Game Winner PL201GW User manual

Instruction Manual
PLATFORM 2-MAN LADDER STAND
MODEL #: PL201GW
STYLE #: 161727
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GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
PARTICIPATING MEMBER
PRODUCT MEETS
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
RECOGNIZED BY
Maximum Height
18’ to Shooting Rail
Wear Your Harness!
Maximum Field Rating
500 lbs
Tree Diameter Range
12" to 20"

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Warnings................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Parts List.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-9
Tools Required..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Hardware ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9-12
Product Diagram....................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Finished Ladder......................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Assembly Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15-21
Installation and Use Instructions .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22-25
Inspections and Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................................................26
Notes..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Note: Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts list with package and hardware
contents. If any part is missing or damaged do not attempt to assemble the unit. Contact customer service for replacement parts.
WARRANTY
RETI oers a one year warranty for all components of the treestand. These warranties apply to the original owner with a proof of purchase. These warranties
begin on the date of purchase by the rst retail consumer and continue for the period specied above. These warranties apply to products that are not modied,
abused or used in a manner that deviates from the product’s intended usage. Minor fading in color is normal and is not covered by warranty. Any corrosion
of painted surfaces that occurs as a result of paint being removed or damaged is also not covered by warranty. RETI oers no other warranty expressed or
implied. Products for which warranty work has been approved must be sent directly to RETI and performed by RETI. To obtain warranty service and/or
replacement instructions, you must obtain prior approval from RETI before shipping your package to us by calling our customer service department
at 800-345-6007 or by writing to: Ardisam, Inc., P.O. Box 755, 1160 Eighth Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 for a return material authorization number
(RMA#). All items must be shipped prepaid. RETI will, at no charge, repair or replace, in RETI’s sole discretion, any product that satises the conditions stated
above. RETI retains the right to change models, specications and price without notice.
This equipment has been manufactured under strict quality and safety guidelines. As with any equipment of this type, full understanding of the instructions and
its use is mandatory and imperative for the safety of its user. RETI is not responsible for any damages or injuries sustained due to improper use or modication
of any of its products, or resulting from any use which deviates from the product’s intended usage. RETI is not responsible for any injuries sustained due to
failure to read and adhere to the instructions for use. Any misunderstanding or questions regarding the products of their use should be directed to RETI prior to
any use. It is the owner’s sole responsibility to inspect the product regularly for damage, improper installation, or conditions that could jeopardize the ultimate
safety of the product. Failure to use or improper use of a Fall Arrest System may result in serious injury or death. ALWAYS wear a Fall Arrest System while
using this product. Owner is responsible to understand and follow product eld weight rating and must never exceed maximum weight rating. RETI
is not responsible for any malfunction or injury resulting from normal wear and tear, damage caused by improper use, improper maintenance, negligence or
accidents. This product, if used safely as intended, will provide trouble free service for the useful life of the product. We hope you will enjoy the quality of our
products for years to come, and have a safe hunt.
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MODEL PL201GW
MAXIMUM USE HEIGHT  18’TO SHOOTING RAIL
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY  TWO 2 PERSONS
TOTAL WEIGHT LIMIT  500 LB
TREE DIAMETER RANGE  12”TO 20”
WARNING
This product carries strict height and weight restrictions.
Do Not use this product if you exceed the total weight
limit. Please note that the total weight limit includes the
user(s) and their equipment.
WARNING
When hunting from a treestand falls can occur any
time after leaving the ground causing injury or death.
Always wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) comprising a full
body harness at all times after leaving the ground. You
must stay connected at all times after leaving the ground
