Summit VIPER CLASSIC User manual

Climbing Treestand
Viper Classic (81052 / 81535)
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 USE 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 USING 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# 18109-13 - 1/2013
You MUST also view the enclosed DVD
BEFORE using your new treestand!!
WEIGHT LIMITS
300 LBS. TOTAL*
VIPER CLASSIC (81052)
VIPER CLASSIC INFINITY (81535)
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 - SETUP AND USE PG 4-9
SECTION 6 - TIPS PG 10
SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE AND CARE PG 10
SECTION 8 - HARNESS SUSPENSION INFORMATION PG 11
SECTION 9 - LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION PG 11
2 PARTS LIST
BOX CONTENTS
PN DESCRIPTION QTY
61155 STEEL PLATFORM 1
61156 STEEL CLIMBING TOP 1
70209 FOAM SEAT REALTREE 1
71209 FOAM SEAT MOSSY OAK 1
(81535 - INFINITY MODEL ONLY)
30700 CLIMBING CABLE 2
ACCESSORY PACKET 1
ACCESSORY PACKET CONTENTS
PN DESCRIPTION QTY
10534 FOOT STIRRUPS 2
21070 STIRRUP HARDWARE PACK 1
30341 STIRRUP BUNGEE CORD 1
70246 60” CAMO FRONT PAD REALTREE 1
71246 60” CAMO FRONT PAD MOSSY OAK 1
(81535 - INFINITY MODEL ONLY)
10656 IN-LINE CABLE TIES 8
83054 SUMMIT 4 POINT SAFETY HARNESS W/ 1
ATTACHED SRS STRAP
HARNESS SAFETY STRAP 1
40274 BACKPACK STRAP ASSEMBLY (3 PCS) 1
30536 UMBILICAL ROPE 1
18007 WARRANTY CARD 1
10915 SUMMIT DECAL 1
18072 WRITTEN HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS 1
30285 GREEN TOURNIQUET STRAP W/ BUCKLE 1
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DVD 1
COMFORT PAD / TRACTION STRIPS
1. Position the 60” pad as shown in figure 1
(Aluminum Viper Shown). Secure with 8 In-Line
Cable Ties as shown. Please note the Correct and
Incorrect ways of using the ties. Use a sharp knife or
snips to trim the excess. Rotate the clasp under the
pad after they have been trimmed.
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4ASSEMBLY
3 TOOLS REQUIRED
Tools Use
• Knife or Snips Cable Tie Trimming
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.
Correct Incorrect
60” FOAM
PAD
(PN 70246/71246)
IN-LINE
CABLE TIES
(PN 10656)
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2. Peal the backing off of one of the supplied high
traction strips and apply to the center of the platform
run as shown in figure 2. Repeat for all 5 rungs.
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BACKPACK STRAPS
1. Wrap the buckle end of the 2” wide V strap around the
first platform rung as shown in figure 3. Push the straps
and buckles through the loop to create a cinch knot as
shown in figure 4.
2. Place the looped end of the 1” wide strap around the
platform tubing at point A and bring the loose end back
through the loop as shown in figure 5. Pull tight to create a
cinch knot. Repeat for the other side.
3. Thread the loose end of each 1” strap through the
buckle on the 2” V strap as shown in figure 6.
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32” WIDE
STRAP
(PN 40274)
A
51” WIDE
STRAP
(PN 40274)
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.
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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 7.
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 8).
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RAPIDCLIMB STIRRUPS
1. Position the stirrup as shown in figure 9. The curved end
of the stirrup should face down and in - toward the center
of the platform.
2. Once positioned secure with the supplied bolt and wing
nut as shown in
figure 10. Occasional readjustment might be necessary
as your footwear needs change. 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.
3. Wrap the supplied bungee cord around one side of the
curved platform upright bars and push the S-hook through
the loop as shown in figure 11. The bungee should always
be attached ABOVE the stirrup on the tree side of the
upright bars.
4. Pull the hook across the platform and loop it over the
opposite upright bar. Hook it back over it self as shown in
figure 12.
STIRRUP
910
11 TOWARDS
TREE
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5SETUP AND USE
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 13. 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 14. 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 15. 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 16.
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 17, DO NOT
USE THE TREESTAND since the cable is not secured
and may result 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.
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15 16
SPRING FULLY
SEATED BEHIND
CABLE STOP
17
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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
13 CABLE
BRACKET
WARNING
!
NEVER release the cable from the platform or seat
climber to make adjustments once you are off the
ground!

