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Operator's Manual
DELUXE Ladder Stand
4. a. Loop the d-loop end of the two 16' criss cross straps
(35) through the loop end to form a cinch knot around
the ladder rail tube. Secure beneath a step rung, at the
stabilizer bar height location. SEE FIGURE 12A.
b. With the stand level and being held in place by two
people, the third person must cross one of the 16' criss
cross straps (35) behind the tree and feed the free end
through the opposite d-loop. SEE FIGURE 12B-E.
c. Criss cross the other 16' stabilizer strap (35), forming an
"X" pattern on the of the tree and feed the free end through
the opposite d-loop. SEE FIGURE 12B-E.
5. Make sure the criss cross straps and stabilizer bar strap are
snug and the tree blade is still contacting the tree.
NOTE: This ground level ladder-to-tree attachment will
prevent the ladder from pulling away from the tree
while ascending to the top for final 6' ratchet strap (34)
attachment. The same holds true when the ladder is
removed.
6. With two people securely holding the ladder, use the three
point contact climbing method to slowly climb the ladder and
carefully keep a constant hand grip on the ladder at all times.
Always lean forward, toward tree, to keep top section tree
blades against the tree. Be certain ladder bottom is firmly
seated on dry, level ground. Attach your harness tether
to the tree before securing the platform to the tree 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!
7. Standing on ladder step, lean toward tree with previously
installed 6' ratchet strap (34) now in hand.
a. Wrap the previously installed end of the long strap
around the tree and feed through the slot in the ratchet
mechanism. SEE FIGURE 13A
NOTE: Be sure to feed the long strap correctly so there are
no twists in the strap.
b. Pull tail of long strap until most of the slack is taken out. Be
sure entire strap is even and at the same level all around
tree. SEE FIGURE 13B
c. Use the ratchet to tighten the strap to tree. The tightened
strap will stabilize the stand to tree and prevent
movement. SEE FIGURE 13C
NOTE: Make sure there is at least two full revolutions of strap on
the ratchet spool before the strap tightens. Proper tension will
ensure the stand is secured to the tree. Do not allow excessive
strap to build up in the ratchet as this will prevent the ratchet
teeth from engaging and can cause slippage.
To release ratchet, simply pull the release lever and open
tightening lever wide open (flat).
SEE FIGURE 13D.
8. If necessary, re-check and adjust the 6' ratchet strap (34), 16'
criss cross straps (35) and horizontal stabilizer bar assembly to
securely attach the treestand to the tree. The tree blade must
be touching the tree.
9. Attach the backrest portion of the seat cushion by securing the
bungee cord around the tree.
10. You are now ready to use your ladder stand!
FIGURE 13A
FIGURE 13B
FIGURE 13C
FIGURE 13D
B
A
C
D
E
FIGURE 12
IMPORTANT
Reverse the Set-Up and Use Instructions to take the
ladder stand down.
