API Outdoors Bowhunter Setup guide

CLIMBING TREESTANDS
INSTALLATION & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
PLATEFORMES DE CHASSE
GUIDE D’INSTALLATION ET D’UTILISATION
ATTENTION!!
WHEN YOU SEE A “WARNING!”BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
PLEASE NOTE THAT WARNING! statements have been placed throughout this Instruction Manual. These statements point out important
safety information and instructions, which, if not followed could endanger the personal safety and/or property of the operator. It is imperative
that the operator of this product, or any other product(s) read and follow all the instructions and warnings contained in this Manual prior to
attempting to use this product(s), or any other product(s). Failure to comply with these instructions and/or warnings may result in serious
personal injury or death!
ATTENTION!!
QUAND VOUS VOYEZ UN « AVERTISSEMENT!» VOUS DEVEZ TENIR COMPTE DU MESSAGE!
LES INFORMATIONS CONTENUES DANS CES MESSAGES PEUVENT VOUS SAUVER LA VIE!!
VEUILLEZ NOTER QUE DES AVERTISSEMENT! ont été insérés dans ce guide d’utilisation. Ces avertissements contiennent d’importantes
informations et instructions pour la sécurité et s’ils ne sont pas respectés, la sécurité et/ou la propriété de l’utilisateur peuvent être en danger.
Il est important que l’utilisateur de ce produit, ou de tout autre lise et suive toutes les instructions et ave rtissements contenus dans ce guide
avant d’utiliser ces produits. Le défaut de respecter ces instructions et/ou avertissements peut conduire à de sérieuses blessures ou la mort!
Fourth Edition, March 2014. Published by G.M.C., LLC., Windom, Minnesota
© 2014 G.M.C., LLC. All rights reserved
This Instruction Manual complies with the Treestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for
Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems
Ce guide d’utilisation est conforme à TMS 04 – Pratiques standard pour instructions pour plateforme de chasse et TMS 02 – Méthode
d’essai standard pour systèmes antichute pour plateforme de chasse de l’association des fabricants de plateformes de chasse.
GCL205-A 
GCL300-A 
GCL303-A
GCL305-A
GCL405-A
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ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A“ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
INSTALLATION & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
GUIDE D’INSTALLATION ET D’UTILISATION
WARNINGS...............................................................................................................................................................................................................2
FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................5
GCL205-A • BOWHUNTER.................................................................................................................................................................................8
GCL300-A • MARKSMAN ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
GCL303-A • CRUSADER...................................................................................................................................................................................10
GCL305-A • STAR................................................................................................................................................................................................11
GCL405-A • GRAND SLAM EXTREME........................................................................................................................................................12
USAGE WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................................................13
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................................14
BACKPACKING INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................17
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY...............................................................................................................................................................18
PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................................................................................................................34
AVERTISSEMENTS.............................................................................................................................................................................................19
AVERTISSEMENTS ET INSTRUCTIONS POUR HARNAIS ANTICHUTE COMPLET...................................................................21
GCL205-A • BOWHUNTER..............................................................................................................................................................................24
GCL300-A • MARKSMAN ................................................................................................................................................................................25
GCL303-A • CRUSADER...................................................................................................................................................................................26
GCL305-A • STAR................................................................................................................................................................................................27
GCL405-A • GRAND SLAM EXTREME........................................................................................................................................................28
AVERTISSEMENTS POUR L’UTILISATION................................................................................................................................................29
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’UTILISATION......................................................................................................................................................30
INSTRUCTIONS POUR PORTAGE ................................................................................................................................................................33
ENREGISTREMENT DU PRODUIT................................................................................................................................................................34
GARANTIE LIMITÉE STANDARD..................................................................................................................................................................35
MODEL NUMBER PRODUCT NAME MAXIMUM
OCCUPANCY
CARRYING CAPACITY
USER AND EQUIPMENT
GCL205A   
GCL300A   
GCL303A   
GCL305A   
GCL405A   
WARNING!These products carry strict weight restrictions. DO NOT use these product(s) if you exceed these total weight limitations. Please note that
these weight limitations include the user (one person) and their equipment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
PLEASE NOTE THAT WARNING! statements have been placed throughout this Instruction Manual. These statements point out important safety information
and instructions, which, if not followed could endanger the personal safety and/or property of the operator. It is imperative that the operator of this product, or
any other product(s) read and follow all the instructions and warnings contained in this Manual prior to attempting to use this product(s), or any other product(s).
Failure to comply with these instructions and/or warnings may result in serious injury or death!
A safe treestand hunting video, "Treestand Safety: It’s Up To You"


death!



