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Treestand Safety Warnings

NEVER remove any safety warning stickers 

from this product.

NEVER 

adjust your stand while in use. Practice the attachment of this treestand at ground level before using in a hunting environment. 

ALWAYS 

ensure 

that you and your treestand are safely secured to a healthy tree. Your tree stand 

MUST 

be attached tightly to the tree and secured in place. If the stand is 

not secure, it may shift while in use, resulting in serious injury or death. 

The Installation Cross Straps and Truss Assembly System 

MUST 

be properly installed before each use of the treestand.

ALWAYS 

inspect every ladder section connection every time you use the stand before you leave the ground. If ladder sections are separating, with the help 

of at least two other people, lower the stand to the ground, make adjustments, and reinstall.

ALWAYS 

check the ground below the tree stand to make sure it is firm and level. Sloping ground or uneven terrain (one side of a rock or root) can cause 

your tree stand to tilt or shift.

ALWAYS 

maintain three points of contact when climbing the tree stand. (Two feet and one hand 

or

 one foot and two hands.)

ALWAYS 

lean forward as you climb and attach your harness to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform.

DO NOT

 leave your treestand outside since weather or animals may cause damage. Tree growth can also cause stress and damage straps and buckles. It 

must be stored inside, free of moisture, when not in use.

NEVER 

wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing, which can cause hazardous conditions. Clothing may be caught in your equipment and cause you to fall. You 

must always wear non-slip or rubber boots. Shoelaces must be tucked into your boots. Rings and necklaces 

MUST NOT 

be worn.

NEVER 

use this treestand with a second person. The treestand is designed for use by 

ONE 

person.

NEVER 

let children use this treestand without adult supervision. This treestand is not a toy. No one under the age of 18 should attempt to use this product 

without direct adult supervision.

DO NOT

 use tree stand if any nuts or bolts or parts are loose, bent, or crooked.

ALWAYS 

know your physical limitations. Don’t take chances. If you start thinking about how high you are, don’t go any higher. Instead, choose a minimum 

height that will allow for safe, effective and comfortable hunting.

ALWAYS 

lean 

forward towards the tree

 as you climb and attach your harness to the tree 

BEFORE 

securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the 

platform. 

NEVER 

lean out from the treestand for any reason. 

ALWAYS

 wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) (Harness) consisting of a full body safety harness after leaving the ground. A Full Body Harness that meets the 

requirements of ASTM Test Method F2337 

MUST 

always be connected to yourself and the tree during ascending, hunting and descending. Single safety 

belts and chest harnesses are no longer allowed and should 

NEVER 

be used. If you are not wearing a Full Body Harness properly attached to the tree, that 

is protecting you from a fall, 

DO NOT leave the ground

. Failure to wear your Full Body Harness may result in serious injury or death. Be aware that falls 

can occur at anytime after leaving the ground.

ALWAYS 

read and understand the manufacturer’s Warnings, expiration date (if applicable) and instructions on how to use and how to properly adjust the 

harness. Practice the use of a full body safety harness 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 harness instructions may result in not being able to return to the stand and being 

suspended in a harness after a fall, or serious injury or possibly death. If the hunting location is unknown by anyone and communication efforts are 

unsuccessful, you 

MUST 

have a personal plan for rescue/escape because prolonged suspension in a harness may 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. Hunters with varying 

degrees of physical fitness may require different plans to recover/escape the effects 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 recovery/escape plan for your situation before leaving the ground.

ALWAYS 

have a suspension relief device on your person and readily accessible while using a harness. These devices allow the user to relieve the load on 

the lower extremities if suspended in a harness and help maintain circulation in the legs, mitigate suspension trauma (blood pooling) or allow descent to the 

ground. Several optional products/systems are available that offer self-recovery or self-extraction from a fall when suspended in a 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’ instructions on the safe use of these products/systems.

Hunt from the ground when self-recovery escape is absent. There is time to make a correct decision on what action to take if a fall occurs while wearing a 

full body harness. It is important to remember 

“DO NOT PANIC.”

 Remain calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery plan.

NEVER 

allow the tether strap to get under your chin or around our neck. The length of the harness tether 

MUST 

be minimized at all times. It should be 

adjusted so that it is above the head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you should have the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing.

Safety must be your first priority 

during the use of this product.

W A R N I N G

DO NOT 

use this ladderstand under the influence of alcohol,

drugs, or medication.  Using ladderstand under the influence

 of alcohol, drugs, or medication may result in serious injury or

death.

