Muddy Ambush MSH500 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ATTENTION!!
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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!
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and
F2337 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System.
The Ambush
Model MSH500

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.
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and F2337 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System.
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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
WARNING! These Muddy® 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 and their equipment. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
A “Treestand Safety” DVD has been included. Please view it in its entirety prior
to using this product!
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Muddy® product(s). To ensure your
personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this Instruction Manual
in its entirety before attempting to set-up, install, remove and/or otherwise
use this Muddy® product(s). 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 Muddy® product(s) read and understand all the instructions and
warnings contained in this Instruction Manual prior to attempting to use this
product(s), or any other Muddy® product(s). Failure to comply with these
instructions and/or warnings may result in serious injury or death! When you
see a “WARNING!” statement- be sure to heed the message!
WARNING! Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions
contained here may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Read all the information included here prior to attempting to use
this full-body fall arrest harness.Your full-body fall arrest harness is designed for
a maximum capacity (user & equipment) of 150 pounds (68.04 kg). Additionally,
your full-body fall arrest harness must be replaced after three (3) years of service!
Please contact Muddy® for full-body fall arrest harness replacement procedure
shall you experience a fall or shall it exceed the three (3) year service period.
WARNING! Do not remove, modify and/or omit any portion or otherwise
mechanically modify this Muddy® product(s) or its assemblies in any manner
unless explicitly authorized in writing by the manufacturer. Modication, misuse
and/or part substitution may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! This Muddy® product(s) is designed for adult use only. No one
under the age of 16 shall attempt to use this or any other Muddy® product(s)
without direct adult supervision. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS inspect/check ALL expiration dates/tags on all straps
(e.g., tree belt, harness tether/lanyard, etc.) and the full-body fall arrest harness
and its components prior to each use. Never use any strap(s) or full-body fall
arrest harness that has expired and/or is showing any signs of damage and/or
wear. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury and death!
WARNING! Prior to attempting to use this or any other product(s) you
must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup, installation,
use and removal. You must practice installing, using and removal of your full-
body fall arrest harness at ground-level prior to attempting to use it at heights
above ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly knowledgeable and
comfortable with this product(s) setup, installation, use and removal 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! You must practice putting the full-body fall arrest harness
on, adjusting and the use of your full-body fall arrest harness at ground-level
in the presence of a responsible adult to experience the feeling of hanging
suspended before using in a hunting environment.This experience will ensure
you remain calm and collected shall you experience a fall while hunting. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! The length of the full-body fall arrest harness tether must be
kept to a minimum at all times during use. It shall be adjusted so that it is
above the head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you shall have
the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing. Never let the harness
tether strap get under your chin or around your neck. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! You must always wear your Muddy® full-body fall arrest
system (FAS) at all times after leaving the ground. Additionally, you must stay
connected at all times after leaving the ground while using climbing and
hang-on treestands. Single safety belts and/or chest harnesses are no longer
allowed and shall never be used as they put the user at serious risk of injury or
death. If you are not wearing your fall arrest system that is properly attached
to the tree that is protecting you from a fall, do not leave the ground. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Never rely on a tree branch for support while climbing. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! You must always inform someone of your hunting location,
where the treestand will be located and the expected duration of the hunt.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! This Muddy® full-body fall arrest harness is intended to be used
in conjunction with another manufacturer’s treestand product. It is imperative
that you carefully read the Instruction Manual that accompanies your treestand.
The instructions included in the treestand manufacturer’s Instruction Manual
will guide you in the safe use and operation of their treestand. Failure to follow
their instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT use this product, or attempt to use a treestand, on
leaning or irregular shaped trees that do not allow for a level standing platform.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to use this or any other Muddy® product(s)
when thunderstorms are threatening and/or present within ve (5) miles (8
km). Do not attempt to use this or any other Muddy® product(s) when any
other adverse weather condition(s) presents itself. These include weather
conditions which have the potential for producing winds, lighting, rain, snow,
sleet and/or any other atmospheric condition which may limit the user’s
ability to operate this Muddy® product(s) in a safe manner as described in this
Instruction Manual. Shall any of these conditions exist, do not climb the tree.
Shall any of these conditions arise while hunting from an elevated position,
immediately end your hunt and return to ground-level. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury and death!
MSH500 • AMBUSH
HARNESS WEIGHT  1.9 lbs/.86 kg
SIZE •
ONE SIZE FITS MOST
CARRYING CAPACITY
USERS AND EQUIPMENT 300 lbs/136 kg

