READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2123 Standard Practice for Treestand Instruction.
STEP 8.
Once you reach the desired treestand
installation height, re-check to ensure your
linesman/climbing belt is properly secured to
you and the tree. Make certain you are bal-
anced and secure on your climbing system.
Place the quick hitch on the tree trunk as
shown in Figure 1 on page 13.
STEP 9.
Securing the loop end of the 1 1/4"
ratchet strap around the strap post on the quick
hitch.Then wrap the ratchet strap around the
tree and secure wrap the ratchet strap around
the tree and secureit to the opposite strap post
on the quick hitch (Fig. 1)
Make certain the ratchet straps is not twisted.
Note:
If the ratchet strap is twisted, remove
and reattach so it is not twisted. Remove the
slack from the ratchet strap by pulling on the
tag-end of the strap. Engage the ratchet strap
and ratchet until the strap is tight.
STEP 10.
With the quick hitch receiver installed
as previously outlined, pull up(hoist) your trees-
tand. With your treestand folded with the foot
platform in the upright position and firmly in
hand remove the hitch pin. Gently slide the tree-
stand receiver onto the quick hitch (Fig. 1).
Continue to slide the treestand onto the quick
hitch until the treestand is in a level
position.This is accomplished by selecting the
mounting hole which allows for level installa-
tion. When in a level position reinstall the hitch
pin (Fig. 1) make sure to engage the wire safety
clip. Untie the hoist rope and gently lower the
foot platform into a horizontal position engaging
the rear of the platform to the tree.
STEP 7.
With your treestand attached to the
pull-up(hoist) rope and the tag-end in your pos-
session (do not hold in hand), check to ensure
your linesman/climbing belt is attached to the
tree and carefully climb to the desired height.
STEP 11.
Lower foot platform to standing position;
the treestand will then snug up to the tree to prevent
any shifting. Hook one end of the 1" ratchet strap onto
the rear of foot platform, wrap the ratchet strap around
the tree trunk and secure the opposite hook to the rear
of foot platform and tighten securely to prevent shift-
ing. Carefully tighten the VITAL RATCHET STRAP
securely (see ratchet instructions blow). Repeat as
necessary to accomplish a snug fit to the tree. (Figure
2)
STEP 12.
While remaining attached to the tree
with your linesman belt, attach the tree belt to
the tree trunk at a location above the seat. Both
the linesman belt for the tree belt of the full-body
fall arrest harness should be attached. Discon-
nect the linesman belt and climb above standing
platform and step down onto the center of the
standing platform. If there is any looseness, step
off the treestand and back onto the climbing
system. Disconnect the tree-stand and repeat
the previous installation STEPS after reconnect-
ing your linesman belt, lower seat.
VITAL RATCHET INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1.
Thread strap through slot in the center of the ratchet reel
is snug (Fig. 2)
(Fig. 1). Remove slack from strap by pulling loose end until the fit
STEP 2.
Then ratchet handle back and forth to tighten straps, a
minimum of two (2) wraps around the ratchet reel is required (Fig. 3).
STEP 3.
After strap is tight, close handle to the lock position.
STEP 4.
To remove tension, pull spring loaded retaining lock
and open ratchet completely, then manually pull strap to loosen
(Fig. 4).
2X Min.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