while using climbing and hang-on treestands. Single
safety belts and chest harnesses are no longer allowed
and shall never be used. If you are not wearing a full body
harness properly attached to the tree that is protecting
you from a fall, do not leave the ground.
Read and understand all of the manufacturer’s Warnings
and Instructions and use all safety devices provided by
the manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer for any
questions. Failure to do so could result in injury or death.
Never exceed the total weight limit of the treestand.
Never use a treestand during inclement weather such as
rain, lightning, windstorms or icy conditions and end your
hunt and return to the ground if inclement conditions arise.
Never use a treestand while using drugs (even
prescription drugs) or alcohol.
Never use a treestand while feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy,
or if you have a prior medical condition that could cause
a problem, that is, heart condition, joints that lock-up,
spinal fusions, etc., or if you are not well rested. Never
sleep in stand.
Never use a treestand on a dead, leaning, diseased or
loose barked tree, or a utility pole. Always avoid electrical
power lines.
Never rely on a tree branch for support.
WARNING
Never jump or bounce on a treestand to seat it to the tree.
Pull up a bow, backpack, or rearm or other equipment
only after being secure in the treestand and a rearm
must be pulled up with it unloaded, chamber open, and
muzzle down.
Always inform someone of the hunting location, where
the treestand will be located and the expected duration
of the hunt.
A signal device such as a mobile phone, radio, whistle,
signal are or personal locator device (PLD) must be on
your person and readily available at all times.
Inspect the treestand and all safety devices each time
before use and Do Not store a treestand outdoors when
not in use.
Never modify your treestand in any way by making
repairs, replacing parts, or altering it except if explicitly
authorized in writing by the manufacturer.
Practice installing, adjusting and using your treestand at
ground level prior to using it at elevated positions. Study
your new stand to become familiar with all of its features
and design. Doing so will conrm that the product is
manufactured, assembled and installed correctly.
Instructions (written and video) shall be kept in asafeplace
and reviewed at least annually. It is the responsibility of
the treestand owner to furnish the complete instructions
to any person who borrows or purchases the treestand.
Use at least three (3) people to install or take down a
ladder treestand.
The criss-cross straps/ropes and stabilization devices
must be attached before climbing to the platform.
When installing a ladder stand, always bounce on the
rst rung to set the ladder into the ground according to
manufacturer’s instructions before proceeding to climb
any higher.
Check every ladder section connection every time you
use the stand before you leave the ground. If ladder
sections are separating, do not use the stand.
Check the ground under the stand to make sure it is rm
and level. Sloping ground or uneven surface (one side on
a rock) can cause your ladder to tilt or shift o the tree as
you climb.
Always maintain three (3) points of contact when
climbing a ladder treestand. Proper three-point contact
means having either two feet with one hand or one foot
with two hands on the step portion of the ladder or
climbing aid at all times.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLY
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WARNING
WARNING
Always lean forward as you climb and attach your harness
to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and
stepping onto the platform.
Never exceed the stated maximum use height.
Do Not use this product until you have watched the
safety video, understand it, and practiced the techniques
for safe hunting discussed in this video. The video can be
found with the QR code and/or URL shown on front cover
of this manual.
Read and perform all inspection and maintenance tasks
before each and every use. Replace any questionable
components immediately with RETI original replacement
parts.
Do Not crush tubing when tightening bolt assemblies!
Identify and familiarize yourself with all parts before you
start. Bolt identication chart can be found on the follow-
ing page of the manual.
Double check assembly steps to be certain you have
correctly assembled this product.
Never use any product that has not been maintained or
inspected properly - Your life depends on it!
Replace any and all treestand straps every two years or
when any signs of damage or wear exist before.
Always wear the appropriate footwear when using a
ladder treestand. A good non-slip safety boot is import-
ant to your personal safety. Be especially careful that
boot laces do not get hooked on the stand or any of its
components (tuck shoelaces into boots before climbing).
Only use approved RETI parts. Failure to do so may result
in serious injury or death!

