WARNING!
Prior to climbing, make sure that all the ladders sections are firmly
connected with the proper hardware in place. Make sure none of the sections have
become separated. If they are, do not climb the ladder. With the help of two other
adults, lower the stand back down to the ground and reattach the ladder rungs and
reinstall the hardware in the manner previously described. failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Prior to attempting to climb a ladder stand for the first time, make
certain the feet of the bottom rung ladder section are firmly planted on solid, level
ground. If they are not firmly planted on level ground,
DO NOT
climb the ladder. With
the help of two (2) other adults, lower the stand and find a suitable location to
safely install the ladder stand. failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Before attempting to climb the ladderstand, bounce on the bottom
ladder section to set the ladder into the ground before proceeding higher. failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Always lean forward while climbing and securely attach your full-body fall
arrest harness tree belt to the tree prior to securing the platform to the tree and stepping
onto the platform. failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death!
STEP 7. CRITICAL STEP!
After installing the adjustable support bar and stabilizer
straps, it is now time to attach the
RATCHET STRAP(S)
to the top section of your
ladderstand. Ratchets are attached at the contact point from the stand to the tree.
Hook one end of the ratchet onto the rear frame support, near the bark biters, wrap
around tree trunk, and connect to opposite side. Carefully tighten the
VITAL
RATCHET STRAP
securely. (see fig. 6, page 90)
NOTE: TWO (2) VITAL RATCHET
STRAPS ARE INCLUDED AND NECESSARY FOR SOME MODELS. ALWAYS USE
ALL PARTS REQUIRED.
WARNING!
When climbing to secure the ratchet strap(s) on the platform(s), it is
important to lean forward when climbing to keep the stand centered and secure to
the tree trunk. Do NoT lean backwards when climbing. failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
When climbing, always maintain three points of contact as you ascend
(climb up) and while descending (climb down). failure to maintain three points of
contact puts the user at serious risk of bodily injury. failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
The platform ratchet strap(s), stabilizer straps and adjustable support
bar(s) have all been included with your new ladderstand to ensure its solid attachment
to the tree. All three of these safety devices must be installed as outlined in this
Instruction Manual. failure to install these safety devices as outlined in this Instruction
Manual may result in serious injury or death!
NOTE:
No support bar is included or
required for CR5020-S.
STEP 8.
You are now ready to use your ladderstand!
WARNING!
This product(s) is designed for adult use only! No one under the age of
16 should attempt to use this or any other product(s) without direct adult supervision.
failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This Instruction Manual complies with the Treestand Manufacturers Association’s
TMS 04 -
Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions
& TMS 02 -
Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems
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