Summit Solo Deluxe Manual page 10

SETUP (continued)
9. Connect the left strap to the right cam
lock buckle and connect the right strap to
the left cam lock buckle. Pull the free end
through the cam buckle as shown in figure
30. Repeat for both cam buckle straps.
10. Do not tighten until both straps are in
place. Alternate between each strap until
they are both tight. Do not overtighten.
Figure 37 shows the completed main strap
setup.
WARNING
!
Never jump or bounce on any
other part of the treestand
in an attempt to force the
platform to seat into the tree.
WARNING
!
You MUST now put on your safety harness if you have
not already done so. ALWAYS refer to your harness
instructions included with this stand for proper use of
your safety harness.
WARNING
!
YOU WILL NOT be connected to a safety rope / strap
while you climb into or out of this treestand. USE
EXTREME CAUTION while ascending or descending
the ladder. TAKE YOUR TIME and do not hurry.
WARNING
!
Always maintain three points of contact when you
climb the ladder section of this stand. Always lean
forward as you climb.
WARNING
!
This ladder MUST be held in place while it is ratcheted
tight and while the top ratchet is put into place. Do
not use until all straps are securely attached.
11. Have two of your helpers hold the ladder in place.
Carefully climb the ladder. Once you are at the top, before
stepping onto the platform, IMMEDIATELY attach your safety
strap and harness to the tree.
12. Run the free end of the ratchet strap through the ratchet
(figure 38) and tighten to secure the upper section to the tree.
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