PRIMAL TREESTANDS PVLS-316 Instruction Manual

• Always Wear a Safety Harness with this Product
• Practice Using at Ground Level
• Weight Limit: 300 lbs.
• Tree Size: 9”-18” diameter
17’ Single Vantage
Deluxe Ladder Stand
MODEL: PVLS-316
Instruction and Safety Manual
Every year serious injury or death can occur from hunting related accidents. To ensure your safety, please completely read and follow this safety manual
and all warning labels before assembling, installing or utilizing this product.
Do not use this product before fully understanding all safety warnings and instructions. If you have questions, are unsure about any information or need additional
information concerning your product, contact our customer service department at 1-866-972-6168 or visit www.Primaltreestands.Com. Keep and
maintain this safety and instruction manual in a safe location for future reference.
W A R N I N G SAFETY MUST BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY WITH THIS PRODUCT
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Treestand Safety Warnings
Please read the following instruction manual and warnings labels completely before utilizing this product. Failure to understand and execute the
instructions and warnings may result in serious injury or death. In the event of an accident, have a plan for rescue, including the use of devices that may be
easily reached while suspended.
ALWAYS read and understand all warnings and instructions. Watch the enclosed DVD in it’s entirety before doing anything with this product including
assembly, installation etc. before each use of this product. Failure to read and understand all warnings and instructions and DVD material may result in
serious injury or death. Contact a Customer Service Representative with any questions you may have.
NEVER exceed total weight limit of 300 lbs. DO NOT use if your combined weight with all of your hunting gear and any accessories exceeds 300 lbs. Use
of tree stand over the weight limit may result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT use this tree stand while under the influence of alcohol, medication or any illegal substances. Use of tree stand while under the influence of any
of these substances may result in serious injury or death.
NEVER use this treestand during inclement weather. DO NOT use tree stand during thunderstorms, snowstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes or any other
weather conditions that include (but not limited to) lightning, icy conditions, or high winds that could create slippery or dangerous situations. End your hunt
and return to the ground if inclement weather conditions arise.
NEVER use treestand If you are feeling ill, nauseous, dizzy or if you have a prior condition that could cause a problem. i.e., heart condition, joints that
lock-up spinal fusions, etc., or if you are not well rested and alert. Physical ailments can reduce your ability to safely install, utilize, and remove your
treestand. Please consult a physician prior to use.
NEVER use this tree stand if you have a history of health problems such as (but not limited to) heart problems, back problems, high blood pressure,
impaired vision, equilibrium impairments, are afraid of heights, have been advised by a doctor or physician not to climb. If you are not physically fit, well
rested, and alert, or if you have any other physical or mental condition that would impair your ability to properly use this treestand.
NEVER use this tree stand on a tree that is dead, leaning, diseased, loose barked or on a utility pole as the tree may fall, break, or uproot and may result
in serious injury or death. NEVER rely on a branch for support.
NEVER jump or bounce on the treestand’s platform or ladder sections to seat it to the tree. Instead, step firmly on the first rung of the bottom ladder
section to set the ladder into the ground before proceeding to climb the ladder.
NEVER transport any of your equipment with yourself while ascending or descending the tree. You will need to have two hands free during ascending and
descending for safety. Use a haul line to pull up your firearm (unloaded, chamber opened with safety lock engaged, barrel facing towards the ground),
bows, arrows, knives or any other equipment to your tree stand once you have reached your desired hunting height. ONLY pull up hunting equipment after
the tree stand has been secured to the tree and after you and your harness have been secured to the tree. Prior to descending, lower your equipment on
the opposite side of the tree from which you are climbing. Make sure that the unloaded firearm’s safety lock is engaged and the gun barrel is pointing
towards the ground.
ALWAYS hunt with a plan and a buddy. Before you leave home, let others know your exact location, when you plan to return and who is with you.
ALWAYS carry emergency signal devices such as a cell phone, walkie-talkie, whistle, signal flare, PLD (personal location device) and flashlight with you at
all times and within reach even while you are suspended in your harness. Watch for changing weather conditions. In the event of an accident, remain calm
and seek help immediately.