Do not return this product(s) to the retailer if you have any damaged or missing parts. Call API Outdoors for replacement of any damaged or missing
parts at [phone].

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT(S).
This instruction manual complies with theTreestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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CLIMBING TREESTAND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
WARNING! Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions
contained in this Instruction Manual may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!        
         
          

       

       Treestand
Safety: It’s Up To You"     


WARNING! Treestand Safety: It’s Up To You"   
with this treestand. Please view it in its entirety prior to using this or any
other API product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! 



Treestand Safety: It’s Up To You"     



WARNING! Prior to each hunt, you must inform someone of your
hunting location, including the specic location of your treestand and the
          
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!           
device (e.g., mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal are or Personal Locator
          
           
contact emergency assistance. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 
mechanically modify this API product(s) or its assemblies in any manner.
Modication, misuse, and/or part substitution shall immediately void your
factory warranty and may result in serious injury or death! If you suspect
that a part(s) is missing and/or defective, immediately contact API at (888)
         

ALWAYS USE
GENUINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED API REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF
ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE API PARTS VOIDS
YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING!         

must be in contact with the tree. The correct adjustment and tightening of
attachment hardware is critical to the stable installation of this treestand.

includes a full-body fall arrest harness, tree belt, lanyard/tether, suspension
relief device in accordance with the Instructions contained in this Instruction
Manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING! 
the age of 16 should attempt to use this or any other API product(s) without
direct adult supervision. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! As a tree grows upward from the ground it gradually narrows.
When installing your climber at ground-level you must consider this gradual
narrowing and adjust your standing and seating platforms slightly upward.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 
climbing treestand.This is designed to connect the standing platform to the

climbing, this connector rope allow you to regain control. Prior to climbing,
insure this connector rope is installed. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Standing and seating platform adjustments may only be
 
ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING! While climbing, adjustments to the full-body fall arrest
harness tether/tree belt will be frequent and must be coordinated with
   
that will allow for safe climbing. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 
practicing at ground level before using in a hunting environment. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT       
while in the treestand. All adjustments must be made with the entire
treestand on the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to attempting to use this or any other API product(s)
           

this product(s) at ground-level prior to attempting to use it at heights

comfortable with this API product(s) set-up, installation, removal and use
at ground-level, you are now ready to use it at heights above ground-level.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 
body fall arrest harness, tether, tree belt and suspension relief device at all

leaving the ground while using climbing treestands. Single safety belts and
chest harnesses are no longer allowed and should never be used. If you are
not wearing a full-body fall arrest harness that is properly attached to the
tree to protect you from a fall, do not leave the ground nor attempt to enter
your treestand. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! 
gear in your possession. ALWAYS unload your weapon and pull it up to
hunting height using a tether or pull up rope. ALWAYS lower your unloaded
weapon down to the ground prior (when raising or lowering rearms, the
chamber must be open and the barrel pointing toward the ground) to

or lowering all other gear. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to each use thoroughly inspect the treestand (and its
components) and all safety devices each time before use for signs of wear,
         
