PG 7
• It is
REQUIRED
to read, understand, and follow the Full Body Fall Arrest Harness System (FBFAHS) Summit Harness
(SU18195-A & SU18195-B) written and video instructions and warnings prior to use of a fixed position treestand.
Hunt from the ground until you fully understand safe and proper use of the FBFAHS and fixed position treestand.
• It is
REQUIRED
to use a FBFAHS at all times after leaving the ground!
• When ascending to or descending from the fixed position treestand, you must be attached to the tree at all
times. The Lineman’s Belt strap is provided with the harness and treestand and it is REQUIRED to be used in
conjunction with your FBFAHS.
• NEVER
be disconnected from the tree for any reason or at any time!
• It is
REQUIRED
to use the double connection method of securing yourself to the tree with your FBFAHS and
Lineman’s Belt strap when entering your fixed treestand from your climbing aid or leaving your fixed position
treestand to your climbing aid. The double connection method insures that you are attached to the tree at all
times after leaving the ground. Refer to FBFAHS written and video warning and instructions for safe and proper
use.
(refer to step 4, page 7 of the FBFAHS instruction booklet)
• ALWAYS
step DOWN into your fixed position treestand from your climbing aid while being connected to the
tree.
NEVER
be disconnected from the tree for any reason or at any time!!
• Before each use, inspection of treestand, climbing aid, FBFAHS, expiration tags, straps, ropes, cables, and all
hardware must be done before leaving the ground or stepping onto/using the product(s).
1.
Climb up the tree using your FBFAHS and Lineman’s Belt strap pursuant to the written and video instructions
provided with your FBFAHS.
2.
Once you arrive at your fixed position treestand, check all straps and cables on the fixed position for nicks, cuts,
tears, fading, corrosion (rust), frayed webbing or frayed steel cable strands or other damage before stepping onto
the platform. If any signs of damage are present, discontinue use immediately and hunt from the ground.
3.
If visual inspection finds no present damage, connect your Tether Tree strap to the tree above the fixed position
treestand. Now you are double connected. Detach your Lineman’s Belt and climb up above the foot platform so you
can carefully step DOWN into the foot platform.
4.
Adjust the Tether Strap belt so that your tether (connected to your full body harness) is tight (no slack) while in a
seated position. This will eliminate the distance of a fall if one would occur.
5.
While sitting down, carefully pull up your weapon (with weapon UNLOADED or un-cocked and barrel pointed to
the ground)using a hoist rope without leaning over the side of the treestand. Never climb with a weapon.
6. DO NOT
jump or bounce on the foot platform.
NEVER
lean over the side of platform area or stand on the seat
platform.
7.
Always enter your fixed position treestand with visible sunlight and
ALWAYS
exit your fixed position treestand
before all visible sunlight is gone.
DO NOT
enter or exit your fixed position treestand in the dark where a light would
be required.
8.
Exiting the fixed position treestand: Unload your weapon and lower it to the ground using a rope or hoist (with
the muzzle pointed to the ground).
9.
Step UP and out of the fixed position treestand onto your climbing aid while still attached to the tree with your
FBFAHS.
10.
Climb down your climbing aid until you cannot slide the Tether Belt strap down any further. While still being
connected to the tree by the Tether Strap, attach and secure your Lineman’s Belt strap to your FBFAHS and around
the tree. Once securely attached to the tree through the Lineman’s Belt, detach your Tether Strap and descend down
the tree slowly and carefully using the Lineman’s Belt strap.
11.
With both feet firmly on the ground, disengage your Lineman’s Belt strap from the tree.
12.
For any questions or concerns on how to safely use your fixed position treestand and FBFAHS, contact Summit
Treestands at (800) 353-0634. Always follow all DNR rules and regulations for hunting in your area.
HUNT SAFE...ALWAYS WEAR AND USE A FBFAHS!!
SAFE USE OF A FIXED POSITION TREESTAND AND FBFAHS
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