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PARTS LIST
Item Part No. Description Image Qty
1 # 33142 STABILIZER BAR
EXTENSION 1
2 # 34243 BRACE PLATFORM
ANGLED 2
3 # 34244 BRACE PLATFORM
TO LADDER 2
4 # 34257 BOTTOM LADDER
SECTION 1
5 # 34258 MIDDLE LADDER
SECTION 1
6 # 34259 TOP LADDER
SECTION 1
7 # 34260 JTUBE 2

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Item Part No. Description Image Qty
8 # 34262 SIDE SEAT
SUPPORT LEFT 1
9 # 34263 SIDE SEAT
SUPPORT RIGHT 1
10 # 34264 SHOOTING RAIL 1
11 # 34265 SHOOTING RAIL
INSERT 2
12 # 34268 BACKREST 1

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Item Part No. Description Image Qty
13 # 34269 SEAT SUPPORT 1
14 # 34273 STABILIZER BAR 1
15 # 34274 BOTTOM TREE
BLADE 1
16 # 34275 PLATFORM 2
17 # 34297 FOOTREST 1
18 # 34300 TOP TREE BLADE 1
19 # 34363 SEAT 1

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Item Part No. Description Image Qty
20 # 34462 MIDDLE LADDER
SECTION 1
21 # 34474 SHELF WITH
HOOKS 2
22 # 34267 FOAM SLEEVE
9 INCH 2
23 # 36284
FOAM PAD
ADHESIVE
BACKED
2
24 # 34266 FOAM SLEEVE
36 INCH 1
25 # 10531 HARNESS 2

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Item Part No. Description Image Qty
26 # 48415 RATCHET STRAP
WITH S HOOKS 2
27 # MK034-
4511
16’ CRISSCROSS
STRAP 2
28 # MK021-
1401
6’CAM BUCKLE
STRAP 1
- # 32563 7/16”WRENCHES 2
TOOLS REQUIRED INCLUDED
HARDWARE LIST TO SCALE
Item Part No. Description Image Qty
29 # 8909B BOLT 1/420 X
11/4 IN 2
30 # 26813 BOLT M6 X 20 MM 2
31 # 34136 BOLT M6 X 70 MM 2

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HARDWARE LIST TO SCALE
Item Part No. Description Image Qty
32 # 48240B BOLT 1/420 X
11/2 IN 10
33 # 48250B BOLT 1/420 X
13/4 IN 12
34 # 48270B BOLT 1/420 X
21/2 IN 4
35 # 48271B BOLT 1/420 X
21/4 IN 16
36 # 48280B BOLT 1/420 X 3 IN 4
37 # 67540B BOLT 1/420 X
23/4 IN 2
38 # 10347 PLASTIC SPACER 8
39 # 48261B WASHER 1/4 IN 4
40 # 32205 ORANGE WASHER 6

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Item Part No. Description Image Qty
41 # 48752B NUT 1/420 49
42 # 48679 RUBBER BUMPER
STOP 2
43 # 48042B WING NUT 1/420 1
44 # 23604 KNOB M6 X
10 MM 2
45 # 28839 KNOB M6 X
29 MM 2
46 # 29712 SQUARE PLUG
22 MM 4

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Item Part No. Description Image Qty
47 # 29713 SQUARE PLUG
19 MM 2

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PRODUCT DIAGRAM
4
5
33
20
6
33
41
41
41
43
32
32
1
14
17
35 40
47
33
41
32
32
3
41
7
15
35
16
40
35
35
41
41
41 41
16
2
2
32
41 36
41
18
8
40 37
32
12
41
38
31
41
38
19
33
13
38
42
38
46
30
34
35
9
22
21
41
39
46
44
11
29
41
10
11
24
33
41
45

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FINISHED LADDER
RATCHET STRAPS
CRISS-CROSS
STRAPS
STABILIZER BAR
CAM STRAP
STABILIZER BAR
MIDDLE LADDER
SECTION WITH
STABILIZER SLOT
ASSEMBLED
PLATFORM
SECTION
BOTTOM LADDER
SECTION
TOP LADDER
SECTION
All assembly must be done in the order on the following page
at ground level before uprighting.
Do not remove labels/warnings from product, they are there
for your safety.
Recommended for adult use only.
MIDDLE LADDER
SECTION

