This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2123 Standard Practice for Treestand Instruction.
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
STEP 4.
Place the ladderstand flat on the ground
in front of the tree with the bottom
ladder section approxlmately 3 feet away from the base of the trunk. Then with at
least 3 adults, gently raise the ladderstand to a vertical position allowing the bark
biters to come into direct contact with the tree. Once elevated completely, carefully
pull the base away from the tree until the sitting & standing platform are parallel to
the ground. (Fig. 6)
STEP 5.
Attach the adjustable support
bar to the
ladderstand.
NOTE:
The
adjustable support bar should be
attached to the sixth rung up from
the bottom of the ladder section
shown in Fig. 7, page 16. Adjust the
length so that the tree piece fits snugly
to the tree providing rigid support to
the ladder; secure
them using (1) 1/4"
x 1 1/2" hex bolts (A) and the 1/4"
wing nut.
Once you have set the
adjustable
support bar, hook one end
of the ratchet strap in the hole on the
bark biter, wrap around tree trunk, and
connect to opposite side. Carefully
tighten the
RATCHET STRAP
securely.
(Fig. 5)
DERSTAND INSTALL
VITAL RATCHET INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1.
Thread strap through slot in the center of the ratchet reel
(Fig. 1). Remove slack from strap by pulling loose end until the fit
is snug (Fig. 2)
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
Insert long strap through buckle on short strap and pull tight to secure.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
CAM BUCKLE INSTRUCTIONS
Middle
Ladder
Section
Cam Buckle
Strap
Vertical Ladder
Legs
FIGURE 4
