Summit rsFalcon Instructions Manual

Summit rsFalcon Instructions Manual

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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 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 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! NEVER CLIMB WITH
ANYTHING ON YOUR BACK.
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 HANG-ON 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!
INSTRUCTIONS
You MUST also view the enclosed DVD
BEFORE using your new treestand!!
WEIGHT LIMITS
300 LBS. TOTAL*
ALL MODELS
DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!
(* Includes all gear)
Stand minimum and maximum
tree size: 8-20" diameter
FORM# 18004

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Summary of Contents for Summit rsFalcon

  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 30285 GREEN TOURNIQUET STRAP W/ BUCKLE 1 10880 2009 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DVD 1 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...
  • Page 3 SEAT ASSEMBLY rsOSPREY, rsFALCON, rsHAWK 1. Position the Foam Seat as shown in figure 1. 2. Wrap the webbing strap over the frame and snap to secure. Positioning the straps as shown in figure 1 will minimize side to side seat movement.
  • Page 4 INSTALLATION (continued) TALON 3. Connect the Talon Attachment Bracket to the ATTACHMENT tree next. Position the bracket as shown in figure 5. BRACKET Wrap the webbing strap around the back of the tree (PN 85136) and connect the double J-hook to the opposite side of the bracket as shown in figure 6.
  • Page 5 INSTALLATION (continued) 6. The Raptor Series platform can be leveled by adjusting the two platform cables attached to the front of the platform. WARNING ALWAYS make any platform leveling adjustments BEFORE stepping onto the platform. Lift up slightly on the front of the platform and move the cable to the desired notch as shown in figure 10 and figure 11.
  • Page 6 The seat on the rsOsprey, rsFalcon and rsHawk can be folded flat against the tree when not in use. The seat on the rsEagle can also be folded against the tree. Use the clip on the bungee cord (shown in figure 14) to secure the seat in the vertical position.
  • Page 7 COMBO PACK (3 ROPES) (PN 83014) (PN 83024) Summit also offers additional Talon Brackets for sale on our website. PN 85136 for a Single Bracket. PN 85137 for a 3 pack. SINGLE TALON BRACKET 3 PACK TALON BRACKETS (PN 85136)
  • Page 8: Maintenance And Care

    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.

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