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
FIGURE 1
NOTE: When selecting a tree to install the
treestand in, never use a treestand on a dead,
leaning, diseased or loose barked tree, or a utility
pole. Always avoid electrical power lines.
1. Attach platform sections (16) together using two 1/4-20 x
2-1/4 IN bolts (35) and locknuts (41). SEE FIGURE 1.
NOTE: Platform sections must be oriented as
shown in FIGURE 1.
2. Attach platform sections (16) to J-tubes (7) using
four 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 IN bolts (35) and locknuts (41)
SEE FIGURE 2.
Attach bottom tree blade (15) to J-tubes (7) using
four 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 IN bolts (35) and locknuts (41).
SEE FIGURE 2.
STEP 2
Do not tighten any nut and bolt combinations completely
until all parts are assembled together! Finger tighten plus
one turn of a wrench only! This will temporarily hold the
locknut on the bolt while helping alignment of all parts!
After all parts are assembled together, all nut and bolt
combinations must be completely tightened.
FIGURE 2
16 35
41 16
35
716
41
16
41
15
35
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STEP 3
3. Attach left (8) and right (9) seat supports to platform
sections (16) using four 1/4-20 x 2-1/2 IN bolts (34)
and locknuts (41). SEE FIGURE 3.
Attach platform braces (2) to platform section (16)
and both left (8) and right (9) seat supports using
four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 IN bolts (32) and locknuts (41).
SEE FIGURE 3.
NOTE: Be sure seat supports are installed correctly
as shown in FIGURE 3.
Attach armrest pads (22) to left (8) and right (9) seat
supports.
FIGURE 3
STEP 4
4. Attach seat support (13) and shelves (21) to left (8)
and right (9) seat supports using four 1/4-20 x 3 IN
bolts (36), steel washers (39), plastic spacers (38)
and locknuts (41). SEE FIGURES 4 AND 4A.
Install rubber bumpers (42) into seat support (17).
SEE FIGURE 4.
NOTE: Be sure that hardware is oriented as shown
in FIGURE 4 AND 4A.
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 4A
9
8
22
32
2
34
16
41
21
42
13
8
41
39
38
36
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STEP 5
5. Secure rear of the seat assembly (19) to left (8) and
right (9) seat supports using two 1/4-20 x 2-3/4 IN
bolts (37), four orange plastic washers (40), two
plastic spacers (38) and locknuts (41). SEE FIGURE
5.
NOTE: Be sure hardware is oriented as shown in
FIGURE 5.
FIGURE 5
STEP 6
6. Install backrest (12) by sliding into sleeve on top of
seat assembly (19) and orienting as shown behind
left (8) and right (9) seat supports, and securing in
place using four 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 IN bolts (35) and
locknuts (41). SEE FIGURE 6.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 5A
19
8
40
37
38
40
41
12
9
8
41
35

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STEP 7
7. Slide top tree blade (18) through sleeve on rear
of seat assembly (19) so that top tree blade is
centered on hole in seat assembly (19). Install
top tree blade (18) into brackets on ends of seat
support (13) and secure using four 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 IN
bolts (33) and locknuts (41). SEE FIGURE 7.
NOTE: Flipping seat up during Step 10 will make
it easier to install top tree blade (18) into seat
support (13).
FIGURE 7
STEP 8
8. Attach a shooting rail insert (11) to each end of
shooting rail (10) using a 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 IN bolt (29)
and locknut (41) on each side. SEE FIGURE 8.
FIGURE 8
33
18
41
29 11
17
41
13

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STEP 9
9. Install M6 x 29 MM knobs (45) and M6 x 20 MM bolt
(30) onto left (8) and right (9) seat supports.
SEE FIGURE 9.
Attach shooting rail assembly (11 and 17) to
backrest (12) using two M6 x 70 MM bolts (31),
plastic spacers (38) and M6 x 10 MM knobs (44).
SEE FIGURES 9 AND 9A.
NOTE: Be sure hardware is installed as shown
in FIGURE 9. Depth of the shooting rail is also
adjustable at this time.
Attach shooting rail pad (24) to shooting rail (11).
FIGURE 9
STEP 10
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 9A
30
45
11
8
31 12
38
44
10
16
17
41
40
35
40
24
10. Attach footrest (17) to front platform section (16)
using two 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 IN bolts (35), four orange
plastic washers (40) and two locknuts (41). SEE
FIGURES 10 AND 10A.
FIGURE 10A
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STEP 11
11. Attach one end of brace supports (3) to J-tubes (7)
underneath platform using two 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 IN
bolts (32) and locknuts (41). SEE FIGURE 11.
Slide top ladder section (6) into J-tubes (7) and
secure using two 1/40-20 x 1-3/4 IN bolts (33) and
locknuts (41). Secure other ends of brace supports
(3) to top ladder section (6) using two 1/4-20 x
1-1/2 IN bolts (32) and locknuts (41). SEE FIGURE
11.
FIGURE 11
STEP 12
12. Ladder sections are assembled on the ground in the
following order: bottom ladder section (4), middle
ladder section with bracket (5), middle ladder
section (20) and the top ladder section (6) with
the treestand top assembly. Connect all sections
together using using six 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 IN bolts (33)
and locknuts (41). SEE FIGURE 12.
FIGURE 12 (shown below)
7
41
31
41
32
6
3
16
41
32
6
41
20
33
5
4
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