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 straps hanging down
freely, place against tree so that all the stand-off brackets are facing the tree.
See figure 12.
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.
See figure 13.
6.
On the bottom ladder section - wrap the Cam Buckle strap around the tree
and hook the Double J-Hook into the welded loop as shown in
figure 14.
The double J-hook must be attached as shown in figure 14 (flat side
double J-hook is against the tree brace). Ensure there are no twists in the
Cam Buckle strap.
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WARNING
!
ALWAYS ENSURE that the U-shaped stand-off
brackets on each section are on the same side once
assembled.
ALWAYS ENSURE that the sections are fully slid
together.
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INSTALLATION
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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.
5.
Feed the loop end of the Cam Buckle through the welded loop
closest to the stand off bracket
as shown in
figure 10.
6.
Bring the buckle, short strap and double J-Hook through the loop to create a cinch knot as shown in
figure 11.
NOTE: Cam Buckle must be oriented as shown. Repeat for all straps
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