Summit Treestands 81080 User manual

Climbing Treestands
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
!
You must fully read, understand and follow these warnings
and instructions (written and video)! Failure to follow these
instructions may cause serious injury or death!!
• WHEN HUNTING FROM A TREESTAND FALLS CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR ANY TIME AFTER
LEAVING THE GROUND! FOR THOSE REASONS ALWAYS WEAR A FALL ARREST SYSTEM (FAS) COMPRISING A
FULL BODY HARNESS AT ALL TIMES AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND. YOU MUST STAY CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES
AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND WHILE USING ANY ELEVATED HUNTING PLATFORM. SINGLE SAFETY BELTS AND
CHEST HARNESSES ARE NO LONGER 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 AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE MANUFACTURER’S WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND USE ALL SAFETY
DEVICES PROVIDED. CONTACT SUMMIT TREESTANDS FOR ANY QUESTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT
IN INJURY OR DEATH!
• A SIGNAL DEVICE SUCH A MOBILE PHONE, RADIO, WHISTLE, SIGNAL FLARE OR PERSONAL LOCATOR DEVICE
(PLD) MUST BE ON YOUR PERSON AND READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES! ALWAYS INFORM SOMEONE OF
YOUR HUNTING LOCATION, WHERE THE TREESTAND WILL BE LOCATED AND THE EXPECTED DURATION OF THE
HUNT!
• DO NOT USE ANY TREESTAND UNLESS YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE AND HAVE NO PHYSICAL
LIMITATIONS OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY PREVENT YOU FROM SAFELY USING THIS PRODUCT.
ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHYSICAL ABILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT.
• NEVER USE A TREESTAND WHILE TAKING DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS! ALWAYS
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION ABOUT TAKING SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS AND USING THIS
PRODUCT!
• NEVER USE A TREESTAND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS RAIN, LIGHTNING, WINDSTORMS OR ICY
CONDITIONS! END YOUR HUNT AND RETURN TO THE GROUND IF ANY OF THESE INCLEMENT CONDITIONS ARISE.
• NEVER USE A TREESTAND WHEN FEELING ILL, NAUSEOUS, DROWSY OR DIZZY!
• BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY. HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!
• NEVER USE A TREESTAND ON A DEAD, LEANING, DISEASED, LOOSE BARKED TREE, ON A UTILITY POLE OR ON
TREES THAT HAVE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY LIMIT TREESTAND USE! NEVER RELY ON A TREE BRANCH
FOR SUPPORT!
• NEVER JUMP OR BOUNCE ON A TREESTAND TO SECURE IT TO THE TREE!
• PULL UP A BOW, BACKPACK, FIREARM OR OTHER EQUIPMENT ONLY AFTER BEING SECURE IN THE TREESTAND.
FIREARMS MUST BE PULLED UP UNLOADED, CHAMBER OPEN AND MUZZLE DOWN!
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD YOU EVER RELEASE THE CABLE FROM THE PLATFORM OR SEAT CLIMBER TO
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS ONCE YOU ARE OFF THE GROUND!!!
• 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!
• PRACTICE INSTALLING, ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR TREESTAND AT GROUND LEVEL PRIOR TO USING IT AT
ELEVATED POSITIONS!
• INSTRUCTIONS (WRITTEN AND VIDEO) SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE AND REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TREESTAND OWNER TO FURNISH THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS TO ANY
PERSON WHO BORROWS OR PURCHASES THE TREESTAND! THIS SUMMIT TREESTAND IS DESIGNED TO BE USED
AS A COMPLETE SYSTEM - NEVER LOAN OR SELL ONLY A PORTION OF THE CLIMBING TREESTAND SYSTEM.
• BEFORE EACH USE OF YOUR SUMMIT TREESTAND, ALWAYS INSPECT THE TREESTAND AND HARNESS FOR ANY
DAMAGE, CRACKS, TEARS, CABLE WEAR OR ABRASION THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN TRANSPORTING /
STORING YOUR TREESTAND. DO NOT USE IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND! CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE
APPROPRIATE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE!
• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TREESTAND OUTDOORS OR STORE IT OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS NOT BEING USED! ANY
STAND TUBING THAT IS ALLOWED TO FILL WITH RAINWATER AND FREEZE WILL RUPTURE OR BURST - DO NOT
USE YOUR TREESTAND IF THIS OCCURS!
FORM# 18073 - 2/2011

GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS PG 1
SECTION 1 - INDEX PG 2
SECTION 2 - TREE SIZE / WEIGHT LIMITS PG 2
SECTION 3 - PARTS LIST PG 2-4
SECTION 4 - SETUP AND USE (ALL STAND MODELS) PG 4-6
GROUP A STANDS (81080, 81081, 81109, 81110, 81069, 81506, 81507, 81533, 81052, 81529, 81082, 81083, 81090)
SECTION 5A - CLIMBING UP / CLIMBING DOWN (GROUP A STANDS) PG 6-9
SECTION 5B - BACKPACKING (GROUP A STANDS) PG 9-10
GROUP B STANDS (81085, 81086)
SECTION 6A - CLIMBING UP / CLIMBING DOWN (GROUP B STANDS) PG 10-13
SECTION 6B - BACKPACKING (GROUP B STANDS) PG 13-14
GROUP C STANDS (81091, 81092)
SECTION 7A - CLIMBING UP / CLIMBING DOWN (GROUP C STANDS) PG 13-18
SECTION 7B - BACKPACKING (GROUP C STANDS) PG 18-19
SECTION 8 - TIPS PG 19
SECTION 9 - MAINTENANCE AND CARE PG 19
SECTION 10 - HARNESS SUSPENSION PG 20
SECTION 11 - LIMITED WARRANTY PG 20
BOX CONTENTS (ALL MODELS)
DESCRIPTION
PLATFORM (ASSEMBLED)
INCLUDES RAPIDCLIMB STIRRUPS, BACKPACK
STRAPS, UMBILICAL ROPE
SEAT CLIMBER (ASSEMBLED)
INCLUDES ARM PADS, UTILITY STRAP
FOAM SEAT - STYLE AND CAMO MAY VARY
CLIMBING CABLES
ACCESSORY PACKET
ACCESSORY PACKET (ALL MODELS)
PN DESCRIPTION QTY
83054 SUMMIT 4 POINT SAFETY HARNESS W/ 1
ATTACHED SRS STRAP
HARNESS SAFETY STRAP 1
18007 WARRANTY CARD 1
10915 SUMMIT DECAL 1
18072 WRITTEN HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS 1
18071 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DVD 1
Please call 256-353-0634 or visit http://www.summitstands.com/contactus/
if you have any questions, if you need replacement parts, if you have any missing parts or if the
included DVD does not play.
