With proper practice you can learn to level your platform without climbing down to re-position the cable. Pulling the cable against the back-
side of the tree while you’re 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.
Tips
Section 4. Adjustments
To loosen the backpack straps, simply pull up on the thumb tabs. To
tighten them, pull down on the loose tag ends of the straps. This can
be done before or after the treestand is on your back.
The seat height can be adjusted by means of the two piece buckle
on each seat strap. This adjustment should be made on the ground and
both sides must be adjusted equally so the seat is level side to side.
Harness Suspension
It is necessary and very important that someone knows your hunting
location and time of return. It is also very important that you carry (on
your person) emergency communication devices such as a cell phone,
two-way radio, whistle, signal flare or preferably a PLD (Personal
Locator Device - FCC approved July, ‘03). When triggered, a PLD
will transmit an emergency signal to local rescue teams identifying
your location via satellite GPS coordinates. Wilderness outfitters and
the internet are sources for these PLD’s.
Suspension trauma or blood pooling can occur when suspended
motionless in a harness for periods of time. This can lead to
unconsciousness.
WARNING: IF YOU HAVE TO HANG IN THE
TREE BEFORE HELP ARRIVES, YOU NEED TO EXERCISE
YOUR LEGS BY PUSHING OFF FROM THE TREE OR BY
USING THE ENCLOSED SUSPENSION RELIEF STRAP. SEE
THE TREESTAND HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS AND THE
ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Self extraction may be necessary in the unfortunate situation that
A) No one knows your location, B) Your communication efforts
are exhausted, and C) You’re confident that you have the strength,
dexterity and ability to perform self-extraction and D) You decide this
is your “absolute last resort”. It is necessary to carry a device to assist
with this self-extraction. Simple devices such as screw-in steps or
a rope “Tree Descender” (available from Summit) will allow you to
remove the weight from your harness. This may enable you to return
to the treestand/ladder/climbing steps or slowly descend the tree.
Good Hunting and Hunt Safe!
HUNT TOMORROW...
...USE YOUR SAFETY HARNESS TODAY!
©(STLLC 2007)
Limited Warranty
(A) Warranty
Summit Treestands, LLC (Summit) warrants to the original retail
purchaser that all products manufactured by it are free from defects
in material and manufacture at the time of shipment for sixty (60)
months from the date of purchase. Summit will repair or replace
any part found defective if the unit claimed to be defective shall be
returned to Summit, postage prepaid, within the warranty period.
This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been
subjected to misuse; misapplication; neglect (including but not
limited to improper maintenance); accident; improper installation;
modification (including but not limited to use of unauthorized parts
or attachments); adjustment or repair. THE FOREGOING IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS OF ANY PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE), AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OF
LIABILITY ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY.
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It is expressly understood that Summit’s liability for its products,
whether due to breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability, or
otherwise, is limited to the repair of the product, as stated above,
and Summit will not be liable for any other injury, loss, damage, or
expense, whether direct or consequential, including but not limited
to loss of use, income, profit, or damage to material, arising in
connection with the sale, installation, use of, inability to use, or the
repair or replacement of Summit’s products.
Summit reserves the right to make alterations or modifications in
its products at any time, which in its opinion, may improve the
performance and efficiency of the product. It shall not be obligated
to make such alterations or modifications to products already in
service.
Please fill out the warranty card and return to:
SUMMIT Treestands, LLC.
715 Summit Dr.
Decatur, AL 35601
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.
