Tma Big foot re730 User manual

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Maximum Height

20'

Wear Your Harness!

Operator's Manual

MODEL RE730

20'

Connected Stick

Maximum Field Rating

300 lbs

Tree Diameter Range

8" to 20"

WE ARE HUNTERS

CLIMBING SYSTEMS

PARTICIPATING MEMBER

PRODUCT MEETS

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

RECOGNIZED BY

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Operator's Manual

20' CONNECTED STICK

CLIMBING SYSTEMS

CONTENTS

Introduction and Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Warnings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3-4

Inspection and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Assembly Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Setup and Use Instructions..........................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Illustrated Parts Breakdown.........................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Notes Page.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION

Rivers Edge® Treestands are engineered with you the hunter in mind. We appreciate your purchase of one of our world class trees-

tands. 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 800-345-6007 for assistance.

WARRANTY

RETI oers a one year warranty for all components of the treestand. These warranties apply to the original owner with a proof of purchase. These warranties

begin on the date of purchase by the rst retail consumer and continue for the period specied above. These warranties apply to products that are not modied,

abused or used in a manner that deviates from the product’s intended usage. Minor fading in color is normal and is not covered by warranty. Any corrosion

of painted surfaces that occurs as a result of paint being removed or damaged is also not covered by warranty. RETI oers no other warranty expressed or

implied. Products for which warranty work has been approved must be sent directly to RETI and performed by RETI. To obtain warranty service and/or

replacement instructions, you must obtain prior approval from RETI before shipping your package to us by calling our customer service department

at 800-345-6007 or by writing to: Ardisam, Inc., P.O. Box 755, 1160 Eighth Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 for a return material authorization number

(RMA#). All items must be shipped prepaid. RETI will, at no charge, repair or replace, in RETI’s sole discretion, any product that satises the conditions stated

above. RETI retains the right to change models, specications and price without notice.

This equipment has been manufactured under strict quality and safety guidelines. As with any equipment of this type, full understanding of the instructions and

its use is mandatory and imperative for the safety of its user. RETI is not responsible for any damages or injuries sustained due to improper use or modication

of any of its products, or resulting from any use which deviates from the product’s intended usage. RETI is not responsible for any injuries sustained due to

failure to read and adhere to the instructions for use. Any misunderstanding or questions regarding the products of their use should be directed to RETI prior to

any use. It is the owner’s sole responsibility to inspect the product regularly for damage, improper installation, or conditions that could jeopardize the ultimate

safety of the product. Failure to use or improper use of a Fall Arrest System may result in serious injury or death. ALWAYS wear a Fall Arrest System while

using this product. Owner is responsible to understand and follow product eld weight rating and must never exceed maximum weight rating. RETI

is not responsible for any malfunction or injury resulting from normal wear and tear, damage caused by improper use, improper maintenance, negligence or

accidents. This product, if used safely as intended, will provide trouble free service for the useful life of the product. We hope you will enjoy the quality of our

products for years to come, and have a safe hunt.

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READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLY

STOP

MODEL RE730

TOTAL WEIGHT LIMIT  300 LB

TREE DIAMETER RANGE  8"TO 20"

MAXIMUM USE HEIGHT  20’

WARNING

This product carries strict height and weight restrictions.

Do Not use this product if you exceed the total weight

limit. Please note that the total weight limit includes the

user(s) and their equipment.

WARNING

When hunting from a treestand falls can occur any

time after leaving the ground causing injury or death.

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 climbing and hang-on treestands. Single

safety belts and chest harnesses are no longer allowed

and shall never be used. If you are not wearing a full body

harness properly attached to the tree 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 by

the manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer for any

questions. Failure to do so could result in injury or death.

Never exceed the total weight limit of the treestand or

climbing aid.

Never use a treestand or climbing aid during inclement

weather such as rain, lightning, windstorms or icy

conditions and end your hunt and return to the ground if

inclement conditions arise.

Never use a treestand or climbing aid while using drugs

(even prescription drugs) or alcohol.

