WARNING! Grabbing or holding the prussic knot during a fall can cause you to slide
the entire length of the rope resulting in serious injury or death!
7. While standing on your treestand, slide the prussic knot to a location over your head so
that there is no slack in your tether while in a sitting position.
8. Although the HSS Life Line is designed to be left in the tree for short periods of time (up
to two weeks), it MUST be examined closely for wear, weathering, or damage BEFORE
each use. Warning! DO NOT leave the Life Line in the woods or outdoor elements
from one season to the next. It must be examined for wear or damage from animals or
outdoorelementseachtimeit’sused.
9. Do not use the Life Line for any other reason than that for which it is intended. For
instance, do not use the Life Line for towing a vehicle, pulling an ATV from a bog, etc.
10. The HSS Life Line must be replaced two years from the date of manufacture or purchase.
Purchase receipt must be retained to show proof of the date of purchase.
11. If you experience a fall, NEVER grab the prussic knot. Allow the knot to arrest the fall.
Warning! Grabbing the prussic knot during a fall can cause you to slide the entire length of
the rope resulting in serious injury or death! FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1
Note: When using this Life Line, you must stay attached to it while ascending, hunting
and descending. You do not need to attach your harness to another form of trees trap
when in the treestand. Stay connected to the Life Line.
1. Put on and adjust your HSS harness according to all written and video instructions.
2. Anytime you are above ground level, you MUST stay connected to the tree from the
moment you leave the ground until you return. To accomplish this with hang-on
style treestands prior to installing the HSS Life Line, you must use the HSS Line-
man’sStyleClimbingStrapinconjunctionwiththeHSSharness.Followall
lineman’sstrapandharnesswrittenandvideoinstructionsforsafelyclimbingatree.
3. Once in the treestand, place the looped end of the 27-foot Life Line around the tree
and pull the entire rope, prussic knot and carabiner through the loop (Figure 1).
4. Drop the tail end of the rope to the ground while leaving the prussic knot and
carabinerneartheloop.Attachtheprussicknot’scarabinertoyourvest/harness’s
tether (Figure 2), tighten the locking carabiner and proceed to climb down the tree
while sliding the prussic knot down as you descend.
5.Onceontheground,disconnectyourtetherfromtheprussicknot’scarabinerandtie
the slack end of the Life Line rope near the base of the tree so that it is slightly taut.
6.Whenclimbingtoorfromyourtreestand,attachyourtethertotheprussicknot’s
carabiner (Figure 2), grip the prussic knot lightly and slide it along the Life Line
rope as shown (Figure 3). ALWAYS remove your hand from the prussic knot once
it is moved into position. DO NOT hold the Prussic Knot while climbing!
FIGURE 2
WARNING!!! Read and follow all instructions on both sides of this instructional sheet
prior to using this product. Failure to read, understand and follow this information can cause
serious injury or death! If there is ANYTHING you do not understand or are uncertain about,
call 1-877-296-3528 and speak to an HSS representative BEFORE using it.
12.Ifyouexperienceafall,DON’TPANIC!Remaincalmandthinkabouthowtorecover.
If your stand or steps remain securely in place, get back onto them. If they are gone, use your suspension relief device
to relieve pressure to your legs and body. Follow the harness manufacturer instructions for this process.
13. Suspension or hanging for long periods of time can cause discomfort, serious injury or death. Always carry a
screw-in step or a suspension relief strap (like the one provided with the Hunter Safety System vests/harnesses)
with you in an easily accessible pocket at all times to relieve suspension pressure in the event of a fall.
14. ALWAYS let someone know where you are hunting and when you can be expected to return. ALWAYS carry a cell
phone, whistle, personal location beacon or two-way radio with you to call for help.
If you have any questions or concerns about these instructions call 1-877-296-3528 for assistance.
*Complete instructions on reverse side!*
