Rivers edge Pack-n-stack re622 User manual

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LADDER INSTRUCTIONS

13' Pack-N-Stack™Ladder Model RE622

OMRE62209

Rev. 1/16/09

Maximum Height - 13'

Maximum Field Rating - 300 lbs.

Tree Diameter Range - 12" to 20"

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Rivers Edge Treestands are engineered with you the hunter in mind.

We appreciate your purchase of one of our world class ladder stands.

Follow these few simple instructions and your stand 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 customer service

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

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Tools needed – two 7/16" wrenches

IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY TIP: DO NOT TIGHTEN NUT& BOLT COMBINA-

TIONS COMPLETELY UNTIL ALL PARTS ARE ASSEMBLED TOGETHER!

FINGER TIGHTEN PLUS ONE TURN OF A WRENCH ONLY! THIS WILL

TEMPORARILY HOLD THE LOCK NUT ON THE BOLT WHILE HELPING

ALIGNMENT OF ALL PARTS! AFTER ALL PARTS ARE ASSEMBLED

TOGETHER, ALL NUT & BOLT COMBINAITONS MUST BE COMPLETE-

LY TIGHTENED.

1. Attach the foot platform (1ML61), mesh side up, to the 2-step ladder

section w/ stabilizer bar mount (SL64) using (2) provided 1/4-20 x 2-1/4”

bolts and locknuts. SEE FIGURE 1. DO NOT tighten all nut & bolt

assemblies completely!

NOTE: Mesh surface should be on top with squared ends of platform

closest to ladder.

2. Attach the foot platform ﬂat bars (AL7) to the foot platform and to the inside

of top ladder section side rails using (4) provided 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” bolts and

locknuts. SEE FIGURE 1.

3. Attach the tree blade frame (SL67) to the side rails (SL69) using (4)

provided 1/4-20 x 2-1/4” bolts, locknuts and steel washers.

SEE FIGURE 2. You must now tighten all nut & bolt assemblies. Be

sure not to over tighten or crush tubing when tightening!

4. Attach sling seat (48066) to assembled top sitting section by sliding each

side rail through webbing loops of seat (3 on each side of seat). Seat

should be orientated with seat straps on bottom side of seat for comfort.

WARNING

DO NOT USETHIS PRODUCT UNTILYOU HAVEWATCHED

THE INCLUDED “SAFE TREESTAND HUNTING STRATE-

FIES” DVD, UNDERSTAND IT AND PRACTICED THE

TECHNIQUES FOR SAFE HUNTING DISCUSSED IN THIS

DVD.

YOU MUST ALWAYS USE THE PROVIDED FULL BODY

HARNESS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM) THAT MEETS TMA

STANDARDS WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT. SINGLE

SAFETY BLETS AND CHEST HARNESSES ARE NO LON-

GER ALLOWED AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED.

IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING A FULL BODY HARNESS

THAT IS PROTECTING YOU FROM A FALL, DO NOT

LEAVE THE GROUND.

READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL ASSEMBLY,

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, FULL BODY HARNESS

(FALL ARREST SYSTEM) & USE INSTRUCTIONS PRO-

VIDED BEFORE EACH USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SE-

RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

ALL ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE BY THREE PEOPLE IN

THIS ORDER AT GROUND LEVEL BEFORE UPRIGHT-

ING. DO NOT CRUSH TUBING WHEN TIGHTENING BOLT

ASSEMBLIES! IDENTIFY AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF

WITH ALL PARTS BEFORE YOU START. A BOLT IDENTI-

FICATION CHART CAN BE FOUND IN THE BACK.

ALWAYS HAVE ALL THREE SEAT LOOPS ON EACH SIDE

OF SEAT ATTACHED TO THE SIDE RAILS OF ASSEM-

BLED TOP SITTING SECTION.

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

1/4-20 x 2-1/4" bolts

steel washers

side rails

tree blade frame

locknuts

foot platform ﬂat bars

1/4-20 x 2-1/4" bolts

mesh foot platform

1/4-20 x 1-1/2" bolts

2-step ladder

w/stabilizer

bar mount

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FIGURE 5

WARNING

FOOT PLATFORM AND SITTING SECTION MUST ALWAYS

FACE THE SAME DIRECTION, TOWARDS THE TREE.

BE CERTAIN SPRING LOCK PINS ARE LATCHED SE-

CURELY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL REMOVAL.

LUBRICATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AT SLIDE TO-

GETHER POINTS OF EACH SECTION TO PREVENT BIND-

ING. SECTIONS ARE STACKED TOGETHER BY SLIDING

SECTIONS TOGETHER, INSIDE OF EACH OTHER. SEC-

TIONS ARE THEN SECURED WITH SPRING LOCK PINS.

BE SURE ALL LADDER SECTIONS ARE SEATED COM-

PLETELY TOGETHER ON SWEDGED ENDS OF PIPE.

BE SURE SPRING LOCK PIN GOES THROUGH BOTH THE

EXTENSION TUBE AND THE STABILIZER BAR.