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WARNING! DO NOT use this or any other Muddy® product(s) if you have
a history of heart problems, back problems, impaired vision, equilibrium
problems, high blood pressure or any other physical impairment that may
limit your ability to use and/or operate this product(s) in the safe manner
outlined in the Instruction Manual. Additionally, do not use this or any other
Muddy® product(s) if you are currently taking any medication (including
prescription) and/or using and/or consuming any substance, including
alcohol, that may limit your ability to use this Muddy® product(s) as outlined
and described in this Instruction Manual. Never use a treestand when feeling
ill, nauseous or dizzy, or if you have a prior medical condition that could
cause a problem (i.e., heart condition, joints that lock-up, spinal fusions, etc.)
or if you are not well-rested. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS maintain 3-point contact when climbing up/down
a tree when using climbing aids. Proper 3-point contact means having either
two feet with one hand or one foot with two hands on the step portion of
the climbing aids at all times when climbing up or down. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT modify, x/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, drill or heat
this product in any way. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT lean out from a tree stand for any reason. Never
use your Muddy® full-body fall arrest harness to help you lean out of your
stand to make a dicult shot. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! You must practice installing, adjusting, using and removing
your treestand at ground-level prior to using at elevated positions. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Shall you experience a fall there is time to make a correct
decision on what action needs to take place. It is important to remember:
DO NOT PANIC! Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
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! Falls from a treestand can occur anytime after leaving
the ground. These falls could result in either serious injury or death! For
your personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this product
instruction manual in its entirety before attempting to assemble, set-up,
install and/or otherwise use this Muddy® product(s). At least annually,
review the contents of this instruction manual and watch the safe treestand
hunting dvd. Additionally, keep these instructions for the entire duration
that you own this product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! The safe use and operation of this product(s) is the sole
responsibility of the owner to provide any person(s) who borrow or purchase
this product(s) from them with these complete instructions. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death! Additionally, failure
to follow these instructions may subject you to personal liability penalties as
determined by the U.S. Judicial system.
WARNING! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling
device (e.g., mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal are, Personal Locator
Device [PLD], etc.) in your possession and on your person in an operable
condition. This device must be within easy access shall you experience the
need to contact emergency assistance. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Practice the use of your Muddy® full-body fall arrest harness
and Suspension Relief Device (SRD) at ground-level in the presence of a
responsible adult to experience the feeling of hanging suspended before
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 tether to get
under your chin or around your neck. This poses a choking hazard that can
lead to serious injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Failure to follow full-body fall arrest harness instructions
could result in not being able to return to the stand and being suspended in
a full-body fall arrest harness after a fall. If your communication eorts are
unsuccessful, you must have a personal plan for self-recovery/escape shall
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!
WARNING! Do not expose this full-body fall arrest harness to ozone in
any quantity in an enclosed environment. Exposure to even the slightest
amounts of ozone in an enclosed environment will severely degrade the
integrity of the harness and will cause it to structurally fail while in use.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious injury or death!