ALWAYS inspect the tree stand and the Fall Arrest System (FAS) (Harness) for signs of wear or damage BEFORE each use. Also inspect to ensure that
nuts and bolts are secure. Pay special attention to the harness and straps, guaranteeing that nothing has been frayed or severed. Destroy all products that
cannot be repaired by the manufacturer. Contact a Customer Service Representative for replacement parts. The Fall Arrest System MUST be discarded
and replaced after a fall has occurred.
DO NOT ATTACH YOUR FULL BODY HARNESS TO YOUR TREESTAND.
NEVER modify your treestand in any way by making repairs, replacing parts, or altering adding or attaching anything to it except if explicitly authorized in
writing by the manufacturer. Improper installation or adjustment may cause serious injury or death. Remove all contents from box. Inspect for any
damaged or missing parts. If any parts are missing or damaged, you must only use certified replacement parts. Using any other replacement parts will
void product warranty. THERE ARE NO EXTRA PARTS. All parts MUST be used to ensure the safety of you and your stand. If you think parts are missing
or damaged, STOP IMMEDIATELY and contact our Customer Service Department. Using the tree stand with missing or damaged parts may result in
serious injury or death. DO NOT return this product to the retailer. Contact a Customer Service Representative if you have any missing, damaged or extra
parts.
ALWAYS keep instructions (written and video) in a safe place and review before each use. It is the responsibility of the treestand owner to furnish the
complete instructions to anyone who borrows or purchases the treestand from you. A safe treestand hunting video has been included. View it in it’s entirety
prior to using this product.
NEVER use this treestand for any use other than hunting. Our treestands are designed for hunters to wear a Full Body Harness. If you are not completely
comfortable and confident with your ability to safely install, ascend, hunt and descend using a Full Body Safety Harness and this treestand, DO NOT
PROCEED.
NEVER use this treestand for trimming trees.
NEVER fall asleep in your stand as you may fall out resulting in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS be sure to re-tighten all bolts BEFORE each new use of treestand.
ALWAYS have a minimum of three people present when installing or removing this treestand.
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Treestand Safety Warnings
NEVER remove any safety warning stickers
from this product.
NEVER adjust your stand while in use. Practice the attachment of this treestand at ground level before using in a hunting environment. ALWAYS ensure
that you and your treestand are safely secured to a healthy tree. Your tree stand MUST be attached tightly to the tree and secured in place. If the stand is
not secure, it may shift while in use, resulting in serious injury or death.
The Installation Cross Straps and Truss Assembly System MUST be properly installed before each use of the treestand.
ALWAYS inspect every ladder section connection every time you use the stand before you leave the ground. If ladder sections are separating, with the help
of at least two other people, lower the stand to the ground, make adjustments, and reinstall.
ALWAYS check the ground below the tree stand to make sure it is firm and level. Sloping ground or uneven terrain (one side of a rock or root) can cause
your tree stand to tilt or shift.
ALWAYS maintain three points of contact when climbing the tree stand. (Two feet and one hand or one foot and two hands.)
ALWAYS lean forward as you climb and attach your harness to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform.
DO NOT leave your treestand outside since weather or animals may cause damage. Tree growth can also cause stress and damage straps and buckles. It
must be stored inside, free of moisture, when not in use.
NEVER wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing, which can cause hazardous conditions. Clothing may be caught in your equipment and cause you to fall. You
must always wear non-slip or rubber boots. Shoelaces must be tucked into your boots. Rings and necklaces MUST NOT be worn.
NEVER use this treestand with a second person. The treestand is designed for use by ONE person.
NEVER let children use this treestand without adult supervision. This treestand is not a toy. No one under the age of 18 should attempt to use this product
without direct adult supervision.
DO NOT use tree stand if any nuts or bolts or parts are loose, bent, or crooked.
ALWAYS know your physical limitations. Don’t take chances. If you start thinking about how high you are, don’t go any higher. Instead, choose a minimum
height that will allow for safe, effective and comfortable hunting.
ALWAYS lean forward towards the tree as you climb and attach your harness to the tree BEFORE securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the
platform. NEVER lean out from the treestand for any reason.
ALWAYS wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) (Harness) consisting of a full body safety harness after leaving the ground. A Full Body Harness that meets the
requirements of ASTM Test Method F2337 MUST always be connected to yourself and the tree during ascending, hunting and descending. Single safety
belts and chest harnesses are no longer allowed and should NEVER be used. If you are not wearing a Full Body Harness properly attached to the tree, that
is protecting you from a fall, DO NOT leave the ground. Failure to wear your Full Body Harness may result in serious injury or death. Be aware that falls
can occur at anytime after leaving the ground.