NEVER 

use ladderstand if you have dizzy spells, a heart 

problem, are afraid of heights, have been advised by a doctor

or other health care provider not to climb, or have any 

condition that would impair your ability to climb up or down or 

use treestand as it could result in serious injury or death.

NEVER

 remove or deface ladderstand warning labels.

Replacement labels can be obtained from the address below.

NEVER 

make any alterations or modifications to the ladder

stand. Doing so may result in serious injury or death and will

 void all warranties.

NEVER 

stand on treestand seat or armrests. Standing on any

of these parts may cause the treestand to break or fail resulting

in serious injury or death.

NEVER 

use treestand in a tree that is dead, diseased, leaning,

or on wet or uneven ground as the tree may fall, break, or

uproot and may result in serious injury or death.

NEVER 

use ladderstand during inclement weather. 

DO NOT

 

use treestand during thunderstorms or any other weather 

conditions including (but not limited to) lightning, freezing rain,

high wind that could create slippery or dangerous conditions.

DO NOT 

use this ladderstand without reading and following all

warnings and instructions before each use.  Failure to do so

may result in serious injury or death.

DO NOT 

exceed the ladderstand's 

300 lbs. 

weight limit, which

includes your body weight as well as the weight of your clothes

and gear.  Exceeding the ladderstand's weight limit may cause 

the treestand to break or fail resulting in serious injury or death.

ALWAYS 

wear a Full Body Harness while using this ladder

stand. Failure to wear a full body harness while using 

this ladderstand may result in serious injury or death.

ALWAYS 

inspect your ladderstand before each use. 

DO NOT

use if parts are missing, worn, or damaged.

Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168

www.primaltreestands.com

Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO  80120

©2020 (rev. 1/20)

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Page 1: ...ing this product Do not use this product before fully understanding all safety warnings and instructions If you have questions are unsure about any information or need additional information concerning your product contact our customer service department at 1 866 972 6168 or visit www Primaltreestands Com Keep and maintain this safety and instruction manual in a safe location for future reference ...

Page 2: ...r desired hunting height ONLY pull up hunting equipment after the tree stand has been secured to the tree and after you and your harness have been secured to the tree Prior to descending lower your equipment on the opposite side of the tree from which you are climbing Make sure that the unloaded firearm s safety lock is engaged and the gun barrel is pointing towards the ground ALWAYS hunt with a p...

Page 3: ...he legs by pushing against the tree or doing other forms of continuous leg exercises to avoid blood pooling while being suspended Hunters with varying degrees of physical fitness may require different plans to recover escape the effects 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 f...

Page 4: ...ve On ladder tree stand ALWAYS maintain three points of contact with each step up the ladder and ALWAYS lean forward as you climb Several treestands are equipped with a footrest armrests and or shooting rail Neither the footrest armrests nor the shooting rail have been designed to support a user s weight Under NO circumstances should you place more than fifteen 15 pounds of weight on these structu...

Page 5: ...ng Rail Cover Pad 1 T Armrest Cover Pads 2 U Tools Required Adjustable Wrench Truss Cable 1 Z Top Ladder Section 1 A Middle Ladder Section 1 B C Bottom Ladder Section 1 Seat Assembly 1 D Foot Platform 1 E Arm Rests 2 H Tree Brace 1 G Foot Rest 1 L Left Back Rest Support 1 J Right Back Rest Support 1 K Shooting Rail 1 M Shooting Rail Arms 2 N Left Ladder Jaw 1 O Right Ladder Jaw 1 P 1 Shooting Rail...

Page 6: ...p 1 2 Slide Brackets Part PSB 100 2 Adjustment Knobs Part PAK 100 2 M8x90mm Bolts w spacers Part 1291 2 M6x25mm Bolts Part 1025 2 M8x70mm Bolts w 3 washers Part 1273 2 M8x60mm Bolts Part 1260 2 M6x30mm Bolts Part 1030 2 M8x50mm Bolts Part 1250 3 M8x45mm Bolts Part 1245 2 M6x40mm Bolts w spacers Part 1041 2 M6x70mm Bolts w spacers Part 1071 2 M6x45mm Bolts Part 1045 HARDWARE BOX P N 316H Always Wea...

Page 7: ...step ALL PHOTOS TAKEN FROM FRONT VIEW UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Assembly Instructions Page 1 Remove all contents from packaging and make sure all parts are present before attempting to assemble Tighten all bolt connections by hand first and then when fully assembled go back and tighten with a wrench 3 1 2 3 center spacers located here SIDE VIEW Attach Left Ladder Jaw and Right Ladder Jaw to Tree Brac...