 



deterioration and/or any other type of defect(s). Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT use this product(s), or attempt to use a treestand

irregular shaped trees, or utility poles. DO NOT use this product(s) on any
tree that does not allow for a level seating and standing platforms. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT(S).
This instruction manual complies with theTreestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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WARNING! DO NOT use this or any other API product(s) if you have a

up, spinal fusions, equilibrium problems, high blood pressure, are not well-
rested and/or any other physical impairment that may limit your ability
to use and/or operate this product(s) in the safe manner outlined in this
Instruction Manual. Additionally, do not use this or any other API product(s)

and/or consuming any substance, including alcohol, that may limit your
ability to use this API product(s) as outlined and described in the Instruction

follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT leave your API product(s) installed for more than
   
and integrity. These include, but are not limited to, weather or other
        

performance and your safety. Additionally, factors such as tree growth can

Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS inspect the treestand and all safety devices prior
to each use. DO NOT use product(s) if it shows signs of wear, damage,
deterioration, or vandalism. Factors such as tree growth, vandals, weather
         
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT 
the treestand in any way. Also, do not attach anything to your treestand

Failure to follow these instructions will void warranty and may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! Strict weight limitations have been set for each product(s)

occupancy for your product(s). This weight limit includes the user(s) and
equipment. NEVER EXCEED THESE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS! Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to use this or any other API product(s)
           
              
this or any other API product(s) when thunderstorms are threatening and/
 
other product(s) when any other adverse weather condition presents itself.
These include, but are not limited to, weather conditions which have the
potential for producing winds, lightning, rain, snow, sleet and/or any other
atmospheric condition which may limit the user’s ability to operate this API
product(s) in a safe manner as described in this Instruction Manual. Should
inclement weather conditions arise during your use of this API product(s),
return to the ground immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT jump or bounce on any portion(s) of this climbing

jump on the seating or standing platforms in particular, as this could lead to
damaging these or disengaging them from the tree.
WARNING! BEFORE 
CHECK            
no damage has occurred to hardware and that webbing (as applicable) is

edges. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCTS IF ANY DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! REPLACE any damaged or worn part with original parts.


treestand or any of its components outdoors when not in use. To purchase
          
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS wear the appropriate foot wear when using a
           
especially careful that boot laces (or any of its components) do not get

to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER hunt out of a treestand at heights at which you are not


Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT use this, or any other product(s) to climb utility
poles, telephone poles, structural columns or any other man-made

(e.g., transformers, generators, substations, etc.) and/or power transmission
           
NEVER USE A TREE BRANCH, OR ANY PORTION OF A TREE,
TO SUPPORT ANY PORTION OF YOUR WEIGHT OR AS A HAND HOLD.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT stand on the treestand seat. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!        


Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! These API product(s) were designed for installation on trees
         
twenty (20) inches (51 cm). DO NOT use your API product(s) on trees with
        
requirement. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING! A full-body fall arrest harness must be worn at all times after
leaving the ground, and used in compliance with this Instruction Manual,
when using a climbing treestand. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER put, or allow the safety harness tether under your

event of a fall. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING! Prior to stepping onto the treestand, connect the full-

follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER adjust the length of chain/climbing cable or level of
the platform when above ground-level. All adjustments must be made at ground-
level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 

the ground and your feet are safely on rm ground. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER   
climbing treestand (page 15, Fig. 3). NEVER drill additional holes near end of
chain/climbing cable. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS  ALL    
straps (e.g., tree belt, tether/lanyard, etc.) and the full-body fall arrest
ALL straps
and suspension seats EVERY 
 
signs of damage and/or wear. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
To activate your product’s warranty, a registration card can be found
on page 34 and must be completed and returned to the manufacturer
              
records.

