WARNING
!
You must fully read, understand and follow these warnings
and instructions (written and video)! Failure to follow these
instructions may cause serious injury or death!!
You
MUST
also view the enclosed DVD
BEFORE
using your new treestand!!
WEIGHT LIMIT
SINGLE USER
300 LBS. X 1 TOTAL*
DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!
(* Includes all gear)
•
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT A FALL CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND.
•
ALWAYS MAINTAIN THREE POINTS OF CONTACT WHEN YOU
CLIMB THE LADDER SECTION OF THIS TRIPOD!
•
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE MANUFACTURER’S
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND USE ALL SAFETY DEVICES
PROVIDED. CONTACT SUMMIT TREESTANDS FOR ANY
QUESTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR
DEATH!
•
A SIGNAL DEVICE SUCH A MOBILE PHONE, RADIO, WHISTLE, SIGNAL FLARE OR PERSONAL LOCATOR DEVICE (PLD) MUST BE ON YOUR
PERSON AND READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES! ALWAYS INFORM SOMEONE OF YOUR HUNTING LOCATION, WHERE THE TRIPOD WILL
BE LOCATED AND THE EXPECTED DURATION OF THE HUNT!
•
DO NOT USE THIS TRIPOD UNLESS YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE AND HAVE NO PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS
WHICH MAY PREVENT YOU FROM SAFELY USING THIS PRODUCT. ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT
YOUR PHYSICAL ABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
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NEVER USE THIS TRIPOD WHILE TAKING DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS! ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTION ABOUT TAKING SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS AND USING THIS PRODUCT!
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NEVER USE THIS TRIPOD DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS RAIN, LIGHTNING, WINDSTORMS OR ICY CONDITIONS! END YOUR
HUNT AND RETURN TO THE GROUND IF ANY OF THESE INCLEMENT CONDITIONS ARISE.
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NEVER USE THIS TRIPOD WHEN FEELING ILL, NAUSEOUS, DROWSY OR DIZZY!
•
BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY. HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!
•
CHECK EVERY COLUMN SECTION CONNECTION EVERY TIME YOU USE THE TRIPOD. IF ANY COLUMN SECTIONS ARE SEPARATING - DO
NOT USE THE TRIPOD!
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ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED SPIKES TO SECURE THIS TRIPOD TO THE GROUND BEFORE USE.
•
NEVER SETUP OR USE THIS TRIPOD AROUND POWER LINES, POWER TRANSFORMERS, SUBSTATIONS OR POWER GENERATORS!
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CHECK THE GROUND UNDER THE TRIPOD TO MAKE SURE IT IS FIRM AND LEVEL. SLOPING GROUND OR AN UNEVEN SURFACE (ONE
COLUMN SECTION ON A ROCK FOR EXAMPLE) CAN CAUSE YOUR TRIPOD TO TILT OR SHIFT AS YOU CLIMB.
•
PULL UP A BOW, BACKPACK, FIREARM OR OTHER EQUIPMENT ONLY AFTER BEING SECURE IN THE TRIPOD. FIREARMS MUST BE PULLED
UP UNLOADED, CHAMBER OPEN AND MUZZLE DOWN!
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NEVER MODIFY YOUR TRIPOD IN ANY WAY BY MAKING REPAIRS, REPLACING PARTS, OR ALTERING ADDING OR ATTACHING ANYTHING
TO IT EXCEPT IF EXPLICITLY AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE MANUFACTURER!
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INSTRUCTIONS (WRITTEN AND VIDEO) SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE AND REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE TRIPOD OWNER TO FURNISH THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS TO ANY PERSON WHO BORROWS OR PURCHASES THE TRIPOD! THIS
SUMMIT TRIPOD IS DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A COMPLETE SYSTEM - NEVER LOAN OR SELL ONLY A PORTION OF THIS TRIPOD.
•
BEFORE EACH USE OF YOUR SUMMIT TRIPOD, ALWAYS INSPECT THE TRIPOD FOR ANY DAMAGE, CRACKS, TEARS, WEAR OR ABRASION
THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN TRANSPORTING / STORING YOUR TREESTAND. DO NOT USE IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND! CONTACT
CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE APPROPRIATE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE!
•
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TRIPOD OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS NOT BEING USED! ANY STAND TUBING THAT IS ALLOWED TO FILL WITH
RAINWATER AND FREEZE WILL RUPTURE OR BURST - DO NOT USE YOUR TRIPOD IF THIS OCCURS!
•
ALWAYS USE FOUR PEOPLE TO SETUP THIS TRIPOD!
Watchtower Tripod - 12’
PN 82072
Watchtower 12’ 82072, 1/2013
© 2013 Summit Treestands, LLC
715 Summit Dr. Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 353-0634
[email protected]
www.summitstands.com
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INDEX
GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, TRIPOD WEIGHT LIMITS
PG 1
SECTION
1
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INDEX
PG
1
SECTION
2
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PARTS
LIST
PG
2
SECTION
3
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TOOLS
REQUIRED
PG
3
SECTION
4
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ASSEMBLY
PG
3
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12
SECTION
5
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SETUP
AND
USE
PG
13
SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE AND CARE
PG 14
SECTION 7 - LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
PG 14
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
FRANÇAIS
PG
15
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