ACADEMY Summit Classic Deluxe Tripod 12 Leg Kit 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!!
This 12' Leg Kit MUST ONLY BE USED with the Summit Classic Deluxe Tripod Top, PN 81518.
DO NOT USE this leg kit with any other model of Tripod, Ladder or Treestand.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT A FALL CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN THREE POINTS OF CONTACT WHEN YOU CLIMB THE LADDER SECTION OF THIS TRIPOD!
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 TRIPOD WILL
BE LOCATED AND THE EXPECTED DURATION OF THE HUNT!
DO NOT USE THIS TRIPOD 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 THIS TRIPOD 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 THIS TRIPOD 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 THIS TRIPOD WHEN FEELING ILL, NAUSEOUS, DROWSY OR DIZZY!
BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY. HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!
CHECK EVERY COLUMN SECTION CONNECTION EVERY TIME YOU USE THE TRIPOD. IF ANY COLUMN SECTIONS ARE SEPARATING - DO
NOT USE THE TRIPOD!
ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED SPIKES TO SECURE THIS TRIPOD TO THE GROUND BEFORE USE - EVEN IF IT IS TO BE USED WITHOUT A LEG
EXTENSION KIT!
NEVER SETUP OR USE THIS TRIPOD AROUND POWER LINES, POWER TRANSFORMERS, SUBSTATIONS OR POWER GENERATORS!
CHECK THE GROUND UNDER THE TRIPOD TO MAKE SURE IT IS FIRM AND LEVEL. SLOPING GROUND OR AN UNEVEN SURFACE (ONE
COLUMN SECTION ON A ROCK FOR EXAMPLE) CAN CAUSE YOUR TRIPOD TO TILT OR SHIFT AS YOU CLIMB.
PULL UP A BOW, BACKPACK, FIREARM OR OTHER EQUIPMENT ONLY AFTER BEING SECURE IN THE TRIPOD. FIREARMS MUST BE PULLED
UP UNLOADED, CHAMBER OPEN AND MUZZLE DOWN!
NEVER MODIFY YOUR TRIPOD 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!
INSTRUCTIONS (WRITTEN AND VIDEO) SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE AND REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE TRIPOD OWNER TO FURNISH THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS TO ANY PERSON WHO BORROWS OR PURCHASES THE TRIPOD! THIS
SUMMIT TRIPOD IS DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A COMPLETE SYSTEM - NEVER LOAN OR SELL ONLY A PORTION OF THIS TRIPOD.
BEFORE EACH USE OF YOUR SUMMIT TRIPOD, ALWAYS INSPECT THE TRIPOD FOR ANY DAMAGE, CRACKS, TEARS, 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 TRIPOD 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 TRIPOD IF THIS OCCURS!
ALWAYS USE FOUR PEOPLE TO SETUP THIS TRIPOD!
Summit Classic
Deluxe Tripod 12' Leg Kit
PN 81519
You MUST also view the enclosed DVD BEFORE using your new treestand!!
DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!
2010 Academy Series Tripod 12' - 2/2010
WARNING
!
WEIGHT LIMIT
SINGLE USER
300 LBS. X 1 TOTAL*
(* Includes all gear)

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Summary of Contents for ACADEMY Summit Classic Deluxe Tripod 12 Leg Kit

  • Page 1 (written and video)! Failure to follow these (* Includes all gear) instructions may cause serious injury or death!! 2010 Academy Series Tripod 12’ - 2/2010 WARNING This 12’ Leg Kit MUST ONLY BE USED with the Summit Classic Deluxe Tripod Top, PN 81518.
  • Page 2: Parts List

    INDEX GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, TRIPOD 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 3 - 6 SECTION 5 - SETUP AND USE PG 7 SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE AND CARE PG 8...
  • Page 3 LEG ASSEMBLY 1. Carefully lay the completed 81518 top section on its side - ladder rungs up as shown in figure 1. 2. Position one of the Couple Plates as shown in figure 2. Slide the plate over the leg and line up the holes. NOTE: Coupler Plate must line up with the round holes and not the oval holes.
  • Page 4 12’ LEG LEG ASSEMBLY (continued) 10. Position one of the 12’ Leg Assemblies as shown in ASSEMBLY figure 6. The oval pre-punched holes MUST be on the far (PN 14063.1200) end of the Leg Assembly. These holes are for the Spikes included with the 81518 Top Section.
  • Page 5 LEG BRACES (continued) 4. The six Cross Braces will attach next. Start by positioning CROSS one Cross Brace as shown in figure 10. This Brace will bolt BRACE to the OUTSIDE of the two Brackets, as shown in figure 11 and figure 12.
  • Page 6 LEG BRACES (continued) 8. Walk around to the opposite side of the Tripod. Attach one more Cross Brace (in green) to the OUTSIDE of the Bracket and one more Cross Brace (in blue) to the INSIDE of the Bracket. See figure 16.
  • Page 7: Setup And Use

    SETUP AND USE WARNING WARNING It is required that at least three people initially set up Always maintain three points of contact when this Tripod. climbing the ladder portion of this tripod stand. 1. Find a suitable area to setup the Tripod. Check the ground under the tripod to make sure it is firm and level. Sloping ground or an uneven surface (one leg section on a rock for example) can cause your tripod to tilt or shift as you climb.
  • Page 8: Maintenance And Care

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE The seat on this ladder stand is removable. We recommend it be removed and stored in a dry place when not in use. The powdercoat finish applied at the factory is very durable and should only need touch ups in areas of heavy wear or accidental impact.

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