Rivers edge treestands Lounger tree seat re761 User manual

Operator's Manual

RE761

Lounger Tree Seat™

GAS/OIL

RATIO

50:1

P/N: OMRE76109

REV2: 03/02/15

Get parts online at

www.HuntRiversEdge.com

Maximum Field Rating - 300 lbs.

Tree Diameter Range - 8" to 20"

WARNING

FOR GROUND LEVEL USE ONLY!

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Rivers Edge® Lounger Tree Seat™

INTRODUCTION

Rivers Edge® products are engineered with you the hunter in mind. We appreciate your purchase of one of our world

class tree seats. Follow these few simple instructions and your Lounger Tree Seat will provide you many years of trouble-

free pleasure. Instructions should be kept in a safe place and reviewed at least annually.

If for any reason you have a problem with your product, DO NOT return to the retailer, contact the Rivers Edge® cus-

tomer service department at 800-450-EDGE (3343) for assistance.

CONTENTS

Introduction/Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Warnings...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................................................................................ 4

Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Set-Up and Use Instructions................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Parts Breakdown....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

WARRANTY

Rivers Edge Treestands, Inc., oers a lifetime warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty applies to the original owner with a proof of

purchase. All items attached to our stands (seat, strap, rope, wood, etc.) that are degradable are warranted for a period of one year. There is no warranty on paint. This

warranty applies to products that are not modied, abused or misused in a manner that deviates from the products intended usage. Rivers Edge Treestands oers no

other warranty expressed or implied nor is to be held liable for any damage that may result from any defect in a treestand manufactured by them. Warranty work must

be sent directly to Rivers Edge Treestands and performed by them. To obtain warranty service and/or replacement instructions, you must have prior approval from

Rivers Edge Treestands before shipping your package to us by calling our customer service department at 800-450-EDGE (3343) or by writing to: Rivers Edge

Treestands, Inc., P.O. Box 755, 1690 Elm Street, Cumberland, WI 54829 for a return material authorization number (RMA#). All items must be shipped prepaid.

Rivers Edge Treestands will at no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion, any defective stand which falls under the conditions stated above. Rivers Edge Treestands

retains the right to change models, specications and price without notice.

This equipment has been manufactured under strict quality guidelines. As with any equipment of this type, full understanding of the instructions and its use is mandatory

for the safety of its user. Rivers Edge Treestands, Inc., is not responsible for any damages or injuries sustained due to improper use or modication of any of its products,

or due to any use which deviates from the products intended usage. The manufacturer also is not responsible for any injuries sustained due to failure to adhere to the

instructions for use. Any misunderstanding of its operation should be directed to manufacturer prior to its use.

Owner is responsible to check product eld rating and must never exceed maximum weight rating stated. Rivers Edge Treestands, Inc., is not responsible for any

malfunction due to normal wear and tear and/or damage caused by improper use, improper maintenance or accidents. This product if used safely as intended, will give

you years of trouble free service. We hope you will enjoy the quality of our products for years to come, and have a safe hunt.

For replacement parts, phone 800-450-EDGE (3343) or go online to www.HuntRiversEdge.com.

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WARNING

THIS TREE SEAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED AT A

HEIGHT THAT ALLOWS THE USER’S FEET TO BE ON

THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN USE. USE AS

A GROUND SEAT ONLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL

INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED AND USE AS A GROUND

SEAT ONLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH!

READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL ASSEMBLY,

INSPECTION,MAINTENANCE,

AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

PROVIDED BEFORE EACH USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW

ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

DO NOT CRUSH TUBING WHEN TIGHTENING BOLT

ASSEMBLIES! IDENTIFY AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF

WITH ALL PARTS BEFORE YOU START.

IF ANY INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT UNDERSTOOD OR IF

YOU HAVE A PARTS ISSUE CALL 8003456007 BEFORE

USING.

DO NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FIELD RATING 300 LBS.

DOUBLE CHECK ASSEMBLY STEPS TO BE CERTAIN

YOU HAVE CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED THIS PRODUCT.

STUDY YOUR NEW TREE SEAT TO BECOME FAMILIAR

WITH ALL OF ITS FEATURES AND DESIGN. AT GROUND

LEVEL, FOLLOWING PROVIDED USE INSTRUCTIONS,

PRACTICE ATTACHING GROUND SEAT TO TREE AND

REMOVING FROM TREE. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

NEVER ATTACH GROUND SEAT TO A DEAD, ODD

SHAPED, LEANING, DISEASED, LOOSEBARKED TREE

OR UTILITY POLES.

READ AND PERFORM ALL MAINTENANCE TASKS AS

DESCRIBED IN INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE.

ALWAYS…

 

this product.

        

before use and save for future reference.

 

 

and damage before every application; replace if necessary.

 

 

 

ground seat will be located and the expected duration of the

hunt.

 

signal flare or personal locator device (PLD) and it must be

readily available at all times.

          

before use and do not store a ground seat outdoors when

not in use.

NEVER…

 

 

 

trees or utility poles.

            

larger than 20 inches.

 

as rain, lightning, windstorms or icy conditions and end your

hunt if inclement conditions arise.

 

 

 

 

or prescription drugs.

 

 

 

 

have a prior medical condition that could cause a problem,

i.e., heart condition, joints that lock-up, spinal fusion, etc. or if

your are not well-rested.

