Muddy Vantage MFP3400-A User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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!
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
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The Vantage
Model MFP3400-A

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 Treestand 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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READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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.
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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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
WARNING! This Muddy® product carries strict weight restrictions.
DO NOT use this product if you exceed these total weight limitations.
Please note that these weight limitations include the user(s) 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!
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your personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this
Instruction Manual in its entirety before attempting to set-up, install,
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these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
         
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Do not return this product to the retailer if you have any damaged or
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ready (nd your batch number on a riveted metal tag axed to your
product) before calling to better assist you.
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(s). It is imperative that the operator(s) of this
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and warnings contained in this Instruction Manual prior to attempting to
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comply with these instructions and/or warnings may result in serious personal
injury or death!
WARNING! Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions
contained in this Instruction Manual may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!        

         
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        
       
   “TREESTAND SAFETY” DVD 


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WARNING! A “TREESTAND SAFETY” DVD has been included with this treestand.
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Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to each hunt, you must inform someone of your hunting
location, including the specic location of your treestand and the expected
duration of your hunt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING!
           
        
        
      
        
        

WARNING! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device (e.g.,
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your possession and 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! DO NOT remove, modify, and/or omit any portion or otherwise
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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

parts, please have the batch/serial number ready (nd your batch number
on a riveted metal tag axed to your product) before calling to better
            
altering, adding or attaching anything to it except if explicitly authorized
    ALWAYS USE GENUINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED
MUDDY® REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS
OTHER THAN GENUINE MUDDY® PARTS VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY AND
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING! ALWAYS inspect/check ALL expiration dates/tags on all straps
(e.g., tree belt, tether/lanyard, etc.) and the full-body fall arrest harness and its
components prior to each use. You must replace ALL straps and suspension
seats EVERY
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! Make certain all chains, cable straps, etc. are tightened per this
Instruction Manual prior to use. All treestand bark biters must be in contact
with the tree before you step onto the stand. The correct adjustment and
tightening of attachment hardware (as outlined in each individual instructions)
is critical to the stable installation of the ladderstand(s). Additionally, you MUST
be wearing your Fall Arrest System (FAS) which includes a full-body fall arrest
harness, tree belt, lanyard/tether, suspension relief device and climbing belt/
linesmen belt (as applicable) in accordance with the Instructions contained
in this Instruction Manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! 

adult supervision. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING!          
          
assembly, setup, installation, use and removal.You must practice installing,
setting-up and using your full-body fall arrest harness and its components
(i.e., lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device, climbing belt/
lineman’s belt [as applicable]) 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) assembly, 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!
MFP3400-A • VAntAge
MAX. OCCUPANCY  
CARRYING CAPACITY
USERS AND EQUIPMENT 

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 Treestand 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!        
        
backrests nor the shooting rail have been designed to support the users

 
serious risk of injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! You must wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) comprising of a
full-body fall arrest harness, lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief
device and climbing belt/lineman’s belt (as applicable) at all times after
leaving the ground. You must stay connected at all times after leaving the
ground while using xed position treestands. Single safety belts and chest
harnesses are no longer preferred and shall never be used. If you are not
wearing a full-body fall arrest harness (that is connected 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! 
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 attempting to
climb up or climb down. Use this same method when raising 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,
rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of defect(s).
Make certain that your treestand is tight and secure prior to use. Protect
this product(s) from extended exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat
or freezing temperatures by storing inside when not in use. Do not use this
or any other product(s) if it shows evidence of wear, rot, corrosion, cracks,
deterioration and/or any other type of defect(s). Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT         
have a history of heart problems, back problems, impaired vision, joints

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


and/or using and/or consuming any substance, including alcohol, that
           

nauseous or dizzy. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to make adjustments to this product 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! DO NOT  
           
installation and integrity. These include, but are not limited to, weather
or other environmental factors that can negatively aect its performance.
          
