Summit Classic Swiftree User manual

FORM# 18013, 2/2010
• 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 THIS PRODUCT OR 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 THIS PRODUCT OR ANY 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 THIS PRODUCT OR ANY 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 THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND WHEN FEELING ILL, NAUSEOUS, DROWSY OR DIZZY!
• BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY. HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!
• NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY 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 THIS PRODUCT OR ANY 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! NEVER CLIMB WITH ANYTHING ON YOUR BACK.
• NEVER MODIFY THIS PRODUCT OR 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 THIS PRODUCT AND 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 HANG-ON TREESTAND SYSTEM.
• BEFORE EACH USE OF YOUR SWIFTREE OR 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!
Summit Classic
Swiftree
PN 82001
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!!
You MUST also view the enclosed DVD BEFORE using your new tripod!!
WEIGHT LIMIT
SINGLE USER
260 LBS. X 1 TOTAL*
DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!
(* Includes all gear)
Stand minimum and maximum
tree size: 8-20” diameter

1 INDEX
PG 2
GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, STAND WEIGHT LIMITS PG 1
SECTION 1 - INDEX PG 2
SECTION 2 - PARTS LIST PG 2
SECTION 3 - TOOLS REQUIRED PG 2
SECTION 4 - ASSEMBLY PG 2 - 3
SECTION 5 - INSTALLATION AND USE PG 4 - 5
SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE AND CARE PG 6
SECTION 7 - LIMITED WARRANTY PG 6
2 PARTS LIST
SWIFTREE BOX CONTENTS
PN DESCRIPTION QTY
UPPER LADDER SECTION 2
LOWER LADDER SECTION 1
STAND OFF BRACKETS 3
HARDWARE PACKET 1
SAFETY / INSTRUCTIONAL DVD 1
18013 WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS 1
HARDWARE PACKET CONTENTS
PN DESCRIPTION QTY
1 1/2”, 1/4x20 BOLT 3
LOCK NUT, 1/4x20 3
4ASSEMBLY
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if you have any questions, if you need replacement parts, if you have any missing
parts or if the included DVD does not play.
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3 TOOLS REQUIRED
Tools Use
• 7/16” Wrench / Socket with Ratchet Stand off bracket bolts
SWIFTREE SECTION ASSEMBLY
Step 1. Position the ladder column as shown in figure
1. The triangle shaped rungs are welded on the side
facing the user. The stand off bracket should be
positioned so that it is on the side that faces the tree.
Step 2. Insert the 1.5” bolt through the column section
as shown in figure 2.
Step 3. Place the stand-off bracket over the protruding
bolt and securely tighten the lock nut as shown in
figure 3.
Step 4. Repeat for the other two ladder sections.
1.5” Bolt
1

SWIFTREE SECTION ASSEMBLY
Step 1. Insert the swaged end of the bottom section into the
open end of one of the remaining sections as shown in figure 4.
Step 2. Repeat Step 1 for the other ladder sections. Double check
to insure that all three stand-off brackets are facing the same
direction before use. See figure 5.
PG 3
WARNING
!
ALWAYS ENSURE that the U-shaped stand-off
brackets on each section are an the same side once
assembled.
ALWAYS ENSURE that the sections are fully slid
together so each end contacts the rivet stop point
before climbing.
1.5” Bolt
Locknut
2 3
NOTICE
The Lower Ladder Section has an oval shaped wire
ring welded to the base. It should be the only section
with this ring. It must always be used as the bottom /
ground level ladder section
Swaged End
4
5

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5INSTALLATION AND USE
ATTACHING TO THE TREE
Step 1. Be sure that all tie ropes are hanging free.
Place the assembled pole next to the tree so that the
bottom oval and all other sections are the same distance
from the tree (See figure 6.)
Step 2. The SwifTree must be straight and vertical
before it can be used. Carefully press your weight on
the first wire rung of the bottom section until it settles
firmly and completely into the ground.
Step 3. On the bottom ladder section - wrap the 1/4”
tie rope tightly around the tree as shown in figure 7.
This rope will be attached to the wire loop about 20”
down from the end of the ladder section. The rope
MUST be wrapped around so that it makes a horizontal
loop around the tree and so that it has no slack. This
can easily be done by pushing the ladder section so that
the stand-off bracket is firmly against the tree before
bringing the rope around.
Step 4. Bring the rope through one side of the welded
loop as shown in figure 8.
6
!
CAUTION
All three stand-offs should contact the tree freely.
DO NOT FORCE a stand-off to make contact by
bending the ladder sections. If this happens,
reposition the SwifTree or locate a more suitable tree.
Wire Loop
Tie-Off Rope
7 8

PG 5
Step 5. Bring the rope behind and back around to the
other side then loop it around the pre attached rope end
(See figure 9.) Wrap the rope around itself several times so
that the two sections of rope are pulled together tightly.
Step 6. Tie the loose end of rope back to itself using half
hitch knots - three is sufficient. (See figure 10)
Step 7. Climb the bottom section of the SwifTree until you
reach the second tie off rope on the next section.
Step 8. Repeat the tie-off procedure from Steps 3-6 to
secure the second section.
Step 9. Repeat Step 7 to secure the last section. Remember
to NEVER climb onto an unsecured section.
9
10
WARNING
!
Before proceeding YOU MUST properly attach a
lineman’s style belt (from a properly worn full body
harness to the tree) in order to support your weight.
See your Harness Instructions for details. A full body
harness and lineman’s belt MUST BE USED AT ALL
TIMES when installing or removing any hang-on
climbing aids or hang-on stands.
WARNING
!
Do not stand on or support your weight using the
next unsecured SwifTree section until it has been
properly tied off to the tree!!!
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
NEVER unhook from your lineman’s belt until your full body
harness is properly connected to the tree using a safety rope
or strap. YOU MUST attach your full body harness to a safety
rope or strap BEFORE you attempt to step down into your
treestand.
ALWAYS STEP DOWN from the top of the SwifTree to the
treestand! NEVER attempt to climb into a stand from the
SwifTree. The SwifTree MUST be placed on the tree at a height
above the platform where the user can maintain a hand hold
on the unit and step downwards onto the treestand. NEVER
step up from a climbing device to get into your stand.
When descending to remove the SwifTree: NEVER untie any
tie-off rope until you are securely standing on the section
below it. ALWAYS support your weight on the SwifTree
section still securely attached and ALWAYS use a lineman’s belt
and full body harness until you are securely on the ground!
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
Summit REQUIRES that you replace the tie-off ropes at least
annually, or perhaps sooner if excessive wear is noticed.

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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.
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.
6 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
!
CAUTION
(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.
7 LIMITED WARRANTY
Summit products are manufactured under one or more
of the following US Patents: 5,937,969; 5,971,104;
5,975,242; 5,979,603; 6,125,966; 6,182,792; 6,397,973;
D,417,011; D,420,147; D,575,411
Summit Bucksteps are Patent Pending
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