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Operator's Manual

BOWMAN XT Ladder Stand

WARRANTY

RETI offers a one year warranty for all components of the treestand.  These warranties apply to the original owner with a proof of purchase.  These warranties 

begin on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer and continue for the period specified above.  These warranties apply to products that are not modified, 

abused or used in a manner that deviates from the product’s intended usage.  Minor fading in color is normal and is not covered by warranty.  Any corrosion 

of painted surfaces that occurs as a result of paint being removed or damaged is also not covered by warranty. RETI offers no other warranty expressed or 

implied.  Products for which warranty work has been approved must be sent directly to RETI and performed by RETI. To obtain warranty service and/or 

replacement instructions, you must obtain prior approval from RETI before shipping your package to us by calling our customer service department 

at 800-345-6007 or by writing to: Ardisam, Inc., P.O. Box 755, 1160 Eighth Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 for a return material authorization number 

(RMA#). All items must be shipped prepaid. RETI will, at no charge, repair or replace, in RETI’s sole discretion, any product that satisfies the conditions stated 

above. RETI retains the right to change models, specifications and price without notice.

This equipment has been manufactured under strict quality and safety guidelines. As with any equipment of this type, full understanding of the instructions and 

its use is mandatory and imperative for the safety of its user. RETI is not responsible for any damages or injuries sustained due to improper use or modification 

of any of its products, or resulting from any use which deviates from the product’s intended usage. RETI is not responsible for any injuries sustained due to 

failure to read and adhere to the instructions for use. Any misunderstanding or questions regarding the products of their use should be directed to RETI prior to 

any use. All RETI treestands are sold with a full body harness (“Fall Arrest System”) that meets standards recognized by the Treestand Manufacturer’s 

Association (“TMA”). It is the owner's sole responsibility to inspect the product regularly for damage, improper installation, or conditions that could jeopardize 

the ultimate safety of the product. Failure to use or improper use of the provided Fall Arrest System may result in serious injury or death. ALWAYS wear the 

provided Fall Arrest System while using this product.  Owner is responsible to understand and follow product field weight rating and must never 

exceed maximum weight rating. RETI is not responsible for any malfunction or injury resulting from normal wear and tear, damage caused by improper use, 

improper maintenance, negligence or accidents. This product, if used safely as intended, will provide trouble free service for the useful life of the product. We 

hope you will enjoy the quality of our products for years to come, and have a safe hunt.

INTRODUCTION

Rivers Edge® Treestands are engineered with you the hunter in mind. We appreciate your purchase of one of our world 

class treestands. Follow these few simple instructions and your stand will provide you many years of trouble-free 

pleasure. Instructions should be kept in a safe place and reviewed at least annually. 
If for any reason you have a problem with your product, DO NOT return to the retailer, contact the Rivers Edge® 

customer service department at 800-345-6007 for assistance.

CONTENTS

Introduction/Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Warnings .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3-4
Inspection and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Identification Chart ....................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7-11
Warnings .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Setup and Use Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................................................13-14
Finished Ladder ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Illustrated Parts Breakdown................................................................................................................................................................................................16-17

Содержание BOWMAN XT

Страница 1: ...BEFORE USING YOU MUST READ ALL WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS AND WATCH THIS SAFETY VIDEO BEFORE USING ATTENTION OR Scan the QR code with your smart phone tablet or similar device Type the website address into your web browser to view an important safety video before using this product Scan or Visit LADDER STAND SAFETY FALLS FROM HEIGHTS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING FALLHAZARD Get parts onl...

Страница 2: ...from the product s intended usage RETI is not responsible for any injuries sustained due to failuretoreadandadheretotheinstructionsforuse AnymisunderstandingorquestionsregardingtheproductsoftheiruseshouldbedirectedtoRETIpriorto any use AllRETItreestandsaresoldwithafullbodyharness FallArrestSystem thatmeetsstandardsrecognizedbytheTreestandManufacturer s Association TMA Itistheowner ssoleresponsibil...

Страница 3: ...l up a bow backpack or firearm or other equipment only after being secure in the treestand and a firearm must be pulled up with it unloaded chamber open and muzzle down Always inform someone of the hunting location where the treestand will be located and the expected duration of the hunt A signal device such as a mobile phone radio whistle signal flare or personal locator device PLD must be on you...

Страница 4: ...structural damage or wear Never modify your stand in any way by making repairs replacing parts or altering by adding or attaching anything to it except if explicitly authorized in writing by the manufacturer WARNING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Always lean forward as you climb and attach your harness to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform Never exceed the...

Страница 5: ...n the parts bag 24 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 IN Bolt Qty 10 27 1 4 20 X 2 3 4 IN Bolt Qty 2 25 1 4 20 X 3 IN Bolt Qty 2 18 M6 Yellow Washer Qty 14 26 1 4 20 Nut Qty 25 17 Lockpin Qty 8 19 M6 Yellow Spacer Qty 2 23 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 IN Bolt Qty 9 28 1 4 20 X 1 1 4 IN Bolt Qty 2 20 M6 X 70 MM Bolt Qty 1 TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY NOT TO SCALE 7 16 IN Wrench Qty 2 NOT INCLUDED 4 MM Allen Wrench Qty 1 INCLUDED ...