negatively aect its performance and your safety. Additionally, factors
such as tree growth can stress and damage supporting straps, chains and/
or buckles. 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 and animals may
aect the performance of an unattended treestand. 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 the
treestand in any way. Additionally, do not attach anything to your treestand
without explicit authorized and written instructions from the manufacturer.
Failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty and may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! 
must extend above the treestand foot platform (at least 24 inches) to allow

a climbing aid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! Strict weight limitations have been set for each product(s) to
         
         
   NEVER EXCEED THESE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS!
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT
when ice, snow, and/or freezing rain has deposited or formed on any portion
of the tree or stand you intend to climb. Do not attempt to use this or any
       
               
other product(s) when any other adverse weather condition(s) 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

Manual. Shall inclement weather conditions arise during your use of this

these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT jump or bounce on the treestand platform (or any of
the treestands components) and/or the seat to engage the stand to the
tree. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING! 

       
       
         
fall arrest harness must be worn in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. If you do not or cannot use a lineman’s style (climbing belt)
full-body fall arrest harness that properly ts you must, under no condition,

lineman’s (climbing belt) style full-body fall arrest harness or to nd out
more information regarding full-body fall arrest harnesses, please contact
           
serious injury or death!
WARNING! BEFORE each use, make sure all nuts and bolts are secure.
CHECK all hardware and webbing prior to every use to make sure that
no damage has occurred to hardware and that webbing (as applicable) is

edges. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF ANY DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
5
WARNING! REPLACE any damaged or worn part with original parts.


of its components outdoors when not in use. To purchase parts contact
www.GoMuddy.com, please have the batch/
serial number ready (nd your batch number on a riveted metal tag axed
to your product) before calling to better assist you. 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 nonslip safety boot is important for your safety. Be
especially careful that boot laces do not get hooked on the treestand (or
any of its components) or climbing aids (tuck shoelaces into boot before
climbing). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING! DO NOT use this product, or attempt to use a treestand, on a
dead, leaning, diseased, loose barked tree (bark that akes or falls o),
irregular shaped trees or utility poles. DO NOT use this product on any tree
that does not allow for a level standing platform. 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 hunting height that allows for safe, eective hunting.
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 structures.

(e.g., transformers, generators, substations, etc.) and/or power transmission
           
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! DO NOT stand on the treestand seat. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!        

           
height). DO NOT        

Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! A TMA compliant full-body fall arrest harness with a lineman’s/
climbing belt must be worn at all times while installing or removing any
hang-on style treestands or climbing aids (i.e., ladders, sticks, steps, etc.).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 
the full-body fall arrest harness tree belt and lanyard must be attached to
the tree trunk before stepping down on the treestand. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS maintain three-point contact when climbing up/
down a tree when using climbing aids and/or ladderstands. Proper three-
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! ALWAYS lean forward as you climb and attach your full-body
fall arrest harness tree belt to the tree trunk before securing the platform to
the tree and stepping onto the platform. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
Shall you have any questions about the assembly, installation or use of
this product, or any other product, please do not hesitate to call one of
our customer service representatives at [phone] or visit www.
GoMuddy.com for more details, and they will answer all questions you
may have about any of the complete line of products. Please have the
batch/serial number ready (nd your batch number on a riveted metal tag
axed to your product) before calling to better assist you.
To activate your product’s warranty, a registration card can be found on
page 15 and must be completed and returned to the manufacturer within 30
days of purchase. Be sure to keep a copy of this for your records.
To activate your product’s warranty, a registration card can be found on page
15 and must be completed and returned to the manufacturer within 30 days
of purchase. Be sure to keep a copy of this for your records.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
Any number of innovative accessories are available and sold separately to




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www.GoMuddy.com
STORAGE AND CARE
OF YOUR STAND
Your new treestand is factory nished with a state-
of- the-art powder coating that guarantees years
of trouble-free service. It is recommended that you
store your treestand out of direct sunlight and out
of any other harsh environmental condition(s) that
may adversely aect its performance.

