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Adjustable Wrench

©2020 (rev. 1/20)

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ALWAYS

 thoroughly inspect the tree before installing your product. 

DO NOT

 install your 

TREE/LADDER STAND

 onto any dead or unsafe tree, telephone 

or utility pole, structural column, or man-made structure. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.

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ALWAYS

  select the proper tree for use with your 

TREE/LADDER STAND

. Select a live straight tree that fits within size limits recommended (minimum tree 

diameter must be no less than 9 inches and maximum of 18 inches.). 

DO NOT

 rely on a  branch for support.

• 

DO NOT

 select a tree in the dark or choose a tree in close proximity to a fence. You must not have any stumps or rocks beneath your tree.

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NEVER

 use 

TREE/LADDER STAND

 on a tree that is dead, diseased , leaning or on wet and uneven ground as the tree may fall, break or uproot.

• Your tree must not be wet, icy or slippery or on wet, swampy, or loose ground that allows the tree to be unstable. Check the ground under 

TREE/LADDER

  STAND

 to ensure it is firm and level.

• Be sure you have a level stand platform. Your tree must not lean or have any irregular shape.

• Tree must not have any loose or scaly bark or excessive vines, nails, screws, or any other sharp objects protruding that may sever webbing on product. Any 

surrounding trees must not lean or have dead limbs that may fall onto you or your product.

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NEVER HURRY!!

 

HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!! 

While climbing a 

TREE/LADDER STAND

, make slow, even movements no more than ten to twelve

  inches at a time. Make sure you have proper contact with tree and/or 

TREE/LADDER STAND

 every time you move. 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 structures. Doing 

so will put the user in serious risk of injury or death. 

Choosing A Safe Tree

Proper Care And Maintenance:

• Inspection for defects (damage, rot, corrosion, cracks, freezing, excessive heat, etc.) before every use is required. Do not use if damage is 

detected or suspected.

• We recommend replacing all hardware/cables/nuts/bolts/clips on your tree stand every two (2) years or sooner if inspection finds it necessary. Use

  only Primal Vantage approved replacement straps and parts. Use of any other straps or parts, will be viewed as a modification to the product. Any

  modification will void the warranties and relieve Primal Vantage from all liabilities. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or

  death.

• 

DO NOT

 overtighten the hardware. 

DO NOT

 use a socket wrench. This can lead to structural damage and may negatively affect the performance

   of your stand. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

• All photos are taken from the front view unless otherwise noted.

• In most cases, bolts come with two nylon washers. One washer will be placed against the bolt head the other washer will be placed against the nut. 

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

Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168

www.primalvantage.com/realtree

Summary of Contents for RTLS-520

Page 1: ...duct 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 primalvantage com realtree Keep and maintain this safety and instruction manual in a safe location for future reference W A R ...

Page 2: ... have reached your 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 ALW...

Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...DER STAND every time you move 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...

Page 5: ...der Section 1 Seat Assembly 1 Rear Brace 2 D Foot Platform 1 E A B C Shooting Rail 1 K Yoke 2 M Platform Brace 2 L P Left Shooting Rail Arm 1 J G Handle Rail 2 F Rail Cover 1 H N Q Part 2020 2 Harness 1 Right Shooting Rail Arm Part RRA 520 1 Top Ladder Section 1 Middle Ladder Section Part RTL 520 Part RML 520 2 Handle Rail Part RHR 520 1 Seat Assembly Part RSA 520 1 Shooting Rail Part RSR 520 2 Pl...

Page 6: ...Part JRS 310 1 Horizontal Jaw Assembly Strap Part HJA 310 1 Jaw Assembly Vertical Strap Part AVS 310 1 Jaw Assembly Tree Buckle Part ATB 310 1 Stabilizer Buckle Strap Part PXBS 555 2020 rev 1 20 Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primalvantage com realtree Adjustment Knob 1 Installation Strap 2 X Ratchet Strap 1 Y M10 Quickclip 4 Z HARDWARE BOX P N 520H 45 Part 1260 Part 1060 2 M6 x 60...

Page 7: ...ith a wrench Attach Handle Rails F to rear of Seat Assembly D using 2 M8 x 45mm bolts 45 on each side Attach Foot Platform E to the inside of each Handle Rail F using 1 M8 x 60mm Bolts 60 on each side D F 60 60 F E F E D G G F F Attach the bottom of Rear Brace G to the rear of Foot Platform E using 1 M8 x 60mm Bolt 60 on each side Attach the top of Rear Brace G to Seat Assembly D through Handle Ra...

Page 8: ...M6 x 60mm bolt with 3 washers 60 The stopper on the shooting rail arm should be placed on the bottom so that the Shooting Rail does not swing down Attach Left Shooting Rail Arm J to the outside of the opposite Handle Rail F using 1 M6 x 60mm bolt with 3 washers 60 The stopper on the shooting rail arm should be placed on the bottom so that the Shooting Rail does not swing down 25 K J H 25 Attach Sh...

Page 9: ...ical Jaw Assembly Strap is passing through the metal loop on the bottom of the Seat Assembly Attach Right and Left Ladder Jaw to back side of Seat Assembly using 2 M8 x 75mm bolts with spacers Assembly Instructions Page 3 Model RTLS 520 18 Ft Deluxe Two man Ladderstand Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc 2407 W Euclid Ave Littleton CO 80120 2020 rev 1 20 Customer Service Department 1 866 972...

Page 10: ... through the bottom of the Straight Jaw Assembly Instructions Page 4 Model RTLS 520 18 Ft Deluxe Two man Ladderstand Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc 2407 W Euclid Ave Littleton CO 80120 Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primalvantage com realtree R O O O A M O A M 40 40 40 A L L L A C B E 40 60 40 60 The Bracket on the Middle Ladder Section MUST be facing towards the tree MA...

Page 11: ...t 2 Slot 1 1 Place loose end of strap with clip under the top rung of the bottom ladder section 4 Insert the strap through Slot 1 on the clip 5 Insert the strap through the Slot 2 with the teeth 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 t...

Page 12: ...orm 1 Insert Ratchet through loop 2 Pull to tighten 3 1 2 3 Place looped end of strap under platform 4 Insert strap through loop 5 Pull to tighten 6 4 5 6 YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Detailed Ratchet Strap Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 Open ratchet handle flat and insert end of strap through opening Pull Strap through opening Insert end of strap through slot in ratchet...

Page 13: ...prevent tree stand from sliding Two people will stand at opposite ends of tree stand facing platform and slowly walk tree stand upward using rungs of ladder 2 Move base of ladder toward or away from the tree slightly in order to make Platform as Parallel 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 holdi...

Page 14: ...the other end of the rope to the stabilizer bar 8 W W X After the ladder stand has been secured to the tree with the installation straps and the stabilizer bar has been securely attached to the tree continue to have two people hold the ladder climb cautiously up to the platform Once you reach the top IMMEDIATELY ATTACH YOUR SAFETY HARNESS TO THE TREE Keep the tether strap above our head 8 Before s...

Page 15: ... for correct operation of the Ratchet Strap 10 12 NOTE The Ladder Jaws are designed to wrap around a tree trunk when Vertical Jaw Assembly Vertical Strap is tightened Before engaging the Ladder Jaw Mechanism 1 Check that the Ladder stand is properly installed on correct sized tree If the ladder jaws cannot close on the tree trunk pictured left the tree is too large for safe installation 2 Check th...

Page 16: ...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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