X-Stand Paragon XSFP444 Quick guide

This X-Stand™ product(s) has been tested to rigid industry standards. Safe operation and use
of this X-Stand™ product(s) is the responsibility of the user(s). Please read and follow all safe
use instructions and warnings. Failure to follow these may result in serious injury or death!
First Edition, January 2017, Published by X-Stand™ TREESTANDS, Apple Valley Minnesota.
© 2017 X-Stand™ TREESTANDS. All right reserved.

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Max. Weight Capacity (User(s) and Equipment) 300 lbs (136 kg)
XSFP444 - PARAGON
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WARNING!
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WARNING!
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WARNING!Treestand Safety: It’s Up To You
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WARNING!
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
TREESTAND SAFETY: IT’S UP TO YOU
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
WARNING!


WARNING!

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
WARNING!DO NOT
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
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
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EVERY
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
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
WARNING!


WARNING!








WARNING!


 

WARNING!Fall Arrest System (FAS)







WARNING!
ALWAYS
ALWAYS



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This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2123 Standard Practice for Treestand Instruction.

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WARNING!DO NOT
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WARNING!ALWAYS
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NEVER EXCEED THESE WEIGHT
LIMITATIONS!
WARNING!DO NOT
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WARNING!DO NOT
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WARNING!BEFORE
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WARNING!REPLACE
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
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WARNING! 



WARNING!DO NOT

DO NOT

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WARNING!NEVER



WARNING!DO NOT



NEVER USE A TREE BRANCH, OR ANY
PORTION OF A TREE, TO SUPPORT ANY PORTION OF YOUR WEIGHT OR AS A HAND
HOLD.
WARNING!DO NOT

WARNING!

DO NOT


WARNING!Always



WARNING!

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WARNING!


WARNING!




WARNING!



WARNING!



WARNING!
This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2123 Standard Practice for Treestand Instruction.

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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



WARNING!




WARNING!





WARNING!


WARNING! AN ASTM compliant full-body fall arrest harness with a
lineman’s/climbing belt must be worn at all times while installing or removing
any hang-on style treestands or climbing aids (i.e., ladders, sticks, steps,
etc.). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!


WARNING! 

WARNING! 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
WARNING!
 
 
 
 
 
 
WARNING!Fall Arrest System (FAS) 
 
 
 
 


WARNING!ALWAYS




WARNING! 
 
 
 

WARNING! 
DO NOT PANIC! 

WARNING! 
 
DO NOT 

 WARNING! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WARNING!
 
 
 
 
 

This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2337 Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.

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FUll-bOdy FAll ARReSt HARNeSS iNStRUCtiONS
WARNING! 
 
 
WARNING!ASTM
  

STEP 1. 
 
 

STEP . 
 

STEP . 
DO NOT 
 
 
 
 
WARNING! 
 
 DO NOT
USE THIS FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS! 
ASTM 
STEP .




STEP 1 .  
6  
 

  

 
 , 9
WARNING!
 
 

WARNING!NEVER 
 
 
WARNING! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






WARNING!

ASTM





WARNING! 



This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2337 Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.

READTHIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USINGTHIS PRODUCT.
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Tether
Tether
Loop
Tether
Loop
Three
Bar
Buckle
Three
Bar
Buckle
Front ViewRear View
SRD Strap
Right
Waist
Loop
Right
Leg Strap Right
Leg Strap
Left
Leg Strap
Left
Leg Strap
Left
Waist
Loop
Tether
SRD Strap
FIG 1
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
Leg Strap
waist
belt
Leg Strap
FIG 2
Slot A
Left
Leg
Strap
Right
Leg
Strap
Three Bar
Buckle
Up through Slot B
Down through Slot A
Down through Slot B
Pull tight to secure
Back over top
Slot B
FIG 4
tree
belt
Tree Belt
Side View
FIG 7
FIG 8
Climbing Belt
tree belt
tether
FIG 5
FIG 6
tree
belt
Standing
tether
Sitting/
Seating
tree
belt
tether
FIG 9
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
shoulder
strap shoulder strap
Leg Strap
waist
belt
Leg Strap
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WERE TO OCCUR:
Although no one plans to fall from their treestand, falls can and do occur without
warning. It is important to become familiar with the guidelines below and practice your
recovery plan at ground-level. Failure to read, understand, and follow these Steps may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! There is time to make a correct decision on what action to take if a fall
occurs while wearing a full-body fall arrest harness. It is important NOT TO PANIC!
Remain calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery plan. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! A suspension relief device must be on your person and readily accessible
while using a full-body fall arrest harness. This device will allow you to relieve the
load on the lower extremities if suspended in a full-body fall arrest harness and help
maintain circulation in the legs and mitigate suspension trauma (blood pooling). Follow
all instructions below regarding the provided SRD (Suspension Relief Device) and NEVER
remove it from your full-body fall arrest harness. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury or death!
STEP 1. After a fall, take a moment to catch your breath and stay calm; DO NOT PANIC.
STEP 2. Pull on the SRD strap located on the front right side of your full-body fall arrest
harness. (see Fig. 10)
STEP 4. If you are able to reach your ladder or climbing system, use it to get back into
your secured treestand and then carefully climb down to ground-level. If you are not able
to reach your stand, remain calm and continue to stand in the SRD loop until help arrives.
(see Fig. 13)
STEP 3 . Adjust the SRD strap so that you are able to step into the loop and then stand up
relieving the pressure on your lower extremities. The loop size can be adjusted by moving
the buckle up or down. (see Fig. 11 & 12)
STEP 5. Use your personal locating device or cell phone to call for help.
NOTE: Several optional commercial products/systems are available that offer self-
recovery or self extraction from a fall when suspended in a full-body fall arrest harness.
Some systems automatically descend the user while others allow user control.
One of these products/systems can be considered for use as an additional safety
precaution against prolonged suspension and suspension trauma. Be sure to follow the
manufacturers’ directions on the safe use of these products/systems.
FIG 10
FIG 11
FIG 12 FIG 13
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[A]1/4"×1 1/4"Hex Bolt {5 Pieces} [B]5/16"×1 1/2"Hex Bolt {6 Pieces} [C]5/16"×2"Hex Bolt {2 Pieces}
1/4"Nylock Nut 5/16"Nylock Nut {8 Pieces}{5 Pieces} NylonWasher {26 Pieces}
Ratchet Strap (Loops At Both Side)
Backrest
PARAGON - PARTS LIST
Part # Description Qty Part # Description
XP15-0205 Foot Platform 1
XP15-0207 Plastic Coated Cable 2
XP15-0211 Rear Frame Support 1
XP15-0213 Bark Biter 1
XP15-0215 Seat Assembly 1
XP15-0216 Seat Bar 1
XATA620 Backrest 1
XP15-0221 Ratchet Strap 2
XP15-0020 Safety DVD 1
XP15-0200 Instruction Manual 1
XP15-0009 Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness 1
XP87-0005 1/4” x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt {A} 5
XP87-0072 5/16” x 1 1/2” Hex Bolt {B} 6
XP87-0069 5/16” x 2” Hex Bolt {C}
XP87-0029 1/4” Nylock Nut 5
XP87-0047 5/16” Nylock Nut 8
XP87-0027 Nylon Washer 26
XP87-0070 Seat Tension Bolt 1
XP87-0040 Allen Wrench 1
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STOP NOW! It will be necessary to use the climbing belt with your full-body fall arrest harness
while ascending the tree and attaching your treestand. As you climb it will be necessary to
slide the climbing belt up the tree. Once you’ve reached the desired height and your treestand
is properly secured to the tree, you will need to attach the permanent tree belt and secure
tether strap as illustrated on page 5 of this manual. FAILURE TO WEAR YOUR FULL-BODY FALL
ARREST HARNESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH!
WARNING! Prior to installing your X-Stand hang-on treestand, you must install a climbing
system (i.e., stacking sticks, ladders, sectionals, etc.) which meets or exceeds ASTM
standards. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install this product on a tree that is not straight, healthy, and
devoid of dead branches, limbs, vines, or anything that might interfere with the installation.
DO NOT attempt to install this treestand on a tree that is leaning, diseased, crooked, has
loose bark, or does not meet the minimum installation diameter of nine (9) inches (23 cm) at
treestand height (i.e. seating platform height) or exceeds the maximum installation diameter of
twenty (20) inches (51 cm) at treestand height (i.e. seating platform height).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or death!
STEP 1. Attach the rear frame support to the platform using two (2) 5/16” x 2” hex bolts {C}
eight (8) nylon washers and two (2) 5/16” nylock nuts Tighten securely.
STEP 2. Securely fasten each of the two plastic coated cables to the foot platform using two
(2) 5/16” x 1 ½” hex bolts {B} six (6) nylon washers and two (2) 5/16” nylock nuts.
STEP 3. Securely fasten the other two ends of the plastic coated cables one on each side of
the rear frame support using two (2) 5/16” x 1 ½” hex bolts {B} six (6) nylon washers and two
(2) 5/16” nylock nuts as seen in (Fig 1.)
STEP 4. Securely fasten the seat assembly to the top of the rear frame support using two (2)
5/16 x 1 ½” hex bolts {B} six (6) nylon washers and Two (2) 5/16” nylock nuts
STEP 5. Securely attach the bark biter to the rear frame support using four (4) ¼” x 1 ¼” hex
bolts {A} Make sure bark biter teeth are on top.
STEP 6. Securely attach the seat bar by inserting it into place under the seat front using one
(1) ¼” x 1 ¼” hex bolt {A} recheck every nut and bolt at this time for tightness.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
XSFP444 - PARAGON
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