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 Treestand 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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Part # Description Qty
 Foot Platform 
  
 Seat Platform 
 Super Mount Bracket 
 Super Mount Plate 
  
 
Buckle

 
Buckle

  
  
  2
 Strap Assembly 
 Strap Support 
 Seat Adjustment Stop 
  
  2
 Accessory Bag 
  
  
  
 Instruction Manual 
PARTS LIST
SPECS
TOOLS REQUIRED:

Minimum/Maximum Tree Diameter
9” min. and 20” max. at installation height
(i.e., seating platform height)
Maximum Occupancy

Max. Weight Capacity (User and Equipment)

HARDWARE LIST It is recommended to make sure you
have all parts and hardware prior to
assembly.
Part # Description Qty
  2
  
  
  2
  
  
  
  
  4
  2

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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.
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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Part # Description Qty
  2
  
  
  2
  
  
  
  
  4
  2
WARNING! Read the WEIGHT RESTRICTION WARNING, USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS and FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS on pages 3-5 & 12-15 prior to assembly of this product! Failure to follow the instructions on this
page and pages 3-5 & 12-15 may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT over tighten the hardware. Over tightening can lead to structural damage and may negatively affect the performance
of your stand. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Refer to pages 9-11, Field Installation-Fixed Positions, for installation instructions.
NOTE: The photo below shows the parts which are pre-assembled on the rear frame support. These assembly steps are not included in the written
instructions. If you have questions please contact the customer service department at [phone].
D
Rear Frame
Support
Foot Platform
Nylon Insert
Steel
Washer
Nylon
Washer
Steel
Washer
Nylon
Washer
Nylon
Insert
FIG. 1
STEP 1. Attach the rear frame support to the foot platform
        


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 Treestand 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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Rear Frame
Support
Seat Frame
Nylon Insert
Nylon Insert
Steel
Washer
Nylon
Washer
Steel
Washer
Nylon
Washer
D
A
Foot Platform
Plastic Coated
Cables
A
Plastic Coated
Cables
Steel
Washer
Nylon
Washer
Nylon
Washer
Steel
Washer
Steel
Washer
Nylon
Washer
Steel
Washer
Nylon
Washer
STEP 2.

seat frame to the rear frame support (Fig. 2).
STEP 3.      plastic coated cables to pre-
drilled holes in foot platform

A
Seat Frame
Seat Cushion
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
STEP 4. Insert the seat cushion sleeve over seat frame
and securely fasten using silent ties (Fig. 4).
FIG. 4

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
9
WARNING! User must read and follow all manufacturer instructions and
warnings included with their treestand prior to use. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Check to ensure that the receiver has not loosened or shifted
and that there are no physical deformities with your receiver prior to each
and every use. Tighten the strap if loosened and do not use if damaged!
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Ratchet InstRuctIons:
STEP 1. Thread strap through slot in the center of the ratchet reel (See FIG. 1). Remove slack from strap by pulling loose end as tightly as
possible (See FIG. 2).
STEP 2. Then ratchet handle back and forth to tighten straps, a minimum of two (2) wraps around the ratchet reel is required (See FIG. 3).
STEP 3. After strap is tight, close handle to the lock position.
STEP 4. To remove tension, pull spring loaded retaining lock and open ratchet completely, then manually pull strap to loosen (See FIG. 4).
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
Note: 
STEP 1. 
STEP 2. Thread the Super Mount Bracket onto the ratchet assembly (Figure 2).
STEP 3. 

STEP 4. 
SUPERMOUNT ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1
NOTE:   
   
    
    

WARNING! Make sure that you are
wearing a full-body fall arrest harness!
Ensure the tree belt is tightened around
the tree and the full-body fall arrest
harness is attached properly! Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
FIGURE 3