Stand Minimum and Maximum Tree Size:
8-20” Diameter
Weight Limits: (includes hunter’s weight PLUS weight of all gear carried into the treestand)
DO NOT EXCEED THESE LIMITS!
300 lb Rated Stands:
81080 Viper SD 81081 Ultimate Viper SD 81110 Viper SDC
81109 Viper SD XXX 81533 Viper SD Infinity 81069 180 SS
81085 Razor SD 81086 OpenShot SD
81091 Dagger SD 81092 Blade SD
350 lb Rated Stands:
81082 Goliath SD 81083 Titan SD 81090 180 Max SD
81532 Goliath Xtreme
You MUST also view the enclosed DVD BEFORE using your new treestand!!
INDEX
1
TREE SIZE / WEIGHT LIMIT
2
WARNING
!
You must fully read, understand and follow these
warnings and instructions (written and video)! Failure
to follow these instructions may cause serious injury or
death!!
PARTS LIST
3
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VIPER (ALL MODELS), GOLIATH SD, SUMMIT 180, TITAN SD, 180 MAX SD
page 3
PN DESCRIPTION QTY
70222 A. 16” CAMO ARM PADS 3
(180 MODELS USE ONE 72” ARM PAD PN 70226)
10656 B. IN-LINE CABLE TIE (2 PER PAD) 6
VARIES C. CAMO SEAT 1
30700 D. CLIMBING CABLE 2
30341 E. STIRRUP BUNGEE WITH HOOK 1
40274 F. BACKPACK STRAP ASSEMBLY 1
USE PN 70258 FOR 81109
USE PN 70257 FOR 81110
30536 G. STAND UMBILICAL ROPE 1
30285 H. GREEN TOURNIQUET STRAP 1
10534 I. RAPIDCLIMB STIRRUP 2
USE PN 10536 FOR 81109
USE PN 20534 FOR 81110
10621 J. STIRRUP BOLT 2
10623 K. STIRRUP WING NUT 2
A
A
A
D
D
J
I
K
C
B
STIRRUP ASSEMBLY
E
BACKPACK STRAP ASSEMBLY
F
G
H
PN DESCRIPTION PLATFORM SEAT CLIMBER
81080 VIPER SD 5 CHANNEL STANDARD
81081 ULTIMATE VIPER SDE 5 CHANNEL STANDARDA
81110 VIPER SDCB, F 5 CHANNEL CAMO
81109 VIPER SD XXXC, F 5 CHANNEL BLACK
81533 VIPER SD INFINITYD 5 CHANNEL STANDARD
81069 180 SS 5 CHANNEL CURVED FRONT
81082 GOLIATH SD 5 CHANNEL WIDE
81532 GOLIATH XTREMED 5 CHANNEL WIDE
81083 TITAN SD 6 CHANNEL WIDE - LONG
81090 180 MAX SD 6 CHANNEL CURVED FRONTA
81085 RAZOR SD 5 CHANNEL HAND CLIMBER - FOLDING BAR
81086 OPENSHOT SD 4 CHANNEL HAND CLIMBER
81091 DAGGER SD 5 CHANNEL FOLDING HAND CLIMBER FOLDING
81092 BLADE SD 5 CHANNEL FOLDING STANDARD FOLDING
A. SURROUND SEAT
B. CAMO STIRRUPS
C. BLACK STIRRUPS
D. FOOTREST
E. GUN REST, CAMO MAT, DROP BLIND INCLUDED
F. DELUXE BACKPACK STRAPS
STAND CONFIGURATION
PART NUMBERS

OPENSHOT SD 81086
DAGGER SD 81091, BLADE SD 81092
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PN DESCRIPTION QTY
70223 A. 12” CAMO ARM PADS
BLADE - 3 | DAGGER - 2 | OPENSHOT - 0
10656 B. IN-LINE CABLE TIE (2 PER PAD)
BLADE - 6 | DAGGER - 4 | OPENSHOT - 0
VARIES C. CAMO SEAT 1
30700 D. CLIMBING CABLE 2
30341 E. STIRRUP BUNGEE WITH HOOK 1
40274 F. BACKPACK STRAP ASSEMBLY 1
30536 G. STAND UMBILICAL ROPE 1
30285 H. GREEN TOURNIQUET STRAP 1
10534 I. RAPIDCLIMB STIRRUP 2
10621 J. STIRRUP BOLT 2
10623 K. STIRRUP WING NUT 2
10666 L. KNOB WITH STUD (BLADE, DAGGER) 2
PART NUMBERS
A
A
D
C
STIRRUP ASSEMBLY
E
D
BACKPACK STRAP ASSEMBLY
F
G
H
L
J
I
K
B

SETUP AND USE (ALL TREESTAND MODELS)
4
FOAM SEAT
NOTICE
The foam seat included with these treestands is
removable for storage. DO NOT leave your stand
outdoors when it is not being used.
1
1. Position the seat inside of the seat climber frame.
2. Wrap the seat strap webbing over the frame from the
inside out as shown in figure 1.
3. Turn the three bar slide slightly sideways and push it
through the metal D buckle that is sewn onto the end of the
strap (figure 2).