ALWAYS read and understand the manufacturer’s Warnings, expiration date (if applicable) and instructions on how to use and how to properly adjust the
harness. Practice the use of a full body safety harness at ground level in the presence of a responsible adult to experience the feeling of hanging
suspended before using in a hunting environment. Failure to follow harness instructions may result in not being able to return to the stand and being
suspended in a harness after a fall, or serious injury or possibly death. If the hunting location is unknown by anyone and communication efforts are
unsuccessful, you MUST have a personal plan for rescue/escape because prolonged suspension in a harness may 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. Hunters with varying
degrees of physical fitness may require different plans to recover/escape the effects 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 recovery/escape plan for your situation before leaving the ground.
ALWAYS have a suspension relief device on your person and readily accessible while using a harness. These devices allow the user to relieve the load on
the lower extremities if suspended in a harness and help maintain circulation in the legs, mitigate suspension trauma (blood pooling) or allow descent to the
ground. Several optional products/systems are available that offer self-recovery or self-extraction from a fall when suspended in a 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’ instructions on the safe use of these products/systems.
Hunt from the ground when self-recovery escape is absent. There is time to make a correct decision on what action to take if a fall occurs while wearing a
full body harness. It is important to remember “DO NOT PANIC.” Remain calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery plan.
NEVER allow the tether strap to get under your chin or around our neck. The length of the harness tether MUST be minimized at all times. It should be
adjusted so that it is above the head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you should have the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing.
Safety must be your first priority
during the use of this product.
W A R N I N G
DO NOT use this ladderstand under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Using ladderstand under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication may result in serious injury or
death.
NEVER use ladderstand if you have dizzy spells, a heart
problem, are afraid of heights, have been advised by a doctor
or other health care provider not to climb, or have any
condition that would impair your ability to climb up or down or
use treestand as it could result in serious injury or death.
NEVER remove or deface ladderstand warning labels.
Replacement labels can be obtained from the address below.
NEVER make any alterations or modifications to the ladder
stand. Doing so may result in serious injury or death and will
void all warranties.
NEVER stand on treestand seat or armrests. Standing on any
of these parts may cause the treestand to break or fail resulting
in serious injury or death.
NEVER use treestand in a tree that is dead, diseased, leaning,
or on wet or uneven ground as the tree may fall, break, or
uproot and may result in serious injury or death.
NEVER use ladderstand during inclement weather. DO NOT
use treestand during thunderstorms or any other weather
conditions including (but not limited to) lightning, freezing rain,
high wind that could create slippery or dangerous conditions.
DO NOT use this ladderstand without reading and following all
warnings and instructions before each use. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT exceed the ladderstand's 300 lbs. weight limit, which
includes your body weight as well as the weight of your clothes
and gear. Exceeding the ladderstand's weight limit may cause
the treestand to break or fail resulting in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS wear a Full Body Harness while using this ladder
stand. Failure to wear a full body harness while using
this ladderstand may result in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS inspect your ladderstand before each use. DO NOT
use if parts are missing, worn, or damaged.
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• ALWAYS thoroughly inspect the tree before installing your product. DO NOT install your TREE/LADDER STAND onto any dead or unsafe tree, telephone
or utility pole, structural column, or man-made structure. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
• ALWAYS select the proper tree for use with your TREE/LADDER STAND. Select a live straight tree that fits within size limits recommended (minimum tree
diameter must be no less than 9 inches and maximum of 18 inches.). DO NOT rely on a branch for support.
• DO NOT select a tree in the dark or choose a tree in close proximity to a fence. You must not have any stumps or rocks beneath your tree.
• NEVER use TREE/LADDER STAND on a tree that is dead, diseased , leaning or on wet and uneven ground as the tree may fall, break or uproot.
• Your tree must not be wet, icy or slippery or on wet, swampy, or loose ground that allows the tree to be unstable. Check the ground under TREE/LADDER
STAND to ensure it is firm and level.
• Be sure you have a level stand platform. Your tree must not lean or have any irregular shape.
• Tree must not have any loose or scaly bark or excessive vines, nails, screws, or any other sharp objects protruding that may sever webbing on product. Any
surrounding trees must not lean or have dead limbs that may fall onto you or your product.
