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Operator's Manual
8’ CLIMBING ROPE
Failure to follow all warnings listed could result in
serious injury or death.
Failure to discard and remove this climbing rope from
service after 3 years from manufacture date, when any
signs of damage or wear exist, or after arresting a fall,
could result in serious injury or death.
This product carries a strict weight restriction of 300 lbs.
Do Not use this product if you exceed the total weight
limit. Please note that the total weight limit includes the
user and their equipment.
Always inspect this product and all safety devices each
time before use and Never use a damaged or expired
product.
Never use this product during inclement weather such as
rain, lightning, windstorms or icy conditions and end your
hunt and return to the ground if inclement conditions
arise.
Never use this product when it has been exposed to
moisture and has then froze. If it is stiff and frozen or
covered in ice or frost, do no use it until it has thawed
completely.
Never use this product while feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy,
or if you have a prior medical condition that could cause a
problem, that is, heart condition, joints that lock-up, spinal
fusions, etc., or if you are not well rested.
Never rely on a tree branch for support.
Before attempting to use this climbing rope, practice
installing, set-up, and use at ground level. Once you
become comfortable with its set-up and use, you may
proceed and use it at heights above ground.
Never modify this product in any way by making repairs,
replacing parts, or altering it.
Instructions shall be kept in a safe place and reviewed
at least annually. It is the responsibility of the owner to
furnish the complete instructions to any person who
borrows or purchases this product.
Read and understand the manufacturer’s warnings,
expiration date, and instructions on how to properly use.
Never use on a dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked
tree, or a utility pole. Always avoid electrical power lines.
WARNING
WARNING
Always store your climbing rope out of direct sunlight
and any other harsh environmental condition(s) that may
adversely affect its performance. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
Failure to follow climbing rope and harness instructions
could result in not being able to return to the stand and
being suspended in a harness after a fall. If others are not
aware of your hunting location and if your communication
efforts are unsuccessful, you must have a personal plan
for recovery/escape before you ascend the tree because
prolonged suspension in a harness can be fatal. It is
important to exercise the legs by pushing against the
tree or doing other forms of continuous leg exercises to
avoid blood pooling while being suspended. Hunters with
varying degrees of physical fitness may require different
plans to recover/escape to avoid the effects of prolonged
suspension. Have a personal plan and practice it in the
presence of a responsible adult before leaving the ground.
No one escape/rescue plan will work for every hunter on
every tree in every circumstance. Only you can determine
the best recovery/escape plan for your hunting situation
and you must have a recovery/escape plan for your
situation before leaving the ground.
WARNING
Prior to attempting to use this product, it is important to
become familiar with the assembly, setup, installation,
use, and removal at ground-level. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
When using the Rivers Edge® Climbing Rope, only one
user should ascend or descend the tree at a time. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
Always test the Prusik knot before each use. Do so by
gripping the rope just above of the Prusik knot with one
hand and pulling sharply on the carabiner with the other
hand. Be sure that it tightens securely. If it does not or
you are uncertain about its effectiveness, DO NOT use it.
Never hold the Prusik knot constantly while climbing.
Grabbing or holding the Prusik knot in the event of a fall
could result in it sliding and cause serious injury or death.
Never wash this product in a washing machine.
Always keep this climbing rope out of direct exposure to
ozone generated by an ozone generator/machine.
Never use this product when it has been exposed to
moisture and has then froze. If it is stiff and frozen or
covered in ice or frost, do no use it until it has thawed
completely.