STABILIZER BAR MUST ALWAYS BE CORRECTLY AND

SECURELY ATTACHED TO LADDER AND TREE BEFORE

CLIMBING LADDER.

BE SURE YOUR DOUBLE KNOTS ARE ALL SECURE.

5. Sections are assembled on the ground in the following order: bottom

section (SL62 ladder); second section (SL62 ladder); third section (SL63

ladder with stabilizer bar mount); fourth section (assembled SL64 ladder

with foot platform); top section (assembled top sitting section). SEE

FINISHED 13’ PACK-N-STACK LADDER LINE ART.

6. With all sections assembled together on ground, secure all sections

together using (8) provided spring lock pins. Handle of spring lock pin

must be put to the outside of ladder side rails. SEE FIGURE 3.

7. a. Attach the stabilizer bar extension tube (1ML23) to the third ladder

section mounting bracket using (1) provided spring lock pin. SEE FIGURE

4.

b. Slide the stabilizer bar (L29) into the extension tube and attach the two

pieces together using (1) provided spring lock pin. Spring lock pin must

go through both the extension tube and the stabilizer bar at appropriate

hole to achieve desired distance from tree. Adjustment in length may be

needed when ladder is uprighted later in instructions. SEE FIGURE 4.

8. a.Tie one end of the provided 9’ rope to the link welded onto the stabilizer

bar, just in front of the tree hugger. Be sure your double knot is secure.

SEE FIGURE 5.

b. Tie one end of each of the provided 15’ ropes to the square tube side

rails and tree blade frame, just in front of the welded on tree blade. Be

sure your double knots are secure. SEE FIGURE 5.

locknuts

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

spring lock pin

stabilizer bar

extension tube

spring lock pins

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SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

1. With assembled product lying on the ground in assembled position,

position one person at bottom end of ladder lying on the ground.

This person has to prevent the ladder end from tilting up when platform

end is lifted and prevent the ladder from skidding across ground.

2. a. Position (2) people at the platform end of the ladder, lift the platform

end, and continue uprighting by walking toward bottom end of ladder

and moving hands along ladder legs. Stand ladder up against chosen

straight tree on dry, level ground. Use caution when ladder comes over

center against tree.

b. Step back and look at the ladder top to see that it is level. Adjust as

needed to achieve a level platform at top.

c. Step down hard on bottom step to push ladder legs into the ground.

d. Wrap the 9' rope attached to the stabilizer bar around tree and tie the

free end to the link welded on stabilizer bar at the stabilizer bar height

location. Secure the ladder tight so that the stabilizer bar is at a right angle

to the tree. Adjust stabilizer bar length as necessary so it contacts tree.

SEE FIGURE 4. Be absolutely sure the tree blade on platform and the

stabilizer bar are both contacting tree.

e. Wrap the previously attached 15’ tie-off ropes hanging down from

platform, around the back side of tree in opposite directions of each

other. Pull the ropes snug and tie them to the ladder at the stabilizer bar

height location. This ground level ladder-to-tree attachment will prevent

the ladder from pulling away from the tree while ascending to top for ﬁnal

ratchet strap attachment. The same holds true when ladder removal is

necessary. SEE FIGURE 6.

3. With two people securely holding the ladder, use the three point contact

climbing method to slowly climb the ladder and carefully keep a constant

hand grip on the ladder at all times. Always lean forward, toward tree, to

keep top section tree blade against the tree. Be certain ladder bottom

is ﬁrmly seated on dry, level ground.

WARNING

YOU MUST ALWAYS USE THE PROVIDED FULL BODY HAR-

NESS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM) THAT MEETS TMA STAN-

DARDS WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT. SINGLE SAFETY

BLETS AND CHEST HARNESSES ARE NO LONGER AL-

LOWED AN SHOULD NEVER BE USED.

IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING A FULL BODY HARNESS THAT

IS PROTECTING YOU FROM A FALL, DO NOT LEAVE THE

GROUND.

READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL ASSEMBLY, IN-

SPECTION, MAINTENANCE, FULL BODY HARNESS (FALL

ARREST SYSTEM) & USE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BE-

FORE EACH USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH.

FAILURE TO USE OR IMPROPER USE OF THE PROVIDED

FULL BODY HARNESS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM) THAT

MEETS TMA STANDARDS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-

JURY OR DEATH! READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL

INSTRUCTIONS. IF ANY INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT UNDER-

STOOD OR IF YOU HAVE A PARTS ISSUE CALL 800-450-

EDGE (3343) BEFORE USING.

DO NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FIELD RATING- 300 LBS.

NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM USE HEIGHT OF 13’.

DOUBLE CHECK ASSEMBLY STEPS TO BE CERTAIN YOU

HAVE CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED THIS PRODUCT.