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT(S).
This instruction manual complies with theTreestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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WARNING!READTHESEAPIOUTDOORSFULL-BODY FALLARRESTHARNESSINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLYANDFOLLOWALLTHE INSTRUCTIONS!YOUR
NEW FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS IS DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM CAPACITY (USER & EQUIPMANT) OF 300 POUNDS (136 kg). ADDITIONALLY,
YOUR NEW FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS MUST BE REPLACED AFTER THREE (3) YEARS OF SERVICE! REPLACE YOUR HARNESS IMMEDIATELY
SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE A FALL WHILE WEARING IT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING! Use the API Outdoors full-body fall arrest harness provided with this product(s) or an aftermarket harness which meets or exceeds
TMA standards. NOTE:You must store your full-body fall arrest harness out of direct sunlight and out of any other harsh environmental condition(s)
that may adversely aect its performance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions
contained here may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! READ THE FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS SECTION
(PAGES 5-7) CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS!
YOUR FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS AND ITS COMPONENTS
(I.E., LANYARD/TETHER, TREE BELT, SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE) IS
DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM CAPACITY (USER AND EQUIPMENT) OF
300 POUNDS (136 kg). ADDITIONALLY, YOUR FULL-BODY FALL ARREST
HARNESS (AND IT COMPONENTS) MUST BE REPLACED AFTER THREE
(3) YEARS OF SERVICE! PLEASE CONTACT API OUTDOORS FOR FULL-
BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE SHOULD YOU
EXPERIENCE A FALL OR SHOULD IT EXCEED THE THREE (3) YEAR SERVICE
PERIOD.
WARNING! Prior to attempting to use this or any other product(s) you
           

fall arrest harness at ground-level prior to attempting to use it at heights
       
and comfortable with this product(s) setup, installation and use at ground-
level, you are now ready to use it at heights above ground-level. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!           
full-body fall arrest harness, tree belt, lanyard, suspension relief device at all


and chest harnesses are no longer preferred and should never be used. If
you are not wearing a full-body fall arrest harness that is protecting you
from a fall, do not leave the ground nor attempt to enter your treestand.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!    
on, adjusting it and the use of your full-body fall arrest harness and its
components at ground-level in the presence of a responsible adult to
          
  
          
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! The length of the full-body fall arrest harness tether must be



under your arm(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! 

DO NOT PANIC! Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury
or death!
STEP 1. Identify the main components of the full-body fall arrest harness (see

harness is upright and leg straps are hanging down. Straighten any components
that have become twisted. Insert arms through each shoulder strap (see Fig. 2).
STEP 2. Wrap the left leg strap between legs and thread through the
    
legs and through right waist loop (see Fig. 3).
WARNING! If you have a limiting physical and/or health condition that
precludes and/or renders you incapable of self-recovery and/or a suitable
escape plan is not available, DO NOT hunt from heights above ground-level.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 
         

        
       
         

 


WARNING!         



         

         

WARNING!          

          
using in a hunting environment. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER allow the full-body fall arrest harness lanyard/tether to

lead to serious injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! If your hunting location is unknown by anyone and
communication eorts are unsuccessful, you must have a personal plan for
self-recovery/escape should you experience a fall. Prolonged suspension
in a full-body fall arrest harness can be fatal. It is important to exercise the
legs by pushing against the tree or doing other forms of continuous leg
exercises to avoid blood pooling while being suspended. Varying degrees
of physical tness may require dierent plans for self-recovery/escape
the eects of prolonged suspension. Have a personal plan and practice
it in the presence of a responsible adult before leaving the ground. No
one escape/ rescue plan will work for every hunter, on every tree, in every
circumstance. Only you can determine the best self-recovery/ escape plan
for your hunting situation before leaving the ground. There is time to
make a correct decision on what action to take if a fall occurs while wearing
a full-body fall arrest harness. It is important to remember, DO NOT PANIC.
Remain calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery
plan. Hunt from the ground when a self-recovery/escape ability is absent.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT(S).
This instruction manual complies with theTreestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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the full-body fall arrest harness provided with this API Outdoors
product(s) not be suciently large enough. Never exceed the weight
capacity of this product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
STEP 4. 
pages 15-17), insert the tree belt through the loop of the tether (see Fig. 5).
Then, carefully wrap the tree belt around the tree at a height that allows just






secure strap placement (see Fig. 6, 7, 8).
STEP 3.            