• NEVER HURRY!! HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!! While climbing a TREE/LADDER STAND, make slow, even movements no more than ten to twelve
inches at a time. Make sure you have proper contact with tree and/or TREE/LADDER STAND every time you move. On ladder tree stand, ALWAYS
maintain three points of contact with each step up the ladder and ALWAYS lean forward as you climb.
Several treestands are equipped with a footrest, armrests and/or shooting rail. Neither the footrest, armrests nor the shooting rail have been
designed to support a user’s weight. Under NO circumstances should you place more than fifteen (15) pounds of weight on these structures. Doing
so will put the user in serious risk of injury or death.
Choosing A Safe Tree
Proper Care And Maintenance:
• Inspection for defects (damage, rot, corrosion, cracks, freezing, excessive heat, etc.) before every use is required. Do not use if damage is
detected or suspected.
• We recommend replacing all hardware/cables/nuts/bolts/clips on your tree stand every two (2) years or sooner if inspection finds it necessary. Use
only Primal Vantage approved replacement straps and parts. Use of any other straps or parts, will be viewed as a modification to the product. Any
modification will void the warranties and relieve Primal Vantage from all liabilities. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death.
• DO NOT overtighten the hardware. DO NOT use a socket wrench. This 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.
• All photos are taken from the front view unless otherwise noted.
• In most cases, bolts come with two nylon washers. One washer will be placed against the bolt head the other washer will be placed against the nut.
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Handle Rails (2)
F
1 Top Ladder Section...................Part # PTL-316
1 Middle Ladder Section..............Part # PML-316
1 Bottom Ladder Section.............Part # PBL-316
1 Seat Assembly..........................Part # PSA-316
1 Right Ladder Jaw......................Part # PRLJ-316
1 Foot Platform............................Part # PFP-316
2 Handle Rails.............................Part # PHR-316
1 Tree Connection Brace.............Part # PTCB-316
2 Arm Rests.................................Part # PAR-316
1 Right Back Rest Support..........Part # PRBS-316
1 Left Back Rest Support.............Part # PLBS-316
1 Foot Rest..................................Part # PFR-316
2 Shooting Rail Arms...................Part # PSRA-316
1 Shooting Rail............................Part # PSR-316
1 Left Ladder Jaw........................Part # PLLJ-316
= NOT PICTURED IN THIS MANUAL
1 Harness...................................Part # 2020
1 Truss Cable..............................Part # PTC-316
PARTS LIST
Truss Bar (1)
S
Shooting Rail Cover Pad (1)
T
Armrest Cover
Pads (2)
U
Tools Required
Adjustable Wrench
Truss Cable (1)
Z
Top Ladder
Section (1)
A
Middle Ladder
Section (1)
B C
Bottom Ladder
Section (1) Seat Assembly (1)
D
Foot Platform (1)
EArm Rests (2)
H
Tree Brace (1)
G
Foot Rest (1)
L
Left Back Rest Support (1)
JRight Back Rest Support (1) K
Shooting Rail (1)
MShooting Rail Arms (2)
NLeft Ladder Jaw (1)
O
Right Ladder Jaw (1)
P
1 Shooting Rail Cover Pad..........Part # PSRC-316
2 Armrest Cover Pads.................Part # PAC-316
1 Truss Bar..................................Part # PTA-100
• Always Wear a Safety Harness with this Product
• Practice Using at Ground Level
• Weight Limit: 300 lbs.
• Tree Size: 9”-18” dia.
