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 ASTM F2337 Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
STEP 1.
Identify the main parts of the full-body fall arrest harness (Fig. 1). Hold the
full-body fall arrest harness by the tether loop insuring the harness is upright and leg
straps are hanging down. Straighten any parts that have become twisted. Insert arms
through each shoulder strap (Fig. 2).
STEP 2.
Feed the left leg strap between legs and thread through the bottom left
waist loop. Repeat with the right leg strap, feeding between legs and through right
waist loop (Fig. 3).
STEP 3.
Secure the two leg straps by threading the three bar buckle (Fig. 4). Tighten
the leg straps snugly.
DO NOT
legs. Full-body fall arrest harness shall look like the one depicted in Figure 5 when donned
correctly.
FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS
FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
WARNING!
Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions contained
here may result in serious injury or death!
READ THE FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS SECTION CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW
ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS! YOUR FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS AND ITS
COMPONENT (I.E., LANYARD/TETHER, TREE BELT, CLIMBING BELT (LINEMAN’S BELT
AS APPLICABLE), SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE) IS DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM
CAPACITY (USER AND EQUIPMENT) OF 3
5
0 POUNDS (1
58
kg). ADDITIONALLY, YOUR
FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS (AND ITS COMPONENTS) MUST BE REPLACED
AFTER
FIVE
(
5
) YEARS OF SERVICE!
WARNING!
Prior to attempting to use this or any other Bolderton product(s)
you must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup installation, use
and removal. You must practice installing, setting-up and using your full-body fall arrest
harness and its components (i.e., lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device,
climbing belt/lineman’s belt [as applicable]) at ground-level prior to attempting to use
it at heights above ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly knowledgeable and
comfortable with this product(s) assembly, setup, installation, use and removal at ground-
level, you are now ready to use it at heights above ground-level. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
You must wear a
Fall Arrest System (FAS)
comprising of a full-body
fall arrest harness, lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device and climbing
belt/lineman’s belt (as applicable) at all times after leaving the ground. You must stay
Single safety belts and chest harness are no longer allowed and shall never be used.
If you are not wearing a full-body fall arrest harness (that is connected to the tree)
that is protecting you from a fall, do not leave the ground. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
ALWAYS
practice using your full-body fall arrest harness (FAS) in the
presence of a responsible adult prior to using it in an elevated hunting environment,
and learn what it feels like to hang suspended in the harness at ground level. Practice
installing and using your treestand at ground level and with a responsible adult present
before you go hunting.
WARNING!
The length of the full-body fall arrest harness lanyard/tether must be
kept to a minimum at all times during use. It shall be adjusted so that it is above the
head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you shall have the minimum
amount of slack possible when climbing. Never let the tether strap get under your
chin or around your neck. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING!
Shall you experience a fall there is time to make a correct decision
on what action needs to take place. It is important to remember:
DO NOT PANIC!
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
If you have a limiting physical and/or health condition that precludes
and/or renders you incapable of self-recovery and/or a suitable escape plan is not
available
,
DO NOT
hunt from heights above ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
FALLS FROM A TREESTAND CAN OCCUR ANYTIME AFTER LEAVING
THE
GROUND. THESE FALLS COULD RESULT IN EITHER SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! FOR
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CAREFULLY READ THIS PRODUCT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, SET-
UP, INSTALL, REMOVE, AND/OR OTHERWISE USE THIS BOLDERTON PRODUCT(S). AT
LEAST ANNUALLY, REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AND
WATCH THE “
TREESTAND SAFETY: IT’S UP TO YOU”
DVD.
ADDITIONALLY,
KEEP
THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION THAT YOU OWN THIS BOLDERTON
PRODUCT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH!
WARNING!
THE SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF THIS BOLDERTON PRODUCT IS THE
SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. IT IS ALSO THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
TO PROVIDE ANY PERSON(S) WHO BORROW OR PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT FROM
THEM WITH THESE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! ADDITIONALLY, FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY SUBJECT YOU TO PERSONAL LIABILITY PENALTIES AS DETERMINED
BY THE U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
WARNING!
Practice the use of your Bolderton full-body fall arrest harness and
Suspension Relief Device (SRD) at ground-level, in the presence of a responsible
adult to experience the feeling of hanging suspended before using in a hunting
environment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
NEVER
allow the full-body fall arrest harness lanyard/tether to get under
your chin or around your neck. This poses a choking hazard that can lead to serious injury
or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
If your hunting location is unknown by anyone and communication
for self-recovery/escape shall
you experience a fall. Prolonged suspension in a full-body fall arrest harness can be fatal.
It is important to exercise the legs by pushing against the tree or doing other forms
of continuous leg exercises to avoid blood pooling while being suspended. Varying
degrees of physical ÿtness may require di°erent plans for self-recovery/escape and
to counter the e°ects of prolonged suspension. Have a personal plan and practice
it in the presence of a responsible adult before leaving the ground. No one escape/
rescue plan will work for every hunter, on every tree, in every circumstance. Only you
can determine the best self-recovery/escape plan for your hunting situation before
leaving the ground. 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 to remember,
DO NOT PANIC.
Remain
calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery
plan. Hunt from the
ground when self-recovery /escape ability is absent. Failure to follow
these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
READ THESE FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS! YOUR NEW FULL-BODY FALL
ARREST HARNESS IS DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM CAPACITY (USER AND EQUIPMENT)
OF 3
5
0 POUNDS (1
58
kg). ADDITIONALLY, YOUR NEW FULL-BODY FALL ARREST
HARNESS MUST BE REPLACED AFTER
FIVE
(
5
) YEARS OF SERVICE! REPLACE
YOUR FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS IMMEDIATELY SHALL YOU EXPERIENCE
A FALL WHILE WEARING IT.
WARNING!
You must use the full-body fall arrest harness provided with this product
or a harness that complies with ASTM standards. NOTE: You must store your full-body
fall arrest harness out of direct sunlight and out of any other harsh environmental
condition(s) that may adversely a°ect its
performance. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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