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Treestand Safety Warnings

NEVER remove any safety warning stickers 

from this product.

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.primalvantage.com/realtree

Distributed by Acheson Harriman Swan, LLC, 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO  80120

©2021 (rev. 1/21)

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 

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 your 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.

Summary of Contents for RTLS-503

Page 1: ...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 primalvantage com realtree Keep and maintain this safety and instruction manual in a safe location for future reference W A R N I N G W T Z O ...

Page 2: ...g of the bottom ladder section to set the ladder into the ground before proceeding to climb the ladder NEVER transport any of your equipment with yourself while ascending or descending the tree You will need to have two hands free during ascending and descending for safety Use a haul line to pull up your firearm unloaded chamber opened with safety lock engaged barrel facing towards the ground bows...

Page 3: ...ubber boots Shoelaces must be tucked into your boots Rings and necklaces MUST NOT be worn 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 t...

Page 4: ...ree 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 structures Doing so w...

Page 5: ...nt Shooting Rail Part PXFSP 555 1 Bottom Ladder Section Part PXBLS 555 1 Tree Brace Part PXTB 555 2 Seat Supports Part PXSS 555 Platform Frame 2 Foot Platform 1 Seat Platform 1 Top Ladder Section 1 A Middle Ladder Section 1 Bottom Ladder Section 1 B C PARTS LIST B C D E F H 1 Back Shooting Rail Part PXBSR 555 I J K L M N O P Q A R 1 Jaw Ratchet Strap Part PXJRS 555 4 M6 Quickclips Part 1615 G U V ...

Page 6: ...y hand first and then when fully assembled go back and tighten with a wrench 1 1 2 2 2 Attach Seat Platform D to Platform Frames H using 2 M8X60mm bolts H D N 55 60 D H H N D Attach Seat Supports to Seat Platform uising 2 M8X55 bolts and to the Platform Frames using 2 M8X60 bolts 60 60 55 60 Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primalvantage com realtree Distributed by Acheson Harriman S...

Page 7: ... bolts Make sure the 2 M8X60 bolt are inserted from the bottom up and the nut is on top G G L H H Attach Yokes to the bottom of the Platform Frames using 2 M8X65 bolts L H 60 60 65 65 60 Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primalvantage com realtree Distributed by Acheson Harriman Swan LLC 2407 W Euclid Ave Littleton CO 80120 2021 rev 1 21 ...

Page 8: ...r Step to the front of Ladder Yokes with 2 M8x60mm bolts F D N M D L L E Attach Armrest to the Seat Platform using 2 M6X50 bolts on each side F 55 45 60 Model RTLS 503 15 Ft Two man Ladderstand 5 E L N 45 55 M 60 50 50 50 Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primalvantage com realtree Distributed by Acheson Harriman Swan LLC 2407 W Euclid Ave Littleton CO 80120 2021 rev 1 21 ...

Page 9: ...0 bolts Attach combined Shooting Rail to the Armrest using 2 M6x50mm bolt w 3 washers on each side Q Attach Rail Covers and Seat Cushion Q Q J Q J 25 25 8A 8a F Model RTLS 503 15 Ft Two man Ladderstand 7 50 50 50 53 53 Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primalvantage com realtree J Q 53 F Distributed by Acheson Harriman Swan LLC 2407 W Euclid Ave Littleton CO 80120 2021 rev 1 21 ...

Page 10: ...atform Frames using 2 M8x75mm bolts with washers K H R K H center spacers located here Note Nut side up here SIDE VIEW K K G 75 75 Model RTLS 503 15 Ft Two man Ladderstand 45 45 Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primalvantage com realtree 11A 11A NOTE When fastening the Horizontal Jaw Strap to the Jaws the bolts must be inserted as follows Curved Jaw Insert 1 M8x45mm bolt through the ...

Page 11: ...ction Insert 1 M6 Quickclip V through the hole on the sleeve and through the ladder sections on each side of the ladder Close the quickclips to secure the ladder sections together Slide Top Ladder Section A into Yokes L and insert 1 M6x40mm Bolt in each side to secure Make sure the sleeves are pointing towards the ground 12 12 13 14 15 W A R N I N G Rear View Assembly Instructions Page 6 W W G G W...

Page 12: ...t and insert end of strap through opening Pull Strap through opening Insert end of strap through slot in ratchet wheel To release tension push spring loaded retaining lock and simultaneously pull on strap After strap is tight close handle to the locked position Ratchet Strap Instructions 1 Model RTLS 503 15 Ft Two man Ladderstand Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 Detailed Ratchet Strap In...

Page 13: ...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 DO NOT sit on seat platform until the ratchet and installation straps have been secured 1 6 7 8 4 5 2 3 W A R N I N G Model RTLS 503 15 Ft Two man Ladderstand Customer Service Department 1 866 972 ...

Page 14: ...l to the ground as possible Apply your full weight to the first step so it settles into the ground 5 As tree stand is being raised the person holding Installation Straps will pull toward themselves to take up slack It will steady and ease the weight of stand on the other two people Continue walking stand upward until Tree Connetion Brace is resting against the tree Drawings are for illustration pu...

Page 15: ...zer Bar and Installation Straps are not installed WARNING 7 Installation Instructions Page 2 Model RTLS 503 15 Ft Two man Ladderstand Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primalvantage com realtree W 9 Before sitting down IMMEDIATELY wrap the strap of the Ratchet Strap around the back of the tree once and thread through the ratchet See Details Ratchet Instructions Below 9 X Distributed b...

Page 16: ...ree If the ladder jaws cannot close on the tree trunk pictured top left 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 ladder base is correctly and safely secured onto level ground Installation Instructions Page 3 O O Check to make sure the Vertical Jaw Assembly Strap is not caught tangled or sna...

Page 17: ...re not physically fit well rested and alert Physical ailments can reduce your ability to safely install utilize and remove your tree stand NEVER use this tree stand during inclement weather such as but not limited to thunderstorms snowstorms hurricanes icy conditions or high winds that could create slippery or dangerous situations NEVER use this tree stand on a dead leaning loose barked tree or on...

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