STUDY YOUR NEW STAND TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH

ALL OF ITS FEATURES AND DESIGN. AT GROUND LEVEL,

FOLLOWING PROVIDED USE INSTRUCTIONS, PRACTICE

ATTACHING STAND TO TREE AND REMOVING STAND

FROM TREE. PRACTICE SITTING, STANDING, AND USING

THIS PRODUCT BEFORE ATTACHING OVERHEAD. SAVE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. YOU

MUST ALWAYS USETHE PROVIDED FULL BODY HARNESS

(FALL ARREST SYSTEM) THAT MEETS TMA STANDARDS

WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT.

NEVER ATTACH LADDER TO A DEAD, ODD-SHAPED,

LEANING, DISEASED, LOOSE-BARKED TREE OR UTILITY

POLES.

BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE TREE BLADE ON PLATFORM

AND THE STABILIZER BAR ARE BOTH CONTACTING TREE

BEFORE CLIMBING LADDER.

BE CERTAIN TO ALWAYS LEAN FORWARD, TOWARD THE

TREE WHEN ASCENDING OR DESCENDING LADDER. AT-

TACH YOUR HARNESS TETHER TO THE TREE BEFORE

SECURING THE PLATFORM TO THE TREE AND STEPPING

ONTO THE PLATFORM.

NEVER ASCEND OR DESCEND WITHOUT TIE-OFF ROPES

SECURELY HOLDING LADDER TO TREE AND STABILIZER

BAR SECURELY ATTACHED.

ALWAYS USE THREE PEOPLE FOR SET-UP AND TAKE-

DOWN.

BRING RATCHET STRAP UP WITH YOU IN A POCKET- DO

NOT CARRY IN YOUR HANDS!

ALWAYS HAVE THREE POINTS OF CONTACT WHILE

CLIMBING LADDER.

FIGURE 6

15' tie-off ropes

BACK VIEW OF TREE

tree blade

ratchet strap

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4. Standing on ladder step, lean toward tree with ratchet strap now in hand,

hook "S" hook with long strap through hole provided on tree blade. Feed

the long strap through the center (slot) of ratcheting mechanism and back

around through tightening lever. SEE FIGURES 7 & 8.

NOTE: be sure you feed the long strap correctly so there are no

twists in the strap.

Wrap entire ratchet assembly around tree and hook other "S" hook through

opposite tree blade hole. 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 ladder to tree and

prevent movement. SEE FIGURE 7 & 9.

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

tightening lever wide open (at).

5. Reverse setup and use instructions to take ladder down.

6. To backpack, attach provided backpack straps to desired locations after

ladder is stacked into backpack proﬁle. Secure all ladder sections and

stabilizer bar together with your ratchet strap.

WARNING

READ AND PERFORM ALL MAINTENANCE TASKS AS

DESCRIBED IN INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE.

DO NOT ALLOW EXCESSIVE STRAP BUILDUP IN RATCH-

ET AS THIS WILL PREVENT THE RATCHET TEETH FROM

ENGAGING CAUSING SLIPPAGE.

ALWAYS ATTACH RATCHET STRAP SECURELY WHILE

USING THIS PRODUCT!

BE SURE TO RAISE AND LOWER YOUR WEAPON AND

GEAR WITH A HAUL LINE. GUN BARREL END AND AR-

ROW TIPS MUST BE POINTED DOWN- AWAY FROM YOU.

NEVER STAND ON LADDER SEAT, IT IS DESIGNED FOR

SITTING ONLY.

WHEN HUNTING FROM A TREESTAND, FALLS CAN OC-

CUR ANY TIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND CAUSING

INJURY OR DEATH.

CHECK THE GROUND UNDER STAND TO MAKE SURE

IT IS FIRM AND LEVEL. SLOPED GROUND OR UNEVEN

SURFACE (ONE SIDE ON A ROCK) CAN CAUSE YOUR

LADDER TO TILT OR SHIFT OFF THE TREE AS YOU

CLIMB.

CHECK EVERY LADDER SECTION CONNECTION EVERY

TIME YOU USE THE STAND BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE

GROUND. IF LADDER SECTIONS ARE SEPARATING, DO

NOT USE THE STAND.

TREE

FIGURE 9

ratchet

back and forth

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

pull tail to take out slack

tightening lever

release lever

feed through slot

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FINISHED 13’ PACK-N-STACK™ LADDER

fourth section

ratchet strap

stabilizer bar

extension tube

15' tie-off ropes

9' stabilizer bar rope

spring lock pins

second section

top section

bottom section

third section

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ALWAYS…

• Be physically ﬁt, mentally alert, and well rested before using this product.

• Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions before use and

save for future reference.

• Use the provided Full Body Harness (Fall Arrest System) that meets TMA

standards immediately upon reaching foot platform.

• Be fully aware of foot placement.

• Recommended for adult use only.

• Inspect ladder for missing parts, all hardware condition, and damage before

every application, replace if necessary.

• Pull up a bow, backpack, ﬁrearm or other equipment only after being secure

in the treestand and a ﬁre arm must be pulled up with it unloaded, chamber

open and muzzle down.

• Remove ladder after every use, store product indoors.

• Use only Rivers Edge original replacement parts.

• Lean forward, towards tree, when ascending and descending ladder.

• Place ladder on dry, level ground.

