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WARNING! Prior to attempting to use this or any other product(s) you must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup and installa-
tion. You must practice installing, setting-up and using your full-body fall arrest harness and its components (i.e., lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension
relief device, climbing belt/lineman’s belt [as applicable]) at ground level prior to attempting to use it at heights above ground-level. Once you have
become thoroughly knowledgeable and comfortable with this product(s) setup, installation and use at ground-level, you are now ready to use it at
heights above ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! You must wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) comprising of a full-body fall arrest harness, lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device,
and climbing belt/lineman’s belt (as applicable) at all times after leaving the ground. You must stay connected at all times after leaving the ground
while using fixed position treestands. Single safety belts and chest harnesses are no longer preferred and shall never be used. If you are not wearing
a full-body fall arrest harness (that is connected to the tree) that is protecting you from a fall, do not leave the ground. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! You must practice putting the full-body fall arrest harness on, adjusting and using your full-body fall arrest harness and it’s components
(i.e., lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device, climbing belt/lineman’s belt [as applicable]) at ground-level in the presence of a responsible
adult to experience the feeling of hanging suspended before using in a hunting environment. This experience will ensure you remain calm and col-
lected should you experience a fall while hunting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! The length of the full-body fall arrest harness lanyard/tether must be kept to a minimum at all times during use. It shall be adjusted so
that it is above the head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you shall have the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing. Never
let the tether strap get under your chin or around your neck. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Should you experience a fall there is time to make a correct decision on what action needs to take place. It is important to remember: DO
NOT PANIC! Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! If you have a limiting physical and/or health condition that precludes and/or renders you incapable of self-recovery and/or a suitable
escape plan is not available, DO NOT hunt from heights above ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Falls from a treestand can occur anytime after leaving the ground. These falls could result in either serious injury or death! For your
personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this product Instruction Manual in its entirety before attempting to assemble, set-up, install
and/or Otherwise use this True North Treestands Inc. product. At least annually, review the contents of this Instruction Manual. Additionally, keep these
instructions for the entire duration that you own this product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
Injury or death!
WARNING! The safe use and operation of this product is the sole responsibility of the user. It is also the sole responsibility of the owner to provide any
person(s) who borrow or purchase this product from them with these complete instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death! Additionally, failure to follow these instructions may subject you to personal liability penalties as determined by the U.S. Judicial
system or other legal system with jurisdictional authority.
WARNING! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device (e.g., mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal flare, Personal Locator Device
[PLD], etc.) in your possession and on your person in an operable condition. This device must be within easy access should you experience the need
to contact emergency assistance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Practice the use of your True North Treestands Inc. full-body fall arrest harness and Suspension Relief Device (SRD) at ground-level in
the presence of a responsible adult to experience the feeling of hanging suspended before using in a hunting environment. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER allow the full-body fall arrest harness lanyard/tether to get under your chin or around your neck. This poses a choking hazard that
can lead to serious injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! If your hunting location is unknown by anyone and communication efforts are unsuccessful, you must have a personal plan for self-recov-
ery/escape should you experience a fall. Prolonged suspension in a full-body fall arrest harness can be fatal. It is important to exercise the legs by
pushing against the tree or doing other forms of continuous leg exercises to avoid blood pooling while being suspended. Varying degrees of physical
fitness may require different plans for self-recovery/escape the effects of prolonged suspension. Have a personal plan and practice it in the presence
of a responsible adult before leaving the ground. No one escape/rescue plan will work for every hunter, on every tree, in every circumstance. Only
you can determine the best self-recovery/escape plan for your hunting situation before leaving the ground. There is time to make a correct decision
on what action to take if a fall occurs while wearing a full-body fall arrest harness. It is important to remember, DO NOT PANIC. Remain calm and
implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery plan. Hunt from the ground when a self-recovery /escape ability is absent. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
