Realtree RTLS-520 Instruction Manual

A
B
C
U
W
T
S
Q
X
• Always Wear a Safety Harness with this Product
• Weight Limit: 500 lbs. Two Person, 300 lbs. Single Person
• Practice Using at Ground Level
• Tree Size: 9”-18” diameter
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.
W A R N I N G
D
P
HJ
FF
G
G
E
M
L
N
M
K
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 ©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Instruction & Safety Manual
MODEL: RTLS-520
18’ Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand

©2020 (rev. 1/20)
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 individual 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.
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
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.

©2020 (rev. 1/20)
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.
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree

Tools Required
Adjustable Wrench
©2020 (rev. 1/20)
• 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.
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree

• Always Wear a Safety Harness with this Product
• Weight Limit: 500 lbs. Two Person, 300 lbs. Single Person
• Practice Using at Ground Level
• Tree Size: 9”-18” diameter
Stabilizer Bar (1)
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 ©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
MODEL: RTLS-520
18’ Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Jaws (2)
O
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
= NOT PICTURED IN THIS MANUAL Right Shooting Rail Arm (1)
Step (1)
Top Ladder
Section (1)
Middle Ladder
Section (1)
Bottom Ladder
Section (1) Seat Assembly (1)
Rear Brace (2)
D
Foot Platform (1)
E
ABC
Shooting Rail (1)
K
Yoke (2)
M
Platform Brace (2)
L
P
Left Shooting Rail Arm (1)
J
G
Handle Rail (2)
F
Rail Cover (1)
H
N
Q
Part # 20202 Harness...................................
1 Right Shooting Rail Arm..........Part # RRA-520
1 Top Ladder Section.................
1 Middle Ladder Section............
Part # RTL-520
Part # RML-520
2 Handle Rail..............................
Part # RHR-520
1 Seat Assembly..........................
Part # RSA-520
1 Shooting Rail...........................Part # RSR-520
2 Platform Brace........................Part # RPB-520
1 Jaws............................... Part # RTJ-310
1 Rail Cover...............................Part # RC-520
1 Foot Platform.......................... Part # RFP-520
2 Yoke........................................Part # RY-520
1 Left Shooting Rail Arm.............
Part # RLA-520
1 Bottom Ladder Section........... Part # RBL-520
2 Rear Brace............................ Part # RRB-520
1 Step.........................................Part # RS-520
PARTS LIST
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
1 Stabilizer Bar...........................Part # PXSB-555
Q
A

Jaw Ratchet
Strap (1)
T
Jaw Assembly
Tree Buckle (1)
Horizontal Jaw Assembly
Strap (1) Jaw Assembly
Vertical Strap (1)
U
RS
AA
Stabilizer Buckle
Strap (1)
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120
• Always Wear a Safety Harness with this Product
• Weight Limit: 500 lbs. Two Person, 300 lbs. Single Person
• Practice Using at Ground Level
• Tree Size: 9”-18” diameter
MODEL: RTLS-520
18’ Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
2 Installation Straps.................... Part # IS-310
1 Ratchet Strap...........................Part # RA-310
1 Jaw Ratchet Strap................... Part # JRS-310
1 Horizontal Jaw
Assembly Strap....................... Part # HJA-310
1 Jaw Assembly Vertical Strap... Part # AVS-310
1 Jaw Assembly Tree Buckle..... Part # ATB-310
1 Stabilizer Buckle Strap............ Part # PXBS-555
©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
Adjustment
Knob (1)
Installation
Strap (2)
X
Ratchet
Strap (1)
Y
M10
Quickclip (4)
Z
HARDWARE BOX P/N 520H
45
Part # 1260
Part # 1060
2 M6 x 60mm Bolt
w/ 3 washers...........................
8 M8 x 60mm Bolt.....................
Part # 1877
2 M8 x 75mm Bolt
w/ spacers..............................
77
Part # 1280
2 M8 x 80mm Bolt.....................
80
60
4 M6 x 40mm Bolt.....................Part # 1040
2 M6 x 25mm Bolt.....................Part # 1025
40
60
25
Part # 1245
7 M8 x 45mm Bolt.....................
40 Part # 1240
2 M8 x 40mm Bolt.....................
4 M10 Quickclip.......................... Part # 1615
1 Adjustment Knob..................... Part # PXKB-555
T
S
U
W
V
X
Z
Y
R
V W