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 Treestand 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! Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions contained
here may result in serious injury or death!
READ THE FULL- BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS SECTION (PAGES 12-15)
CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS! YOUR FULL-BODY
FALL ARREST HARNESS AND ITS COMPONENT (I.E., LANYARD/TETHER, TREE
BELT, CLIMBING BELT (LINEMAN’S BELT AS APPLICABLE), SUSPENSION RELIEF
DEVICE) IS DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM CAPACITY (USER AND EQUIPMENT
OF 300 POUNDS 136 KG MODEL A130.CB. ADDITIONALLY, YOUR FULL-
BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS (AND IT COMPONENTS) MUST BE REPLACED
AFTER THREE (3) YEARS OF SERVICE! PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FULL-BODY
FALL ARREST HARNESS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE SHALLYOU EXPERIENCE
A FALL OR SHALL IT EXCEED THE THREE (3) YEAR SERVICE PERIOD.
WARNING!    
or chest harness. These devices have been deemed unsafe for use in climbing
apparatus applications and may endanger your personal safety. Use only the TMA
compliant full-body fall arrest harness that was provided with this product. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or 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, use, installation
and removal. You must practice installing, setting-up, using and removal of this
product(s) 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! DO NOT leave your treestand installed for more than two weeks

include, but are not limited to, weather or other environmental factors that
can negatively aect its performance. Animals can also cause damage to your
treestand that can negatively aect its performance and your safety. Additionally,
factors such as tree growth can stress and damage supporting straps and buckles.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER ATTEMPT to step onto a treestand until all treestand
contact points are secured tightly and rmly to the tree. NEVER ATTEMPT to step
onto a treestand unless your full-body fall arrest harness is properly attached.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 
your full-body fall arrest harness and use the climbing belt at all times while
installing or removing your xed position treestand. The use of the climbing
belt ensures your stable attachment to the tree until installation is complete.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 
your treestand in your possession. Always use a pull up rope to raise and
lower the treestand during installation and removal. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
CLIMB WITH ANY HUNTING COMPONENT OR ACCESSORY IN HAND OR
ON YOUR BACK. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! If you nd that your treestand is unlevel, canted, angled
awkwardly upward or downward, or in any conguration other than level,
immediately climb down to ground-level and readjust your treestand as

unlevel treestand. Additionally, never attempt to level your treestand at
heights above the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
Prior to using this stand you must also read and follow all Safety
Warnings from pages 3-5 of this manual.
FIELD INSTALLATION  FIXED POSITION TREESTANDS
WARNING! 
safety warnings prior to using these products! Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! These ladderstands were designed to be used on trees with a
MINIMUM DIAMETER OF 9 INCHES (23 CM) AND A MAXIMUM DIAMETER
OF 20 INCHES 51 CM AT TREESTAND INSTALLATION HEIGHT I.E.,
SEATING PLATFORM HEIGHT . DO NOT attempt to install on trees with
smaller or larger diameters. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING!          
weapon. Use a pull-up rope to carefully raise your unloaded weapon after
full-body fall arrest harness is secure and you are set in the stand!
WARNING!        
ladders, stacking steps, sectional ladders, etc.) they must extend 24” above
the foot platform of your treestand. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death.
STOP NOW! It will be necessary to use the climbing belt with your full-
body fall arrest harness while ascending the tree and attaching your treestand.
As you climb it will be necessary to slide the climbing belt up the tree. Once
you’ve reached the desired height and your treestand is properly secured to the
tree, you will need to attach the permanent tree belt and secure tether strap
FAILURE TO WEAR YOUR FULL-BODY
FALL ARREST HARNESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
Prior to setting up or using your xed position stand, please take a
moment to check for damage or wear to the cables, strap assembly, and
hardware. It is necessary to replace these parts as normal maintenance
whenever wear exists or straps every year, cables every 2 years and
hardware every 3 years, whichever is sooner. Please do not attempt to
use your stand if there is a problem or considerable wear to the cables,
strap assemblies, or hardware!

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!

Strap
Assembly
B
A
D-ring
Strap
Assembly
B
A
D-ring
Strap
Assembly
B
A
D-ring
Fixed Position Install• FIGURE 4 Fixed Position Install• FIGURE 5
FIELD INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1.
WARNING! Make sure the “key hole” is in the proper orientation—the largest part of the key hole at the top and the narrow part of the loop at
the bottom. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
STEP 2.

STEP 3.

STEP 4. Fold foot platform to the upright position and insert treestand into the super mount plate ( Fig. 2).
STEP 5.