 

when donned correctly.
WARNING! It is very important to complete this STEP of the assembly.
Improperly secured buckle may cause full-body fall arrest harness
failure resulting in serious injury or death! If there is not enough strap
available to complete this step, DO NOT USE THIS FULL-BODY FALL
ARREST HARNESS!You may need to purchase and use a larger specialty
sized TMA compliant full-body fall arrest harness.
WARNING! It may be necessary to purchase an aftermarket full-
body fall arrest harness which meets or exceeds TMA standards should
Tether
Tether
Loop
Tether
Loop
Three
Bar
Buckle
Three
Bar
Buckle
Front View Rear View
SRD Strap
Right
Waist
Loop
Right
Leg StrapRight
Leg Strap
Left
Leg Strap
Left
Leg Strap
Left
Waist
Loop
Tether
SRD Strap
FIG 1
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
Leg Strap
waist
belt
Leg Strap
FIG 2
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
Leg Strap
waist
belt
Leg Strap
FIG 3
tree belt
tether
tree
belt


Slot A
Left Leg
Strap  Strap
Three Bar
Buckle



Pull tight to secure


FIG 4
FIG 5 FIG 6 FIG 8
FIG 7
tree
belt
Sitting/
Seating
tether
tree
belt
Standing
tether

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT(S).
This instruction manual complies with theTreestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WERE TO OCCUR:
Although no one plans to fall from their treestand,
falls can and do occur without warning. It is
important to become familiar with the guidelines
below and practice your recovery plan at ground-
level. Failure to read, understand, and follow these
Steps may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! There is time to make a correct
decision on what action to take if a fall occurs
while wearing a full-body fall arrest harness. It
is important NOT TO PANIC! Remain calm and
implement your practiced rescue, relief and
recovery plan. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! A suspension relief device must
be on your person and readily accessible while
using a full-body fall arrest harness. This device
will allow you to relieve the load on the lower
extremities if suspended in a full-body fall arrest
harness and help maintain circulation in the
legs and mitigate suspension trauma (blood
pooling). Follow all instructions below regarding
the provided SRD (Suspension Relief Device) and
NEVER remove it from your full-body fall arrest
harness. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury or death!
STEP 1.         
breath and stay calm. DO NOT PANIC.
STEP 2. Pull on the SRD strap located on the front
side of your full-body fall arrest harness (see Fig. 9)
STEP 3. Adjust the SRD strap so that you are able to
step into the loop and then stand up relieving the


Fig. 10 & 11).
STEP 4. If you are able to reach your ladder or

treestand and then carefully climb down to ground-
level. If you are not able to reach your stand, remain
calm and continue to stand in the SRD loop until
help arrives (see Fig. 12).
STEP 5. personal locating device or cell
phone to call for help.
NOTE: 


on the safe use of these products/systems.
We are very serious about your personal safety. A full-body fall arrest harness has been included with this product for your use. The full-body fall
arrest harness, which meets or exceeds TMA standards, has been designed to keep you from experiencing a fall.
FIG 9
FIG 11
FIG 10
FIG 12

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT(S).
This instruction manual complies with theTreestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
8
MODEL GCL205-A • THE BOWHUNTER
WARNING! Read Usage Instructions & Warnings and Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness Usage Instructions & Warnings on pages 3-7 prior to the
use of this product! Failure to follow the instructions on pages 3-7 may result in serious injury or death!
THIS PRODUCT COMES FULLY ASSEMBLED; HOWEVER, IT IS ADVISABLE TO REFER TO THE DETAILED DIAGRAM BELOW TO BECOME FAMILIAR
WITH THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OF YOUR TREESTAND.
WARNING! AFTER BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR STANDS’ ASSEMBLY, YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ON PAGES 1317. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING! This stand is equipped with a footrest, backrest and/or shooting rail. Neither the footrest, backrest nor the shooting rail have
been designed to support the users weight. Under no circumstances should you place any more than fteen (15) pounds (7 kg) of weight on these
structures. Doing so will put the user in serious risk of injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Frame Bar
Tube Plug
Frame Bar
Tube Plug
Frame Bar
Tube Plug
Frame Bar
Tube Plug
Bark Biters
Footrest
Nylon Washer
Nylon Washer
Seat Section
Foot Section
Coated Steel Chain
Coated Steel Chain
Snap Pins
Snap Pins
Bark Biters