• Lubricate all slide together points to prevent binding, wear, rust & noise.

• Avoid all electrical power lines.

• Always inform someone of the hunting location, where the treestand will be

located and the expected duration of the hunt.

• Carry a signal device such as a mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal ﬂare or

personal locator device (PLD) and it must be readily available at all times.

• Inspect the treestand and all safety devices each time before use and do not

store a treestand outdoors when not in use.

NEVER…

• Sleep in a treestand

• Use on wet, soft, or unstable ground.

• Exceed the total ﬁeld rating of 300 lbs.

• Attach to a dead, odd-shaped, leaning, diseased, loose barked trees or utility

poles.

• Use on trees with a diameter smaller than 12 inches or no larger than 20

inches.

• Use a treestand during inclement weather such as rain, lightning, windstorms

or icy conditions and end your hunt and return to the ground if inclement

conditions arise.

• Alter the original design of your stand.

• Jump on or use in a careless manner.

• Lean out over edge of device.

• Use when intoxicated or using over-the-counter medication or prescription

drugs.

• Use a damaged product, replace with new.

• Loan your stand to someone else.

• Use without stabilizer bar, spring lock pins & tie-off ropes securely attached.

• Stand on the seat, it is designed for sitting only.

• Use a treestand when feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy, or if you have a prior

medical condition that could cause a problem i.e., heart condition, joints that

lock-up, spinal fusion, etc. or if you are not well rested.

• Rely on a tree branch for support.

• Jump or bounce on a treestand to seat it to the tree

WARNING

PERFORM THESE TASKS BEFORE EACH AND EVERY

USE (REPLACE ANY QUESTIONABLE COMPONENTS

IMMEDIATELY WITH RIVERS EDGE ORIGINAL REPLACE-

MENT PARTS). DO NOT LEAVEYOUR STAND OUTDOORS

– REMOVE AFTER EACH USE AND STORE INDORRS!

INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE

AND REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY.

REPLACE ANY AND ALL TREESTAND STRAPS EVERY

TWO YEARS OR WHEN ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR

WEAR EXIST BEFORE.

NEVER USE ANY PRODUCT THAT HAS NOT BEEN MAIN-

TAINED OR INSPECTED PROPERLY – YOUR LIFE DE-

PENDS ON IT!

STABILIZER BAR MUST ALWAYS BE CORRECTLY AND

SECURELY ATTACHED TO LADDER AND TREE BEFORE

CLIMBING LADDER.

BE ABSOULTELY SURE THE TREE BLADE ON PLAT-

FORM AND THE STABILIZER BAR ARE BOTH CONTACT-

ING TREE BEFORE CLIMBING LADDER.

NEVER ASCEND OR DESCEND WITHOUT TIE-OFF

ROPES SECURELY HOLDING LADDER TO TREE AND

STABILIZER BAR SECURELY ATTACHED.

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WARNING

READ BEFORE USING...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PERFORM THESE TASKS BEFORE EACH AND EVERY

USE. (REPLACE ANY QUESTIONABLE COMPONENTS

IMMEDIATELY WITH RIVERS EDGE ORIGINAL REPLACE-

MENT PARTS.) DO NOT LEAVEYOUR STAND OUTDOORS

- REMOVE AFTER EACH USE AND STORE INDOORS!

REPLACE ANY AND ALL TREESTAND STRAPS EVERY

TWO YEARS OR WHEN ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR

WEAR EXIST BEFORE.

NEVER USE ANY PRODUCT THAT HAS NOT BEEN MAIN-

TAINED OR INSPECTED PROPERLY- YOUR LIFE DE-

PENDS ON IT!

WARRANTY

Rivers Edge Treestands, Inc., offers 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 modiﬁed, abused or misused in a manner that deviates from the products intended usage. Rivers Edge

Treestands offers 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, speciﬁcations and price without notice.

NOTE: You must always use the provided full body harness (fall arrest system) that meets TMA standards while using this product!

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 modiﬁcation

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.

ALL RIVERS EDGE TREESTANDS COME WITH A FULL BODY HARNESS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM) THAT MEETS TMA STANDARDS. It is the owner's

responsibility to inspect the product regularly for damage that could inhibit the ultimate safety of the product. Failure to use or improper use of the provided Full

Body Harness (Fall Arrest System) that meets TMA standards may result in serious injury or death. ALWAYS wear the provided Full Body Harness (Fall Arrest

System) that meets TMA standards while using this product.

Owner is responsible to check product ﬁeld 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.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FOR ALL RIVERS EDGE PRODUCTS

• Inspect all webbing, rope, cord, and strap assemblies for wear or damage.

• Inspect cables and cable ends for damage or kinking.

• Inspect all hardware and chain components for damage.

• Inspect for any structural damage to product. (Return to factory for repair or discard

product if any damage is found.)

• Inspect all nut and bolt assemblies to be certain none are loose.

• Inspect for any missing parts.

•

Lubricate all pivot and slide together points with powder graphite to prevent noise, wear, and

rust.