2
RAZOR SD 81085
RAPIDCLIMB STIRRUPS
Occasional readjustment might be necessary as your footwear needs change or so that the stirrup will fit between the platform
rungs when folding the platform down. To adjust, simply loosen the wing nut and slide the stirrup up or down. It is not
necessary to completely remove the nut to adjust the stirrup.
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PN DESCRIPTION QTY
70223 A. 16” CAMO ARM PADS 2
10656 B. IN-LINE CABLE TIE (2 PER PAD) 6
70200 C. CAMO SEAT 1
30700 D. CLIMBING CABLE 2
30341 E. STIRRUP BUNGEE WITH HOOK 1
40274 F. BACKPACK STRAP ASSEMBLY 1
30536 G. STAND UMBILICAL ROPE 1
30285 H. GREEN TOURNIQUET STRAP 1
10534 I. RAPIDCLIMB STIRRUP 2
10621 J. STIRRUP BOLT 2
10623 K. STIRRUP WING NUT 2
PART NUMBERS
A
A
D
C
STIRRUP ASSEMBLY
E
D
BACKPACK STRAP ASSEMBLY
F
G
H
J
I
K
B

ATTACHMENT TO THE TREE
1. Attach the base platform to the tree first. To do
this, pull down and hold the QuickDraw cable spring
as shown in figure 3. This will release the locking tab
from the cable, allowing the cable to be pushed past
the locking tab. Once the cable has been pushed past
the locking tab, you can release the trigger.
2. Push the cable into the stand tubing until the cable
stop can be lifted up out of the bracket. The cable
should be loose at this point. You can now pull the
cable out of the stand.
3. Take one end of the cable around the tree and
begin to slide it down into the tubing as shown in
figure 4. Once the cable slides easily into the tubing
(it helps to bend the cable upward while pushing
down on it as it is inserted), you are ready to place it
in its final position.
4. Pull the cable towards the back of the tree and
“seat” the cable stop against the back of the bracket,
as shown in figure 5. The QuickDraw cable spring will
“lock” into place behind one of the cable stops.
You do not have to hold the QuickDraw trigger to
lock the cable in place.
5. Your cable bracket should now look like figure 6.
6. If necessary, go to the other side of the tree and
position the other end of the cable by repeating the
steps of pulling the QuickDraw cable spring, sliding
the cable into the tubing, and assuring that the
QuickDraw cable spring has locked into position.
WARNING
!
Read and understand the harness usage
instructions before attempting to climb! Be sure
to maintain full body safety harness attachment to
the tree at all times after leaving the ground.
WARNING
!
If the QuickDraw cable spring does not lock into
place behind the cable stop as shown in figure 7, DO
NOT USE THE TREESTAND since the cable can release
resulting in a user to fall! Contact summit to obtain
the proper corrective action.
NOTICE
The sole purpose of the plastic coating on the
cable is to eliminate noise. After some use you
may notice some abrasions, peeling or possibly cuts
in the coating. This coating does not affect the
performance or safety of your treestand. It is there
to eliminate unnecessary noise when sliding the cable
down into the tubing.
4
5 6
SPRING FULLY
SEATED BEHIND
CABLE STOP
7
8
WARNING
!
It is VERY IMPORTANT to inspect the cable on your
climbing treestand to ensure that there is no sign
of frayed, damaged or broken strands. DO NOT
USE THE CABLE IF IT HAS BROKEN OR DAMAGED
METAL STRANDS! Call immediately to order a
replacement if this should occur.
QUICKDRAW
SPRING
3CABLE BRACKET
NOTICE
Based on usual taper - in order to ensure the
platform and seat climber are level at hunting
height, the front edge of the treestand (the edge
away from the tree) should be 4-6 inches higher
than the edge against the tree (see figure 8).
The treestand seat climber attaches above the
standing platform and should also have the same
basic angle as the platform before you start to
climb.
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ATTACHMENT TO THE TREE (continued)
To ensure that your treestand is level at the height at which you will be hunting, observe the relative change in the tree diameter
between the base of the tree and the final treestand height. It is very important to adjust the treestand base platform and seat
at the base of the tree such that the treestand base platform will be level at the height you hunt. Trees commonly found in
swamp or marsh areas have a tendency to swell at their base, and these may require a greater starting angle in order for your
treestand to be level - as compared to a normally tapered tree.
7. Repeat Steps 1-6 for the Seat Climber portion of the Treestand.
9
CLIMBING UP WITH YOUR NEW STAND
ALWAYS refer to the written safety harness
instructions for proper use of your safety harness.
1. Following the Harness Instructions, attach the
harness tether to the safety strap. Loop the strap
around the tree to secure it. See figure 11.
2. Your RapidClimb stirrups and bungee heel cord
should be already attached to your treestand. To use,
back your heel into the bungee heel cord (figure 12)
then simply slide your boot under the RapidClimb
stirrup. Make sure that your boot is secure under the
stirrup as shown in figure 13.
3. On all models except the 180 and 180 Max, hook
the black elastic bungee cord around the seat as
shown in figure 14 to keep it secure while you climb.
On the 180 and 180 Max you will sit in the seat and
face the tree to climb.
WARNING
!
At this point IT IS MANDATORY AND REQUIRED
that you attach your safety harness to the safety
strap around the tree and remain connected at all
times after leaving the ground.
11 12
13 14
UMBILICAL ROPE
The included umbilical rope attaches the seat climber
to the platform. In the event that control of the
platform is lost, the platform will only fall the length
of the umbilical rope. This should allow you to
retrieve the platform and re-seat it onto the tree.
Umbilical rope length should be minimized so that
the platform can be retrieved with your feet if it is
hanging from the rope.
1. Loop the umbilical rope around the platform yolk
twice and tie off with a double knot as shown in
figure 9.
2. Loop the umbilical rope around the seat climber
yolk twice and tie off with a double knot as shown in
figure 10.
3. The platform should now be connected to the seat
climber. You should only have to untie one knot to
remove the rope for backpacking.
WARNING
!
The seat climber and platform MUST BE attached
to each other with the umbilical rope, as shown in
figure 9 and figure 10 before climbing.
