READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2123 Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
STEP 1.
Select a straight healthy tree, onede-
void of dead branches with a minimum diame-
ter of 9” (23 cm) and one that does not exceed
22” (56 cm) in diameter.
STEP 3.
Place the included ratchet straps on
your person (do not carry in hand).
STEP 2.
With yo
ur
climbing system which
meets or exceeds
AS
TM
standards installed as
outlined in the Manufacturer’s Instruction
Manual, you are now ready to install your tree-
stand. Always maintain three points of contact
when climbing up/down climbing systems.
Always use a pull-up (hoist) rope to raise and
lower your treestand. Never climb with any-
thing on your back.
STEP 4.
Tie your pull-up (hoist) rope to your
hang–on treestand in a way that you secure the
seat portion to the foot platform to keep the
treestand from opening when being hoisted.
Should the treestand open while being-
pulled-up (hoisted) it will become awkward and
dangerously clumsy.
STEP 5.
Locate the quick hitch (Fig. 2 on page
10). Place the quick hitch somewhere on your
person. Do not attempt to climb with it in your
hand.
Note:
The snap pin should be installed in
the receiver portion of the treestand.
STEP 6.
With your treestand attached to the
pull-up (hoist) rope, and the tag-end in your
possession (do not hold in hand), check to
ensure your linesman belt is properly secured
to you and the linesman/clilmbing belt is
attached to the tree and carefully climb to the
desired height.
FIELD INSTALLATION
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STOP NOW! It will be necessary to use the climbing belt with your full-body fall arrest harness
while ascending the tree and attaching your treestand. As you climb it will be necessary to
slide the climbing belt up the tree. Once you’ve reached the desired height and your treestand
is properly secured to the tree, you will need to attach the permanent tree belt and secure
tether strap as illustrated on page 5 of this manual. FAILURE TO WEAR YOUR FULL-BODY FALL
ARREST HARNESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
WARNING! Prior to installing your X-Stand hang-on treestand, you must install a climbing
system (i.e., stacking sticks, ladders, sectionals, etc.) which meets or exceeds ASTM standards.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install this product on a tree that is not straight, healthy, and
devoid of dead branches, limbs, vines, or anything that might interfere with the installation. DO
NOT attempt to install this treestand on a tree that is leaning, diseased, crooked, ha sloose
bark, or does not meet the minimum installation diameter of nine (9) inches (23 cm) at tree-
stand height (i.e. seating platform height) or exceeds the maximum installation diameter of
twenty (20) inches (51 cm) at treestand height (i.e. seating platform height).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or death!
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