Game Winner PL402GW User manual

Instruction Manual
10’ BLIND TOWER
MODEL #: PL402GW
STYLE #: 165841
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GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
PARTICIPATING MEMBER
PRODUCT MEETS
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
RECOGNIZED BY
Maximum Height
12’ 1” to rail
10’ 0” to platform
Maximum Field
Rating
800 lbs
(300 lbs per person max)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Warnings................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Parts List..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5-7
Hardware/Small Parts List.................................................................................................................................................................................................7-8
Tools Required..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Product Diagrams........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Finished Tower........................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Assembly Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14-22
Inspections and Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................................................23
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
Ardisam 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. Ardisam oers no other warranty
expressed or implied. Products for which warranty work has been approved must be sent directly to Ardisam and performed by Ardisam. To obtain warranty
service and/or replacement instructions, you must obtain prior approval from Ardisam 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. Ardisam will, at no charge, repair or replace, in Ardisam’s sole discretion, any product
that satises the conditions stated above. Ardisam 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. Ardisam 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. Ardisam 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 Ardisam 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. Owner is responsible to understand and follow product eld weight rating and must never exceed
maximum weight rating. Ardisam 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.
If you choose to attach a blind type structure on this product, only use Ardisam original designed structures to do so. *Using man-made structures or
structures not manufactured by Ardisam will void your warranty and waive any and all claims for liability against the manufacturer Ardisam.
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MODEL PL402GW, STYLE 165841
MAXIMUM USE HEIGHT  12’1”TO RAIL
TOTAL WEIGHT LIMIT  800 LB 300 LB PER PERSON MAX
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.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLY
STOP
WARNING
When hunting from a treestand or free standing
platform stand falls can occur any time after leaving
the ground causing injury or death.
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 or
free standing platform stand.
Never use a treestand or free standing platform stand
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 or free standing platform stand
while using drugs (even prescription drugs) or alcohol.
Never use a treestand or free standing platform stand
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.
Always avoid electrical power lines.
Never rely on a tree branch for support.
Never jump or bounce on a treestand or free standing
platform stand to seat it to the tree or ground.
Pull up a bow, backpack, or rearm or other equipment
only after being secure in the treestand or free standing
platform stand 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 or free standing platform stand will be
located and the expected duration of the hunt.
WARNING
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 or free standing platform stand and
all safety devices each time before use and Do Not store a
treestand or free standing platform stand outdoors when
not in use.
Never modify your treestand or free standing platform
stand 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 or
free standing platform stand 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 a safe
place and reviewed at least annually. It is the responsibility
of the treestand or free standing platform stand owner
to furnish the complete instructions to any person who
borrows or purchases the treestand or free standing
platform stand.
Always use at least four (4) people to install or take down
a free standing platform stand.
Stabilization devices must be attached before climbing to
the platform.
When installing a ladder stand or free standing platform
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/leg section connection every time
you use the stand before you leave the ground. If ladder/
leg 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 or free standing platform
stand to tilt or shift o as you climb.
Always maintain three (3) points of contact when
climbing a ladder treestand or free standing platform
stand. 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.
Always lean forward as you climb ladder or climbing aid.
Never exceed the stated maximum use height.

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WARNING
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 in the back.
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!
Always wear the appropriate footwear when using a free
standing platform stand. A good non-slip safety boot is
important 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).
Do not position this product on a slope, unlevel, or wet
ground. It may tip over and serious injury or death may
occur.
Ground must be free of rocks and debris so stakes can be
driven into ground through holes provided in foot pads. This
will help prevent tower from tipping over in strong winds.
Contacting buried utilities may result in serious injury or
death! Before digging always call 811 or you local One-
Call system to prevent person injury, interruption of
service, environmental accidents or project delays.
Heavy product, Always use at least four (4) people to
install or take down a free standing platform stand. Do
Not let someone with a history of back problems help.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE SETUP AND USE
STOP
WARNING
Be sure only one person ascends or descends ladder at a
time. Be certain rst person is fully o of the ladder and
positioned safely on tower platform or ground before
second person ascends or descends ladder.
Never have two people on one side of the platform. Keep
weight evenly distributed on platform.
Always be aware of the other person’s position. Use
extreme caution when weapons are used to prevent
personal injury.
Always lean forward as you climb ladder or climbing aid.
Always maintain three (3) points of contact when
climbing a ladder treestand or free standing platform
stand. 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.
Always wear the appropriate footwear when using a free
standing platform stand. A good non-slip safety boot is
important 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).
WARNING
Double check assembly steps to be certain you have
correctly assembled this product.
Study your new stand to become familiar with all of its
features and design. Save these instructions for future
reference.
Be Sure assembly area is open, at, level, and dry with no
power lines near!
Always use at least four (4) people to install or take down
a free standing platform.
Do Not use any type of motorized vehicle to upright/
assemble this free standing platform stand. You could
cause unnecessary damage to this product. Upright by
hand only using four people.
Some models include a shooting rail. Never lean against,
lean over, or sit on shooting rail. It is designed as a shooting
rest only. On models that have a non-xed shooting rail,
be sure shooting rail is ipped back or swung to the side
when ascending or descending ladder.