 

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WARNING

PERFORM THESE TASKS BEFORE EACH AND EVERY

USE REPLACE ANY QUESTIONABLE COMPONENTS

IMMEDIATELY WITH RIVERS EDGE ORIGINAL

REPLACEMENT PARTS. DO NOT LEAVEYOUR GROUND

SEAT OUTDOORS  REMOVE AFTER EACH USE AND

STORE INDOORS!

INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE

AND REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY.

REPLACE ANY AND ALL GROUND SEAT STRAPS EVERY

TWO YEARS OR WHEN ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR

WEAR EXIST BEFORE.

NEVER USE ANY PRODUCT THAT HAS NOT BEEN

MAINTAINED OR INSPECTED PROPERLY  YOUR LIFE

DEPENDS ON IT!

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FOR ALL RIVERS EDGE PRODUCTS

 

damage.

 

 

 

for repair or discard product if any damage is found.)

 

 

   

graphite to prevent noise, wear, and rust.

 

excessive heat, or rotting damage that may eect the safety of

your product. Discard any questionable product.

   

attention to all weld locations. (Return to factory for repair or

discard product if any damage is found.)

 

and snug up any that may be loose. Be careful not to crush tubing

when tightening!

 

webbing, and strap or chain assemblies. Replace with factory

new any item or assembly that shows signs of wear, damage,

kinking, or functions incorrectly.

 

of structural damage or wear.

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no missing parts.

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parts, or altering adding or attaching anything to it except if

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Tools needed – two 7/16" wrenches

1. Attach the tree hugger weldment (48078) to the seat frame

weldment using (1) provided 1/4-20 x 2-1/4”bolt, locknut and

metal washer. SEE FIGURE 1. TIGHTEN SECURELY.

2. Attach the backrest weldment (48075) to the seat frame

weldment (48081) using (2) provided 1/4-20 x 1-3/4” bolts

and locknuts. SEE FIGURE 1. TIGHTEN SECURELY!

NOTE: Pay special attention to orientation of both parts.

SEE FIGURE 1.

3. Attach the (2) provided 9” camo sleeves (48873) to each arm

rest portion of seat frame by wrapping around metal tubing

and attaching Velcro® of camo sleeves together with Velcro®

on seat straps.

4. Attach backrest portion of seat to the backrest weldment by

wrapping Velcro® loops around metal tubing and securing

together.

Figure 1

backrest weldment

1/4-20 lock nut

1/4 washer

tree hugger weldment

1-3/4” bolt

2-1/4” bolt

seat loop weldment

#8-X 1/2 phillips

pan head screw

at M4 washer

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SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

1. This tree seat is designed to be used at a height that allows

the user's feet to be on the ground at all times when in use.

Use as a ground seat only.

2. Attach the long strap to either upper corner of backrest

frame. Wrap the loop end of strap around the backrest rim

and feed opposite end of strap through the loop. Pull tight

forming a cinch knot. This permanently attaches this strap to

the backrest rim. SEE FIGURE 2.

3. Repeat step 2 for strap with ratchet by attaching it to the op-

posite upper corner of backrest rim. Wrap the loop end of

strap around the backrest rim and feed the ratchet assembly

through the loop. Pull tight forming a cinch knot. This perma-

nently attaches this strap to the backrest rim. SEE FIGURE 3.

4. Standing on the ground, wrap long strap around tree and

feed the long strap through the center (slot) of ratcheting

mechanism and back around through tightening lever. SEE

FIGURE 4.

NOTE: Be sure you feed the long strap correctly so there are

no twists in the strap.

Pull tail of long strap until most of the slack is taken out. Be

sure entire strap is even and at the same level all around tree.

"Ratchet" tight to tree; this will securely attach the tree seat

to tree and prevent movement. SEE FIGURE 5. Make sure all

four (4) contact points of frames are touching tree (two on

tree hugger and two on backrest loop). Always test before

sitting on the seat.

NOTE: To release ratchet, simply pull the release lever and

open tightening lever wide open (flat).

5. Adjustment in height may be needed for comfort. Redo

set-up instructions as necessary to achieve a comfortable

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at a height that will not allow you to have both feet on the

ground at all times during use.

6. Reverse setup and use instructions to take tree seat down.

TREE

Figure 5

Figure 4

Feed through slot

Tightening lever

Pull to take

out slack

Release lever

Ratchet back

and forth

Figure 2

Figure 3

WARNING

DO NOT ALLOW EXCESSIVE STRAP BUILDUP IN

RATCHET AS THIS WILL PREVENT THE RATCHET TEETH

FROM ENGAGING CAUSING SLIPPAGE.

ALWAYS ATTACH RATCHET STRAP SECURELY WHILE

USING THIS PRODUCT!

NEVER STAND ON GROUND SEAT; IT IS DESIGNED FOR

SITTING ONLY.

1/4-20 lock nut

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PARTS LIST

KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION QT Y.

1 4692 WASHER  FLAT M4 2

2 48075 

SEAT

3 48078  1

4 48081  1

5 48271B  1

6 48250B  2

7 48261B  1

8 48320  2

9 48752B  3

ITEMS BELOW NOT SHOWN

 48080  1

 48079  1

 48873  2

PARTS BREAKDOWN

FINISHED LOUNGER

TREE SEAT

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NOTES

Rivers Edge® Treestands, Inc.

1160 Eighth Avenue, PO Box 755

Cumberland, WI 54829

800-450-EDGE (3343) | Fax 715-822-2124

Email: info@huntriversedge.com

*All weights, specications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Warning labels in some product images