17’ Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand
MODEL: PVLS-316
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1 Horizontal Jaw Assembly Strap...Part # PHJS-316
1 Vertical Jaw Assembly Strap....... Part # PVJS-316
1 Ratchet Strap.............................. Part # PRS-100
2 Installation Straps........................Part # PIS-100
4 M6 Quickclips..............................Part # 1615
1 Jaw Assembly Tree Buckle..........Part # PTB-316
1 Jaw Assembly Ratchet Strap.......Part # PRS-200
Adjustment Knobs (2)
R
Installation Straps (2)
W
Slide Brackets (2)
QRatchet Strap (1) V
Y
Tools Required
Adjustable Wrench
Horizontal Jaw Assembly
Strap (1)
Vertical Jaw
Assembly Strap (1)
X
M6 Quickclips (4)
AA BB CC
Jaw Assembly Tree
Buckle (1)
Jaw Assembly
Ratchet Strap (1)
2 Slide Brackets..............................Part # PSB-100
2 Adjustment Knobs........................Part # PAK-100
2 M8x90mm Bolts w/spacers........Part # 1291
2 M6x25mm Bolts.........................Part # 1025
2 M8x70mm Bolts w/3 washers....Part # 1273
2 M8x60mm Bolts.........................Part # 1260
2 M6x30mm Bolts.........................Part # 1030
2 M8x50mm Bolts.........................Part # 1250
3 M8x45mm Bolts.........................Part # 1245
2 M6x40mm Bolts w/ spacers.......Part # 1041
2 M6x70mm Bolts w/ spacers.......Part # 1071
2 M6x45mm Bolts.........................Part # 1045
HARDWARE BOX P/N 316H
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• Practice Using at Ground Level
• Weight Limit: 300 lbs.
• Tree Size: 9”-18” dia.
17’ Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand
MODEL: PVLS-316
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Carefully tilt Handle Rail / Tree Brace / Ladder Jaw assembly
upward so that the Ladder Jaws and are towards the ground
and the ends of Handle Rails are held upward. Slide the top
ends of Top Ladder Section into the downward facing ends of
Handle Rails . Attach using 2-M6x30mm bolts
NOTE:Continue to leave Handle Rails un-secured to the
Tree Brace .
Slide Handle Rails onto right and left front ends of
Tree Brace assembly. NOTE:Do not secure Handle
Rails with bolts at this step.
ALL PHOTOS TAKEN FROM FRONT VIEW UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Assembly Instructions Page 1
Remove all contents from packaging and make sure all parts are present before attempting to assemble.
Tighten all bolt connections by hand first and then when fully assembled, go back and tighten with a wrench.
3
12
3
center spacers located here
SIDE VIEW Attach Left Ladder
Jaw and Right
Ladder Jaw to Tree
Brace using
2-M8x90mm bolts
with spacers on
each side.
1
2
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5a
5a: With the Handle Rail / Tree Brace / Ladder Jaw assembly
in the same position from Step 3, secure Right and Left
Backrest Supports and through right and left Handle
Rails and Tree Brace (already slid inside of Handle
Rail tubes ) using 2-M8x60mm bolts .
NOTE:Check to make sure that Tree Brace is correctly
secured (as shown above).
5b: Attach Foot Platform and Foot Rest to Top Ladder
Section using 2-M8x70mm bolts with 3 washers
NOTE: Center washer should go in between Foot Platform
and Foot Rest on both sides.
Couple together Left Backrest Support and Right Backrest
Support and attach to the rear of Foot Platform using
2-M8x50mm bolts NOTE:The top of Left and Right
Backrest supports should bend AWAY from foot platform
(as shown above).
Slide right and left sleeves of Seat Assembly over Left
Back Support and Right Back Support . Rest the base
of the seat pad on top of right and left Handle Rails .
Assembly Instructions Page 2
4
6
5
4
6
5b
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Loosely screw each adjustment knob into each slide bracket
Then slide 1 Locking Slide Bracket Assembly over each Arm
Rest in the positioning shown above. Slide each assembly
past the holes at the bottoms of each Arm Rest and firmly
tighten each Adjustment Knob .
With each Slide Bracket and Adjustment Knob
facing outward and forward (as shown above), attach
the front of each right and left Armrest assembly to
the front most screw hole of each right and left Handle
Rail assembly using 2-M6x45mm bolts .
7a: Secure right and left hinged base of Seat Assembly to Left Backrest Support and Right Backrest Support
using 2-M6x40mm bolts with spacers (as shown above).
7b: Follow this diagram for correct placement of center spacers on right and left sides.
Assembly Instructions Page 3
7a
LEFT RIGHT
spacer
located
here
spacer
located
here
7b
8
10
9
7
89
Attach Shooting Rail to right/left Shooting
Rail Arms using 2-M6x25mm bolts .
10
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Attach the Shooting Rail Cover Pad to Shooting
Rail . Attach each Arm Rest Cover Pad to each
right/left Arm Rest .
