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Climbing Treestand

Viper Classic (81052 / 81535)

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

!

You must fully read, understand and follow these warnings 

and instructions (written and video)! Failure to follow these 

instructions may cause serious injury or death!!

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WHEN HUNTING FROM A TREESTAND FALLS CAUSING INJURY 

OR DEATH CAN OCCUR ANY TIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND!

  

FOR THOSE REASONS ALWAYS USE A FALL ARREST SYSTEM (FAS) 

COMPRISING A FULL BODY HARNESS AT ALL TIMES AFTER LEAVING 

THE GROUND. YOU MUST STAY CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES AFTER 

LEAVING THE GROUND WHILE USING ANY ELEVATED HUNTING 

PLATFORM. SINGLE SAFETY BELTS AND CHEST HARNESSES ARE 

NO LONGER ALLOWED AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED.  IF YOU ARE NOT USING A FULL BODY HARNESS THAT IS 

PROTECTING YOU FROM A FALL, DO NOT LEAVE THE GROUND!

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE MANUFACTURER’S WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND USE ALL SAFETY 

DEVICES PROVIDED.  CONTACT SUMMIT TREESTANDS FOR ANY QUESTIONS.  FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT 

IN INJURY OR DEATH!

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A SIGNAL DEVICE SUCH A MOBILE PHONE, RADIO, WHISTLE, SIGNAL FLARE OR PERSONAL LOCATOR DEVICE 

(PLD) MUST BE ON YOUR PERSON AND READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES!  ALWAYS INFORM SOMEONE OF 

YOUR HUNTING LOCATION, WHERE THE TREESTAND WILL BE LOCATED AND THE EXPECTED DURATION OF THE 

HUNT!

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DO NOT USE ANY TREESTAND UNLESS YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE AND HAVE NO PHYSICAL 

LIMITATIONS OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY PREVENT YOU FROM SAFELY USING THIS PRODUCT.  

ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHYSICAL ABILITY TO USE THIS 

PRODUCT.

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NEVER USE A TREESTAND WHILE TAKING DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS!  ALWAYS 

CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION ABOUT TAKING SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS AND USING THIS 

PRODUCT!

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NEVER USE A TREESTAND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS RAIN, LIGHTNING, WINDSTORMS OR ICY 

CONDITIONS!  END YOUR HUNT AND RETURN TO THE GROUND IF ANY OF THESE INCLEMENT CONDITIONS ARISE.

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NEVER USE A TREESTAND WHEN FEELING ILL, NAUSEOUS, DROWSY OR DIZZY!

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BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY.  HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!

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NEVER USE A TREESTAND ON A DEAD, LEANING, DISEASED, LOOSE BARKED TREE, ON A UTILITY POLE OR ON 

TREES THAT HAVE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY LIMIT TREESTAND USE!  NEVER RELY ON A TREE BRANCH 

FOR SUPPORT!

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NEVER JUMP OR BOUNCE ON A TREESTAND TO SECURE IT TO THE TREE!

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PULL UP A BOW, BACKPACK, FIREARM OR OTHER EQUIPMENT ONLY AFTER BEING SECURE IN THE TREESTAND.  

FIREARMS MUST BE PULLED UP UNLOADED, CHAMBER OPEN AND MUZZLE DOWN!

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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD YOU EVER RELEASE THE CABLE FROM THE PLATFORM OR SEAT CLIMBER TO 

MAKE ADJUSTMENTS ONCE YOU ARE OFF THE GROUND!!!

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NEVER MODIFY YOUR STAND IN ANY WAY BY MAKING REPAIRS, REPLACING PARTS, OR ALTERING, ADDING OR 

ATTACHING ANYTHING TO IT EXCEPT IF EXPLICITLY AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE MANUFACTURER!

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PRACTICE INSTALLING, ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR TREESTAND AT GROUND LEVEL PRIOR TO USING IT AT 

ELEVATED POSITIONS!

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INSTRUCTIONS (WRITTEN AND VIDEO) SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE AND REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY.  

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TREESTAND OWNER TO FURNISH THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS TO ANY 

PERSON WHO BORROWS OR PURCHASES THE TREESTAND!  THIS SUMMIT TREESTAND IS DESIGNED TO BE USED 

AS A COMPLETE SYSTEM - NEVER LOAN OR SELL ONLY A PORTION OF THE CLIMBING TREESTAND SYSTEM.

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BEFORE EACH USE OF YOUR SUMMIT TREESTAND, ALWAYS INSPECT THE TREESTAND AND HARNESS FOR ANY 

DAMAGE, CRACKS, TEARS, CABLE WEAR OR ABRASION THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN TRANSPORTING / 

STORING YOUR TREESTAND.  DO NOT USE IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND!  CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE 

APPROPRIATE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE! 

