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Operator's Manual
GRIP RAIL™ Climbing Aids
CRITICAL STRAP ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
At ground level, prior to attaching to tree and leaving the ground, it is critical
you familiarize yourself with the Grip Rail and how the strap attaches to the
climbing aid. Improper strap attachment to the climbing aid and/or improper
climbing aid attachment to the tree may lead to serious injury or death due to
sudden release of an incorrectly attached strap/climbing aid!
1. The cam strap (17253) can be attached so that the side with the buckle and
adjustment can be put on either side of the climbing aid depending on your
left or right hand installation preference. Start by attaching the sewn loop
of short strap to either the left or right side ram horn by sliding sewn loop
completely over the ram horn and pulling back for secure attachment to
the ram horn.
SEE FIGURES 1a, 1b and 1c
2. The sewn loop on end of long strap secures to the opposite ram horn
attachment in the same way as described in step 1 by sliding sewn loop
completely over the ram horn and pulling back for a secure attachment to
the ram horn.
3. It is critical that you secure the sewn loops of cam strap to the ram horn
attachment properly and securely, your life depends on it!
DO NOT
attach
the sewn loops of the strap as shown in
FIGURES 2a and 2b
or any other
incorrect fashion or you may be seriously injured or killed due to sudden
release of an incorrectly attached strap/stick to the tree!
SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Standing on ground with (1) Grip Rail section against tree, attach the sewn
loop of short strap to either the left or right side ram horn by sliding sewn
loop completely over the ram horn and pulling back for a secure attachment
to the ram horn.
SEE FIGURES 1a, 1b and 1c
2. Wrap entire cam strap assembly around the tree and repeat STEP 1 by sliding
sewn loop of long strap over opposite ram horn, pulling back for a secure
attachment to the ram horn. Pull the tail of cam strap tight so that the section
is snugly secured to the tree.
SEE FIGURE 3.
Be certain all (4) contact points
of tree huggers (2) on each hugger, are contacting tree.
NOTE: Make sure you wrap the long strap correctly so there are no twists
in the strap around tree.
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. Take the section and pull down on it so it feels stable and is “seated” into
position before stepping on it. Check again to be certain all (4) contact points
of tree huggers are contacting tree. Redo as necessary to accomplish this.
4. While properly wearing/using a Full Body Harness with a lineman’s/climbing
belt, climb the Grip Rail section only far enough to attach the second section
to the tree. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 for proper attachment of all remaining
Grip Rail sections.
5. Reverse setup and use instructions to remove Grip Rail sections from the
tree.
FIGURE 1a
FIGURE 1b
FIGURE 1c
Sewn loop is only attached to end of ram horn
Sewn loop is inside of ram horn
FIGURE 3
WRONG
FIGURE 2a
Sewn loop is around outside of ram horn
WRONG
FIGURE 2b
CORRECT
WARNING
Only
use approved RETI parts. Failure to do so may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING
All
users are responsible for ensuring strap is attached
to treestand properly and securely. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury or death. Read and understand all
instructions for proper installation procedure and product
warnings before use. Recommended for adult use only.
