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Operator's Manual
XL Ladder Stand
4. a. Loop the d-loop end of the two 16' criss cross straps
(42) through the loop end to form a cinch knot around
the ladder rail tube. Secure beneath a step rung, at the
stabilizer bar height location. SEE FIGURE 13A.
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 (42) behind the tree and feed the free end
through the opposite d-loop. SEE FIGURE 13B-E.
c. Criss cross the other 16' stabilizer strap (42), forming an
"X" pattern on the backside of the tree and feed the free
end through the opposite d-loop. SEE FIGURE 13B-E.
5. 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 (41)
attachment. The same holds tree when the ladder is
removed.
6. With two people securely holding the ladder, the third person
must now use the three point contact climbing method to
slowly climb the ladder. Make sure to keep a constant hand
grip on the ladder at all times. Always lean forward, toward the
tree, to keep the platform tree blade against the tree.
NOTE: Make sure the 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.
7. Standing on ladder step, lean toward tree with previously
installed 6' ratchet strap (41) 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 14A.
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 14B.
c. Use the ratchet to tighten the strap to tree. The tightened
strap will stabilize the stand to tree and prevent
movement. SEE FIGURE 14C.
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 14D.
8. If necessary, re-check and adjust the 6' ratchet strap (41), 16'
criss cross straps (42) and horizontal stabilizer bar assembly to
securely attach the treestand to the tree. The tree blade must
be touching the tree.
9. Attach the backrest portion of the seat cushion by securing
the bungee cord around the tree.
10. Reverse setup and use instructions to take ladder down.
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A
C
D
E
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14A
FIGURE 14B
FIGURE 14C
FIGURE 14D
