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Operator's Manual
CONNECT-N-CLIMB™ Climbing Aids
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Needed- two 7/16” wrenches
1. Attach one tree hugger (17558) to each stick section using (1)
provided 1/4-20 x 1-3/4” bolt, 1/4” washer and locknut to each
section.
Tighten all nut and bolt assemblies. Be sure not to
over tighten or crush tubing when tightening! SEE FIGURE 1
2. Sections are assembled on the ground in the following order;
bottom section (17511); middle section (17512); top section
(17513). Assembly is done by inserting the male (crimped) top
end of each section into the female end of next section.
SEE FINISHED CONNECT-N-CLIMB
NOTE: On 20’ model, a second middle section (17512) is inserted
between bottom and top section. SEE FINISHED CONNECT-N-
CLIMB.
NOTE: If you purchased the optional 5’ Extension (Model RE725),
it is to be inserted between top and bottom sections. Extensions
are the same design as the middle section that came with a
complete 15’ Connect-N-Climb.
FIGURE 1
locknut
tree hugger
1/4-20 X
1-3/4" bolt
washer
SET-UP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stand the assembled Connect-N-Climb up against a selected
straight tree on dry, level ground. Feed the strap assembly
through the “pocket” of bottom stick section.
SEE FIGURE 2
2. Wrap entire cam strap assembly (48748) around tree. Connect
snap hook to the buckle. Pull tail of cam strap tight so that the
section is snugly secured to the tree.
SEE FIGURES 2 AND 3.
Be
certain (2) contact points of tree hugger are contacting tree.
NOTE: Make sure you feed the long strap correctly so there are
no twists in the strap.
NOTE: Be sure you have attached the cam strap in such a way
that the lever of cam buckle will not face the tree when attached
to the tree during use.
3. While properly wearing/using a Full Body Harness with a
lineman’s/climbing belt, climb the Connect-N-Climb only far
enough to reach and attach the second section strap and properly
secure it to the tree following the same instructions written in
STEPS 1 and 2. Repeat strap attachment for each section until all
sections are securely attached. You must work from the bottom
strap up to the top strap, DO NOT skip any straps! Make sure you
always and properly wear/use a Full Body Harness with a
lineman’s/climbing belt while attaching and detaching this
product!
4. Reverse setup and use instructions to remove Connect-N-Climb
from the tree.
FIGURE 2
buckle
strap hook
cam strap
tail
PRESS
PRESS
PULL TIGHT
TAIL
FIGURE 3
WARNING
Never
exceed the stated maximum use height. Some
models allow for extensions. If you are unsure if your
model has an available extension, please call RETI
customer service.
Bottom of assembled climbing aid
Must Always
touch
ground during use.
Never
position climbing aid so the
bottom is not touching the ground.