Model: RTLS-520
18 Ft. Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Assembly Instructions Page 1
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 ©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
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.
Attach Handle Rails F to rear of Seat Assembly D
using 2 - M8 x 45mm bolts 45 on each side.
Attach Foot Platform E to the inside of each Handle Rail F using
1-M8 x 60mm Bolts 60 on each side.
D
F
60 60
F
E
F
E
D
G
G
F
F
Attach the bottom of Rear Brace G to the rear of Foot Platform E
using 1-M8 x 60mm Bolt 60 on each side.
Attach the top of Rear Brace G to Seat Assembly D through Handle
Rail F using 1-M8 x 80mm Bolt 80 on each side.
(Insert 1-M8 x 80mm Bolt through the Seat Assembly, then through
the Handle Rail, and then through the Rear Brace.)
12
3
12
3
ALL PHOTOS TAKEN FROM FRONT VIEW UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
80
6060
80
45 45

Assembly Instructions Page 2 Model: RTLS-520
18 Ft. Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 ©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
Insert Shooting Rail K onto Right and Left Shooting Rail Arms H
and J . Use 1-M6 x 25mm Bolt 25 on each side to attach.
60
60 J
H
F
F
Attach Right Shooting Rail Arm H to the outside of Handle Rail F using 1 - M6 x 60mm bolt with 3
washers 60 . (The stopper on the shooting rail arm should be placed on the bottom, so that the
Shooting Rail does not swing down.)
Attach Left Shooting Rail Arm J to the outside of the opposite Handle Rail F using 1 - M6 x 60mm
bolt with 3 washers 60 . (The stopper on the shooting rail arm should be placed on the bottom,
so that the Shooting Rail does not swing down.)
25
K
JH
25
Attach Shooting Rail Cover P to Shooting Rail K .
P
Insert each Yoke M into the bottom of Handle Rail F .
Attach with 1-M6 x 40mm Bolt 40 on each side.
Attach Step N to the rear of Yokes M using 1-M8 x 60mm
Bolt 60 on each side.
60
60
N
M
F
40 40
4
56
7
4
56
7
K

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 and Right Ladder Jaw using 2-M8 x 45mm bolts . Check to make sure that Vertical
Jaw Assembly Strap is passing through the metal loop on the bottom of the Seat Assembly .
Attach Right and Left Ladder Jaw to back side of Seat Assembly using 2-M8 x 75mm
bolts with spacers .
Assembly Instructions Page 3 Model: RTLS-520
18 Ft. Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 ©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
D
D
O
O
O
R
S
DS
O
D
O
8
9
center spacers located here
SIDE VIEW
O
8
9
strap passes
through this
metal loop
O
S
S
R
R
45