10
CLIMBING UP / DOWN (GROUP A STANDS)
5a
Dagger / Blade Attachment Location
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CLIMBING UP WITH YOUR NEW STAND (continued)
4. To begin climbing, raise your seat climber up to just below waist height
and grasp the upright arms very firmly as shown in figure 14.
5. With all of your weight back on the padded bar, or in the seat on the
180 models, disengage the platform by lifting as shown in figure 15. Pulling
up and slightly out on the platform while pointing your toes down should
disconnect the platform from the tree.
6. Bring the platform up by bending your knees and raising your legs
straight up. Take care not to snag the cable on tree bark or limbs.
7. To re-engage the platform, rotate the platform down until the teeth
make contact with front of the tree and then rotate the platform down until
the cable makes contact with the back of the tree as shown in figure 16.
The RapidClimb stirrups are located in such a position that equal distribution
of weight will secure the platform to the tree while climbing.
8. Now ease your weight back onto the platform (to ensure that you have
not placed it on an unseen knot or limb on the backside of the tree). Once
the platform is secure, stand and slide your safety harness tether up the tree.
9. Once the platform is fully supporting your weight you can disengage the
seat climber and raise it back up to just below waist height as shown again in
figure 14. Repeat steps 4-9 until you are at your hunting height.
WARNING
!
DO NOT TIP YOUR WEIGHT ONTO YOUR TOES unless you are ready to
move the platform. This will tend to disengage the platform from the tree.
UPRIGHT
ARMS
14
16
LIFT UP
AND OUT
15
DO NOT JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THE PLATFORM OR SEAT to attempt to
cause it to “dig” into the tree. It is not necessary and may cause you to
inadvertently disengage the platform or seat.
WARNING
!
17
!
CAUTION
DO NOT USE the Viper, Goliath, 180, 180 Max or Titan without a Viper,
Golaith, 180, 180 Max or Titan seat or other climber. NEVER attempt to
climb without a seat climber. The climbers provided with these stands are
designed to aid you in the correct operation of the treestand while climbing
by keeping your weight away from the tree. The seat climber is also built so
that it fits securely with the platform for carrying.
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USE
1. When you get to your hunting height (do not
climb higher than 15 feet; it is unnecessary) and you
have assured that your treestand is level, position your
seat climber slightly below waist level. Slightly lower
will be more comfortable but higher makes for less
movement when you stand.
2. With your safety harness attached to the tree
above the climber, pull your feet, one at a time, from
their secured position under the RapidClimb stirrups.
3. Wrap the supplied green tourniquet buckle strap
(1” green strap with spring loaded buckle) around the
tree and through the seat frame as shown in figure
17. Securely tighten the strap to prevent the notched
teeth area from losing contact with the tree.
4. Unhook the bungee cord that held the seat back
rest secure while you were climbing. Position the
seat back rest by wrapping each end of the bungee
cord around the climbing cable and hooking the two
hooks together as shown in figure 18 or by wrapping
it around the tree. The bungee cord will prevent the
seat backrest from falling forward if you stand up.
5. The treestand seat will provide maximum comfort
when the seat pad is near horizontal rather than
tipped down in the front. The seat height can be
easily raised (for bow hunting) or lowered (for gun
hunting) by adjusting the two piece buckles up or
down the webbing.
Both seat sides must be adjusted evenly so the seat
is level side to side. Sliding the webbing straps
forward or backward on the frame provides additional
comfort.
WARNING
!
NEVER DISCONNECT FROM YOUR SAFETY HARNESS
OR SAFETY LINE ONCE YOU LEAVE THE GROUND!!
!
CAUTION
Seat strap adjustments must be made on the ground.
18
WARNING
!
ALWAYS position the safety harness to minimize
the amount of slack in the safety line.
19 20
21 22
CLIMBING DOWN
1. Reattach your treestand platform to your feet.
Back your heel into the bungee heel cord (figure 19)
then slide your boot under the RapidClimb stirrup.
Make sure that your boot is secure under the stirrup
as shown in figure 20.
2. Disconnect the elastic cord that has been holding
the foam seat in place and fold the seat up. Secure
the backrest and seat as shown in figure 21.
Disconnect and store the strap that has held the seat
frame to the tree (figure 22).
WARNING
!
NEVER DISCONNECT FROM YOUR SAFETY HARNESS
OR SAFETY LINE ONCE YOU LEAVE THE GROUND!!
23
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24
WARNING
!
DO NOT JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THE PLATFORM OR
SEAT to attempt to cause it to “dig” into the tree. It
is not necessary and may cause you to inadvertently
disengage the platform or seat.
BACKPACKING
Your treestand is designed to “nest” together as one unit making it easy to transport. Viper shown, others similar.
1. Untie the umbilical rope from the seat climber and wrap it around the platform yolk several times to secure it.
2. Start with the seat climber portion of the stand, set it on its end as shown in figure 25.
3. Take the platform and slide it into the seat climber so that its upright braces and cable bracket are next to the same areas on
the seat climber as shown in figure 26.
4. The teeth area on the platform should come into contact with the “V” brace on the seat climber. From this position, pull the
seat backrest through the large gap in the platform as shown in figure 27.
5. Secure the seat to the stand by running the seat bungee around the frame and clipping it off. (figure 28)
6. The backpack straps straps will most likely be wedged in behind the seat at this point. Pull them out and around the seat
webbing and push the seat as far down in the frame as possible (see figure 29).
7. Secure the top and platform together with the 1” wide green strap with the spring loaded tourniquet buckle as shown in
figure 30. This will prevent seat the seat and the platform from making noise as you hike to your hunting location.
8. Use the backpack straps to carry the unit on your back, tree teeth down, as shown in figure 31. Pull the loose end of the
straps to tighten and pull up on the buckle to release.
25
BACKPACKING (GROUP A STANDS)
5b
CLIMBING DOWN (continued)
3. Place the seat climber at about knee level, sit on
the padded bar (or in the seat on the 180 models),
and grasp the upright arms as you did when climbing
(see figure 23).
