Follow all instructions below regarding
the provided SRD (Suspension Relief Device) and
NEVER remove it from your full-body fall arrest
harness. Failure to follow this warning 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
(see Fig. 9)
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 (see
Fig. 10 & 11).
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 (see Fig. 12).
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.
We are very serious about your personal safety. A full-body fall arrest harness has been included with this product for your use. The full-body fall
arrest harness, which meets or exceeds TMA standards, has been designed to keep you from experiencing a fall.
FIG 9
FIG 11
FIG 10
FIG 12