STEP 6. Attach one looped end of the silent cam buckle strap around the strap receiver, then follow the strap around the tree and attach the other end around
the strap receiver (Fig. 4). Pull strap tight (Fig. 5).
WARNING! 
harness is attached properly!
STEP 7. Before stepping onto the stand, be sure it is secured properly and is tight against the tree with all four contact points touching the tree. If the treestand


WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER ATTEMPT to step onto a treestand until all treestand contact points are secured tightly and rmly to the tree. NEVER ATTEMPT to
step onto a treestand unless your full-body fall arrest harness is properly attached. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
STEP 6.
STEP 7. 
Strap
Assembly
B
A
D-ring
Strap
Assembly
B
A
D-ring
Fixed Position Install• FIGURE 3
Fixed Position Install• FIGURE 2
Fixed Position Install• FIGURE 1

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 Treestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.

WARNING! Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions
contained here may result in serious injury or death!
READ THE FULLBODY FALL ARREST HARNESS SECTION CAREFULLY
AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS! YOUR FULLBODY FALL
ARREST HARNESS AND ITS COMPONENT I.E., LANYARD/TETHER, TREE
BELT, CLIMBING BELT LINEMAN’S BELT AS APPLICABLE, 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 ITS COMPONENTS 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!
you must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup,
installation, use and removal. You must practice installing, setting-up and
using your full-body fall arrest harness and its components (i.e., lanyard/tether,
tree belt, suspension relief device, climbing belt/lineman’s belt [as applicable])
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) assembly, 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 wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) comprising of a full-
body fall arrest harness, lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device
and climbing belt/lineman’s belt (as applicable) at all times after leaving the
ground. You must stay connected at all times after leaving the ground while
using xed position treestands. Single safety belts and chest harnesses are no
longer preferred and shall never be used. If you are not wearing a full-body
fall arrest harness (that is connected 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! You must practice putting the full-body fall arrest harness on,
adjusting and using your full-body fall arrest harness and it’s components (i.e.,
lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device, climbing belt/lineman’s
belt [as applicable]) 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 lanyard/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
           
tether strap get under your chin or around your neck. 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!       
        

        
      

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
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WARNING!MUDDY IS
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         

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         
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WARNING! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device
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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!
           
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 lanyard/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! If your hunting location is unknown by anyone and
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!
FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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.
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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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
WARNING! READ THESE MUDDY® FULLBODY FALL ARREST HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALLTHE INSTRUCTIONS!
YOUR NEW FULLBODY FALL ARREST HARNESS IS DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM CAPACITY USER AND EQUIPMENT OF 300 POUNDS
136 kg. ADDITIONALLY, YOUR NEW FULLBODY FALL ARREST HARNESS MUST BE REPLACED AFTER THREE 3YEARS OF SERVICE! REPLACE
YOUR FULLBODY FALL ARREST HARNESS IMMEDIATELY SHALL YOU EXPERIENCE A FALL WHILE WEARING IT.
WARNING! Use the Muddy® full-body fall arrest harness provided with this product or a harness that complies with 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!
STEP 1. Identify the main
parts of the full-body
fall arrest harness (Fig.
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fall arrest harness by the
tether loop insuring the
harness is upright and leg
straps are hanging down.
Straighten any parts that
have become twisted.
FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 3.
Feed the
left leg strap
between legs
and thread
through the
bottom left
waist loop.
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the right leg
strap, feeding
between legs
and through
right waist
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STEP 4. Secure the two leg straps by threading
the three bar buckle (Fig. 4). Tighten the leg
straps snuggly. DO NOT over tighten as this will
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full-body fall arrest harness shall look like the
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WARNING! It is very important to complete
this Step of the assembly. An 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 full-
body fall arrest harness that complies with TMA
standards.
Slot A
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
Strap


Strap
Three Bar
Buckle
Up through Slot B
Down through Slot A
Down through Slot B
Pull tight to secure
Back over top
Slot B
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
Leg Strap
waist
belt
Leg Strap
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
Leg Strap
waist
belt
Leg Strap
FIG 1
FIG 2 FIG 3
FIG 4
STEP 2. Insert arms
through each shoulder
strap (Fig. 2).