  Field Installation-Climbing
Treestands, for installation instructions.
Min. Tree Diameter 9 Inches
Max. Tree Diameter 20 Inches
Max. Weight Capacity
(USER AND EQUIPMENT) 
Maximum Occupancy 
Parts List (GCL205-A)
Part # Description Qty
UP14-0219 Foot Section 1
UP14-0220 Footrest 1
UP14-0221 Seat Section 1
UP14-0384 Coated Steel Chain 2
UP14-0182 Heel Cord 1
UP11-0066 Connector Rope 1
UP11-0067 Accessory Bag 1
UP12-0146 Padded Backpack Strap 2
UP11-0069 Cinching Strap 3
UP14-0261 Armrest Cover 2
UP14-0262 Armrest Foam 2
UP14-0224 Seat Cushion 1
UP14-0253 Backrest Cushion 1
UP14-0225 Ratchet Strap with D-Ring 1
UP10-0037 Cam-Buckle Strap 1
UP14-0226 Frame BarTube Plug 4
UP14-0207
Full Body Fall Arrest Harness B330 1
UP14-0418 Instruction Manual 1
UP10-0660 Treestand Safety DVD 1
UP77-0019 1/4" x 1 1/2" Hex Bolt 2
UP77-0001 1/4" Nylock Nut 2
UP77-0005 1/4" SteelWasher 4
UP77-0002 1/4" NylonWasher 2
UP77-0123 5/16" x 2" Snap Pin 4
UP77-0112 Hand Grip 2
Snap
Pin
Wrap snap pin wire closure
around front of tubing and
secure over end of snap pin.
Installed and
in the closed
position

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT(S).
This instruction manual complies with theTreestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
9
MODEL GCL300-A • THE MARKSMAN
WARNING! Read Usage Instructions & Warnings and Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness Usage Instructions & Warnings on pages 3-7 prior to the
use of this product! Failure to follow the instructions on pages 3-7 may result in serious injury or death!
THIS PRODUCT COMES FULLY ASSEMBLED; HOWEVER, IT IS ADVISABLE TO REFER TO THE DETAILED DIAGRAM BELOW TO BECOME FAMILIAR
WITH THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OF YOUR TREESTAND.
WARNING! AFTER BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR STANDS’ ASSEMBLY, YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ON PAGES 1317. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
STEP 1. 

STEP 2.
Note: A 3rd cinching strap is included to secure sections together during transport.
Field Installation-Climbing
Treestands, for installation instructions.
Min. Tree Diameter 9 Inches
Max. Tree Diameter 20 Inches
Max. Weight Capacity
(USER AND EQUIPMENT) 
Maximum Occupancy 
Parts List (GCL300-A)
Part # Description Qty
UP14-0408 Foot Section 1
UP14-0409 Foot Section Support-Left 1
UP14-0410 Foot Section Support-Right 1
UP14-0411 Seat Section 1
UP14-0412 Seat Section Support-Left 1
UP14-0413 Seat Section Support-Right 1
UP13-0130 Climbing Cable 2
UP14-0182 Heel Cord 1
UP11-0066 Connector Rope 1
UP11-0067 Accessory Bag 1
UP12-0146 Backpack Strap 2
UP11-0069 Cinching Strap 3
UP14-0414 Armrest Cover 2
UP11-0089 Armrest Foam 2
UP14-0415 Climbing Seat Cover 1
UP13-0133 Seat 1
UP14-0225 Ratchet Strap with D-ring 1
UP10-0037 Cam Buckle Strap 1
UP14-0207
Full Body Fall Arrest Harness B330 1
UP14-0418 Treestand Safety DVD 1
UP10-0660 Instruction Manual 1
UP77-0144 Spring Bolt 2
UP77-0036 5/16" x 1 1/4" Hex Bolt 2
UP77-0044 5/16" x 2 1/4" Hex Bolt 8
UP77-0031 SteelWasher 20
UP77-0030 NylonWasher 16
UP77-0029 5/16" Nylock Nut 10
UP77-0143 Spring Bolt Retention Pin 2
Climbing
Cable
Spring
Bolt
Hole
Spring
Bolt
Retention
Pin
Seat Section
Climbing Cable
Climbing Cable
Bark Biters
Bark Biters
Foot Section
Spring Bolt
Spring Bolt
Seat Section
Support - Right
Seat Section
Support - Left
Foot Section
Support - Left
Foot Section
Support - Right
To adjust, remove spring bolt retention
pin from end of Spring Bolt. Pull Spring
    Climbing Cable.
  Spring Bolt   
hole in the Climbing Cable and replace
Spring Bolt Retention Pin at the end of
the Spring Bolt.

