ATTENTIONII WHEN YOU SEE A u WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WERE TO OCCUR:
Although no one plans to fall from their treestand, falls can and do occur without
warning. It is important to become familiar with the guidelines below and practice your
recovery plan at ground-level. Failure to read, understand, and follow these Steps may
result in serious injury or death!
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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 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!
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WARNING!
A suspension relief device must be on your person and readily accessible
while using a full-body fall arrest harness. This device 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 suspension trauma (blood pooling). Follow
all instructions below regarding the provided
SRD
(Suspension Relief Device) and
NEVER
remove it from your full-body fall arrest harness. Failure to follow this warning 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.
Pull on the
SRD strap
located on the front right side of your full-body fall arrest
harness. (see Fig. 10)
STEP 3.
Adjust the SRO strap so that you are able to step into the loop and then stand up
relieving the pressure on your lower extremities. The loop size can be adjusted by moving
the buckle up or down. (see Fig. 11 & 12)
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 SRO loop until help arrives.
(see Fig. 13)
STEP 5.
Use your personal locating device or cell phone to call for help.
NOTE:
Several optional commercial 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.
FIG 10
FIG 11
FIG 13
To activate your product's warranty, a registration card (found in the back of this manual)
must be completed and returned to the manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.
Be sure to keep a copy of this card for your records.
Should you have any questions about the assembly, installation or use of this X-Stand
product, or any other X-Stand products, please do not hesitate to call one of our customer
service representatives at 540-877-2769 and they will answer all questions you may have
about any of the complete line of X-Stand products.
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2337 Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
