Muddy The Fusion MCL500-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 Fusion
Model MCL500-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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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!

your personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this
Instruction Manual in its entirety before attempting to set-up, install,

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

follow all the instructions and warnings contained in this Instruction

        
warnings may result in serious personal injury or death!
WARNING! As a tree grows upward from the ground it gradually narrows.
         
gradual narrowing and adjust your standing and seating platforms
slightly upward. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING!         
climbing treestand.This is designed to connect the standing platform to
the seating platform. In the unlikely event you lose contact with either
while climbing, this connector rope allow you to regain control. Prior to
climbing, insure this connector rope is installed. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Standing and seating platform adjustments may only be made
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Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!        
harness tether/tree belt (i.e., moving the tether/tree belt up and down
           
coordinated with treestand movement to maintain the least amount of
slack in the tether that will allow for safe climbing. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! You must familiarize yourself with the use of your climber
by practicing at ground level before using in a hunting environment.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious 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!       
       
         


        
       
  “TREESTAND SAFETY”  



WARNING! A “Treestand Safety”
             
product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING! 


       




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! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device


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

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
    

the batch/serial number ready (nd your batch number on a riveted metal

your stand in any way by making repairs, or altering, adding or attaching
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!
MCL500-A • Fusion
MAX. OCCUPANCY  
CARRYING CAPACITY
USERS AND EQUIPMENT 

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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WARNING! Make certain all chains, cables, 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 climbing treestand(s).
          
includes a full-body fall arrest harness, tree belt, tether and suspension relief
device in accordance with the instructions contained in this Instruction
Manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING!           

without direct adult supervision. 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!  
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) 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! 
          
          
of weight on these structures.
Doing so will put the user in serious risk of injury or death. Failure to follow
these instructions will result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! You must wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) comprising of a full-
body fall arrest harness, tether, tree belt, suspension relief device at all
times after leaving the ground. 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)
   
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
a history of heart problems, back problems, impaired vision, joints that
        
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

product(s) if you are currently taking medication (including prescription)
and/or using and/or consuming any substance, including alcohol, that
           

ill, 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

and integrity. These include, but are not limited to, weather or other

          
  
growth can stress and damage supporting straps, chains, cables 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

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! 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
       

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 this

          
product(s), return to the ground immediately and seek proper man-made
shelter
. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING! DO NOT jump or bounce on any portion(s) of this climbing

jump on the seating or standing platforms in particular, as this could lead
to damaging these or disengaging them from the tree. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!

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! 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
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edges. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF ANY DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! REPLACE any damaged or worn part with original parts.
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
treestand or any of its components outdoors when not in use. To purchase
       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 (tuck shoelaces into
boot before climbing) on the treestand (or any of its components). 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
           
irregular shaped trees or utility poles. DO NOT use this product on any tree
that does not allow for a level seating and 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,

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! These climbing treestands 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. 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! NEVER put, or allow the full-body fall arrest harness tether
to get under your arm(s). This may result in an extremely dangerous
situation in the unlikely event of a fall. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to stepping onto the treestand, connect the full-
body fall arrest harness tether and tree belt to the tree trunk at about
eye-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING! NEVER adjust the length of climbing cable or level of the
platform when above ground-level. All adjustments must be made at
ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! After descending back to the ground, do not remove the full-
body fall arrest harness tether and tree belt from the tree trunk until you
have reached the ground and your feet are safely on rm ground. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER use the last link of the climbing cable on your
      NEVER drill additional holes near
end of climbing cable. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS inspect/check ALL expiration dates/tags on all
straps and the full-body fall arrest harness and its components prior to
each use.You must replace ALL straps and suspension seats EVERY year.

that has expired and/or is showing any signs of damage and/or wear.
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] 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
16 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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

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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
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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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Part # Description Qty
 Foot Section 
  
  
 Seat Section 
  
  
  2
  
  
  
  
 Accessory Bag 
  
  2
  2
  
  
  
  
 Footrest 
  
  2
  
  
 Instruction Manual 
  
PARTS LIST
SPECS
TOOLS REQUIRED:

Minimum/Maximum Tree Diameter

(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.
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Part # Description Qty
  4
  2
  2
  2
  2
  