• Inspect entire product for any rust, corrosion, cracks, freezing, excessive heat, or rotting

damage that may effect the safety of your product. Discard any questionable product.

• Inspect entire product for any structural damage - pay close attention to all weld locations.

(Return to factory for repair or discard product if any damage is found.)

• Using correct wrenches inspect all nut & bolt assembly locations and snug up any that

may be loose. Be careful not to crush tubing when tightening!

• Inspect and check operation of all cables, cable ends, cord, rope, webbing, and strap or

chain assemblies. Replace with factory new any item or assembly that shows signs of

wear, damage, kinking, or functions incorrectly.

• Inspect seat. Replace any seat with factory new that shows signs of structural damage

or wear.

• Inspect all hardware for wear or damage, also be sure you have no missing parts.

• Never modify your stand 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.

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FULL BODY HARNESS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM)

ALL LADDER STYLE TREESTANDS INCLUDE A TREE BELT THAT MUST BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FULL BODY

HARNESS (FAS) SUPPLIED.

For safety reasons, take time to read each section of these instructions for proper attachment, use and maintenance of this Full

Body Harness (FAS).

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. This product is certiﬁed to TMA Standards by Independent Test Lab. 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 800-450-EDGE (3343) before at-

tempting to use.

WARNING

YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL IN-

STRUCTIONS PROVIDED, AND WARNINGS LISTED AT ALL

TIMES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH.

THE PROVIDED FULL BODY HARNESS (FAS) IS DESIGNED

TO STOP YOUR FALL, BUT DOES NOT REMOVE THE RISK

OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. IF YOU DO NOT

UNDERSTAND ANY INSTRUCTIONS OR WARNINGS PROVID-

ED IN THIS BOOK, YOU MUST CALL RIVERS EDGE TREES-

TANDS, INC., AT 800-450-EDGE (3343) BEFORE USING.

ALWAYS WEAR THIS FULL BODY HARNESS (FAS) WHILE

USING THE RIVERS EDGE TREESTAND THAT IT WAS PUR-

CHASED WITH. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERI-

OUS INJURY OR DEATH

INSPECT THIS PRODUCT BEFORE EACH USE FOR SIGNS

OF WEAR AND/OR DAMAGE. NEVER USE A DAMAGED

PRODUCT.

THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR ADULT USE ONLY.

ADULTS MUST BE BETWEEN 120 LBS (MINIMUM) AND 300

LBS (MAXIMUM) TO USE THIS PRODUCT.

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS HARNESS, 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.

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY RIVERS EDGE

PRODUCT ON UTILITY POLES,TELEPHONE POLES, OR

ANY OTHER MAN MADE STRUCTURES. USE ON STRONG,

STRAIGHT, LIVE TREES ONLY. NEVER USE IN A COMMER-

CIAL OR INDUSTRIAL SETTING. USE ONLY AS A FULL

BODY HARNESS (FAS) WHILE HUNTING.

WARNING

FAILURE TO DISCARD AND REMOVE THIS FULL BODY

HARNESS (FAS) DEVICE FROM SERVICE AFTER FIVE (5)

YEARS FROM MANUFACTURE DATE, WHEN ANY SIGNS OF

DAMAGE OR WEAR EXIST, OR AFTER ARRESTING A FALL,

COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER RIVERS EDGE PRODUCT

IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS

HEART PROBLEMS, BACK PROBLEMS, VISION PROBLEMS,

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, OR ANY OTHER PHYSICAL OR

MENTAL IMPAIRMENT. DO NOT USE IF YOU ARE ON ANY

TYPE OF MEDICATION OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE SUCH

AS ALCOHOL THAT MAY ALTER YOUR ABILITY TO USE THIS

PRODUCT PROPERLY AND SAFELY.

DO NOT USE IN SLIPPERY OR STORMY CONDITIONS.

SNOW, ICE, FREEZING RAIN, WIND, AND LIGHTNING POSE

VERY DANGEROUS THREATS TO YOUR SAFETY. END YOUR

HUNT AND RETURN TO THE GROUND IF INCLEMENT CON-

DITIONS ARISE.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE, MODIFY, AND/OR EXCLUDE

ANY PORTION OF THIS PRODUCT. MODIFICATION, MISUSE,

AND/OR PART SUBSTITUTION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH. IF YOU SUSPECT PARTS ARE MISS-

ING OR DAMAGED, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT RIVERS EDGE

TREESTANDS, INC., AT 800-450-EDGE (3343) BEFORE US-

ING.

THIS RIVERS EDGE FULL BODY HARNESS (FAS) WAS

DESIGNED AS A FALL-ARREST ONLY! DO NOT UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES USE IT TO LEAN OUT OF YOUR TREES-

TAND. USING THIS PRODUCT IN SUCH A MANNER COULD

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!

PRACTICE THE USE OF A FULL BODY HARNESS AT

GROUND LEVEL IN THE PRESENCE OF A RESPONSIBLE

ADULT TO EXPERIENCE THE FEELING OF WEARING THIS

HARNESS BEFORE USING IN A HUNTING ENVIRONMENT.

