READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2337 Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
ATTENTION!!
WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
5
CLIMBING BELT USAGE
STEP 5.
If necessary to use a climbing belt for the field
installa�on of your treestand (as per the specific Instruc-
belt through one of the waist loops and wrap the free end
around the tree. Then feed opposite end through the
opposite waist loop and use 3 bar buckle method descri-
bed in Fig. 5A to secure.
Climbing Belt
Unlocked
Closed/locked
Open
Press
Carabiner
Prusi
k
Knot
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
STEP 6.
Once you have reach
ed your desired height, care-
fully w
rap
the tree
rope
arou
nd
the tree at a height that
allows for just enough
slack
for you to sit comfortably in
your st
and. A�er wrapping the rope around the tree,
thread the loose end through the loop and pull to �ghten
before you a�ach the carabiner to the prusik knot. It is
important to keep the tether as short as possible this will
limit the distance you will travel in case of a fall. (See
Fig. 7 below)
STEP 7.
ach harness tether to the tree
rope
loo
p
by ho
oking the included carabiner to the loop end of
the Pru
sik
Knot
. (Fig. 6)
NOTE:
Use your climbing belt when installing or removing hang-on or lock-on style treestands and their climbing aids (e.g., stick ladders, sectional
ladders, steps, etc.) as directed by the Instruction Manual. It is important to remember to stay connected to the tree trunk with your climbing belt until you
have safely secured your harness tether and tree rope to the tree trunk. Once you have secured your tree rope and harness tether and adjusted their length,
only then can you safely disconnect your climbing belt and step down onto the standing platform portion of your treestand.
Tree Rope
Tree Rope
Tree
Rope
SITTING/SEATED
STANDING
Tether
Tether
Slot A
Left Leg
Strap
Right Leg
Strap
3 Bar
Buckle
Up through Slot B
Down through Slot A
Down through Slot B
Pull tight to secure
Back over top
Slot B
FIG 5A