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PARTS LIST NOT TO SCALE
Item Part No. Description Image Qty
1 # 38967 PLATFORM 2
2 # 38968 SHORT PLATFORM
BRACE 4
3 # 38970 LONG CENTER
PLATFORM BRACE 1
4 # 38971 ENTRY PLATFORM
BRACE 1
5 # 38974 ENTRY PLATFORM 1
6 # 38975 ENTRY PLATFORM
HAND RAIL 2

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Item Part No. Description Image Qty
7 # 38977 BOTTOM LADDER
SECTION 1
8 # 38982 TOP LADDER
SECTION 1
9 # 38984 ADJUSTABLE
LADDER FOOT 2
10 # 38986 LADDER HAND
RAIL 2
11 # 38987
LEG TO
PLATFORM
ATTACHMENT
4
12 # 38988 LEG 4
13 # 38990 ADJUSTABLE
FOOT 4
14 # 38991 GROUND STAKE 4

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Item Part No. Description Image Qty
15 # 38992 GROUND AUGER
STAKE 1
16 # 38997 RIGHT ENTRY
PLATFORM BRACE 1
17 # 38998 LEFT ENTRY PLAT
FORM BRACE 1
18 # 38999 MALE CROSS
BRACE 8
19 # 39001 FEMALE CROSS
BRACE 8
HARDWARE LIST
Item Part No. Description Image Qty
20 # 48153B BOLT
1/4 X 2 IN 10
21 # 48250B BOLT
1/4 X 13/4 IN 2
22 # 48270B BOLT
1/4 X 21/2 IN 24
23 # 48271B BOLT
1/4 X 21/4 IN 20
24 # 48280B BOLT
1/4 X 3 IN 16
25 # 63282 BOLT
1/4 X 1 IN 4

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Item Part No. Description Image Qty
26 # 8930B BOLT
1/4 X 3/4 IN 16
27 # 32205 ORANGE
PLASTIC WASHER 6
28 # 48261B WASHER 1/4 IN 12
29 # 48752B NUT 1/4 IN 92
30 # 48650 1/8 IN CABLE
CLAMP 4
31 #24103 TIE DOWN CABLE 1
32 # 32169
BRACKET BRACE
TO LEG
ATTACHMENT
8

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TOOLS REQUIRED
- # 32563 7/16”WRENCHES 2
- - 5/16”WRENCH 1
- - HAMMER 1

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PRODUCT DIAGRAM  PLATFORM
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3
24
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24
29
2
22
23
24
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM  TOWER LEGS
28
22
26
32
11 29
19
20
18
13
14
23
12
20

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PRODUCT DIAGRAM  LADDER
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17
29
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8
9
21
7
27
10
23
27
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FINISHED TOWER
ASSEMBLED
PLATFORM
SECTION
LADDER
ASSEMBLY
LEG ASSEMBLY
Do not remove labels/warnings from product, they are there
for your safety.
Recommended for adult use only.
CROSS BRACES