  
  24

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
  2
  2
Part # Description Qty
 Spring Bolt 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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Foot
Entrance
Heel Cord
Foot
Section
Cinching Straps/
Foot Straps
1
2
Foot
Entrance
Heel Cord
Foot
Section
Cinching Straps/
Foot Straps
1
2
Climbing
Cable
Foot
Section
Right
Support A
Nylon
Washers
Secured
Cap Bolt
Foot
Section
WARNING! Read the WEIGHT RESTRICTION WARNING, USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS and FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS on pages 2-4 and pages 9-12 prior to assembly of this product! Failure to follow the instructions on this
page, pages 2-4 and pages 9-12 may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! AFTER BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR STANDS’ ASSEMBLY, YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ON PAGES 1315. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING!This stand is equipped with a footrest.The footrest has not been designed to support the users weight. Under no circumstances
shall you place any more than fteen (15) pounds of weight on these structures. Doing so will put the user in serious risk of injury or death.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Refer to pages 13-15, Field Installation, for installation instructions.
STEP 1. V-bracket into the rear of the foot section and
secure using the Secured Cap Boltseating platform. (See both
Notes below)
STEP 2. climbing cable to the
right support of the foot section


installation of the climbing cable on the seating platform.
Secured
Cap Bolt
Foot Section
V-Bracket
Coated
Steel Chain
Snap Pins
Secured
Cap Bolt
Seat Section
V-Bracket
Bark Biters
Coated
Steel Chain
Snap Pins
Tab
V-Bracket
Bark Biters
Seat Section
Support - Right
Seat Section
Support - Left
Foot Section
Support - Left
Foot Section
Support - Right
NOTE: 
underneath the tab.
STEP 4. Attach the heel cord to foot section.
To secure straps after installing, feed the open end of the cinching
strap/foot strap through the backside of slot 1
back through slot 2 
cinching strap/foot strap
Foot Straps
and Heel Cord
installed
STEP 3cinching straps/foot straps to the outside
of the foot section Note:
foot strap is included to secure sections together during transport.
Fig. 1
Fig. 1A
Loop
End
S-Hook
1. Starting in the middle of the foot platform  
  loop end of the heel cord around outside edge of foot
platform (Fig. 2).
2. Thread the S-hook end through the loop end and stretch heel cord
across the top of the foot platform to the other side. (Fig. 2).
3.S-hook end around the outside edge of the foot platform
and attach the S-Hook around the heel cord
Loop
End
S-Hook
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Foot
Platform


Snap
Buckle
Zipper
1
2
3
Secured
Cap Bolt
V-Bracket
Tab
Nylon
Net
Secured
Cap Bolt
NOTE: Stretch Nylon Net Seat so it is installed
underneath the Tab and V-bracket (making sure
the top and bottom ends of the net are included).
Secure the V-bracket and Nylon Net Seat using
the Secured Cap Bolt. Make sure the Secured
Cap Bolt goes through the holes on the top and
bottom ends of Nylon Net Seat.
Side View: Securing Nylon Net Seat
Snap
Buckle
Zipper
1
2
3
Secured
Cap Bolt
V-Bracket
Tab
Nylon
Net
Secured
Cap Bolt

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! Under no circumstances shall
you place any more than fteen (15) pounds (7
kg) of weight on the armrests or footrest. Doing
so will put the user in serious risk of injury or
death. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
Assembled climber, (seating is removed to
show product better).
STEP 5. Secure seat cushion using attached buckles.
Snap
Buckle
Zipper
1
2
3
Secured
Cap Bolt
V-Bracket
Tab
Nylon
Net
Secured
Cap Bolt
Snap
Buckle
Zipper
1
2
3
Secured
Cap Bolt
V-Bracket
Tab
Nylon
Net
Secured
Cap Bolt
3SEAT CUSHION OPTIONS 1. 
2. 2" Thick Foam Seat
3. 2" Thick Backrest (zippered)
How to attach foam seat
 snap
buckles to secure foam seat to nylon
netting.
Fig. 4A
Fig. 4
You are now ready to install your climbing
Field Installation,
for installation instructions.
Climbing
Cable
Spring
Bolt
Hole
Spring
Bolt
Retention
Pin
To adjust, remove Spring Bolt Retention
Pin from end of Spring Bolt. Pull Spring
Bolt back and adjust Climbing Cable.
Make sure Spring Bolt locks into a hole in
the Climbing Cable and replace Spring
Bolt Retention Pin at the end of the
Spring Bolt.

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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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 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!       
        

        
      


“TREESTAND SAFETY” DVD


WARNING! IS

         



         

WARNING! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device

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

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.

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.

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.

the right leg
strap, feeding
between legs
and through
right waist

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

full-body fall arrest harness shall look like the

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


Strap


Strap
Three Bar
Buckle

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).