Never use a treestand or climbing aid while feeling ill,

nauseous or dizzy, or if you have a prior medical condition

that could cause a problem, that is, heart condition, joints

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

Never use a treestand or climbing aid on a dead, leaning,

diseased or loose barked tree, or a utility pole.

Never rely on a tree branch for support.

Never jump or bounce on a treestand or climbing aid to

seat it to the tree.

WARNING

Pull up a bow, backpack, or rearm or other equipment

only after being secure in the treestand and a rearm

must be pulled up with it unloaded, chamber open, and

muzzle down.

Always inform someone of the hunting location, where

the treestand will be located and the expected duration

of the hunt.

A signal device such as a mobile phone, radio, whistle,

signal are or personal locator device (PLD) must be on

your person and readily available at all times.

Inspect the treestand/climbing aid and all safety devices

each time before use and Do Not store a treestand or

climbing aid outdoors when not in use.

Never modify your treestand or climbing aid in any way

by making repairs, replacing parts, or altering it except if

explicitly authorized in writing by the manufacturer.

Practice installing, adjusting and using your treestand or

climbing aid at ground level prior to using it at elevated

positions. Study your new stand to become familiar with

all of its features and design. Doing so will conrm that

the product is manufactured, assembled and installed

correctly. Failure to install and test at ground level rst

puts users at risk for serious injury or death.

Instructions (written and video) shall be kept in a safe

place and reviewed at least annually. It is the responsibility

of the treestand or climbing aid owner to furnish the

complete instructions to any person who borrows or

purchases the treestand or climbing aid.

A full body harness with a lineman’s/climbing belt must

be worn at all times while installing or removing any

hang-on climbing aids.

Hang-on climbing aids must be placed on the tree at a

height above the platform where the user can maintain

a handhold on the unit and step downwards onto the

treestand. Never step up from a climbing device to get

into your stand. To ensure that you step down onto the

platform, the maximum recommended use height is ve

feet less than the height of the climbing aid being used.

When using a climbing/lineman’s belt to ascend the tree,

the full body harness shall be attached to the tree before

stepping down onto the treestand.

Sectional ladders and steps shall be spaced on the tree to

insure each step is no more than 18 in. (45.72 cm) apart.

Check every stick ladder section connection every time

you use the stick ladder before you leave the ground. If

stick ladder sections are separating, Do Not use the stick

ladder.

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WARNING

Read and perform all inspection and maintenance tasks

before each and every use. Replace any questionable

components immediately with RETI original replacement

parts.

Do Not use this product until you have watched the

online safety video, understand it, and practiced the

techniques for safe hunting discussed in this video. Video

can be found with the QR code and/or URL shown on

front cover of this manual.

Always maintain three (3) points of contact when

Ascending or descending a ladder or climbing aid. Proper

three-point contact means having either two feet with

one hand or one foot with two hands on the step portion

of the ladder or climbing aid at all times.

Always wear the appropriate footwear when using a

treestand or climbing aid. A good non-slip safety boot is

important to your personal safety. Be especially careful

that boot laces do not get hooked on the stand, climbing

aid or any of their components (tuck shoelaces into boots

before climbing).

Always lean forward as you ascend or descend ladder or

climbing aid. Never Lean out over edge of device.

Double check assembly steps to be certain you have

correctly assembled this product.

Replace any and all treestand or climbing aid straps every

two years or when any signs of damage or wear exist

before.

Never hold onto any section or pull on any section that is

not securely attached to the tree with the provided strap

and buckle.

Always attach the cam strap assembly so the spring

loaded cam lever of the strap is facing away from the tree.

Never touch the cam lever while putting weight on the

stick and/or climbing the stick as this could potentially

release the strap and remove that section from the tree.

Do Not crush tubing when tightening bolt assemblies!

Identify and familiarize yourself with all parts before you

start.

Never use any product that has not been maintained or

inspected properly - Your life depends on it!

Use a haul line to raise and lower the treestand. Never

climb with anything on your back.

