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PRODUCT USE
1.
When you get to your hunting height (
do not climb higher than 15 feet; it is unnecessary and unadvisable
) and you
have assured that your treestand is level, position your seat platform slightly below waist level. Slightly lower will be more
comfortable but higher makes for less movement when you stand. Make sure your stand and cables are not placed upon any
limbs or knots and that the treestand is securely attached to the tree.
2.
With your FBFAHS attached to the tree above the climber, pull your feet, one at a time, from their secured position under the
RapidClimb stirrups.
3.
Wrap the supplied green tourniquet buckle strap (1” green strap with spring loaded buckle) around the tree and through
the seat frame as shown in
figure 20
. Securely tighten the strap to prevent the notched teeth area from losing contact with the
tree.
4.
Unhook the bungee cord that held the seat back rest secure while you were climbing. Position the seat back rest by wrapping
each end of the bungee cord around the climbing cable and hooking the two hooks together as shown in
figure 21
or by
wrapping it around the tree. The bungee cord will prevent the seat backrest from falling forward if you stand up.
5.
The treestand seat will provide maximum comfort when the seat pad is near horizontal rather than tipped down in the front.
The seat height can be easily raised (for bow hunting) or lowered (for gun hunting) by adjusting the two piece buckles up or
down the webbing.
ALL ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE DONE AT GROUND LEVEL!!
Both seat sides must be adjusted evenly so the seat is level side to side. Sliding the webbing straps forward or backward on the
frame provides additional comfort.
WARNING
!
NEVER DISCONNECT FROM YOUR FBFAHS OR
SAFETY LINE ONCE YOU LEAVE THE GROUND!!
WARNING
!
ALWAYS position the FBFAHS to minimize the
amount of slack in the safety line or tree strap.
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WARNING
!
NEVER
jump or bounce on the foot or seat platform to seat the teeth into
the tree bark. Doing this may over-load the components or cause the
treestand to slip which may cause serious injury or death.
WARNING
!
Seat strap adjustments must be made at ground
level.
WARNING
!
Replace utility strap EVERY year or sooner if
damage is present.
WARNING
!
It is VERY IMPORTANT to inspect all cables to ensure
that there is no sign of corroded, frayed, damaged or
broken strands.
DO NOT USE IF THE CABLES HAVE
BROKEN OR DAMAGED METAL STRANDS!
Call
immediately to order a replacement if this should
occur. Replace all cables after five (5) years or sooner
if any sign of fraying,broken strands, or corrosion.
