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Operator's Manual
LOCKDOWN 21 2-MAN Ladder Stand
Criss Cross
Straps
10. Locate the two ratchet portions with S-hooks for the criss
cross straps (46).
a. With one ratchet portion of the criss cross strap (46) now
in hand, feed one long strap hanging down from platform
through the center slot of ratcheting mechanism and back
around through tightening lever. SEE FIGURES 15A & 15B.
b. While maintaining contact between long criss cross strap
and the tree surface, wrap entire ratchet strap assembly
around back side of tree and hook S-hook to the middle
opening of stabilizer bar bark biting plate. SEE FIGURE 17A.
c. Pull the tail of the long strap until most of the slack is taken
out. Be sure entire strap is evenly wrapped around tree and
ratchet tight to tree. This will securely attach the first of two
long ratchet straps to tree. SEE FIGURES 15B & 15C.
d. Repeat for attachment of the second criss cross strap. SEE
FIGURES 17B & 18.
NOTE: It is extremely critical that the criss cross ratchet
straps are attached to the stabilizer bar bark biting plate
in opposite directions of each other forming a “criss
cross” behind the tree. This ground level ladder-to-tree
attachment will prevent the ladder from pulling away from
the tree while ascending to the top for final ratchet strap
attachment. The same holds true when ladder removal is
necessary. SEE FIGURE 18.
LARGE RATCHET STRAPS (45)
10. With two people securely holding the base of 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, towards the tree, to keep
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.
NOTE: Bring large ratchet straps up with you in a pocket.
DO NOT carry in your hands!
11. Once platform is reached, hook S-hook with long strap
through hole provided in upper tree blade frame. Feed the
long strap through the center slot of ratcheting mechanism
and back around through tightening lever. SEE FIGURES
15A, 15B & 19.
12. Wrap the ratchet assembly around the tree and hook other
S-hook through opposite tree blade hole. 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. “Ratchet“ tight
to tree. This will securely attach only the seat portion to the
tree and prevent movement. SEE FIGURES 15C & 19.
NOTE: To release ratchet, simply pull the release lever and
open tightening lever wide open (flat). SEE FIGURE 15D.
13. Repeat previous two steps for the platform tree blade
attachment. Place S-hook through holes provided on bottom
tree blade.
14. Reverse setup and use instructions to take ladder down.
Criss Cross
Straps
Large
Ratchet
Straps
FIGURE 17A
FIGURE 17B
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19
