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Operator's Manual
RELAX WIDE Ladder Stand
5. a. Loop the D-loop end of the two 16' criss cross straps (30)
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 15A.
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 (30)
behind the tree and feed the free end through the opposite
D-loop. SEE FIGURE 15B-E.
c. Criss cross the other 16' stabilizer strap (30), forming an "X"
pattern on the of the tree and feed the free end through the
opposite D-loop. SEE FIGURE 15B-E.
6. 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 (25) attachment. The same holds tree
when the ladder is removed.
7. 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!
8. a. Standing on ladder step, lean toward tree with ratchet strap 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 through tightening lever. SEE FIGURES
16, 17A AND 17B.
NOTE: Be sure you feed the long strap correctly so there are no twists in
the strap.
b. Wrap entire ratchet assembly around tree and hook other "S" hook through
opposite upper tree blade hole. 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.
"Ratchet" tight to tree, this will securely attach ladder to tree and prevent
movement. SEE FIGURES 17C.
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 17D.
9. If necessary, re-check and adjust the 6' ratchet strap (25), 16' criss
cross straps (30) and horizontal stabilizer bar assembly to securely
attach the treestand to the tree. The tree blade must be touching the
tree.
10. You are now ready to use your ladder stand.
FIGURE 17A
FIGURE 17B
FIGURE 17C
FIGURE 17D
IMPORTANT
Reverse the Set-Up and Use Instructions to take the
ladder stand down.
FIGURE 16
Criss Cross
Straps
Ratchet Strap