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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.
CLIMBING 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 21.
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 22)
then simply slide your boot under the RapidClimb
stirrup. Make sure that your boot is secure under the
stirrup as shown in figure 23.
3. Hook the seat back elastic bungee cord around the
seat as shown in figure 24 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.
21 22
23 24
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 18).
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.
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 19.
2. Loop the umbilical rope around the seat climber
yolk twice and tie off with a double knot as shown in
figure 20.
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 backpack strap / tether strap, as
shown in figure 19 and figure 20 before climbing.
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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 25.
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 26. 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 27.
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 25. 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.
!
CAUTION
DO NOT USE the Viper Classic platform without a Viper Classic 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.
UPRIGHT
ARMS
25
27
LIFT UP
AND OUT
26
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
!

PG 7
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
28. 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 29 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.
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.
28
29
WARNING
!
ALWAYS position the safety harness to minimize
the amount of slack in the safety line.

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CLIMBING DOWN
1. Reattach your treestand platform to your feet.
Back your heel into the bungee heel cord (figure 30)
then slide your boot under the RapidClimb stirrup.
Make sure that your boot is secure under the stirrup
as shown in figure 31.
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 32.
Disconnect and store the strap that has held the seat
frame to the tree (figure 33).
3. Place the seat climber at about knee level, sit on
the padded bar, and grasp the upright arms as you
did when climbing (see figure 34).
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 35). 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!!
30 31
32 33
34 35
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.

PG 9
BACKPACKING
Your treestand is designed to “nest” together as one
unit making it easy to transport.
1. Start with the seat climber portion of the stand, set
it on its end as shown in figure 36.
2. Take the platform and slide it into the seat climber.
Overlap the platform frame with the seat climber
frame as shown in figure 37. The Platform teeth will
rest up against the V-brace area on the seat climber
as shown in figure 38a. You can also overlap the
platform frame as shown in figure 38b for a more
compact package.
3. From this position, pull the seat backrest through
the large gap in the platform as shown in figure 39.
4. Secure the seat to the stand by running the seat
bungee around the frame and clipping it off
(figure 40)
5. The straps will typically be wedged in behind the
seat. Pull them out and around the seat webbing and
push the seat as far down in the frame as possible
(see figure 41).
6. Secure the top and platform together with the 1”
wide green strap with the spring loaded tourniquet
buckle as shown in figure 42. This will prevent seat
the seat and the platform from making noise as you
hike to your hunting location.
7. Use the backpack straps to carry the unit on your
back as shown in figure 43. Pull the loose end of the
straps to tighten and pull up on the buckle to release.
36 37
38a
39 40 41
42
38b
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6TIPS
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.
7 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
• The seat on this treestand is removable. We recommend it be removed and stored in a dry place when not in use.
• Store your treestand in a dry place - teeth pointing down - to keep water from pooling inside the stand tubing. Water that
is allowed to fill the stand tubing and freeze will rupture the tubing.
• 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.
• 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.
• When transporting your Summit Treestand be sure it is securely tied down and be sure no other objects can slid into or hit
the treestand possibly causing damage.
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.
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
Before each use, 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.

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8 HARNESS SUSPENSION
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.
(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 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.
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© 2013 Summit Treestands, LLC
715 Summit Dr. Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
http://www.summitstands.com/contactus
Summit Treestands are manufactured under one or more of the following US Patents: 5,975,242;
6,182,792; 7,588,123; D,575,411