Assembly Instructions Page 4
11a
12
11
11a: Position the Shooting Rail assembly (Step 10) so that it rests
on top of the right/left Slide Brackets and Adjustment Knobs
(shown above), secure right/left Shooting Rail Arms through
right/left Arm Rests , and into right/left Handle Rails using
2-M6x70mm bolts with spacers .
11b: Follow this image for correct placement of center spacers on
the right and left sides.
12
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center spacers located here
11b

13
BOTTOM
strap passes
through these
metal loops
15a/15b: Attach Ratchet Straps on either outer
side of the Tree Brace (See Ratchet Strap
Instructions for correct weaving).
15a/15b: Attach Installation Straps on either outer side of the Tree Brace just behind the ratchet straps (as shown
above) (See Installation Strap instructions for correct weaving).
Assembly Instructions Page 5
15b
Carefully tilt ladder stand assembly forward so that the bottom is facing
forward and the rear is facing upward. With Horizontal Jaw Assembly Strap
passed through the top loop of Vertical Jaw Assembly Strap ,
connect the two right/left ends of the Horizontal Jaw Assembly Strap to
Left Ladder Jaw and Right Ladder Jaw using 2-M8x45mm bolts .
Check to make sure that Vertical Jaw Assembly Strap is passing
through the metal loops on tree brace and the bottom of the Foot
Platform Assembly (as shown right).
13
15
15a
BOTTOM BOTTOM BOTTOM
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From
bottom
Straight
Jaw
Curved Jaw
From
top
14
NOTE: When fastening the Horizontal Jaw Strap to the Jaws, the bolts
must be inserted as follows.
Right Jaw (curved) - Insert 1-M8x45mm bolt through the Horizontal
Jaw Assembly Strap fastener and then through the top of the Right Jaw .
Straight Jaw (straight) - Insert 1-M8x45mm bolt through the Horizontal
Jaw Assembly Strap fastener and then through the bottom of the Straight Jaw .
45
45
14

Ladder Assembly Instructions
Slide Truss Bar into truss bracket (located on the
second lowest rung of Middle Ladder Section .
Secure using 1-M8x45mm bolt .
18
Slide the top of Bottom Ladder
Section into the bottom of
Middle Ladder Section . Lining all
holes up, Insert M6-Quickclip
completely through the holes of both
ladder sections and out the other side.
Close the quickclips to secure the
ladder sections together. Repeat this
process on the opposite rail.
Slide the top of Middle Ladder
Section into the bottom of Top
Ladder Section . Lining all
holes up, insert M6-Quickclip
completely through the holes of both
ladder sections and out the other side.
Close the quickclips to secure the
ladder sections together. Repeat this
process on the opposite rail.
18
A
16 17
16 17
This metal hook
faces upward
MAKE SURE ALL BOLTS ARE
TIGHT BEFORE PROCEED-
ING TO TRUSS ASSEMBLY
W A R N I N G
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Insert end of strap through the loop.
2
Place looped end of strap
under platform.
Slot 2 Slot 1
1
Place loose end of strap with clip,
under the top rung of the bottom
ladder section.
4
Insert the strap through Slot 1 on
the clip.
5
Insert the strap through the Slot 2
with the teeth.
6
Pull strap to tighten.
7
Slide the buckles out to the sides
to create tension on the straps.
8
Pull to tighten. Continue with these
steps to install the other strap on
the other strap on the other side of
the platform.
3
1
6
7 8
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Installation Strap Instructions Model: PVLS-316
17’ Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand
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Ratchet Strap Instructions
Place looped end of Ratchet
under platform.
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Place looped end of strap
under platform.
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Insert strap through loop.
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Insert Ratchet through loop.
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Pull to tighten.
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Pull to tighten.
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YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
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Model: PVLS-316
17’ Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand
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Carefully lay fully assembled Ladder
Stand front ladder side down so that the
tree attachment side is facing upward.
Attach the hooked side of Truss Cable
without the tension adjuster to the
eyelet hole welded on the bottom front
of the foot platform assembly (as shown
left) .
NOTE: Top hook should ALWAYS face
inward, away from the front of ladder
(as shown left).
Attach the hooked side of Truss Cable with the tension
adjuster to the eyelet hole welded on the bottom rung of
Bottom Ladder Section .
NOTE: It may be necessary to pre-tension the cable by
tightening the tension adjuster several turns clockwise
before placing it on the Truss Bar .
