PG 10
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SETUP
1.
Position the ladder stand flat on the ground in front of
an appropriate tree. The bottom ladder section should be
placed approximately 3 feet from the base of the tree.
2.
Using at least three adults, lean the ladder stand up into
an upright position until the teeth make contact with the
tree
(see figure 35).
3.
Pull the base of the ladder stand out until the platform is
sitting level to flat ground as shown in
figure 36.
4.
While your helpers hold the stand securely,
LIGHTLY
bounce on the first rung to seat the ladder column into the
ground.
5.
Remove the wire lock pin from the Ladder Stabilizer bar
shown in previous
figure 27.
Slide the Male Section of the
stabilizer bar out until it makes contact with the tree as
shown in
figure 37.
The stabilizer bar should be positioned
so that it is perpendicular (90 degree angle) from the ladder
column as shown in
figure 38
. Reinsert the wire lock pin.
6.
Run the attached rope from one side of the Stabilizer
bar, around the tree and tie it off to the other side of the
Stabilizer bar.
7.
With the ladder in place and secured by your helpers,
unbuckle the two Long Stabilizer straps. Take the long
straps and bring them around the back of the tree so that
they form an X
(figure 39)
.
8.
Connect the left strap to the right cam lock buckle and
connect the right strap to the left cam lock buckle. Pull the
free end through the cam buckle as shown in
figure 34
.
Repeat for both cam buckle straps.
WARNING
!
It is required that at least three people initially set up
the ladder stand. Always use two helpers!
WARNING
!
Never use this ladder stand on dead, leaning, diseased
or loose barked trees. Never use on a utility pole or
on trees that have any obstructions that may limit
treestand use. Never rely on a tree branch for support.
39
38
STABILIZER BAR
WARNING
!
Check the ground under the ladder stand to make
sure it is firm and level.
WARNING
!
Always ensure the Stabilizer straps run from the upper
attachment point to the ladder column BEFORE setup.
WARNING
!
Do not force the Ladder Stabilizer bar from side to side
to make it contact the tree.
NOTICE
The Stabilizer bar should lean down slightly when
properly attached. This is normal.
35
37
STABILIZER
BAR
90°
36
