Realtree RTLS-502 User manual

15’ TWO-MAN LADDERSTAND
MODEL: RTLS-502
Always Wear a Safety Harness with this Product
Practice Using at Ground Level
Weight Limit: 500 lbs. (300lbs. For An Individual User)
Tree Size: 9”-18” diameter
SAFETY MUST BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY WITH THIS PRODUCT
Instruction and Safety Manual
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120
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.PRIMALVANTAGE.COM/.REALTREE. KEEP AND MAINTAIN THIS SAFETY
AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN A SAFE
LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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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 500 lbs. DO NOT use if your combined weight with all of your hunting gear and any accessories exceeds 500 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 retighten 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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NEVER remove any safety warning
stickers from this product.
Safety must be your first priority
during the use of 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 Stabilizer Bar(s) 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.)
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 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 third person. The treestand is designed for use by ONE person or TWO people.
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
TMA/ASTM standards 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.
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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.
SAMPLE
TREESTAND SAFETY WARNINGS
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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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15’ TWO-MAN LADDERSTAND
MODEL: RTLS-502
Always Wear a Safety Harness with this Product
Practice Using at Ground Level
Weight Limit: 500 lbs.
Tree Size: 9”-18” diameter
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HARDWARE BOX P/N 502H
Part # 1285
Part # 1260
2 M8x65mm Bolt........................
8 M8x60mm Bolt.......................
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2 M8x75mm Bolt w/3 washers...
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2 M6x40mm Bolt........................Part # 1040
Part # 1053
2 M6x50mm Bolt........................
w/ 3 washers
Part # 1245
5 M8x45mm Bolt.........................
Part # 20192 Harness...................................
2 M6x25mm Bolt........................Part # 1025
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4 M8x55mm Bolt.........................
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8 M6x50mm Bolt........................
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Ladder Step (1)
Back Shooting Rail (1)
Ladder Yoke (2)
2 Platform Frames..................... Part # PXPF-555
1 Top Ladder Section.................
1 Middle Ladder Section............
Part # PXTLS-555
Part # PXMLS-555
2 Armrests................................. Part # PXAR-555
1 Seat Platform.......................... Part # PXSP-555
2 Jaws........................................ Part # PXJW-555
2 Ladder Yokes.......................... Part # PXLY-555
1 Stabilizer Bar.......................... Part # PXSB-555
1 Seat Cushion........................... Part # PXSC-555
2 Shooting Rail Sides................ Part # PXSRS-555
2 Rail Covers............................. Part # PXRC-555
1 Horizontal Jaw
Assembly Strap....................... Part # PXAS-555
2 Installation Straps.................... Part # PXIS-555
1 Ratchet Strap...........................Part # PXRS-555
1 Foot Platform.......................... Part # PXFP-555
1 Ladder Step............................ Part # PXLS-555
1 Front Shooting Rail................. Part # PXFSP-555
1 Bottom Ladder Section........... Part # PXBLS-555
1 Tree Brace.............................. Part # PXTB-555
2 Seat Supports......................... Part # PXSS-555 Platform Frame (2)
Front Shooting Rail (1)
Foot Platform (1)
Seat Platform (1)
Jaws (2)
Top Ladder
Section (1)
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Middle Ladder
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Bottom Ladder
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1 Back Shooting Rail...................Part # PXBSR-555
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4 M6 Quickclips.......................... Part # 1615
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Straps (2)
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Jaw Assembly
Tree Buckle (1) Horizontal Jaw Assembly
Strap (1)
Jaw Assembly
Vertical Strap (1)
Shooting Rail Sides (2)
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Stabilizer Buckle
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1 Jaw Assembly Tree Buckle..... Part # PXJA-555
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ALL PHOTOS TAKEN FROM FRONT VIEW UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
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.
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Attach Tree Brace to the top ends of the Platform Frames
using 2-M8X60 bolts . Make sure the 2-M8X60 bolt are
inserted from the bottom up and the nut is on top.
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Attach Foot Platform to the bottom of the
Seat Supports using 2-M8X55 bolts .
Attach top of Yokes to the Foot Platform
using 2-M8 X 45 bolts .
Attach Ladder Step to the front of Ladder
Yokes with 2-M8x60mm bolts .
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Attach Back Shooting Rail using 2-M6X50 bolts .
Attach combined Shooting Rail
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Attach Rail Covers and Seat
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Insert Shooting Rail Sides Q into front Shooting Rail J
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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 Jaw
Assembly Strap to the Jaws using 2-M8x45mm bolts .
Check to make sure that Vertical Jaw Assembly Strap is passing
through the metal loop on the bottom of the Foot Platform
Assembly (as shown above).
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Attach Jaws to rear ends of Platform Frames
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Note: Nut
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Insert Bottom Ladder
Section into sleeved end
of Middle Ladder Section .
Isert 1 - M6 Quickclip into
each sleeve.