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 Treestand 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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tree
belt
Standing
tether
tree
belt
Tree Belt

Climbing Belt
tree belt
tether
tree
belt
FIG 5
FIG 9
FIG 6
FIG 7
FIG 8
tree
belt
Sitting/Seating
tether
WARNING! It may be necessary to purchase an aftermarket full-body fall arrest harness which meets or exceeds TMA standards shall the Muddy® full-body
fall arrest harness provided with this Muddy® product 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 5. If necessary to
use a climbing belt for the
eld installation of your
treestand (as per the specic
Instructions for your specic
treestand model), feed the
climbing belt through one
of the waist loops and wrap
the free end around the
tree. Then feed opposite
end through the opposite
waist loop and use three bar
buckle method described in
Fig 4 to secure (Fig. 5).
STEP 6. Once you
have reached your
desired height,
insert the tree belt
through the loop of
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STEP 7. Then, carefully wrap
the tree belt around the tree
at a height that allows just
enough slack for you to sit
comfortably in your stand.
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as possible limits the distance
you will travel, in the unlikely
event you shall experience a
fall.
STEP 8. 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 (Fig. 9).

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!

STEP 1. After a fall, take a moment to catch your breath and
stay calm. DO NOT PANIC.
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. 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
(minimize) suspension trauma (blood pooling) or allow descent to the ground. Follow all instructions below regarding the provided SRD (Suspension
Relief Device) 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!
FIG 1
FIG 4
FIG 3FIG 2
STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WERE TO OCCUR:
STEP 3. Adjust the SRD strap so that you are able to step into the loop
and then stand up, relieving the pressure on your lower extremities. The
loop size can be adjusted by moving the buckle up or down (Fig. 2 and 3).
STEP 4. If you are able to reach your 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. 4).
STEP 5. Use your personal locating device or cell phone to call for help.
NOTE: Several optional products/systems are available that offer 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.
STEP 2. Pull on the SRD
strap located on the front
side of your full-body fall
arrest harness (Fig. 1).
PLEASE REGISTER TO ACTIVATE YOUR PRODUCT’S WARRANTY.

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 Treestand 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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Warranty: Premier Outdoor Equipment, LLC 
climbing system products to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of twelve months from the original date of retail purchase. Premier
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delivered to be free from physical defects for a period of twelve months from the
original date of retail purchase.
Repair Procedures, Exclusive Remedy: Premier Outdoor Equipment, LLC will
at its option, repair, or replace products not conforming to this limited warranty
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          
MUDDY
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the product as directed at your expense. Product repairs not covered by warranty,
and product updates, will be provided at a set rate.
Limitations: This warranty is void if the product is damaged by improper or

     


         

are not authorized, for use in any situations that might pose potentially injurious
to life and health, other than those situations that the products are intended for.
This warranty is not assignable or transferable.
No Other Warranties:        
      
   

          


 

authorized to make warranties, representations, or obligations inconsistent with or
in addition to those set forth in this limited warranty.
No Damages:
         
warranty or under any other legal theory, even if advised of the possibility of such


     


General: (a) This agreement is the entire agreement between you and Premier
        
          
  

or breach of the same of dierent kind. (c) The invalidity of any provision of this
agreement shall not aect the validity of the other provisions hereof. (d) This
agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY
Premier Outdoor Equipment, LLC, PO Box 454, Windom, Minnesota 56101
To activate your product’s warranty, please mail in your registration card or
submit it online at www.GoMuddy.com
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

       
       


hardware every three years. If at anytime there is a defect with
any part of your treestand, we insist that you replace the part
prior to using the stand. Improper or incorrectly performed
maintenance or repair, including the use of unauthorized
replacement parts, will void all warranties.

www.GoMuddy.com or by calling our customer service

PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Product Purchased Model #

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Street Address
  
 
   
Date Purchased

     

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Purchased From
Purchased Date
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CARD ABOVE WITHIN (30) DAYS OF THE PURCHASE IN
ORDERTO ACTIVATETHE LIMITEDWARRANTY COVERAGE.
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