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.
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 right side of your
full-body
fall
arrest harness
(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 (Fig. 10 and 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 (Fig. 12).
STEP 5.
Use your
personal locating device
or
cell phone
to call for help.
NOTE:
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.
STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WERE TO OCCUR:
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Bolderton products, please do not hesitate to call one of our customer service representatives at 800-888-3006 and
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FIG 9
FIG 10
FIG 11
FIG 12
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