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USING YOUR FULL BODY HARNESS

(FALL ARREST SYSTEM)

PUTTING ON YOUR FULL BODY HARNESS

1. With the Full Body Harness (FAS) lying on the ground, familiarize yourself

with all of its design and features. SEE FIGURE 1.

2. Loosen both leg straps to the maximum position and unthread the waist

belt completely. Doing both of these actions will allow you to put the Full

Body Harness (FAS) on easier.

3. Now holding the harness, locate the (2) shoulder straps labeled “LEFT

SHOULDER” and “RIGHT SHOULDER”, and spread them apart to make

sure there are no twists or tangles in the harness. SEE FIGURE 2.

4. Position yourself in front of the harness and proceed to step through each

leg loop as if you were putting on a pair of pants. SEE FIGURE 3.

5. Pull harness up your body to chest height where you will slide your left

arm through the “LEFT SHOULDER” strap and your right arm through

the “RIGHT SHOULDER” strap as if you were putting on a jacket. SEE

FIGURE 4.

NOTE: Be sure there are no twists in leg or shoulder straps. The

“LEFT SHOULDER” and “RIGHT SHOULDER” printing should be

away from your body so you can read the words while wearing the

Full Body Harness (FAS). If not, the harness is on inside out and

must be switched.

FIGURE 2

right shoulder

left shoulder

FIGURE 3

leg loops

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 1

tree belt

tether

right shoulder strap

leg

straps

left shoulder

strap

adjustment slides

waist strap

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6. Tighten and adjust each leg strap so they are tight to your legs, but not

uncomfortably tight. SEE FIGURE 5.

7. Feed waist strap through waist strap adjustment slide.Tighten and adjust

the waist strap so it is tight ﬁt to your body, but not uncomfortably tight.

SEE FIGURE 6.

8. You should now have the Full Body Harness (FAS) conﬁgured with the

waist strap on your front side, shoulder straps over the proper shoulders

and the tether strap positioned on your back side. SEE FIGURES 7 & 8.

The entire Full Body Harness (FAS) should have a snug, tight ﬁt to your

body.

NOTE: Tether strap should not be tangled, twisted or looped around

any portion of the harness. Excess leg and waist strap can be tucked

away.

FIGURE 5

pull strap up to

tighten

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

WARNING

BE SURE THAT YOU ARE WEARING YOUR FULL BODY

HARNESS (FAS) CORRECTLY.

FIGURE 8

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FULL BODY HARNESS (FAS) USED WITH TREE BELT SUPPLIED WITH ALL LADDER STYLE TREESTANDS

This is the primary attachment method when using a Full Body

Harness (FAS). This method must be used while in your ﬁnal hunt-

ing position with any type of treestand. This method must be done

immediately upon reaching the foot platform of your ladder stand.

1. While wearing your Full Body Harness (FAS) correctly, wrap the

tree belt through the loop end of the tether and around tree. Take

the tail end of the tree belt and feed it through the (2) adjustment

slides on tree belt. SEE FIGURE 9. Pull the tail of tree belt tight.

NOTE: Be sure the (2) adjustment slides are facing away

from tree, preventing any obstruction. Do not position

tether on or between the (2) tree belt adjustment slides.

SEE FIGURE 9.

Once you have reached your desired hunting height, you must

slide the tree belt up the tree as high as possible. Tighten the

tree belt to the tree by pulling the tree belt tail tight. The tether

strap accommodates your freedom of movement, however, the

distance should be as short as possible to reduce the dynamic

load on your body in case of a fall. There should be no slack in

tether strap while in a sitting position.

2. Reverse these procedures to descend from your treestand. FIGURE 9

TREE BELT

PULL TIGHT

TETHER

WARNING

NEVER POSITION YOURSELF IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS

THE TETHER TO BE UNDER YOUR CHIN OR AROUND

YOUR NECK.

TETHER STRAP SHOULD NOT BE TANGLED, TWISTED OR

LOOPED AROUND ANY PORTION OF THE HARNESS. EXCESS

LEG AND WAIST STRAP CAN BE TUCKED AWAY.

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FIGURE 1A FIGURE 1B

FIGURE 2A

FIGURE 2BFIGURE 4 FIGURE 5FIGURE 3

1. Retrieve the Suspension Relief Device (SRD) strap from the storage pouch

on harness.

2. Insert the looped end of SRD strap through either of the climbing belt loops

sewn on harness, near the waist belt. Take the opposite end of SRD strap

and feed it through the looped end and pull tight, forming a cinch knot. SEE

FIGURES 1A & 1B.

3. Take the opposite end of SRD strap and feed it through the other climbing

belt loop located on other side of harness. Once SRD strap is fed through

climbing belt loop, feed the SRD strap back through the adjustment slide.

SEE FIGURES 2A & 2B.

4. Adjust SRD strap length so it forms a large loop that is slightly shorter then

the length of your legs.