Stand in the middle of the ladder, pull up on the Truss Cable and place it
onto the Y-shaped end of the Truss Bar . Tighten the cable so that there
is enough tension to create a slight bow in the Ladder Structure (as shown above).
NOTE: It should take minimal effort to lift the Truss Cable onto the Truss Bar, if
truss cable is not easy to lift, STOP immediately, loosen the truss adjuster and
repeat the process.
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Truss Assembly Instructions
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Model: PVLS-316
17’ Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand
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Truss Configuration Instructions
ABC
If ladder is perfectly straight or
bowed toward tree, TRUSS IS
TOO LOOSE. Take down the
ladder, tighten the turnbuckle
and re-set the stand until
correct.
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This is correct. Note that there
is a slight outward arc to the
ladder.
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Do not over-torque truss system.
If ladder is bowed too far, it will
force users to climb at an
uncomfortable angle and could
also result in ladder failure. If
ladder appears to have an
extreme outward arc, take down
stand, loosen turnbuckle and
re-set the stand until correct.
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INCORRECT
CORRECT
INCORRECT
TRUSS IS TOO LOOSE TRUSS IS TOO TIGHT
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Model: PVLS-316
17’ Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand
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Installation Instructions Page 1
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Position bottom of stand 4-5 feet from base of tree
NOTE: Make sure that Ladder Jaws and are
in their open most position.
1 One person will stand at the base of ladder with
his/her foot on the bottom rung while holding
installation straps. This will prevent tree stand from
sliding. Two people will stand at opposite ends of
tree stand, facing Platform and slowly walk tree
stand upward using rungs of ladder.
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Move base of ladder toward or
away from the tree slightly in
order to make Platform as
Parallel to the ground as
possible.
Apply your full weight to the first
step so it settles into the ground.
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As tree stand is being raised, the
person holding Installation Straps will
pull toward themselves to take up slack.
It will steady and ease the weight of
stand on the other two people. Continue
walking stand upward, until Tree
Contact is resting against the tree.
W A R N I N GW A R N I N G
Truss Assembly and Installation Straps MUST be secured
prior climbing the Ladder Stand. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT climb ladder without Truss Assembly or
Installation Straps installed. Serious injury or
death may occur if stabilizer bar is not installed.
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Cross Installation Straps behind tree.
Attach to the top rung of the bottom
ladder section. Pull to tighten the
straps against the tree.
(See Installation Strap Instructions).
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Installation Instructions Page 2
NOTE: Ladder should arc slightly
outward even after Jaw Assembly
Strap Webbing is fully tightened
Model: PVLS-316
17’ Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand
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Check to make sure the Vertical Jaw
Assembly Strap is not caught, tangled
or snagged. Make sure the strap falls flat
and straight from the foot platform.
Carefully loop the Vertical Jaw Assembly
Strap through either the right or left metal
hooks on the Truss Bar (as shown left).
Lightly pull on Vertical Jaw Assembly strap
to and check to make sure that both
ladder jaws close in on the tree trunk.
Before engaging the Ladder Jaw
Mechanism:
1) Check that the Ladder stand is properly
installed on correct sized tree. If the
ladder jaws cannot close on the
tree trunk, the tree is too large for safe
installation.
2) Check that the installation straps are
correctly wrapped around the tree base and
tightly secured
3) The Truss Mechanism is properly tensioned.
4) The ladder base is correctly and safely
secured onto level ground.
NOTE: The Ladder Jaws are designed to
wrap around a tree trunk when Vertical
Jaw Assembly Strap is tightened.
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Loop Jaw Assembly Tree Buckle
through Jaw Assembly Ratchet Strap .
With the Jaw Assembly Ratchet Strap
attached, wrap the Jaw Assembly Tree
Buckle around tree trunk at a lower
diagonal point from the Truss Bar (as
shown right). Feed Jaw Assembly Tree
Buckle Webbing though the spring loaded
cam buckle and firmly tighten around tree
trunk.
(See “Tree Buckle Strap Instruction”)
Position Jaw Assembly Ratchet Strap
so that it faces the ladder. Feed Jaw
Assembly Vertical strap through ratchet
strap and ratchet the strap tight until the
tension closes the ladder jaws.
See “Ratchet Strap Instructions”).
