1.
Select a straight, healthy tree without any obstructions (branches or
limbs) that might be in the path of setting up the ladder stand.
2.
Lay the ladder stand on the ground so that the end of the ladder section is about three (3) feet from the tree base. Ensure all
sections are pinned or bolted together
(see figure 28).
3.
With the ladder stand laying on the ground, connect one ratchet strap end to the Upper V-Bar shown in
figure 29, location A
.
Connect the shorter free end of the ratchet strap at
location B
. Connect a second ratchet to the Lower V-Bar shown in
figure
30, location A
. Connect the shorter free end of the ratchet strap at
location B
.
4.
To connect the straps to the stand, wrap the straps around the frame and bring the ratchet or the free end back through the
loop to create a cinch knot as shown in
figure 31-33
.
PG 11
SETUP
6
WARNING
!
Never use this ladder stand on dead, leaning, diseased
or loose barked trees. Never use on a utility pole or
on trees that have any obstructions that may limit
treestand use. Never rely on a tree branch for support.
28
31
32
33
PLATFORM SHORT
STRAP
PLATFORM
RATCHET
A
B
30
PLATFORM SHORT
STRAP
PLATFORM
RATCHET
A
B
29