5. Put both feet in the loop and stand up to relieve the pressure from the har-

ness leg straps. SEE FIGURES 3 & 4. If pressure is still felt on the leg straps

while standing on the Suspension Relief Device (SRD) strap, you must

readjust the length of the SRD strap to relieve pressure off the leg straps.

6. You can also adjust the SRD strap to a shorter length and place your knees

on the SRD strap to relieve the pressure from the harness leg straps. SEE

FIGURE 5. Alternating between the standing method on feet and the kneel-

ing method on knees, comfort and better blood circulation are maintained.

WARNING

THE SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE (SRD) STRAP MUST

BE ON YOUR PERSON AND ALWAYS BE READILY AC-

CESSIBLE TO YOU WHILE WEARING THE FULL BODY

HARNESS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM)! EVEN IF YOU HAVE

ENCOUNTERED A FALL AND ARE SUSPENDED BY

YOUR HARNESS TETHER, YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO

THE SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE. ALWAYS HAVE THE

SRD STRAP STORED IN THE STORAGE POUCH SO YOU

HAVE ACCESS TO IT!

WARNING

IN CASE OF A FALL…

DO NOT PANIC! This Full Body Harness (Fall Arrest System) is de-

signed to prevent a fall to the ground. It will suspend you until you are

able to return to your treestand or until help arrives. Using the included

Suspension Relief Device (SRD) will help to maintain circulation in

the legs and help prevent the effects of hanging suspended with your

weight resting on the leg straps of the Full Body Harness. The effects

of prolonged suspension without using the Suspension Relief Device

may result in unconsciousness and death may occur.

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ALWAYS…

• Be physically ﬁt, mentally alert, and well rested before using this product.

• Read and understand all instructions provided and warnings listed before

each use and save for future reference.

• Practice using at ground level ﬁrst before using above ground.

• For adult use only, Weight Range: Min-120 lbs. Max-300 lbs.

• Inspect before each use for signs of wear and/or damage- never use a

damaged product. Replace with new.

• Store in a cool, dry place. Never put away damp to avoid mildew.

NEVER…

• Sleep while using this product.

• Use in slippery or stormy conditions.

• Exceed the Weight Range: Minimum-120 lbs. Maximum-300 lbs.

• Alter the original design of your Full Body Harness (FAS).

• Use to lean out from stand.

• Use if history of health problems persist.

• Use while intoxicated or using medication.

• Loan your Full Body Harness (FAS) to someone else.

• Use a damaged product, replace with new.

• Use in a commercial or industrial setting.

• Leave product outdoors.

WARNING

EXTREME WARNING! IF FALL OCCURS WHILE USING

THIS FULL BODY HARNESS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM)

YOU MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER TO REMAIN CALM. RE-

GAIN YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMPOSURE AND TRY TO

RECOVER AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. SOME OPTIONS

YOU MAY HAVE, BUT NOT ALL VARIABLES INCLUDE

USING YOUR CLIMBING STICKS, TREE STEPS, ETC. AS

FOOTING TO RAISE YOURSELF TO RELIEVE PRESSURE

OFFTHE LEG & WAIST STRAPS OR TO RECOVER, CLIMB

BACK ONTO YOUR STAND PLATFORM AND STAY PUT

UNTIL YOUR THOUGHTS AND JUDGEMENT ARE CLEAR.

IF RAISING YOURSELF IS NOT AN OPTION,

CARRY A SIG-

NAL DEVICE SUCH AS A MOBILE PHONE, RADIO, WHISTLE,

SIGNAL FLARE OR PERSONAL LOCATOR DEVICE (PLD)

TO

CALL OR ALERT SOMEONE TO HELP RESCUE YOU.

WHILE YOU ARE DOING ONE OR MORE OF THESE OP-

TIONS, YOU MUST KEEP MOVING ALL OF YOUR LIMBS

INCLUDING BENDING YOUR KNEES AND LIFTING YOUR

LEGS UP TO PROMOTE CIRCULATION THROUGHOUT

YOUR BODY.

THE SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE (SRD) STRAP MUST

BE ON YOUR PERSON AND ALWAYS BE READILY AC-

CESSIBLE TO YOU WHILE WEARING THE FULL BODY

HARNESS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM)! EVEN IF YOU HAVE

ENCOUNTERED A FALL AND ARE SUSPENDED BY

YOUR HARNESS TETHER, YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO

THE SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE. ALWAYS HAVE THE

SRD STRAP STORED IN THE STORAGE POUCH SO YOU

HAVE ACCESS TO IT!

THE SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE IS DESIGNED FOR

PROVIDING IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM PROLONGED

SUSPENSION TRAUMA. IF YOU ARE NOT PHYSICALLY

ABLE TO PERFORM THE STEPS INVOLVED IN THE COR-

RECT USE OF THIS SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE (SRD)

STRAP, YOU SHOULD HUNT FROM GROUND LEVEL

ONLY.

HUNTERS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF PHYSICAL FIT-

NESS MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT PLANS TO RECOVER/

ESCAPE THE EFFECTS OF PROLONGED SUSPENSION.

