PG 14
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WARNING
!
ALL STRAPS MUST BE 100% INSPECTED INCLUDING
ALL LADDER SECTIONS TO ENSURE THEY ARE
SECURED BY MEANS OF BOLTS OR PINS PRIOR TO
EACH USE.
Never jump or bounce on any
other part of the treestand
in an attempt to force the
platform to seat into the tree.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
You
MUST
now put on your safety harness if you have
not already done so.
ALWAYS
refer to your harness
instructions included with this stand for proper use of
your safety harness.
WARNING
!
YOU WILL NOT
be connected to a safety rope / strap
while you climb into or out of this treestand.
USE
EXTREME CAUTION
while ascending or descending
the ladder. TAKE YOUR TIME and do not hurry.
WARNING
!
This ladder
MUST
be held in place while it is ratcheted
tight and while the top ratchet is put into place. Do
not use until all straps are securely attached.
12.
Now, put on a Full Body Fall Arrest Harness System so you can attach the ladder platform to the tree.
See FBFAHS
instructions and warnings for proper use.
With one person on each side of the ladder section holding the ladder stand in place,
carefully climb up the ladder stand (using 3 points of contact as you climb and with your FBFAHS already on.)
13.
Upon arrival to the foot platform area, attach your Tether Strap to the tree and ensure you are secured properly to the tree
in the event that a fall might occur. Next, keeping your weight centered on the middle of the platform area, wrap the previously
installed upper ratchet strap end around the tree and pull it through the barrel of the previously installed upper ratchet strap on
the other side. Pull the strap tight and ratchet tight against the tree.
Use figure 43 for proper ratchet strap threading.
14.
Wrap the previously installed lower ratchet strap end around the tree and pull it through the barrel of the previously
installed lower ratchet strap on the other side. Pull the strap tight and ratchet tight against the tree.
Use figure 43 for proper
ratchet strap threading.
IMPORTANT: ALL RATCHET STRAPS MUST BE RATCHETED AROUND THE BARREL AT LEAST TWICE!!
15.
While at foot platform area, inspect all parts and bolts for any damage that may have been caused during set-up or when
carrying the product into the field. If any damage or loose hardware is found, discontinue use immediately. ALL REPAIRS MUST
BE DONE AT GROUND LEVEL!!
16.
When descending the treestand, detach your Tether Strap and carefully climb down the ladder. Always use 3-points of
contact as you descend. Re-check the Criss-Cross straps to ensure they are still tight. Re-tighten if needed.