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MODEL: PVLS-316
SINGLE VANTAGE 17’ DELUXE LADDERSTAND
Installation Instructions Page 3 Model: PVLS-316
17’ Single Vantage Deluxe Ladder Stand
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DO NOT sit on the seat platform until
the ratchet has been secured.
W A R N I N G
Installation Straps, Truss and Ladder Jaw Assembly MUST
be secured and engaged prior climbing the Ladder Stand.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death.
After the ladder stand has been secured to the tree
with:
1) The installation straps secured.
2) The truss cable correctly tensioned
3) The Ladder Jaw system fully connected/engaged.
4) The Ladder securely attached to the tree.
Continue to have two people hold the ladder, climb
cautiously up to the platform. Once you reach the
top, IMMEDIATELY ATTACH YOUR SAFETY HARNESS
TO THE TREE. Keep the tether strap above your head.
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Before sitting down, IMMEDIATELY locate Ratchet Strap
at the tree brace, behind the seat backrest. Wrap the strap
around the back of the tree once, thread through the ratchet
and tighten (See side view: 10a and cross-section:10b).
(See Detailed Ratchet Instructions for proper use).
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DETAILED RATCHET STRAP INSTRUCTIONS
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Open ratchet handle
flat and insert end of
strap through opening
Pull Strap through
opening
Insert end of strap
through slot in ratchet
wheel
Ratchet handle back
and forth to tighten
strap
To release tension,
push spring loaded
retaining lock and
simultaneously pull
on strap
After strap is tight,
close handle to
the locked position
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Press down on latch and
insert strap between teeth
and buckle.
Pull strap through and
towards the back of buckle
and fold back to insert back
into buckle
Pull slack to tighten.
Hold buckle as shown.
Insert strap from the bottom
of the buckle.
DETAILED TREE BUCKLE STRAP INSTRUCTIONS
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DO NOT climb ladder without Stabilizer Bar or Installation
Straps installed. This MUST be correctly installed prior to
use. Serious injury or death may occur if Stabilizer Bar
and Installation Straps are not properly installed.
W A R N I N G
W A R N I N G
ALWAYS read and understand all warnings and instructions
before each use of this product. Failure to read and
understand all warnings and instructions may result in
serious injury or death.
NEVER exceed weight limit of 300 lbs. DO NOT use if your
combined weight with all your hunting gear and any
accessories exceeds 300 lbs. Use of tree stand over the
weight limit may result in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS inspect the tree stand for signs of wear or
damage BEFORE each use. Also inspect to ensure that
nuts and bolts are secure and straps are not frayed, worn,
or broken.
ALWAYS wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) after leaving the
ground. If you are not wearing an FAS that meets the
requirements of ASTM Test Method, DO NOT leave the
ground. Failure to wear an FAS may result in serious injury
or death.
DO NOT use this tree stand while under the influence of
alcohol, medication, or illegal substances. Use of tree stand
while under the influence of any of these substances may
result in serious injury or death.
NEVER use this tree stand if you have a history of health problems
such as (but not limited to) heart problems, back problems,
impaired vision, equilibrium impairments are afraid of heights or
have been advised by a doctor not to do any strenuous activity. If
you are feeling ill, nauseous, or dizzy DO NOT use this tree stand
or If you are not physically fit, well rested and alert. Physical
ailments can reduce your ability to safely install, utilize and remove
your tree stand.
NEVER use this tree stand during inclement weather such as (but
not limited to) thunderstorms, snowstorms, hurricanes, icy
conditions, or high winds that could create slippery or dangerous
situations.
NEVER use this tree stand on a dead, leaning, loose barked tree or
on a utility pole as the tree may fall, break, or uproot and may result
in serious injury or death.
DO NOT modify or alter your tree stand.
NEVER leave the ground without checking every ladder
section connection to ensure they are firmly connected. If
ladder sections are separating, with the help of at least two
other people, remove the tree stand from the tree, tighten
all connections and reinstall on the tree.
NEVER remove or deface warning labels.
Installation Straps, Ratchet Straps, Quickclips,
Tiedown Ropes and Stabilizer Bars MUST be installed
and secured prior to climbing tree stand. Failure to
comply may result in serious injury or death.
Failure to follow all warnings listed below could result in serious injury or death.
Manufactured in the year 2020 Primal Vantage Company Inc. 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 1-866-972-6168