Attach the Ratchet Straps on either side
of the top rear Tree Connection Brace
on the rear of the Platform Frames
(as shown above). (See Ratchet Strap
Instructions for correct weaving).
Attach Installation Straps on either side
of the lower rear foot platform assembly (as
shown above). (See Installation Strap
Instructions for correct weaving).
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Insert straight end of Ladder
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of Ladder Section . Insert
1 - M6 Quickclip V through
the hole on the sleeve and
through the ladder sections
on each side of the ladder.
Close the quickclips to
secure the ladder sections
together.
Slide Top Ladder Section A
into Yokes L and insert
1-M6x40mm Bolt in each
side to secure. Make sure the
sleeves are pointing towards
the ground.
The Stabilizer Sleeve on Ladder
section B MUST be facing towards the tree.
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You MUST follow these instructions prior to installation
Ratchet handle
back and forth to
tighten strap.
DETAILED 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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Open ratchet handle
flat and insert end of
strap through opening.
Pull Strap through
opening. Insert end of strap
through slot in
ratchet wheel.
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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Installation Strap Instructions
Insert end of strap through
the loop.
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Place looped end of strap
under platform.
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Place loose end of strap with
clip,under the top rung of the
bottom ladder section.
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Insert the strap through
Slot 1 on the clip.
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Insert the strap through the
Slot 2 with the teeth.
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Pull strap to tighten.
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Slide the buckles out to the sides
to create tension on the straps.
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Pull to tighten. Continue with
these steps to install the other
strap on the other strap on the
other side of the platform.
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DO NOT sit on seat platform until the ratchet and installation straps have been secured.
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Installation Instructions Page 1
DO NOT climb ladder without Stabilizer Bar or
Installation Straps installed. Serious injury or
death may occur if Stabilizer Bar and Installation
Straps are not installed.
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Position bottom of stand 4-5 feet from base of tree.
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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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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
Connection Brace is resting against
the tree.
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NOTE: Drawings are for illustration purposes only and may not depict actual product.
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Stabilizer Bar and Installation Straps
MUST be secured prior to climbing
the Ladderstand. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death.
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Slide the inner part of the Stabilizer Bar
into the outer part. Attach Stabilizer Bar
to the second rung of the Middle
Ladder Section with
1-M8x45mm bolt .
Insert the Adjustment Knob in the
Stabilizer bar at the proper adjustment
point to the tree.
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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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After the ladder stand has been
secured to the tree with the
installation straps, and the
stabilizer bar has been 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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Wrap the strap of the ratchet around the
back of the tree once and thread through
the ratchet.
(See Details Ratchet Instructions
Below)
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Stabilizer Bar and Installation Straps MUST be
secured prior to climbing the Ladderstand. Failure
to comply may result in serious injury or death.
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Attach Tiedown Rope just behind the brace of
the inner part of Stabilizer Bar O .
Position the Stabilizer Bar against the tree and
secure it by wrapping the rope around the back of
the tree once and tie it to itself.
Cross Installation Straps behind
tree. Attach to bottom ladder
section by following the
Installation Strap Instructions.
DO NOT climb ladder without Stabilizer Bar or
Installation Straps installed. Serious injury or
death may occur if Stabilizer Bar and Installation
Straps are not installed.
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DO NOT sit on seat platform until the ratchet and installation straps have been secured.
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Loop Jaw Assembly Tree Buckle
through Jaw Assembly Ratchet Strap
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With the Jaw Assembly Ratchet Strap
attached, wrap the Jaw Assembly
Tree Buckle around tree trunk at a
lower diagonal point from the Stabilizer
Bar (as shown right). Feed Jaw
Assembly Tree Buckle Webbing
though the spring loaded cam buckle
and firmly tighten around tree trunk.
Position Jaw Assembly Ratchet Strap
so that it faces the ladder. Feed
Vertical Jaw Assembly Webbing
through ratchet strap and ratchet the
strap tight until the tension closes the
ladder jaws. DO NOT overtighten.
See “Ratchet Strap Instruction” for
correct operation of the Ratchet Strap.
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NOTE: The Ladder Jaws are designed to wrap around
a tree trunk when Vertical Jaw Assembly Vertical Strap
is tightened.
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 (pictured top left), 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 ladder base is correctly and safely secured onto
level ground.
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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 Vertical
Strap through either the right or left metal
hooks on the Stabilizer Bar (as shown left).
Lightly pull on Vertical Jaw Assembly Vertical
Strap to check and make sure that both ladder
jaws close in on the tree trunk.
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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.
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.
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 ASTM
standards, 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.
DO NOT use treestand if combined weight of one person
and equipment exceeds 300 lbs. or combined weight of two
people and equipment exceed 500 lbs. DO NOT exceed
the weight limit of safety harness, refer to harness
manufacturers warnings for weight limit of safety
harness.
Failure to follow all warnings listed below could result in serious injury or death.
Manufactured in the year 2019 Primal Vantage Company Inc. 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 1-866-972-6168
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 installed.
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