Rivers Edge Treestands RE788 User manual

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REV1: 02/07/22
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Operator's Manual
MODEL RE788
8’ HARNESS
TREE ROPE
WE ARE HUNTERS
GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
Wear Your Harness!
Maximum Field Rating
300 lbs

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INTRODUCTION
If for any reason you have a problem with your product or are missing any parts, DO NOT return to the retailer, contact Rivers
Edge® Customer Service Department at 800-345-6007 for assistance. For safety reasons, take time to read each section of these
instructions for proper attachment, use and maintenance of this safety rope.
To ensure your personal safety, you must read these instructions before using this product. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury or death. It is the responsibility of the user to follow all instructions provided, warnings listed, installation, set up,
and use of this product.
If you have any questions or do not understand any instructions or warnings listed please call 800-345-6007 before attempting to use.
WARRANTY
RETI oers a one-year warranty for this product. These warranties apply to the original owner with a proof of purchase. These warranties begin on the date of
purchase by the rst retail consumer and continue for the period specied above. These warranties apply to products that are not modied, abused or used in
a manner that deviates from the product’s intended usage. Minor fading in color is normal and is not covered by warranty. Any corrosion of painted surfaces
that occurs as a result of paint being removed or damaged is also not covered by warranty. RETI oers no other warranty expressed or implied. Products for
which warranty work has been approved must be sent directly to RETI and performed by RETI. To obtain warranty service and/or replacement instructions,
you must obtain prior approval from RETI before shipping your package to us by calling our customer service department at 800-345-6007 or by
writing to: Ardisam, Inc., P.O. Box 755, 1730 Industrial Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 for a return material authorization number (RMA#). All items
must be shipped prepaid. RETI will, at no charge, repair or replace, in RETI’s sole discretion, any product that satises the conditions stated above. RETI retains
the right to change models, specications and price without notice.
This equipment has been manufactured under strict quality and safety guidelines. As with any equipment of this type, full understanding of the instructions and
its use is mandatory and imperative for the safety of its user. RETI is not responsible for any damages or injuries sustained due to improper use or modication
of any of its products, or resulting from any use which deviates from the product’s intended usage. RETI is not responsible for any injuries sustained due to
failure to read and adhere to the instructions for use. Any misunderstanding or questions regarding the products or their use should be directed to RETI prior to
any use. All RETI treestands are sold with a full body harness (“Fall Arrest System”) that meets standards recognized by theTreestand Manufacturer’s
Association (“TMA”). It is the owner's sole responsibility to inspect the product regularly for damage, improper installation, or conditions that could jeopardize
the ultimate safety of the product. Failure to use with a Fall Arrest System may result in serious injury or death. Owner is responsible to understand and
follow product eld weight rating and must never exceed maximum weight rating. RETI is not responsible for any malfunction or injury resulting from
normal wear and tear, damage caused by improper use, improper maintenance, negligence or accidents. This product, if used safely as intended, will provide
trouble free service for the useful life of the product. We hope you will enjoy the quality of our products for years to come, and have a safe hunt.

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Failure to follow all warnings listed could result in
serious injury or death.
Failure to discard and remove this safety rope from
service after 3 years from manufacture date, when any
signs of damage or wear exist, or after arresting a fall,
could result in serious injury or death.
This product carries a strict weight restriction of 300 lbs.
Do Not use this product if you exceed the total weight
limit. Please note that the total weight limit includes the
user and their equipment.
Always inspect this product and all safety devices each
time before use and Never use a damaged or expired
product.
Never use this product during inclement weather such as
rain, lightning, windstorms or icy conditions and end your
hunt and return to the ground if inclement conditions
arise.
Never use this product when it has been exposed to
moisture and has then froze. If it is sti and frozen or
covered in ice or frost, do no use it until it has thawed
completely.
Never use this product while feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy,
or if you have a prior medical condition that could cause a
problem, that is, heart condition, joints that lock-up, spinal
fusions, etc., or if you are not well rested.
Never rely on a tree branch for support.
Before attempting to use this safety rope, practice
installing, set-up, and use at ground level. Once you
become comfortable with its set-up and use, you may
proceed and use it at heights above ground.
Never modify this product in any way by making repairs,
replacing parts, or altering it.
Instructions shall be kept in a safe place and reviewed
at least annually. It is the responsibility of the owner to
furnish the complete instructions to any person who
borrows or purchases this product.
Read and understand the manufacturer’s warnings,
expiration date, and instructions on how to properly use.
Never use on a dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked
tree, or a utility pole. Always avoid electrical power lines.
WARNING WARNING
Always store your safety rope out of direct sunlight and
any other harsh environmental condition(s) that may
adversely aect its performance. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
Failure to follow safety rope and harness instructions
could result in not being able to return to the stand and
being suspended in a harness after a fall. If others are not
aware of your hunting location and if your communication
eorts are unsuccessful, you must have a personal plan
for recovery/escape before you ascend the tree because
prolonged suspension in a harness can be fatal. It is
important to exercise the legs by pushing against the
tree or doing other forms of continuous leg exercises to
avoid blood pooling while being suspended. Hunters with
varying degrees of physical tness may require dierent
plans to recover/escape to avoid the eects of prolonged
suspension. Have a personal plan and practice it in the
presence of a responsible adult before leaving the ground.
No one escape/rescue plan will work for every hunter on
every tree in every circumstance. Only you can determine
the best recovery/escape plan for your hunting situation
and you must have a recovery/escape plan for your
situation before leaving the ground.

SETUP & USE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Put on your safety harness making all necessary adjustments and safety checks as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Climb up and once you have reached your climbing height, attach the harness tree rope to the tree just above the treestand by
wrapping the knotted loop end around the trunk and then pulling the rest of the line through the knotted loop until snug
[ SEE FIGURE 1 ].
3. Using the carabiner, attach the harness tether to the loop on the Prusik knot while making sure that the knot is able to be
adjusted along the length of the rope without interference [ SEE FIGURE 2 ].
FIGURE 2FIGURE 1
WARNING
This product is designed to work properly when the Prusik
knot has 6 loops. The Prusik knot should be inspected
BEFORE each use and should NOT be used unless all
6 loops are present. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury or death!
DO NOT use this product without the carabiner in the
locked position shown in FIGURE 2. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING
2. Press open latch
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2
3
4
5
6
WARNING
You must use a full body harness (fall arrest system) in accordance with this harness tree rope. Once the rope is
installed following manufacturer instructions, you must attach the harness tether to the rope per the manufacturer’s
instructions immediately upon reaching the foot platform of your treestand. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
Prior to attempting to use this product, it is important to become familiar with the assembly, setup, installation, use, and
removal at ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Always test the Prusik knot before each use. Do so by gripping the rope just above of the Prusik knot with one hand and
pulling sharply on the carabiner with the other hand. Be sure that it tightens securely. If it does not or you are uncertain about
its eectiveness, DO NOT use it.
Never hold the Prusik knot constantly while climbing. Grabbing or holding the Prusik knot in the event of a fall could cause
you to slide down the entire length of the rope resulting in serious injury or death.
Never wash this product in a washing machine.
Always keep this safety rope out of direct exposure to ozone generated by an ozone generator/machine.
Never use this product when it has been exposed to moisture and has then froze. If it is sti and frozen or covered in ice or
frost, do no use it until it has thawed completely.
1. Turn knob to unlock 3. Turn knob to lock