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT(S).
This instruction manual complies with theTreestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
10
MODEL GCL303-A • THE CRUSADER
WARNING! Read Usage Instructions & Warnings and Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness Usage Instructions & Warnings on pages 3-7 prior to the
use of this product! Failure to follow the instructions on pages 3-7 may result in serious injury or death!
THIS PRODUCT COMES FULLY ASSEMBLED; HOWEVER, IT IS ADVISABLE TO REFER TO THE DETAILED DIAGRAM BELOW TO BECOME FAMILIAR
WITH THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OF YOUR TREESTAND.
To unfold your stand, Insert the V-bracket into the rear of the foot section and secure using the secured delta bolt. Repeat for seat section.
WARNING! AFTER BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR STANDS’ ASSEMBLY, YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ON PAGES 1317. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
Secured
Cap Bolt
Foot Section
V-Bracket
Coated
Steel Chain
Snap Pins
Secured
Cap Bolt
Seat Section
V-Bracket
Bark Biters
Coated
Steel Chain
Snap Pins
Tab
V-Bracket
Bark Biters
Seat Section
Support - Right
Seat Section
Support - Left
Foot Section
Support - Left
Foot Section
Support - Right
Parts List (GCL303-A)
Part # Description Qty
UP14-0386 Foot Section 1
UP14-0387 Foot Section Support-Left 1
UP14-0388 Foot Section Support Right 1
UP14-0389 Seat Section 1
UP14-0390 Seat Section Support-Left 1
UP14-0391 Seat Section Support-Right 1
UP14-0392 V-Bracket 2
UP14-0384 Coated Steel Chain 2
UP14-0182 Heel Cord 1
UP11-0066 Connector Rope 1
UP11-0067 Accessory Bag 1
UP12-0146 Padded Backpack Strap 2
UP11-0069 Cinching Strap 3
UP11-0089 Armrest Foam 2
UP14-0238 Armrest Cover 2
UP14-0393 Climbing Seat Foam 1
UP14-0394 Climbing Seat Cover 1
UP14-0224 Seat Cushion 1
UP14-0253 Backrest Cushion 1
UP14-0225 Ratchet Strap with D-ring 1
UP10-0037 Cam Buckle Strap 1
UP14-0207 Full Body Fall Arrest Harness B330 1
UP14-0418 Instruction Manual 1
UP10-0660 Treestand Safety DVD 1
UP77-0153 5/16" x 7/8" Hex Bolt 4
UP77-0042 5/16" x 2 1/8" Hex Bolt 2
UP77-0044 5/16" x 2 1/4" Hex Bolt
2
UP77-0031 SteelWasher 16
UP77-0030 NylonWasher 12
UP77-0029 5/16" Nylock Nut 8
UP77-0141 5/16" Secured Delta Bolt 2
UP77-0123 Snap Pin 4
Min. Tree Diameter 9 Inches
Max. Tree Diameter 20 Inches
Max. Weight Capacity
(USER AND EQUIPMENT) 
Maximum Occupancy 
Secured
Cap Bolt
Foot Section
V-Bracket
Coated
Steel Chain
Snap Pins
Secured
Cap Bolt
Seat Section
V-Bracket
Bark Biters
Coated
Steel Chain
Snap Pins
Tab
V-Bracket
Bark Biters
Seat Section
Support - Right
Seat Section
Support - Left
Foot Section
Support - Left
Foot Section
Support - Right

underneath the tab.
Snap
Pin
Wrap snap pin wire closure
around front of tubing and
secure over end of snap pin.
Installed and
in the closed
position
Field Installation-Climbing
Treestands, for installation instructions.