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Wire Loop
Tie-Off Rope
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8
INSTALLATION
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1.
Prior to hanging any Climbing Aid, the use of a Full Body Fall Arrest Harness System
is required using the Lineman’s Belt included with the FBFAHS.
The FBFAHS is NOT included with this product but it is REQUIRED for installation,
removal and use of this product. If you do not have a FBFAHS, do not use this
product. Failure to properly attach and use a FBFAHS from the moment you leave
the ground until you return to the ground could lead to serious injury or death.
2.
Select a straight, healthy tree without any obstructions (branches or limbs).
3.
Two (2) or more able adults are required when attaching climbing aid to a tree.
4.
With the Climbing Stick fully assembled and the ropes hanging down freely, place
against tree so that the bottom oval and all stand-off brackets are facing the tree.
See
figure 6.
5.
This Climbing Stick must be straight and vertical before it can be used. Carefully
press your weight on the first wire rung on the bottom section until it settles firmly
and completely into the ground.
6.
On the bottom ladder section - wrap the ¼” tie rope around the tree as shown in
figure 7.
This rope will be attached to the wire loop about 20” down from the end of
the ladder section. The rope MUST be wrapped around so that it makes a horizontal
loop around the tree and so that it has no slack. This can be easily done by lightly
pushing on the ladder section so that the stand-off bracket is firmly seated against the
tree before bringing the rope around.
7.
Bring the rope through one side of the welded loop as shown in
figure 8.
WARNING
!
Before proceeding
YOU MUST
properly attach a
FBFAHS with Lineman’s Belt in order to support your
weight. Read, understand and follow your FBFAHS
instructions and warnings. A FBFAHS with Lineman’s
Belt MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES when installing,
removing or using any fixed position climbing aid or
fixed position treestand. If you do not have a FBFAHS
(one should have been provided with your treestand)
do not install or use this product.
PG 6
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