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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STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WAS TO OCCUR
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 10
STEP 3.
Take the looped end of the SRD strap and thread
it through the waist loop on the harness. Next, thread
the folded end of the SRD strap through the looped end
and pull ght. (Fig. 9)
WARNING!
There is time to make a correct decision on what
action to take if a fall occurs while wearing a full-body fall arrest
WARNING!
Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device etc., in your possession and on your person in an operable condition.
This device must be within easy access shall you experience the need to contact emergency assistance. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
harness. It is important
NOT TO PANIC!
Remain calm and implement
your practiced rescue, relief and recovery plan. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
STEP 1.
After a fall, take a moment to catch your breath and stay
calm.
DO NOT PANIC.
STEP 2.
Remove your SRD
strap from your person.
There are two ends; one
has a sewn in loop while
the other has the excess
strap folded up and
clipped together with two
snaps. (Fig. 8)
STEP 5.
Step into the
STEP 6.
If you are able to
reach your treestand,
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 con nue to stand in
the SRD loop un l help
arrives. (Fig. 11)
exis ng loop at the end
of the strap one foot at a
me. With both feet
inside the loop stand up
slightly to relieve the
pressure on your lower
extremi es. (Fig. 11)
STEP 4.
Unsnap the snaps and let the SRD strap
unfold. (Fig. 10)
STEP 7. Use your personal locating device or cell phone to call for help.
Folded End
Waist Loop