Page 8: ...orm and Foot Rest on both sides Couple together Left Backrest Support and Right Backrest Support and attach to the rear of Foot Platform using 2 M8x50mm bolts NOTE The top of Left and Right Backrest supports should bend AWAY from foot platform as shown above Slide right and left sleeves of Seat Assembly over Left Back Support and Right Back Support Rest the base of the seat pad on top of right and...

Page 9: ...l assembly using 2 M6x45mm bolts 7a Secure right and left hinged base of Seat Assembly to Left Backrest Support and Right Backrest Support using 2 M6x40mm bolts with spacers as shown above 7b Follow this diagram for correct placement of center spacers on right and left sides Assembly Instructions Page 3 7a LEFT RIGHT spacer located here spacer located here 7b 8 10 9 7 8 9 Attach Shooting Rail to r...

Page 10: ...wn above secure right left Shooting Rail Arms through right left Arm Rests and into right left Handle Rails using 2 M6x70mm bolts with spacers 11b Follow this image for correct placement of center spacers on the right and left sides 12 Model PVLS 316 17 Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primaltreestands com Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc 2...

Page 11: ...nd Right Ladder Jaw using 2 M8x45mm bolts Check to make sure that Vertical Jaw Assembly Strap is passing through the metal loops on tree brace and the bottom of the Foot Platform Assembly as shown right 13 15 15a BOTTOM BOTTOM BOTTOM Model PVLS 316 17 Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primaltreestands com Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc 240...

Page 12: ...ite rail Slide the top of Middle Ladder Section into the bottom of Top Ladder Section Lining all holes up insert M6 Quickclip completely through the holes of both ladder sections and out the other side Close the quickclips to secure the ladder sections together Repeat this process on the opposite rail 18 A 16 17 16 17 This metal hook faces upward MAKE SURE ALL BOLTS ARE TIGHT BEFORE PROCEED ING TO...

Page 13: ...6 Pull strap to tighten 7 Slide the buckles out to the sides to create tension on the straps 8 Pull to tighten Continue with these steps to install the other strap on the other strap on the other side of the platform 3 1 6 7 8 4 5 2 3 Installation Strap Instructions Model PVLS 316 17 Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primaltreestands com Distributed ...

Page 14: ...t Ratchet through loop 2 Pull to tighten 3 Pull to tighten 6 YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 1 4 5 6 2 3 Model PVLS 316 17 Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primaltreestands com Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc 2407 W Euclid Ave Littleton CO 80120 2020 rev 1 20 ...

Page 15: ... clockwise before placing it on the Truss Bar Stand in the middle of the ladder pull up on the Truss Cable and place it onto the Y shaped end of the Truss Bar Tighten the cable so that there is enough tension to create a slight bow in the Ladder Structure as shown above NOTE It should take minimal effort to lift the Truss Cable onto the Truss Bar if truss cable is not easy to lift STOP immediately...

Page 16: ... uncomfortable angle and could also result in ladder failure If ladder appears to have an extreme outward arc take down stand loosen turnbuckle and re set the stand until correct C I N C O R R E C T CORRECT I N C O R R E C T TRUSS IS TOO LOOSE TRUSS IS TOO TIGHT NOTE Drawings are for illustration purposes only and may not depict actual product Model PVLS 316 17 Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand C...

Page 17: ... up slack It will steady and ease the weight of stand on the other two people Continue walking stand upward until Tree Contact is resting against the tree W A R N I N G W A R N I N G Truss Assembly and Installation Straps MUST be secured prior climbing the Ladder Stand Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death DO NOT climb ladder without Truss Assembly or Installation Straps installe...

Page 18: ...he ladder jaws cannot close on the tree trunk the tree is too large for safe installation 2 Check that the installation straps are correctly wrapped around the tree base and tightly secured 3 The Truss Mechanism is properly tensioned 4 The ladder base is correctly and safely secured onto level ground NOTE The Ladder Jaws are designed to wrap around a tree trunk when Vertical Jaw Assembly Strap is ...

Page 19: ...SS TO THE TREE Keep the tether strap above your head 9 Before sitting down IMMEDIATELY locate Ratchet Strap at the tree brace behind the seat backrest Wrap the strap around the back of the tree once thread through the ratchet and tighten See side view 10a and cross section 10b See Detailed Ratchet Instructions for proper use 10 NOTE Drawings are for illustration purposes only and may not depict ac...

Page 20: ...ealth problems such as but not limited to heart problems back problems impaired vision equilibrium impairments are afraid of heights or have been advised by a doctor not to do any strenuous activity If you are feeling ill nauseous or dizzy DO NOT use this tree stand or If you are not physically fit well rested and alert Physical ailments can reduce your ability to safely install utilize and remove...

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