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Operator's Manual
CLASSIC XT 1-Man Ladder Stand
5. a. Loop the D-loop end of the two 16' criss cross straps (23)
through the loop end to form a cinch knot around the ladder
rail tube. Secure beneath step rung, at the stabilizer bar height
location. SEE FIGURE 11A.
b. With the stand level and being held in place by two people,
the third person must cross one of the 16' criss cross straps (23)
behind the tree and feed the free end through the opposite
D-loop. SEE FIGURES 11B-E.
c. Criss cross the other 16' stabilizer strap (23), forming an "X"
pattern on the of the tree and feed the free end through the
opposite D-loop. SEE FIGURES 11B-E.
6. Make sure the criss cross straps and stabilizer bar strap are snug
and the tree blade is still contacting the tree.
NOTE: This ground level ladder-to-tree attachment will prevent
the ladder from pulling away from the tree while ascending to the
top for final 6' ratchet strap (21) attachment. The same holds true
when the ladder is removed.
7. With two people securely holding the ladder, use the three point
contact climbing method to slowly climb the ladder and carefully
keep a constant hand grip on the ladder at all times. Always lean
forward, toward tree, to keep top section tree blades against the
tree. Be certain ladder bottom is firmly seated on dry, level
ground. Attach your harness tether to the tree before securing
the platform to the tree and stepping onto platform. Refer to
the Full Body Harness instructions included with this product.
8. Standing on ladder step, lean toward tree with previously installed
6' ratchet strap (21) now in hand.
a. Wrap the previously installed end of the long strap around the
tree and feed through the slot in the ratchet mechanism. SEE
FIGURE 12A.
NOTE: Be sure to feed the long strap correctly so there are no
twists in the strap.
b. Pull tail of long strap until most of the slack is taken out. Be
sure entire strap is even and at the same level all around tree.
SEE FIGURE 12B.
c. Use the ratchet to tighten the strap to tree. The tightened
strap will stabilize the stand to tree and prevent movement.
SEE FIGURE 12C.
NOTE: Make sure there is at least two full revolutions of
strap on the ratchet spool before the strap tightens. Proper
tension will ensure the stand is secured to the tree. Do not
allow excessive strap to build up in the ratchet as this will
prevent the ratchet teeth from engaging and can cause
slippage.
To release ratchet, simply pull the release lever and open
tightening lever wide open (flat).
SEE FIGURE 12D.
9. If necessary, re-check and adjust the 6' ratchet strap (21), 16' criss
cross straps (23) and horizontal stabilizer bar assembly to securely
attach the treestand to the tree. The tree blade must be touching
the tree. SEE FIGURE 13.
10. You are now ready to use your ladder stand.
FIGURE 12A
FIGURE 12B
FIGURE 12C
FIGURE 12D
IMPORTANT
Reverse the Set-Up and Use Instructions to take the
ladder stand down.
FIGURE 13
Criss Cross
Straps
Ratchet Strap
