READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2337 Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
WARNING!
When installing your treestand, never attempt to climb with your treestand
in your possession. Always use a pull up rope to raise and lower the treestand during
installation and removal. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLIMB WITH ANY HUNTING COMPONENT
OR ACCESSORY IN HAND OR ON YOUR BACK. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
ground-level and readjust your treestand as necessary to alleviate this awkward angle.
ward or downward, or in any configuration other than level, immediately climb down to
If you find that your treestand is unlevel, canted, angled awkwardly up-
Never attempt to hunt from an unlevel treestand. Additionally, never attempt to level your
treestand at heights above the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Never install, set-up, or climb to your treestand with a weapon. Use a
pull-up rope to carefully raise your unloaded weapon after full-body fall arrest harness is
secure and you are set in the stand!
WARNING!
An ASTM compliant full-body fall arrest harness with a lineman’s/climbing
belt must be worn at all times while installing or removing any hangon style treestands
or climbing aids (i.e., ladders, sticks, steps, etc.). Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO not over tighten the hardware. Over tightening can lead to structural
damage and may negatively affect the performance of your stand. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions contained here
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
READ ALL THE INFORMATION INCLUDED HERE PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO
USE THIS FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS AND ITS COMPONENTS. YOUR FULL-BODY
FALL ARREST HARNESS AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM WEIGHT
CAP
ACITY (USER AND EQUIPMENT) OF 300 POUNDS (136 KG). ADDITIONALLY, YOUR
FULL BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS AND ITS COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED AFTER
FIVE (5) YEARS OF SERVICE! PLEASE CONTACT X-STAND™ TREEST
ANDS FOR FULL-BODY
FALL ARREST HARNESS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE A FALL
OR SHOULD IT EXCEED THE FIVE (5) YEARS SERVICE PERIOD.
WARNING!
Prior to attempting to use this or or any other X-Stand™ product(s) you
must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup and installation. You
must practice installing, setting-up and using your full-body fall arrest harness at ground-
level prior to attempting to use it at heights above ground-level. Once you have become
thoroughly knowledgeable and comfortable with this 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 injury
or death!
WARNING!
You must wear a
Fall Arrest System (FAS)
comprising of a full-body fall
arrest harness, tree belt, lanyard
/tether
, suspension relief device and climbing belt/
lineman’s
belt (as applicable) at all times after leaving the ground. You must stay
connected at all
times after leaving the ground while using fixed position treestands.
Single safety belts
and chest harnesses are no longer preferred and should never be
used. If you are not
wearing a full-body fall arrest harness, do not leave the ground.
Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
ALWAYS
practice using your full-body fall arrest harness (FAS) in the
presence of a responsible adult prior to using it in an elevated hunting environment,
and learn what it feels like to hang suspended in the harness at ground level. Practice
installing and using your treestand at ground level and with a responsible adult present
before you go hunting.
WARNING!
The length of the full-body fall arrest harness tether must be kept to a
minimum at all times during use. It should be adjusted so that it is above the head with
no slack (snug) in the sitting position. Never allow the full-body fall arrest tether to get
under your chin, around your neck, or under your arm(s). Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Should you experience a fall there is time to make a correct decision on
what action needs to take place. It is important to remember:
DO NOT PANIC!
Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
If you have a limiting physical and/or health condition that precludes and/
or renders you incapable of self-recovery and/or a suitable escape plan is not available,
DO NOT
hunt from heights above ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
FALLS FROM A TREESTAND CAN OCCUR ANYTIME AFTER LEAVING THE
GROUND. THESE FALLS COULD RESULT IN EITHER SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! FOR
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CAREFULLY READ THIS PRODUCT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, SET-UP,
INSTALL AND/OR OTHERWISE USE THIS X-STAND™ PRODUCT. AT LEAST ANNUALLY,
REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND WATCH THE SAFE TREE-
STAND HUNTING DVD. ADDITIONALLY, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENTIRE
DURATION THAT YOU OWN THIS PRODUCT(S). FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING!
THE SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE SOLE RESPON-
SIBILITY OF THE USER. IT IS ALSO THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO PROVIDE
ANY PERSON(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 INSTRUCTIONS
MAY SUBJECT YOU TO PERSONAL LIABILITY PENALTIES AS DETERMINED BY THE U.S.
JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