4. While firmly grasping the seat climber upright
arms, disengage the platform by lifting up and tipping
the edge closest to the tree downward. Once the
platform has been dislodged, you can lower it down
(see figure 24). Make slow, even movements of 10-12
inches at a time.
5. To re-engage, rotate the top edge of the treestand
closest to the tree upwards. Now carefully place your
weight back on the platform.
6. Once the platform is secure, stand and slide your
safety harness tether strap down to about chest
height and repeat steps 3-6 until you have reached
the bottom of the tree.
26 27
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28 28 30
CLIMBING UP WITH YOUR NEW STAND
ALWAYS refer to the written safety harness
instructions for proper use of your safety harness.
If you purchased a Razor SD, you must first position
the climbing bar in order to sit on it and climb.
Position the climbing bar so that the keyhole slot in
the support strut will fit over the head of the bolt as
shown in figure 32. Now slide both support bars - at
the same time - over the bolts and completely through
the keyhole slots as shown in figure 33. Now pull
down on the climbing bar (as it is already attached the
tree) to “seat” the bolts into the back of the support
struts (See figure 34). The climbing bar is now ready
to use.
1. Following the Harness Instructions, attach the
harness tether to the safety strap. Loop the strap
around the tree to secure it. See figure 35.
2. Your RapidClimb stirrups and bungee heel cord
should be already attached to your treestand. To use,
back your heel into the bungee heel cord (figure 36)
then simply slide your boot under the RapidClimb
stirrup. Make sure that your boot is secure under the
stirrup as shown in figure 37.
3. On the Razor, hook the seat back elastic bungee
cord around the seat as shown in figure 38 to keep it
secure while you climb.
4. To begin climbing, raise your seat climber up to
just below waist height and grasp the upright arms
very firmly as shown in figure 39 Razor and figure 40
OpenShot.
WARNING
!
At this point IT IS MANDATORY AND REQUIRED
that you attach your safety harness to the safety
strap around the tree and remain connected at all
times after leaving the ground.
3534
32 33
36 37
WARNING
!
DO NOT TIP YOUR WEIGHT ONTO YOUR TOES
unless you are ready to move the platform. This will
tend to disengage the platform from the tree.
31
CLIMBING UP / DOWN (GROUP B STANDS)
6a
RAZOR
RAZOR
RAZOR
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!
CAUTION
DO NOT USE the Razor / OpenShot without a Razor
/ OpenShot seat or other climber. NEVER attempt to
climb without a seat climber. The climbers provided
with these stands are designed to aid you in the
correct operation of the treestand while climbing by
keeping your weight away from the tree. The seat
climber is also built so that it fits securely with the
platform for carrying.
39
CLIMBING UP (continued)
5. Razor - rest all of your weight on the front padded
bar. OpenShot - rest your weigh on your forearms.
Pulling up and slightly out on the platform while
pointing your toes down should disconnect the
platform from the tree.
6. Bring the platform up by raising your legs straight
up (figure 41 Razor and figure 42 OpenShot.)
7. To re-engage the platform, simply rotate the edge
back against the tree upwards, as shown in figure 43
Razor and figure 44 OpenShot.
The RapidClimb stirrups are located in such a position
that equal distribution of weight will secure the
platform to the tree while climbing.
8. Now ease your weight back onto the platform
(to ensure that you have not placed it on an unseen
knot or limb on the backside of the tree). Once the
platform is secure, stand and slide your safety harness
tether up the tree.
9. Once the platform is fully supporting your weight
you can disengage the seat climber and raise it back
up to just below waist height as shown again in
figure 40 Razor and figure 39 OpenShot..
Repeat steps 4-9 until you are at your hunting height.
WARNING
!
DO NOT JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THE PLATFORM OR
SEAT to attempt to cause it to “dig” into the tree. It
is not necessary and may cause you to inadvertently
disengage the platform or seat.
40
USE
1. When you get to your hunting height (do not
climb higher than 15 feet; it is unnecessary) and you
have assured that your treestand is level, position your
seat climber slightly below waist level. Slightly lower
will be more comfortable but higher makes for less
movement when you stand.
2. With your safety harness attached to the tree
above the climber, pull your feet, one at a time, from
their secured position under the RapidClimb stirrups.
WARNING
!
NEVER DISCONNECT FROM YOUR SAFETY HARNESS
OR SAFETY LINE ONCE YOU LEAVE THE GROUND!!
WARNING
!
ALWAYS position the safety harness to minimize
the amount of slack in the safety line.
38
RAZOR
RAZOR
OPENSHOT
41
RAZOR
42
OPENSHOT
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USE (continued)
3. Wrap the supplied green tourniquet buckle strap
(1” green strap with spring loaded buckle) around the
tree and through the seat frame as shown in figure
45. Securely tighten the strap to prevent the notched
teeth area from losing contact with the tree.
4. On the Razor Unhook the bungee cord that held
the seat back rest secure while you were climbing.
Position the seat back rest by wrapping each end
of the bungee cord around the climbing cable and
hooking the two hooks together as shown in figure
46 or by wrapping it around the tree. The bungee
cord will prevent the seat backrest from falling
forwards if you stand up.
5. The treestand seat will provide maximum comfort
when the seat pad is near horizontal rather than
tipped down in the front. The seat height on the
Razor can be easily raised (for bow hunting) or
lowered (for gun hunting) by adjusting the two piece
buckles up or down the webbing.
Both seat sides must be adjusted evenly so the seat
is level side to side. Sliding the webbing straps
forward or backward on the frame provides additional
comfort.
45
46
RAZOR
CLIMBING DOWN
1. Reattach your treestand platform to your feet. Refer to Step
2 under Climbing With Your New Stand on Page 11.
2. On the Razor disconnect the elastic cord that has been
holding the foam seat in place and fold the seat up. Secure the
backrest and seat as shown in figure 38. Disconnect and store
the strap that has held the seat frame to the tree (figure 45).
3. Place the seat climber at about knee level, sit on the padded
bar or rest your weight on the arm rests for the OpenShot, and
grasp the upright arms as you did when climbing (see figure 43
Razor and figure 44 OpenShot).
