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.
STOP NOW! It will be necessary to use the climbing belt with your full-body fall arrest harness
while ascending the tree and attaching your treestand. As you climb it will be necessary to
slide the climbing belt up the tree. Once you’ve reached the desired height and your treestand
is properly secured to the tree, you will need to attach the permanent tree belt and secure
tether strap as illustrated on page 5 of this manual. FAILURE TO WEAR YOUR FULL-BODY FALL
ARREST HARNESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH!
WARNING! Prior to installing your X-Stand hang-on treestand, you must install a climbing
system (i.e., stacking sticks, ladders, sectionals, etc.) which meets or exceeds ASTM standards.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install this product on a tree that is not straight, healthy, and
devoid of dead branches, limbs, vines, or anything that might interfere with the installation.
DO NOT attempt to install this treestand on a tree that is leaning, diseased, crooked, has
loose bark, or does not meet the minimum installation diameter of nine (9) inches (23 cm) at
treestand height (i.e. seating platform height) or exceeds the maximum installation diameter of
twenty (20) inches (51 cm) at treestand height (i.e. seating platform height).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or death!
STEP 1.
Attach the rear frame support to the platform using two (2) 5/16" x 2" hex bolts {B}, eight (8)
nylon washers and two (2) 5/16" nylock nuts. Tighten securely.
STEP 2.
Securely fasten each of the two plastic coated cables to the foot platform using two (2) 5/16"
x 2" hex bolts {B}, six (6) nylon washers and two (2) 5/16" nylock nuts.
bolts {D}, two (2) 5/16"x 2 3/4" hex bolts {E}, ten (10) nylon washers, two (2) nylon spacers and four (4)
STEP 3.
Securely fasten the other two ends of the plastic coated cables on each side of the rear frame
support using two (2) 5/16" x 1 1/2" hex bolts {A}, six (6) nylon washers and two (2) 5/16" nylock nuts.
STEP 4.
Attach the seat assembly to the top of rear frame support aligning holes. Then attach the back-
STEP 5.
Securely fasten the armrests to each side of the seat assembly using two (2) 5/16"x 2 1/2" hex
rest assembly to the seat assembly and rear frame support using two (2) 5/16 x 2 1/4" hex bolts {C},
twelve (12) nylon washers and two (2) 5/16" nylock nuts. Tighten securely.
STEP 6.
Slip the quick hitch into the rear frame support, wrap the snap pin closure and secure over end
of the pin.
NOTE:
The snap pin will be used to set the desired length of the quick hitch.
STEP 7.
Securely attach one tension bar by inserting it through the front of seat assembly using one
(1) 1/4" x 1 1/2" allen bolt {F}, two (2) nylon washers and one (1) 1/4" nylock nut. Repeat the backrest
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tension bar on the backrest assembly.
NOTE:
The tension bolts must be threaded completely into the
tension bars for proper assembly.
Recheck every nut and bolt at this time for tightness.
5/16" nylock nuts. Attach the armrest covers.