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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and F2337 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System.
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DANGER! You must consider the gradual taper of the tree trunk
as it grows up from the ground. As you climb, you will nd it necessary to
adjust the tree belt to accommodate this gradual narrowing. Make certain
to make these adjustments as you climb or descend the tree. Platform level
adjustments shall not be made anywhere except at ground-level (except for
those special cases of products designed and intended to be safely adjusted
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions).
DANGER! Two-piece climbing treestands must have a tether
connecting the seat platform and the standing platform. It must be secure
and at the proper length recommended by the manufacturer. Refer to your
treestand Instruction Manual for specic instructions.
WARNING! While ascending or descending, adjustments to the harness
tether and tree belt must be made. Always maintain the least amount of
slack in the tree belt/lanyard. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
DANGER! You must familiarize yourself with the use of climbers
by practicing at ground-level before using it at heights above ground-level.
Refer to your treestand Instruction Manual for specic instructions.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CLIMBING TREESTAND USAGE
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR NON-CLIMBING
(HANG-ON OR LOCK-ON STYLE) TREESTAND USAGE
WARNING! You must use the lineman’s belt when installing hang-on or
lock-on treestands to stabilize yourself. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
DANGER! Correct tightening and adjustments of chains, cables,
straps, etc. are critical to stable hang-on or lock-on treestand installation.
All treestand contact points must be in contact with the tree before you
step onto your stand. Refer to your treestand Instruction Manual for specic
adjustment instructions.
DANGER! Practice the attachment of hang-on or lock-on
treestands at ground-level before using in a hunting environment. Refer to
your treestand Instruction Manual for specic instructions.
DANGER! Never leave a treestand in a tree for more than two
weeks as weather and/or animals could cause damage. Tree growth can also
stress and damage straps and buckles. Refer to your treestand Instruction
Manual for specic instructions.
DANGER! Climbing aids (e.g., stick ladders, sectional ladders,
steps, etc.) must extend above the treestand standing platform (at least 24”)
to allow the user to step down onto the platform. Never step up to your
stand from a climbing aid. Refer to your treestand Instruction Manual for
specic instructions.
WARNING! Use a haul line to raise and lower the treestand. Never climb
with anything on your back. Refer to your treestand Instruction Manual for
specic instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LADDERSTAND USAGE
WARNING! The means to secure and stabilize the treestand/ladderstand
must be attached before climbing to the standing/seating platform. Refer
to your treestand/ladderstand Instruction Manual for specic instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Check every ladder section connection each time prior to
beginning to climb the stand. If ladder sections are separating, do not use
the stand. Refer to your treestand Instruction Manual for specic instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Check the ground under the stand to make sure it is rm
and level. Sloping ground or an uneven surface(s) (e.g., one side on a rock)
can cause your ladder to tilt or shift o the tree as you climb. Refer to your
treestand Instruction Manual for specic instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Maintain 3-points of contact when climbing a ladder
treestand. Refer to your treestand Instruction Manual for specic instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Always lean forward as you climb and attach your Muddy®
full-body fall arrest harness to the tree before securing the platform to the
tree and stepping onto the platform. Refer to your treestand Instruction
Manual for specic instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! BEFORE each use, make sure that no damage has occurred
to hardware and that the webbing is not cut or frayed. Keep webbing from
coming into contact with any sharp edges. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT
IF ANY DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! This full-body fall arrest harness has been designed to be
used only as a safety device for hunting from elevated treestands and
ladders. Any other use is prohibited. DO NOT use this, or any other Muddy®
product(s) to climb utility poles, telephone poles, structural columns or any
other man-made structures. Never use this or any other product(s) around
power generation (e.g., transformers, generators, substations, etc.) and/or
power transmission equipment. Never use a treestand on a dead, leaning,
diseased or loose barked tree. 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! NEVER hunt out of a treestand at heights at which you are not
completely comfortable. Depending upon the tree and hunting conditions,
choose the minimum height that allows for safe, eective hunting. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Always wear the appropriate foot wear when using a
treestand. A good non-slip safety boot is important for your safety. Be
especially careful that boot laces do not get hooked on the tree stand or
climbing aids (tuck shoelaces into boots). Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!

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This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and F2337 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
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THE SAFEGUARD HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS
Adjustable
Adjustable
WARNING! Before using this full-body fall arrest harness in the eld, it is important to become familiar with the setup and use at
ground-level to ensure a proper assembly in the eld. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 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!
STEP 1. Identify the main parts of the full-body fall arrest harness STEP 2. To don (put on) your full-body fall arrest harness, with
the upper torso strap, waist buckle and quick release leg buckles
disengaged, slip one arm through an arm hole in the full-body
fall arrest harness. Repeat this Step for the other arm as shown
in Fig. 2.
STEP 3. The lower torso strap on the Ambush
harness adjusts upward and downward to provide
an added level of user comfort. Slide it upward
or downward until you locate a position you are
comfortable with. With the full-body fall arrest
harness slipped on, engage the buckles on the
upper torso strap and waist buckle
as shown in Figure 3. Tighten each
comfortably snug by pulling on the
tag end (i.e., loose end) of the straps
as shown in Figure 3.
Note: Place the adjustable buckle
through the end buckle. Pull tight
to secure.
Adjustable Buckle
End Buckle
STEP 4. Slip each leg strap between
your legs and engage the quick
release buckles as shown in Figure 4
and 4A. Pull the tag end (i.e., loose
end) of the strap to tighten the
legs straps comfortably snug.
Make certain the leg straps are
not twisted.
WARNING! It is imperative
you connect your leg straps as
previously outlined.
Improperly securing the leg
strap buckles may lead to
harness failure. Failure to
follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
Upper
Torso
Strap
Lower
Torso
Strap
Lower
Torso
Strap
SRD
Strap
Quick
Release
Buckle
Quick
Release
Buckle Padded
Leg Straps
Padded
Leg Straps
Waist
Loop
Waist
Loop
Waist
Buckle
Carabiner
Harness
Tether
To Disengage
To Engage
FIG. 4
FIG. 4A
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
FIG. 3
Adjustable