IF YOU DO NOT RECOVER QUICKLY, OR KEEP MOVING

TO PROMOTE BLOOD CIRCULATION, UNCONSCIOUS-

NESS AND DEATH MAY OCCUR. HAVE A PERSONAL

PLAN AND PRACTICE IT IN THE PRESENCE OF A RE-

SPONSIBLE 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/ES-

CAPE PLAN FOR YOUR HUNTING SITUATION BEFORE

LEAVING THE GROUND. HUNT FROM THE GROUND

WHEN SELF-RECOVERY/ESCAPE ABILITY 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.

WARNING

INFORM SOMEONE OF THE HUNTING LOCATION, WHERE THE

TREESTAND WILL BE LOCATED AND THE EXPECTED DURATION

OF THE HUNT.

CARRY A SIGNAL DEVICE SUCH AS A MOBILE PHONE, RADIO, WHISTLE,

SIGNAL FLARE OR PERSONAL LOCATOR DEVICE (PLD) AND IT MUST BE

READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.

IF THE HUNTING LOCATION IS UNKNOWN BY ANYONE AND COM-

MUNICATION EFFORTS ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, YOU MUST HAVE

A PERSONAL PLAN FOR RECOVERY/ESCAPE BECAUSE PRO-

LONGED SUSPENSION IN A HARNESS WITHOUT THE USE OF THE

SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVISE (SRD) CAN BE FATAL. IT IS IMPOR-

TANT TO EXERCISE THE LEGS BY PUSHING AGAINST THE TREE

OR DOING OTHER FORMS OF CONTINUOUS LEG EXERCISES TO

AVOID BLOOD POOLING WHILE BEING SUSPENDED.

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LADDER PARTS

12

3

2

13

4

1

7

1

3

6

2

11

4

10

8

4

9

5

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KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 48240B BOLT, HHCS GR5 BLK 1/4-20 X 1-1/2" 4

2 48271B BOLT, HHCS GR5 BLK 1/4-20 X 2-1/4" 6

3 48752B NUT, FLANGED TOP LOCK 1/4-20 10

4 63281 SNAP PIN, 1/4 X 1-3/4, ROUNDED

RETAINER

10

5 1ML23 SUPPORT TUBE, STABILIZER 1

6 1ML61 FOOT PLATFORM 1

7 AL7 SIDE SUPPORT, FOOT PLATFORM 2

8 L29 STABILIZER BAR, 18" 1

9 SL62 SWEDGED LADDER, 38" 2

10 SL63 SWEDGED LADDER W/VAM, 38" 1

11 SL64 SWEDGED LADDER W/VAM, 38" 1

12 SL67 TREE BLADE, LADDER 1

13 SL69 SIDE RAIL 2

ITEMS BELOW NOT SHOWN

-- -- RATCHET STRAP 1

-- -- FULL BODY HARNESS (FAS) 1

-- -- TIE-OFF ROPE, 15' (SOLD IN ROPE KIT

ONLY)

2

-- -- ROPE, 9' (SOLD IN ROPE KIT ONLY) 1

-- -- SEAT, W/STIFFENER, SLING 1

LADDER PARTS LIST BOLT IDENTIFICATION CHART

Not all bolt sizes shown are included with all treestands. Bolts

shown are for size reference only. Extra hardware may be

included in the parts bag.

1/4-20 x 1-1/4" grade 5 hex head bolt

1/4-20 x 1-1/2" grade 5 hex head bolt

1/4-20 x 1-3/4" grade 5 hex head bolt

1/4-20 x 2" grade 5 hex head bolt

1/4-20 x 2-1/4" grade 5 hex head bolt

1/4-20 x 2-1/2" grade 5 hex head bolt

1/4-20 x 2-3/4" grade 5 hex head bolt

5/16-18 x 2-1/2" grade 5 hex head bolt

5/16-18 x 3-1/4" grade 5 hex head bolt

1/4-20 x 3" grade 5 hex head bolt

1/4-20 x 3-1/4" grade 5 hex head bolt

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NOTES

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Rivers Edge Treestands, Inc.

1690 Elm Street; P.O. Box 755

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

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

E-mail: info@huntriversedge.com

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* All weights, speciﬁcations and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact.

ACCESSORY CHART & REPLACEMENT PARTS

ITEM # DESCRIPTION MSRP*

RE750 Universal Treestand Canopy

Protect yourself from the elements. Has a strong

ratchet for attaching to trees along with a sturdy

steel construction. Exclusive Rivers Edge Fall

Camouﬂage. Universal design, will work on all

treestands.

$59.99

48155 Full Body Harness (FAS) w/SRD $29.99

48066 Seat w/Stiffener, Sling $22.99

48415 Ratchet Strap $9.99

48067 Backpack Straps Kit $6.99

48691 Rope Kit (Includes one 9' and two 15' ropes) $4.99

* Prices shown do not include shipping & handling charges.

All prices are subject to change without notice. When ordering from manufacturer,

there is a $10.00 minimum order.

For replacement parts, phone 1-800-450-EDGE (3343) or

go online to www.HuntRiversEdge.com.

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