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DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TREESTAND OUTDOORS OR STORE IT OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS NOT BEING USED!  ANY 

STAND TUBING THAT IS ALLOWED TO FILL WITH RAINWATER AND FREEZE WILL RUPTURE OR BURST - DO NOT 

USE YOUR TREESTAND IF THIS OCCURS!

FORM# 18109-13  - 1/2013

You 

MUST

 also view the enclosed DVD

BEFORE

 using your new treestand!!

W E I G H T   L I M I T S

300 LBS. TOTAL*

VIPER CLASSIC (81052)
VIPER CLASSIC INFINITY (81535)

DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!

(* Includes all gear)

Stand minimum and maximum

tree size: 

8-20” diameter

Содержание VIPER CLASSIC

Страница 1: ...WHEN FEELING ILL NAUSEOUS DROWSY OR DIZZY BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS NEVER USE A TREESTAND ON A DEAD LEANING DISEASED LOOSE BARKED TREE ON A UTILITY POLE OR ON TREES THAT HAVE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY LIMIT TREESTAND USE NEVER RELY ON A TREE BRANCH FOR SUPPORT NEVER JUMP OR BOUNCE ON A TREESTAND TO SECURE IT TO THE TREE PULL UP A BOW BACKPACK FIREARM OR OTHER EQUIPME...

Страница 2: ...CHED SRS STRAP HARNESS SAFETY STRAP 1 40274 BACKPACK STRAP ASSEMBLY 3 PCS 1 30536 UMBILICAL ROPE 1 18007 WARRANTY CARD 1 10915 SUMMIT DECAL 1 18072 WRITTEN HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS 1 30285 GREEN TOURNIQUET STRAP W BUCKLE 1 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DVD 1 COMFORT PAD TRACTION STRIPS 1 Position the 60 pad as shown in figure 1 Aluminum Viper Shown Secure with 8 In Line Cable Ties as shown Please note the ...

Страница 3: ... the inside out as shown in figure 7 3 Turn the three bar slide slightly sideways and push it through the metal D buckle that is sewn onto the end of the strap figure 8 8 RAPIDCLIMB STIRRUPS 1 Position the stirrup as shown in figure 9 The curved end of the stirrup should face down and in toward the center of the platform 2 Once positioned secure with the supplied bolt and wing nut as shown in figu...

Страница 4: ...ther end of the cable by repeating the steps of pulling the QuickDraw cable spring sliding the cable into the tubing and assuring that the QuickDraw cable spring has locked into position WARNING Read and understand the harness usage instructions before attempting to climb Be sure to maintain full body safety harness attachment to the tree at all times after leaving the ground WARNING If the QuickD...

Страница 5: ... while you climb WARNING At this point IT IS MANDATORY AND REQUIRED that you attach your safety harness to the safety strap around the tree and remain connected at all times after leaving the ground 21 22 23 24 NOTICE Based on usual taper in order to ensure the platform and seat climber are level at hunting height the front edge of the treestand the edge away from the tree should be 4 6 inches hig...

Страница 6: ...ight back onto the platform to ensure that you have not placed it on an unseen knot or limb on the backside of the tree Once the platform is secure stand and slide your safety harness tether up the tree 9 Once the platform is fully supporting your weight you can disengage the seat climber and raise it back up to just below waist height as shown again in figure 25 Repeat steps 4 9 until you are at ...

Страница 7: ...e 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 29 or by wrapping it around the tree The bungee cord will prevent the seat backrest from falling forwards if you stand up 5 The treestand seat will provide maximum comfort when the seat pad is near horizontal rather than tipped down...

Страница 8: ...sping the seat climber upright arms disengage the platform by lifting up and tipping the edge closest to the tree downward Once the platform has been dislodged you can lower it down see figure 35 Make slow even movements of 10 12 inches at a time 5 To re engage rotate the top edge of the treestand closest to the tree upwards Now carefully place your weight back on the platform 6 Once the platform ...

Страница 9: ...t through the large gap in the platform as shown in figure 39 4 Secure the seat to the stand by running the seat bungee around the frame and clipping it off figure 40 5 The straps will typically be wedged in behind the seat Pull them out and around the seat webbing and push the seat as far down in the frame as possible see figure 41 6 Secure the top and platform together with the 1 wide green stra...

Страница 10: ...reestand in a dry place teeth pointing down to keep water from pooling inside the stand tubing Water that is allowed to fill the stand tubing and freeze will rupture the tubing The powdercoat finish applied at the factory is very durable and should only need touch ups in areas of heavy wear or accidental impact This stand is made from Steel and as a result rust may develop on any uncoated part of ...

Страница 11: ...p See the treestand harness instructions and the enclosed instructions for more information A Warranty Summit Treestands LLC Summit warrants to the original retail purchaser that all products manufactured by it are free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of shipment for sixty 60 months from the date of purchase Summit will replace any part found defective if the unit claimed to b...

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