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Tree
Belt
Tree
Belt
Standing
NOTE: Use your climbing belt when installing or removing hang-on or lock-on style treestands and their climbing aids (e.g., stick ladders, sectional ladders,
steps, etc.) as directed by the Instruction Manual provided with the hang-on or lock-on style treestands and their climbing aids (e.g., stick ladders, sectional
ladders, steps, etc.). It is important to remember to stay connected to the tree trunk with your climbing belt until you have safely secured your harness tether
and tree belt to the tree trunk. Once you have secured your tree belt and harness tether and adjusted their length, only then can you safely disconnect your
climbing belt and step down onto the standing platform portion of your treestand.
Tree Belt
Side View
STEP 7. To secure the tree belt, insert the free end up through the slot in
the buckle closest to opposite end of the tree belt, then cross over the
sliding mechanism and back down through opposite slot.
STEP 9. Pull on tree belt to secure and test to make sure sliding mechanism
engages, creating secure tree belt placement.
STEP 8. Attach harness tether to the tree belt loop using the
carabiner included. Check to make sure all connections are secure
and carabiner gate and screw lock mechanisms are closed .
Carabiner
Waist
Loops
Prusik Knot
Climbing Belt
STEP 6. Once you have reached your desired height,
carefully wrap the tree belt around the tree at a
height that allows just enough slack for you to sit
comfortably in your stand. Keeping the harness tether
as short as possible limits the distance you will travel
in case of a fall.
CLIMBING BELT USAGE
STEP 5. If necessary to use
a climbing belt for the eld
installation of your treestand,
feed the loop end of climbing
belt through one of the waist
loops.Then feed opposite end
through the loop end pulling
tight. Wrap the free end
around the tree securing the
prusik knot to the to opposite
waist loop using carabiner
(see FIG 8 to engage and lock
carabiner). Adjust prusik knot
to a comfortable climbing
distance from the tree (see
FIG. 5 and 5A).
WARNING! You must close and engage the carabiner locking mechanism as outlined
in these instructions and FIG 8. Failure to lock the carabiner will result in an unsafe
condition. Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious injury or death!
CLIMBING BELT PRUSIK KNOT
Waist
Loop Carabiner
Climbing
Belt
Prusik Knot
CARABINER Open Closed/Locked
Press
Tree Belt
Loop
WARNING! You must close and engage the carabiner locking mechanism as
outlined in these instructions. Failure to lock the carabiner will result in an unsafe
condition. Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious injury or death!
Harness
Tether
Harness
Tether
Tree Belt
FIG. 5
FIG. 5A
FIG. 6 FIG. 7
FIG. 8
Sitting/Seated

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This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and F2337 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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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 on 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.These devices
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) or allow descent
to the ground. 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 full-body fall arrest harness
instructions could result in not being able to return to the stand and
being suspended in a full-body fall arrest harness after a fall. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WAS TO OCCUR
Waist
Loop
STEP 3. While holding
the loose end of the SRD
strap let the rest of the
strap fall forming a loop
just above ankle height.
(FIG. 2).
STEP 4. Now take the loose
end of the SRD strap you were
holding and thread it through
the opposite waist loop on
your full-body fall arrest
harness. (FIG. 3).
STEP 1. After a fall, take a
moment to catch your 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
(FIG. 1).
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3

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STEP 5. Fasten the loose end (non-loop
end) of the SRD strap by tying a double-
overhand knot (FIG. 4A & 4B).
STEP 6. Adjust the SRD strap so that you are
able to step into the loop and then stand up
(even slightly) to relieve the pressure on your
lower extremities (FIG. 5). The loop size can be
adjusted by untieing the SRD strap loose end
(non-loop end), adjusting the length, then retie
the loose end (non-loop end) again (see STEP 5).
STEP 7. If you are able to reach your treestand,
ladder or climbing system, use it to get back into
your secured 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 (FIG. 5).
STEP 8. Use your personal locating device or
cell phone to call for help.
NOTE: Several optional products/systems are
available that oer self-recovery or self extraction
from a fall when suspended in a full-body fall arrest
harness. Some systems automatically descend the
user while others allow user control. One of these
products/systems can be considered for use as an
additional safety precaution against prolonged
suspension and suspension trauma. Be sure to
follow the manufacturers’ directions on the safe
use of these products/systems.
FIG. 4A FIG. 4B

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This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and F2337 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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You must wear your Muddy® full-body fall arrest harness at
all times when using a climbing stand. This includes staying
connected to the tree at all times while ascending or
descending the tree. When using your Muddy® full-body fall
arrest harness with a climbing stand you must remember
to move the tree belt up and down the tree each time
you ascend or descend the tree. To do this, simply loosen
the tree belt and slide it either upward or downward (as
appropriate for the direction you are climbing). Remember,
keep the slack in the harness tether to a minimum as you
ascend or descend.
WARNING! Installing your Muddy® full-body fall arrest
harness tether and tree belt in a manner other than outlined
here puts you at risk of bodily harm. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Tree
Belt
STEP 1: Prior to stepping onto your
climber platform, attach the tree belt
around the tree trunk at or above eye
level (FIG. 1).
CLIMBING TREESTAND USAGE
STEP 2: As you climb, slide your
tree belt up as shown in Figure 2.
Remember, keep the least amount
of slack in the assembly as possible.
A tight harness tether greatly
reduces the distance you can
travel shall you experience a fall
while climbing. When descending,
simply reverse this Step.
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
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