4. While firmly grasping the seat climber upright arms,
disengage the platform by lifting up and tipping the edge
closest to the tree downward. Once the platform has been
dislodged, you can lower it down (see figure 41 Razor and
figure 42 OpenShot). Make slow, even movements of 10-12
inches at a time.
5. To re-engage, rotate the top edge of the treestand closest to
the tree upwards. Now carefully place your weight back on the
platform.
6. Once the platform is secure, slide your safety harness tether
strap down to about chest height and repeat steps 3-6 until you
have reached the bottom of the tree.
6. Once the platform is secure, stand and slide your safety
harness tether strap down to about chest height and repeat
steps 3-6 until you have reached the bottom of the tree.
WARNING
!
NEVER DISCONNECT FROM YOUR SAFETY HARNESS
OR SAFETY LINE ONCE YOU LEAVE THE GROUND!!
43 44
!
CAUTION
Seat strap adjustments must be made on the ground.
WARNING
!
DO NOT JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THE PLATFORM OR
SEAT to attempt to cause it to “dig” into the tree. It
is not necessary and may cause you to inadvertently
disengage the platform or seat.
RAZOR
OPENSHOT
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47
BACKPACKING THE RAZOR
Your treestand is designed to “nest” together as one
unit making it easy to transport.
1. Untie the umbilical rope from the seat climber
and wrap it around the platform yolk several times to
secure it.
2. Start with the seat climber portion of the stand, set
it on its end as shown in figure 47.
3. Take the platform and slide it into the seat climber
so that its upright braces and cable bracket are next
to the same areas on the seat climber as shown in
figure 48.
4. The teeth area on the platform should come into
contact with the “V” brace on the seat climber. From
this position, pull the seat backrest through the large
gap in the platform as shown in figure 49.
5. Secure the seat to the stand by running the seat
bungee around the frame and clipping it off. See
figure 50.
6. Pull the backpack straps out and around the seat
webbing and push the seat as far down in the frame
as possible (see figure 51).
7. Secure the top and platform together with the 1”
wide green strap with the spring loaded tourniquet
buckle as shown in figure 52. This will prevent seat
the seat and the platform from making noise as you
hike to your hunting location.
8. Use the backpack straps to carry the unit on your
back. Pull the loose end of the straps to tighten and
pull up on the buckle to release.
BACKPACKING THE OPENSHOT
Your treestand is designed to “nest” together as one
unit making it easy to transport.
1. Untie the umbilical rope from the seat climber
and wrap it around the platform yolk several times to
secure it.
2. Start with the platform portion of the stand, set it
on its end as shown in figure 53.
3. Take the seat climber and slide it into the platform
so that its upright braces and cable bracket are next
to the same areas on the seat climber as shown in
figure 54.
4. Secure the top and platform together with the 1”
wide green strap with the spring loaded tourniquet
buckle as shown in figure 55. This will prevent seat
the seat and the platform from making noise as you
hike to your hunting location.
5. Use the backpack straps to carry the unit on your
back as shown in figure 56. Pull the loose end of the
straps to tighten and pull up on the buckle to release.
48 49
50 51 52
53 54 55
56
BACKPACKING (GROUP B STANDS)
6b
UNFOLDING YOUR STAND
1. Separate the seat climber from the platform.
2. Fold down the pivoting V-Brace and lock it into
position by fully screwing the threaded stud into the
stand as shown in figure 57.
3. Repeat for the seat climber and platform.
57
CLIMBING UP / DOWN (GROUP C STANDS)
7a
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CLIMBING UP WITH YOUR NEW STAND
ALWAYS refer to the written safety harness
instructions for proper use of your safety harness.
1. Following the Harness Instructions, attach the
harness tether to the safety strap. Loop the strap
around the tree to secure it. See figure 58.
2. Your RapidClimb stirrups and bungee heel cord
should be already attached to your treestand. To use,
back your heel into the bungee heel cord (figure 59)
then simply slide your boot under the RapidClimb
stirrup. Make sure that your boot is secure under the
stirrup as shown in figure 60.
3. Hook the seat back elastic bungee cord around the
seat as shown in figure 61 to keep it secure while you
climb.
WARNING
!
At this point IT IS MANDATORY AND REQUIRED
that you attach your safety harness to the safety
strap around the tree and remain connected at all
times after leaving the ground.
58 59
60 61
4. To begin climbing, raise your seat climber up
to just below waist height and grasp the upright
arms very firmly as shown in figure 62 and
figure 63.
5. With all of your weight supported by your
forearms (Dagger) or back on the padded bar
(Blade), disengage the platform by lifting as
shown in figure 64 and figure 65. Pulling up
and slightly out on the platform while pointing
your toes down should disconnect the platform
from the tree.
6. Bring the platform up by bending your knees
and raising your legs straight up. Take care not
to snag the cable on tree bark or limbs.
7. To re-engage the platform, rotate the
platform down until the teeth make contact
with front of the tree and then rotate the
platform down until the cable makes contact
with the back of the tree as shown in figure 66
and figure 67.
The RapidClimb stirrups are located in such a
position that equal distribution of weight will
secure the platform to the tree while climbing.
8. Now ease your weight back onto the
platform (to ensure that you have not placed it
on an unseen knot or limb on the backside of
the tree). Once the platform is secure, stand
and slide your safety harness tether up the tree.
DAGGER
62 63
BLADE
WARNING
!
DO NOT TIP YOUR WEIGHT ONTO YOUR TOES
unless you are ready to move the platform. This
will tend to disengage the platform from the
tree.
!
CAUTION
DO NOT USE the Dagger or Blade without a Dagger or Blade seat
or other climber. NEVER attempt to climb without a seat climber.
The climbers provided with these stands are designed to aid
you in the correct operation of the treestand while climbing by
keeping your weight away from the tree. The seat climber is also
built so that it fits securely with the platform for carrying.
