With proper practice you can learn to level your platform without climbing down to re-position the cable. Pulling the cable
against the backside of the tree while you are supporting the platform with your legs can do this. While the cable is against the
tree, position the platform level and engage the front edge against the tree. This puts a slight bend in the cable while keeping
the platform level. Only minor level adjustment, however, can be made using this technique. (The DVD shows this technique).
Sometimes on a cold, dry, hard bark tree a rubbing noise can be produced at the scalloped edge that engages the tree. This
comes from friction forces. It can be eliminated a couple of ways. First, simply re-positioning your platform slightly will in most
cases eliminate the noise. Second, a liquid or candle/bowstring wax can be applied at the intersection of the tree and the
scalloped edge to reduce the friction. Also, using a file to remove the finish and slightly upset (roughen) the smooth metal
surface contact points on the scallops can eliminate the noise.
Changing your sitting position can relieve muscle stress and reduce fatigue. This will allow a longer hunt and perhaps an
opportunity for a shot. Although it must be done slowly and quietly, repositioning and changing the height of your seat by
raising or lowing the seat frame just a couple of inches could make a difference. This changes the hip to knee angle. Moving
the seat straps, again slowly and quietly, forward or backward on their support bar will alter the sitting position also. Being
comfortable will result in no movement and reduce being detected by game either from sight or from sound.
The seat on this treestand is removable. We recommend it be removed and stored in a dry place when not in use.
The powdercoat finish applied at the factory is very durable and should only need touch ups in areas of heavy wear or accidental
impact.
This stand is made from Steel and as a result, rust may develop on any uncoated part of the stand
- including any
area that has been nicked or scratched to the bare metal. The internal tubing may also develop surface rust. These conditions
are normal and can be repaired by removing the rust with light sanding. Use a high quality, outdoor spray paint to cover any
bare metal areas that might develop.
Should you damage any part of your Summit Treestand, contact your nearest authorized Summit dealer or the factory to obtain
the proper corrective action procedure and/or replacement parts for the treestand.
Look for nicks, gouges, cuts, cracks, bends, corrosion or similar damage that can be the result of improper use or accidental
damage. For instance, this could occur if someone else used the treestand without knowledge of its proper use, or if the
treestand were dropped, hit by a motor vehicle or subject to corrosive conditions, etc.
Summit Treestands have the highest structural integrity by design, material selection and manufacturing techniques, but as its
owner, only your continued care will assure trouble free performance. When the above-mentioned guidelines are followed, your
Summit Treestand will provide years of successful hunting.
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