Slide top of Bottom Ladder Section
into the bottom of Middle Ladder
Section , lining all holes up. Insert
1-M6-Quickclip completely through
the holes of both ladder sections.
Close the quickclips to secure the
ladder sections together.
V
B
C
Attach one end of Platform Brace to
the outside of the bracket underneath
Foot Platform using 1-M8 x 40mm
Bolt on each side. Attach the
opposite end of Platform Brace to
the outside of Top Ladder Section
using 1-M8 x 60mm Bolt on each
side.
Insert Top Ladder Section into the
bottom of the Yokes and secure with
1-M6 x 40mm Bolt on each side.
NOTE: When fastening the Horizontal Jaw
Strap to the Jaws, the bolts must be
inserted as follows.
Right Jaw (curved) - Insert 1-M8 x 45mm
bolt through the Horizontal Jaw Assembly
Strap fastener and then through the top of
the Right Jaw .
Straight Jaw (straight) - Insert 1-
M8 x 45mm bolt through the Horizontal
Jaw Assembly Strap fastener and then
through the bottom of the Straight Jaw .
Assembly Instructions Page 4 Model: RTLS-520
18 Ft. Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
R
O
O
O
A
M
O
A
M
40 40
40
A
L
L
L
A
C
B
E
40
60
40
60
The Bracket on the
Middle Ladder Section
MUST be facing
towards the tree.
MAKE SURE ALL BOLTS ARE
TIGHT BEFORE PROCEEDING
TO INSTALLATION
W A R N I N G
12 13
12
13
15
E
Insert straight end of Middle Ladder
Section into the sleeved end of Top
Ladder Section . Insert 1-Quickclip
Q 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.
B
A
V
V
V
A
B
V
14
15
14
Attach Ratchet Strap to the back of the Seat Assembly to the
right and left of the tree brace.
(See Ratchet Instructions for weaving).
Attach Installation Straps R to each of the outermost corners of the
Seat Assembly . (See Installation Strap Instructions for weaving).
Y
X
D
D
YY
D
X
X
11
12
11
O
O
S
R
From
bottom
From
top
10
45
45
10
NOTE

Installation Strap Instructions
Model: RTLS-520
18 Ft. Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 ©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
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
45
2 3
DO NOT sit on seat platform until the ratchet and installation straps have been secured.
W A R N I N G

Ratchet Strap Installation Instructions
Model: RTLS-520
18 Ft. Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 ©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
DO NOT sit on seat platform until the ratchet and installation straps have been secured.
W A R N I N G
Place looped end of Ratchet
under platform
1
Insert Ratchet through loop
2
Pull to tighten
3
1 2 3
Place looped end of strap
under platform
4
Insert strap through loop
5
Pull to tighten
6
4 5 6
YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Detailed Ratchet Strap Instructions
1 2 3 4 5
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
6

Installation Instructions Page 1 Model: RTLS-520
18 Ft. Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 ©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
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 bolts .
Insert the Adjustment Knob in the
Stabilizer bar at the proper adjustment
point to the tree.
1
3 4 5
2
Position bottom of stand 4-5 feet from base of tree.
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.
2
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.
5
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
Connetion Brace is resting against the
tree.
Drawings are for illustration purposes only and may not depict actual product.
3
4
Z
Q
45
45
90º
Stabilizer Bar and Installation Straps MUST be secured prior to climbing the Ladder Stand.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death.
W A R N I N G
Q
B
Z
B

Installation Instructions Page 2
Model: RTLS-520
18 Ft. Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 ©2020 (rev. 1/20)
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
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).
Tie one end of Stabilizer Buckle
Strap to the inner part of
Stabilizer Bar near the flanged
end. Wrap the rope around the
back of the tree once. Then tie
the other end of the rope to the
stabilizer bar.
8
W
W
X
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 our head.
8
Before sitting down IMMEDIATELY wrap the strap of the Ratchet
Strap around the back of the tree once and thread through
the ratchet. (See Details Ratchet Instructions Below).
9
6
90º
7
90º
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.
W A R N I N G
7
6
X
9
Y
Y

A
B
C
U
W
T
S
Q
X
Installation Instructions Page 3
Model: RTLS-520
18 Ft. Deluxe Two-man Ladderstand
Distributed by Primal Vantage Company Inc., 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO 80120
Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168
www.primalvantage.com/realtree
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 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 Strap
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.
10
12
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 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.
X
Y
11
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.
©2020 (rev. 1/20)
X
S
S
Q
S
W
W
T
Q
S
S
T
T
W
Q
T
S
T

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 the
requirements of ASTM Test Method F2337, 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 2020 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.
W A R N I N G