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Страница 7: ...ing Do not remove labels warnings from product they are there for your safety Recommended for adult use only FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 2 Attach the front of seat side rails 11 to the flared platform rails 5 using two 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 IN bolts 23 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 2 3 Attach tree blade 14 to the rear of seat side rails 11 using four 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 IN bolts 24 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 2 NOTE When s...

Страница 8: ...EE FIGURE 4 6 Attach rear of armrests 1 and 29 to rear of seat side rails 11 and also the top of right 12 and left 13 rear seat supports using two 1 4 20 X 3 IN bolts 25 yellow plastic washers 18 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 4 NOTE Be sure hardware is oriented as shown so that bolts do not catch clothing 4 Attach right 12 and left 13 rear seat supports to platform 4 using two 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 IN bolts...

Страница 9: ...20 X 1 1 2 IN bolt 23 and locknut 26 Use the provided allen wrench to tighten M6 bolt 20 through hole in Teartuff seat assembly 15 to tension seat as desired SEE FIGURES 5 AND 5A FIGURE 5A 15 6 6 20 23 26 FIGURE 6A 9 Assemble Teartuff seat assembly 6 15 and 20 to seat side rails 11 using two 1 4 20 X 2 3 4 IN bolts 27 four yellow plastic washers 18 two plastic spacers 19 and two locknuts 26 SEE FI...

Страница 10: ...two 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 IN bolts 23 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 7 12 Attach other ends of brace supports 16 to top ladder section 7 using two 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 IN bolts 23 yellow plastic washers 18 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 7 7 23 18 26 16 5 26 23 26 18 23 4 ground 13 Ladder sections are assembled on the ground in the following order bottom ladder section 10 middle ladder section with stabilizer slot 9 mi...

Страница 11: ...FIGURES 10A AND 10B 14 Slide the stabilizer bar 3 into the stabilizer support bar 2 and secure using a lockpin 17 Make sure the lockpin passes throughthe support bar 2 and the stabilizer bar 3 at the appropriate hole to achieve the desired distance from the tree Adjustment in length may be needed when ladder is uprighted later in the Setup and Use Instructions Connect the stabilizer bar assembly t...

Страница 12: ...rform these steps can cause the ladder to collapse buckle over backwards during the initial ascent to attach ratchet strap resulting in serious injury or death Always lean forward as you climb and attach your harness to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform WARNING Always maintain three 3 points of contact when climbing a ladder treestand Proper three poi...

Страница 13: ...evel platform top Make sure tree blade is contacting tree SEE FIGURE 11B c Step down hard on bottom step to push ladder legs into the ground SEE FIGURE 11C 4 While two people hold the stand in place the third person should connect the horizontal stabilizer bar to the tree Adjust the length of the stabilizer bar as need so it contacts the tree and is level to the ground Then secure it to the tree w...

Страница 14: ...and stepping onto platform Refer to the Full Body Harness instructions included with this product NOTE Bring ratchet strap up with you in a pocket DO NOT carry in your hand 8 a Standing on ladder step lean toward tree with ratchet strap 36 now in hand hook S hook with long strap through hole provided on tree blade Feed the long strap through the center slot of ratcheting mechanism and back around ...

Страница 15: ... 5 15 Operator s Manual BOWMAN XT Ladder Stand RATCHET STRAP CRISS CROSS STRAPS STABILIZER BAR CAM STRAP STABILIZER BAR MIDDLE LADDER SECTION WITH STABILIZER SLOT ASSEMBLED PLATFORM SECTION LOCKPINS BOTTOM LADDER SECTION FINISHED LADDER MIDDLE LADDER SECTION TOP LADDER SECTION ...

Страница 16: ...all 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 16 Operator s Manual BOWMAN XT Ladder Stand 5 8 9 10 17 2 3 17 23 7 26 26 28 18 16 26 22 24 4 23 18 26 18 23 26 23 26 11 24 1 29 33 18 18 26 18 24 13 22 25 12 15 27 18 6 23 20 21 19 26 14 24 32 31 31 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ...

Страница 17: ... 16 410024 BRACE SUPPORT 2 17 19847 LOCKPIN 8 18 23572 PLASTIC YELLOW WASHER 14 19 26913 PLASTIC YELLOW SPACER 2 20 26959 BOLT M6 X 70 MM 1 21 29712 SQUARE PLUG 22 MM 1 22 29713 SQUARE PLUG 19 MM 4 23 48240B BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 IN 9 24 48271B BOLT 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 IN 10 25 48280B BOLT 1 4 20 X 3 IN 2 26 48752B NUT 1 4 20 25 27 67540B BOLT 1 4 20 X 2 3 4 IN 2 28 8909B BOLT 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 IN 2 29 3670...

Страница 18: ...Check for parts online at www HuntRiversEdge com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 18 Operator s Manual BOWMAN XT Ladder Stand NOTES ...

Страница 19: ... Bigfoot Climbing Aids feature extra large rungs that a hunter can place two feet on the same level Next we use a permanent anti slip coating called Tractionite Our assortment of climbing aids securely attach to the tree using a cam straps or ratchet straps We take immense pride and satisfaction in knowing that our designs consistently gain praise from hunters and outfitters who recognize the litt...

Страница 20: ...ages may not be exact Warning labels in some product images may have been removed for photography purposes only Props shown in photos not included Some assembly may be required Rivers Edge Treestands A Division of Ardisam Inc 1160 Eighth Avenue PO Box 755 Cumberland WI 54829 Phone 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2124 www HuntRiversEdge com WE ARE HUNTERS ...

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