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USE
1. When you get to your hunting height (do not
climb higher than 15 feet; it is unnecessary) and
you have assured that your treestand is level,
position your seat climber slightly below waist
level. Slightly lower will be more comfortable
but higher makes for less movement when you
stand.
2. With your safety harness attached to the
tree above the climber, pull your feet, one at
a time, from their secured position under the
RapidClimb stirrups.
3. Wrap the supplied green tourniquet buckle
strap (1” green strap with spring loaded buckle)
around the tree and through the seat frame as
shown in figure 68. Securely tighten the strap
to prevent the notched teeth area from losing
contact with the tree.
4. Unhook the bungee cord that held the
seat back rest secure while you were climbing.
Position the seat back rest by wrapping each end
of the bungee cord around the climbing cable
and hooking the two hooks together as shown
in figure 69 or by wrapping it around the tree.
The bungee cord will prevent the seat backrest
from falling forwards if you stand up.
5. The treestand seat will provide maximum
comfort when the seat pad is near horizontal
rather than tipped down in the front. The seat
height can be easily raised (for bow hunting) or
lowered (for gun hunting) by adjusting the two
piece buckles up or down the webbing.
WARNING
!
NEVER DISCONNECT FROM YOUR SAFETY
HARNESS OR SAFETY LINE ONCE YOU LEAVE
THE GROUND!!
WARNING
!
ALWAYS position the safety harness to
minimize the amount of slack in the safety
line.
WARNING
!
DO NOT JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THE
PLATFORM OR SEAT to attempt to cause it to
“dig” into the tree. It is not necessary and
may cause you to inadvertently disengage the
platform or seat.
CLIMBING (continued)
9. Once the platform is fully supporting your
weight you can disengage the seat climber and
raise it back up to just below waist height as
shown again in figure 62 and figure 63. Repeat
steps 4-9 until you are at your hunting height.
Take your time ascending or descending
the tree - in addition to causing accidents,
hurrying causes more noise while climbing.
68 69
LIFT UP
AND OUT
65
BLADE
LIFT UP
AND OUT
64
DAGGER
67
BLADE
66
DAGGER
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USE (continued)
Both seat sides must be adjusted evenly so the seat is
level side to side. Sliding the webbing straps forward or
backward on the frame provides additional comfort.
!
CAUTION
Seat strap adjustments must be made on the ground.
CLIMBING DOWN
1. Reattach your treestand platform to your
feet. Back your heel into the bungee heel cord
(figure 70) then slide your boot under the
RapidClimb stirrup. Make sure that your boot is
secure under the stirrup as shown in figure 71.
2. Disconnect the elastic cord that has been
holding the foam seat in place and fold the seat
up. Secure the backrest and seat as shown in
figure 69. Disconnect and store the strap that
has held the seat frame to the tree (figure 68).
3. Place the seat climber at about knee level and
grasp the upright arms as you did when climbing
(see figure 72 and figure 73).
4. With all of your weight supported by your
forearms (Dagger) or on the padded front bar
(Blade), disengage the platform by lifting up and
tipping the edge closest to the tree downward.
Once the platform has been dislodged, you can
lower it down (see figure 74 and figure 75).
Make slow, even movements of 10-12 inches at
a time.
5. To re-engage, rotate the top edge of the
treestand closest to the tree upwards. Now
carefully place your weight back on the
platform.
6. Once the platform is secure, stand and slide
your safety harness tether strap down to about
chest height and repeat steps 3-6 until you have
reached the bottom of the tree.
WARNING
!
NEVER DISCONNECT FROM YOUR SAFETY HARNESS
OR SAFETY LINE ONCE YOU LEAVE THE GROUND!!
70 71
WARNING
!
DO NOT JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THE
PLATFORM OR SEAT to attempt to cause it to
“dig” into the tree. It is not necessary and
may cause you to inadvertently disengage the
platform or seat.
73
BLADE
72
DAGGER
75
BLADE
74
DAGGER
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BACKPACKING - DAGGER
Your treestand is designed to “nest” together as
one unit making it easy to transport.
1. Loosen the knob holding the backbar secure
and fold the arms down as shown in figure 76.
Untie the umbilical rope from the seat climber and
wrap it around the platform yolk several times to
secure it.
2. Secure the seat backrest to the seat by
wrapping the seat by folding it and wrapping the
seat bungee around and clipping it off.
3. Take the seat climber and flip it over. Lay this
over the platform as shown in figure 77. Press
the seat climber down onto the platform. The
seat climber arms will fit outside of the platform
arms.
4. To secure the top to the platform, run the
supplied 1” green strap around the seat climber
and platform. Run this strap behind the backpack
straps. Pull tight to secure as shown in figure 78.
5. Use the backpack straps to carry the unit on
your back. Pull the loose end of the straps to
tighten and pull up on the buckle to release.
BACKPACKING (GROUP C STANDS)
7b
BACKPACKING - BLADE
Your treestand is designed to “nest” together as one
unit making it easy to transport.
1. Loosen the knob holding the backbar secure and
fold the arms down as shown in figure 76. Untie
the umbilical rope from the seat climber and wrap it
around the platform yolk several times to secure it.
2. Start with the seat climber portion of the stand,
set it flat as shown in figure 79. Fold the V-Brace up
against the cable.
3. Take the platform and slide it into the seat climber
so that its upright braces and cable bracket are next to
the same areas on the seat climber as shown in figure
80.
4. From this position, pull the seat backrest through
the large gap in the platform as shown in figure 80.
5. Secure the seat to the stand by running the seat
bungee around the frame and clipping it off. (figure
81)
6. The backpack straps will most likely be wedged
in behind the seat at this point. Pull them out and
around the seat webbing and push the seat as far
down in the frame as possible.
7. Secure the top and platform together with the 1”
wide green strap with the spring loaded tourniquet
buckle as shown in figure 82. This will prevent seat
the seat and the platform from making noise as you
hike to your hunting location.
8. Use the backpack straps to carry the unit on your
back as shown in figure 83. Pull the loose end of the
straps to tighten and pull up on the buckle to release.
