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.
FIELD INSTALLATION
- THE JESTER -
STEP 1.
Select a straight healthy tree, one
devoid of dead branches with a minimum
diameter of 9" (23 cm) and one that does
not exceed 22" (56 cm) in diameter.
STEP 2.
With your climbing system which
meets or exceeds ASTM standards installed
as outlined in the Manufacturer's Instruction
Manual, you are now ready to install your
treestand. Always maintain three points of
contact when climbing up/down climbing
systems. Always use a pull-up (hoist) rope
to raise and lower your treestand. Never
climb with anything on your back.
STEP 3.
Place the included installation
ratchet straps on your person (do not hold
in hand).
STEP 4.
Tie your pull-up (hoist) rope to your
hang-on treestand in a way that you secure
the seat portion to the foot platform to keep
the treestand from opening when being
hoisted. Should the treestand open while
being pulled-up (hoisted) it will become
awkward and dangerously clumsy.
STEP 5.
With your treestand attached to the
pull-up (hoist) rope, and the tag-end in your
possession (do not hold in hand), check to
ensure your linesman belt is properly
secured to you and the linesman/climbing
belt is attached to the tree and carefully
climb to the desired height.
STEP 6.
Once you reach the desired tree-
stand installation height, re-check to ensure
your climbing belt is properly secured to
you and the tree. Make certain you are
balanced and secure on your climbing
system. Next pull-up (hoist) your hang-on
treestand.
STEP 7.
With your treestand folded with the
foot platform in the upright position and
firmly in hand, place your t
reestand against
the tree. (Fig. 1) Wrap the ratchet strap
around the tree and secure it to the strap
posts on either side of your treestand.
(Fig. 1 and Fig. 2)
NOTE:
Make certain the
ratchet strap is not twisted. 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. Repeat this
process for the second ratchet strap.
STEP 8.
Lower foot platform to standing
position; the treestand will then snug up to
the tree to prevent any shifting. Repeat as
necessary to accomplish a snug fit to the
tree. (Fig. 3)
STEP 9.
Before stepping onto the foot plat-
form, be sure it is secured properly and is
tight against the tree with all contact points
touching the tree. With your climbing belt,
tree belt and tether connected to the tree
trunk tightly and firmly. Carefully step onto
the foot platform to be sure you have a solid
feel against the tree. The seat with armrests
folds down for sitting or up for standing.
(Fig. 4)
STEP 10.
Carefully pull up your unloaded
weapon.
