Figure 30
Part 5. Backpacking / Carrying Your New Treestand.
Your treestand is designed to “nest” together as one unit making it
easy to transport.
Step 1.
Start with the seat climber portion of the stand, set it on its end
as shown in
Figure 31
. Slide the arm pads down towards the cable
bracket.
Step 2.
Take the platform and slide it into the seat climber so that its
upright braces and cable bracket are next to the same areas on the seat
climber as shown in
Figure 32
.
Step 3.
The teeth area on the platform should come into contact with
the “V” brace on the seat climber. From this position, pull the seat
backrest through the large gap in the platform as shown in
Figure 33
.
Step 4
. Secure the seat to the stand by running the seat bungee around
the frame and clipping it off.
Figure 34
.
Step 5.
The backpack straps will most likely be wedged in behind the
seat. Pull them out and around the seat webbing and push the seat as
far down in the frame as possible (see
Figure 35
).
Step 6.
Secure the top and platform together with the 1” wide green
strap with the spring loaded tourniquet buckle as shown in
Figure 36
.
This will prevent seat the seat and the platform from making noise as
you hike to your hunting location.
Step 7.
Use the backpack straps to carry the unit on your back as
shown in
Figure 37
. Pull the loose end of the straps to tighten and
pull up on the buckle to release.
Section 3. Maintenance and Care of Your Treestand.
Because of the quality construction techniques used in
manufacturing, your Summit Treestand is very durable under normal
hunting conditions. However, since all hunting equipment that is
exposed to the elements requires some maintenance and care, the
following guidelines for caring for your treestand should be used.
DO
NOT
leave your treestand outdoors when it is not being used.
Any
tubing that is allowed to fill with rainwater and freeze WILL
rupture or burst. DO NOT use your treestand if this happens.
If
your treestand is exposed to the elements, it will be necessary to cover
the seat to prevent rain and moisture from saturating the material.
This will extend the life of the seat material as well as make it more
comfortable the next time it is used.
The powder coat finish that is applied at the factory is very durable
and should need touch ups only in areas of heavy wear or accidental
impact.
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. Unauthorized repairs, modifications, or alterations will
void the warranty and could degrade the integrity of the treestand.
You must perform periodic inspections of the treestand for damage.
WARNING: DO NOT
use the treestand if
ANY
obvious or suspected
damage is observed. It is
VERY IMPORTANT
to inspect the cable
on your climbing treestand to ensure that there is no sign of frayed,
damaged or broken strands. If
ANY
such damage is noticed, you must
replace your cable
IMMEDIATELY
. Replacement covering for the
cables is also available.
NOTE:
The plastic covering on the cables
serves
ONLY
as a noise reducer. Over time your cable cover will
begin to wear. This is normal.
CAUTION:
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,
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