79
BLADE
77
DAGGER
78
1” GREEN
STRAP
(PN 30285)
DAGGER
76
DAGGER
BLADE
80
BLADE
81
BLADE
82
1” GREEN
STRAP
(PN 30285)
BLADE
83
BLADE
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With proper practice you can learn to level your platform without climbing down to re-position the cable. Pulling the cable
against the backside of the tree while you are supporting the platform with your legs can do this. While the cable is against the
tree, position the platform level and engage the front edge against the tree. This puts a slight bend in the cable while keeping
the platform level. Only minor level adjustment, however, can be made using this technique. (The DVD shows this technique).
Sometimes on a cold, dry, hard bark tree a rubbing noise can be produced at the scalloped edge that engages the tree. This
comes from friction forces. It can be eliminated a couple of ways. First, simply re-positioning your platform slightly will in most
cases eliminate the noise. Second, a liquid or candle/bowstring wax can be applied at the intersection of the tree and the
scalloped edge to reduce the friction. Also, using a file to remove the finish and slightly upset (roughen) the smooth metal
surface contact points on the scallops can eliminate the noise.
Changing your sitting position can relieve muscle stress and reduce fatigue. This will allow a longer hunt and perhaps an
opportunity for a shot. Although it must be done slowly and quietly, repositioning and changing the height of your seat by
raising or lowing the seat frame just a couple of inches could make a difference. This changes the hip to knee angle. Moving
the seat straps, again slowly and quietly, forward or backward on their support bar will alter the sitting position also. Being
comfortable will result in no movement and reduce being detected by game either from sight or from sound.
The seat on this treestand is removable. We recommend it be removed and stored in a dry place when not in use.
The powdercoat finish applied at the factory is very durable and should only need touch ups in areas of heavy wear or accidental
impact. This stand is made from Steel and as a result, rust may develop on any uncoated part of the stand - including any
area that has been nicked or scratched to the bare metal. The internal tubing may also develop surface rust. These conditions
are normal and can be repaired by removing the rust with light sanding. Use a high quality, outdoor spray paint to cover any
bare metal areas that might develop.
Should you damage any part of your Summit Treestand, contact your nearest authorized Summit dealer or the factory to obtain
the proper corrective action procedure and/or replacement parts for the treestand.
Look for nicks, gouges, cuts, cracks, bends, corrosion or similar damage that can be the result of improper use or accidental
damage. For instance, this could occur if someone else used the treestand without knowledge of its proper use, or if the
treestand were dropped, hit by a motor vehicle or subject to corrosive conditions, etc.
Summit Treestands have the highest structural integrity by design, material selection and manufacturing techniques, but as its
owner, only your continued care will assure trouble free performance. When the above-mentioned guidelines are followed, your
Summit Treestand will provide years of successful hunting.
!
CAUTION
TIPS
8
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
9
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www.summitstands.com
Summit products are manufactured under one or more
of the following US Patents: 6,182,792; 5,975,242;
7,588,123; D,575,411
Summit Bucksteps are Patent Pending
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715 Summit Dr. Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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It is necessary and very important that someone knows your hunting location and time of return. It is also very
important that you carry (on your person) emergency communication devices such as a cell phone, two-way radio, whistle,
signal flare or preferably a PLD (Personal Locator Device - FCC approved July, ‘03). When triggered, a PLD will transmit an
emergency signal to local rescue teams identifying your location via satellite GPS coordinates. PLD’s may be purchased at
Wilderness outfitters or on the internet.
Suspension trauma or blood pooling can occur when suspended motionless in a harness for periods of time. This can lead to
unconsciousness and death. A suspension relief strap is furnished with your harness. Read your harness instructions to assure
that you know how to use it.
Self extraction may be necessary in the unfortunate situation that (A) no one
knows your location, (B) your communication efforts are exhausted, (C) you are
confident that you have the strength, dexterity and ability to perform self-extraction
and (D) you decide this is your “absolute last resort”. It is recommended to carry a
device to assist with this self-extraction. Simple devices such as screw-in steps or a
rope “Tree Descender” (available from Summit) will allow you to remove the weight
from your harness. This may enable you to return to the treestand/ladder/climbing
steps or slowly descend the tree.
Several optional products/systems are available that offer self-recovery or self extraction from a fall when suspended in a
harness. Returning to the ground obviously also relieves suspension trauma and some systems automatically descend the user
while others allow user control. If one of these products/systems is selected for use as an additional safety precaution against
prolonged suspension, be sure to follow the manufacturers’ directions for safe use.
WARNING
!
If you have to hang in the tree before help
arrives, you need to exercise your legs by
pushing off from the tree or by using the
enclosed suspension relief strap. See the
treestand harness instructions and the
enclosed instructions for more information.
HARNESS SUSPENSION
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(A) Warranty
Summit Treestands, LLC (Summit) warrants to the original retail purchaser that all products manufactured by it are free from defects in
material and manufacture at the time of shipment for sixty (60) months from the date of purchase. Summit will repair or replace any part
found defective if the unit claimed to be defective shall be returned to Summit, postage prepaid, within the warranty period.
This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse; misapplication; neglect (including but not limited to
improper maintenance); accident; improper installation; modification (including but not limited to use of unauthorized parts or attachments);
adjustment or repair. THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING THOSE OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF ANY PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OF LIABILITY ON THE
PART OF THE COMPANY.
(B) Limitation of Liability
It is expressly understood that Summit’s liability for its products, whether due to breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise,
is limited to the repair of the product, as stated above, and Summit will not be liable for any other injury, loss, damage, or expense, whether
direct or consequential, including but not limited to loss of use, income, profit, or damage to material, arising in connection with the sale,
installation, use of, inability to use, or the repair or replacement of Summit’s products.
Summit reserves the right to make alterations or modifications in its products at any time, which in its opinion, may improve the
performance and efficiency of the product. It shall not be obligated to make such alterations or modifications to products already in service.
Please take the time to fill out the warranty card online at http://www.summitstands.com/warranty or fill out and mail in the
enclosed warranty card.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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