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Do not tighten any nut and bolt combinations completely
until instructions indicate to. Finger tighten plus one turn
of a wrench only! This will temporarily hold the locknut on
the bolt while helping alignment of all parts!
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
STEP 2
1. Attach the four short platform braces (2) to one of
the platform sections (1) using two 1/4-20 X 2-1/2 IN
bolts (22) and 1/4-20 nuts (29) for each brace. SEE
FIGURE 1.
Attach the long center platform brace (3) to the
platform section (1) using three 1/4-20 X 3 IN bolts
(24) and 1/4-20 nuts (29). SEE FIGURE 1.
2. Attach the remaining platform section (1) to the
four short platform braces (2) using two 1/4-20 X
2-1/2 IN bolts (22) and 1/4-20 nuts (29) for each
brace. SEE FIGURE 2.
Attach the platform section (1) to the long center
platform brace (3) using three 1/4-20 X 3 IN bolts
(24) and 1/4-20 nuts (29). SEE FIGURE 2.
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2
3
29
24
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3
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STEP 3
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
STEP 4
3. Secure the two platforms (1) together using four
1/4-20 X 2-1/2 IN bolts (22) and 1/4-20 nuts (29). SEE
FIGURE 3.
4. Attach the four leg-to-platform attachment parts
(11) to the assembled platform using two 1/4-20 X 3
IN bolts (24), two 1/4 IN steel washers (28) and 1/4-
20 nuts (29) for each part. SEE FIGURE 4.
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22
1
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29
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STEP 5
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
STEP 6
5. Attach the entry platform brace (4) to one of the
platform sections (1) using two 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 IN
bolts (23) and 1/4-20 nuts (29). SEE FIGURE 5.
Attach the entry platform (5) to the entry platform
brace (4) using two 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 IN bolts (23) and
1/4-20 nuts (29). SEE FIGURE 5.
6. Attach the two entry platform hand rails (6) to the
entry platform (5) and platform section (1) using
four 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 IN bolts (23) and 1/4-20 nuts
(29). SEE FIGURE 6.
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23
23
4
1
23
23
29
5
6
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STEP 7
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
STEP 8
7. Attach the right and left entry platform braces (16,
17) to the entry platform (5) and entry platform
hand rails (6) using two 1/4-20 X 3 IN bolts (24) and
1/4-20 nuts (29). SEE FIGURE 7. Securely tighten all
loose hardware at this time.
8. Assemble each of the four legs by attaching an
adjustable foot (13) to a leg (12) using a 1/4-20 X
2-1/4 IN bolt (23) and 1/4-20 nut (29). It is easiest
to adjust the tower level later if you use the top
adjustment hole now as shown. SEE FIGURE 8.
Attach a brace-to-leg attachment bracket (32) to
each leg (12) using a 1/4-20 X 2 IN bolt (20) and 1/4-
20 nut (29). SEE FIGURE 8. Securely tighten all loose
hardware at this time.
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5
29
24
6
17
16
20
32
29
23
13
12
29
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STEP 9
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
STEP 10
9. Start assembly of the cross braces by inserting a
male cross brace (18) into each female cross brace
(19). SEE FIGURE 9.
10. Complete assembly of the cross braces by attaching
two cross brace assemblies together using a 1/4-20
X 2 IN bolt (20) and 1/4-20 nut (29) to make four
separate cross brace assemblies. SEE FIGURE 10.
Securely tighten all loose hardware at this time.
18
19
20
29
18
19
18
19

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STEP 11
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
STEP 12
11. Begin assembly of the ladder by rst sliding
together the bottom and top ladder sections (7, 8)
as shown. SEE FIGURE 11.
Secure the ladder sections together by attaching
the two ladder hand rails (10) to the four holes on
each side of the ladder using four 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 IN
bolts (23), three orange plastic washers (27) and 1/4-
20 nuts (29) for each hand rail. SEE FIGURE 11.
Attach the adjustable ladder feet (9) to the bottom
ladder section (7) using a 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 IN bolt
(21) and 1/4-20 nut (29) for each foot. It is easiest
to adjust the ladder level later if you use the top
adjustment hole now as shown. SEE FIGURE 11.
Securely tighten all loose hardware at this time.
12. Tip the platform on edge as shown and insert
the four leg assemblies into the leg-to-platform
attachment parts (11). Pay attention to the
orientation of the leg so that the foot plate is angled
correctly to sit at on the ground. For the two upper
legs, attach a brace-to-leg attachment bracket (32)
to each leg and secure the parts together using a
1/4-20 X 2-1/2 IN bolt (22) and 1/4-20 nut (29). For
the two lower legs, the right and left entry platform
braces (16, 17) must also be attached to the bolts in
this step. SEE FIGURE 12.
10 23
27
29
21
7
29
8
22
32
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12
17
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STEP 13
FIGURE 13B
FIGURE 14
STEP 14
13. While paying attention to the orientation of the
cross braces, attach the cross brace assemblies to
the inside of the brace-to-leg attachment brackets
(32) using a 1/4-20 X 3/4 IN bolt (26) and 1/4-20
nut (29) on each end. The female cross braces (19)
should be closer to the platform side of the tower as
shown. SEE FIGURE 13A. Securely tighten all loose
hardware at this time.
Attach one end of the cable (31) to the loop in the
center platform brace (3) using two cable clamps
(30). SEE FIGURE 13B.
14. While the tower is on its side, it is now time to
attach the Game Winner 6’x 6’Hybrid Blind (sold
separately) to the tower. With the help of two other
people, carefully tip the blind onto the door side
and position it in place on the platform. While two
people hold it in place, the third person should bolt
the blind and tower together by reaching under
the wall panels of the blind and using a 1/4-20 X 1
IN bolt (25), 1/4 IN steel washer (28) and 1/4-20 nut
(29) in each corner. SEE FIGURE 14. Securely tighten
all loose hardware at this time.
FIGURE 13A
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13
26
32
29
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18
19
18
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31 3
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