READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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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WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE!
tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!!
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steP 1.
After a fall, take a moment to catch your breath and
stay calm.
dO nOt PAnIC.
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!
FIg 1
FIg 4
FIg 3
FIg 2
stePs tO FOLLOW IF A FALL Were tO OCCUr:
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. 2 and 3).
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. 4).
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.
steP 2.
Pull on the
srd
strap
located on the front
side of your
full-body fall
arrest harness
(Fig. 1).