BEFORE EACH USE PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

• Inspect all webbing, rope, cord, and strap assemblies for

wear or damage.

• Inspect cables and/or cable ends for damage or kinking.

• Inspect all hardware and chain components for damage.

• Inspect for any structural damage to product. (If any exists

call RETI customer service.)

• 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, petroleum jelly or silicone spray to prevent noise,

wear and rust.

• Inspect entire product for any rust, corrosion, cracks,

freezing, excessive heat or rotting damage that may eect

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.

WARNING

Only use approved RETI parts. Failure to do so may result

in serious injury or death!

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Tools Needed - two 7/16" wrenches

1. Attach one tree hugger (4) to each stick section using (1) provided

1/4-20 x 2" bolt (5), 1/4" washer (6) and 1/4-20 nut (7) to each

section. Tighten all nut and bolt assemblies. Be sure not to

over tighten or crush tubing when tightening! SEE FIGURE 1.

2. Sections are assembled on the ground in the following order;

bottom section (3); two middle sections (2); top section (1).

Assembly is done by inserting the male (crimped) top end of each

section into the female end of next section.

SEE FINISHED 20' CONNECTED STICK ON NEXT PAGE.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

FIGURE 1

3. Secure all of the connection points together with three provided

lockpins (8). SEE FIGURE 2.

FIGURE 2

SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

buckle

strap hook

pocket

cam strap

tail

PRESS PRESS

PULL TIGHT

TAIL

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 3

1. Stand the assembled climbing stick up against a selected straight

tree on dry, level ground. Feed the strap assembly through the

“pocket” of bottom stick section. SEE FIGURE 3

NOTE: Foot weldment of bottom section must contact the

ground at all times.

2. Wrap entire cam strap assembly (9) around tree. Connect snap

hook to the buckle. Pull tail of cam strap tight so that the section

is snugly secured to the tree. SEE FIGURES 3 AND 4. Be certain

two contact points of tree hugger (4) are contacting tree.

NOTE: Make sure you feed the long strap correctly so there are

no twists in the strap.

NOTE: Be sure you have attached the cam strap in such a way

that the lever of cam buckle will not face the tree when attached

to the tree during use.

3. While properly wearing/using a Full Body Harness with a

lineman’s/climbing belt, climb the climbing stick only far enough

to reach and attach the second section strap and properly secure

it to the tree following the same instructions written in STEPS 1

and 2. Repeat strap attachment for each section until all sections

are securely attached. You must work from the bottom strap up to

the top strap, DO NOT skip any straps! Make sure you always and

properly wear/use a Full Body Harness with a lineman’s/climbing

belt while attaching and detaching this product!

4. Reverse setup and use instructions to remove the climbing stick

from the tree.

WARNING

Never use a treestand on a dead, leaning, diseased or

loose barked tree, or a utility pole. Always avoid electrical

power lines.

Never exceed the stated maximum use height.

Bottom of assembled climbing aid Must Always touch

ground during use. Never position climbing aid so the

bottom is not touching the ground.

Bring strap(s) up with you in a pocket - Do Not carry in

your hands!

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KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION QT Y.

1 29054 TOP STICK SECTION 1

2 29053 MIDDLE STICK SECTION 2

3 29052 BOTTOM STICK SECTION 1

4 17558 TREE HUGGER 4

5 48153B BOLT 1/420 X 2 IN 4

6 48261B WASHER 1/4 IN 4

7 48752B NUT 1/420 4

8 19847 LOCKPIN M6 X 50.8 MM 3

ITEMS BELOW NOT SHOWN

9 48748 STRAP WITH CAM & SNAP HOOK 4

top section (1)

middle section (2)

bottom section (3)

foot

cam strap

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN PARTS LIST

NO EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FOR THIS MODEL.

NEVER MODIFY OR EXCEED ORIGINAL STATED USE HEIGHT!

FINISHED 20' CLIMBING STICK

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NOTES

*All weights, specications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Warning labels in some product