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 FULL-BODY HARNESS SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS (SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE)

No one plans to fall from their treestand, however, falls can and do occur without warning. It is important to know what to do in the unlikely event you 

experience a fall from an elevated hunting position. It is also very important you practice your escape plan at ground-level prior to entering an elevated 

hunting platform. There is time to make a correct decision on what action to take if a fall occurs while wearing a full-body fall arrest harness. It is important 

not to panic. Remain calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery plan.

A Suspension Relief Device, or SRD, has been provided with this True North Treestands Inc. product. It is provided to help relieve the pressure on your lower 

extremities in the unlikely event you experience a fall from an elevated hunting position.

WARNING! A suspension relief device must be on your person and readily accessible while using a full-body fall arrest harness. These devices will 

allow you to relieve the load on the lower extremities if suspended in a full-body fall arrest harness and help maintain circulation in the legs and 

mitigate (minimize) suspension trauma (blood pooling) or allow descent to the ground. Follow all instructions below regarding the provided SRD 

(Suspension Relief Device) Failure to follow full-body fall arrest harness instructions could result in not being able to return to the stand and being 

suspended in a full-body fall arrest harness after a fall. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death!

Figure 14

Suspension Relief Device (SRD) Operation

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Deploy SRD

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Standing in Loop

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Ready for Use

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Adjust Loop

STEP 1: After a fall, take a moment to catch your breath and stay calm. Remain calm and do not panic.

STEP 2: Pull out the SRD strap located on the waist belt of your full-body fall arrest harness.

STEP 3: Adjust the SRD strap so you are able to step into the loop and then stand up, placing your weight in the standing loop and relieving the pressure on 

your lower extremities. The loop size can be adjusted by moving the buckle up or down (refer to Figure 14 for SRD operation).

STEP 4: If you are able to reach your ladder or climbing system, use it to get back into your secured treestand and then carefully climb down to ground-level. 

If you are not able to reach your stand, remain calm and continue to stand in the SRD loop and use your personal locating device or cell phone to call for 

help.

Important Note Regarding Self Extractors

Several optional products/systems are available that offer self-recovery or self-extraction from a fall when suspended in a full-body 

fall arrest harness. Some systems automatically descend the user while others allow user control. One of these products/systems can 

be considered for use as an additional safety precaution against prolonged suspension and suspension trauma. Be sure to follow the 

manufacturers’ directions on the safe use of these products/systems.

Summary of Contents for TNT SC-1

Page 1: ...MA Treestand Manufacturer s Association and has been provided with this True North Treestands Inc product s or an aftermarket full body fall arrest harness which meets or exceeds industry standards re...

Page 2: ...d or part substitution shall immediately void your factory warranty and may result in serious injury or death If you suspect that a part s is missing and or defective immediately contact True North Tr...

Page 3: ...this True North Treestands Inc product s setup installation and use at ground level you are now ready to use it at heights above ground level Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious...

Page 4: ...lf These include but are not limited to weather conditions which have the potential for producing winds lightning rain snow sleet and or any other atmospheric condition which may limit the user s abil...

Page 5: ...of your climber by practicing at ground level before using in a hunting environment Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CLIMBING TREE...

Page 6: ...on s who borrow or purchase this product from them with these complete instructions Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death Additionally failure to follow these inst...

Page 7: ...his product instruction manual in its entirety before attempting to assemble set up install and or otherwise use this True North Treestands Inc product At least annually review the contents of this in...

Page 8: ...uctions Your new full body fall arrest harness is designed for a maximum capacity user and equipment of 300 pounds 136 kg Additionally your new full body fall arrest harness must be replaced after thr...

Page 9: ...his may cut off circulation and cause an unsafe condition Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death STEP 4 With the waist belt comfortably snug locate the two 2 leg lo...

Page 10: ...belt buckle threading WARNING YOU MUST thread the tree belt buckle as shown in Figure 11 Failure to thread the buckle as shown will result in the belt failing to hold and separation from the tree tru...

Page 11: ...ould result in not being able to return to the stand and being suspended in a full body fall arrest harness after a fall Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death Figure 14...

Page 12: ...ed Rail A G H I J F E D C B Figure 16 Install V Brace Lock Pins Onto Receivers Figure 17 Remove Diagonal Support Nuts PREPARATION OF THE SC 1 CLIMBING TREESTAND FOR USE Prior to use your SC 1 will nee...

Page 13: ...these v braces when installing the climber on a tree WARNING You must secure the v brace and diagonal braces by locking the rivets in the leveling slots and engaging the lock pins If you do not secure...

Page 14: ...to follow these instructions may result in serious or death WARNING You must disengage the standing and seating platform ratchet straps prior to attempting to climb down Failure to follow these instr...

Page 15: ...ns may result in serious injury or death WARNING STOP NOW Make sure that you are wearing your full body fall arrest harness Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death W...

Page 16: ...at heights above ground level Once you have become thoroughly knowledgeable and comfortable with this True North Treestands Inc product s setup installation and use at ground level you re now ready to...

Page 17: ...latform as shown in Figure 39 STEP 3 Step over and into the seating platform while rotating it under you as shown in Figure 40 and 41 Keep the seating platform as low as possible while rotating it WAR...

Page 18: ...ing platform to a comfortable position as shown in Figure 42 With the seating platform at a comfortable seating height sit down on the padded rail STEP 5 Slip your boots under the diagonal supports as...

Page 19: ...d dealer The warranty is limited to products that have defect s in material and workmanship that arise under proper use and storage of the product Proof of purchase from an authorized dealer plus the...

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