Figure 20
Figure 19
Section 3. Maintenance and Care of Your Treestand.
Because of the quality construction techniques used in manufac
-
turing, your Summit Treestand Ladder is very durable under normal
hunting conditions. However, since all hunting equipment that is
exposed to the elements requires some maintenance and care, the fol
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lowing 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 or remove it 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.
Figure 18
Figure 21
Figure 17
Figure 16
Part 1. Setting up your Single Shot Ladder Treestand.
Step 1.
Lean the platform up against the tree as shown in
Figure 19
.
Be sure that the platform is level and that the back of the Seat Frame
does not make contact with the tree as shown in
Figure 20
.
Step 2.
Lightly bounce on the first rung to seat the ladder column into
the ground before use - have your helpers hold the stand to stabilize it.
Never jump or bounce on ANY other part of the treestand!
Step 3.
While the ladder is held in place by one of your helpers, take
each long strap and bring it straight back around the tree. Wrap the
straps so that they make an X on the back of the tree (See
Figure 21
)
- connect the left strap to the right ratchet buckle and the right strap to
the left ratchet buckle. Pull the strap through the buckle as shown in
Figure 22
.
Step 4.
Do not tighten until both straps are in place. Alternate
between each ratchet until they are tight. Be careful not to
overtighten.
Part 2. Using your stand.
Step 1. PUT ON YOUR SAFETY HARNESS if you have not
already done so! See the Harness Instructions included with this
treestand for directions.
Step 2.
Climb up and
IMMEDIATELY
attach your safety line above
your seating position. Loop the rope around the tree and connect your
safety harness to the prussic hitch as shown in
Figure 23
.
Refer to
the Harness Instructions for proper use of your Summit Safety
Harness and Safety Rope.
Step 3.
Either have a helper hand you the seat or bring it up with
a pull rope. The seat on the Single Shot ladder stand is removable.
Wrap the webbing over the frame and buckle as shown in
Figure 24
.
The back of the seat has a flexible snap that can be secured over the
frame. This will hold the back of the seat upright.
DO NOT
reverse
the seat on this Treestand.
WARNING: YOU WILL NOT be connected to a safety rope
while you climb into or out of this treestand. USE EXTREME
CAUTION while ascending or descending the ladder. Take your
time and do not hurry!
NOTE:
Summit recommends the use of
the SOP Climbing System Accessory with all ladder and hang-on
treestands. More information on this product can be found on our
website - www.summitstands.com - or by calling 256-353-0634.
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