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Summit Treestands Solo Performer Manual

Summit Treestands Solo Performer Manual

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Solo Performer
Ladder Treestand
© 2012 Summit Treestands, LLC
715 Summit Dr. Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 353-0634
info@summitstands.com
www.summitstands.com
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 USE 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 USING 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!
CHECK EVERY LADDER SECTION CONNECTION EVERY TIME YOU USE THE STAND. IF ANY LADDER SECTIONS ARE SEPARATING - DO NOT
USE THE STAND!
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!
CHECK THE GROUND UNDER THE LADDER STAND TO MAKE SURE IT IS FIRM AND LEVEL. SLOPING GROUND OR AN UNEVEN SURFACE
(ONE LADDER SECTION ON A ROCK FOR EXAMPLE) CAN CAUSE YOUR STAND TO TILT OR SHIFT AS YOU CLIMB.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN THREE POINTS OF CONTACT WHEN YOU CLIMB THE LADDER SECTION OF THIS STAND!
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 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
THIS 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 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!
You MUST also view the enclosed DVD BEFORE using your new treestand!!
WEIGHT LIMIT
SINGLE USER
300 LBS. X 1 TOTAL*
DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!
(* Includes all gear)
Stand minimum and maximum tree size: 8-20" diameter
PN 82067
Solo Performer 82067, 1/2012

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Summary of Contents for Summit Treestands Solo Performer

  • Page 1 • 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...
  • Page 2 INDEX GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, STAND 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 - 10 SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE AND CARE PG 10...
  • Page 3 ASSEMBLY TOP LADDER SECTION (PN 82067.410) WELDED INSERT MIDDLE LADDER SECTION (PN 82067.420) LADDER COLUMN 1. Position the Top Ladder Section and Middle Ladder Section as shown in figure 1. The stamped steel rung open ends should face the same on all ladder sections. The open end of the rung will face 1 3/4”...
  • Page 4 SEAT SUPPORT 1. Position the Left and Right Upright arms and the Yoke as shown in figure 4. Please note the correct orientation. The Upright arms should bend in at the middle and the teeth on LEFT the yoke should face down. UPRIGHT 2.
  • Page 5 PLATFORM 1. Position the finished Seat Support and Ladder Assembly as shown in figure 6. Note SEAT that the open end of the stamped rungs face SUPPORT down. Slide the Seat Support down onto the Ladder Assembly and line up the bolt holes. 2.
  • Page 6 STABILIZER BAR 1. Position the Female Section of the Stabilizer bar as shown in figure 10. The Stabilizer bar will attach to the welded insert from the bottom. TOWARD 2. Secure using one 2 1/2” bolt and lock nut. PLATFORM (see figure 11) 3.
  • Page 7 SETUP AND USE PLATFORM RATCHET STRAP 1. Attach the Ratchet with Loop End to the yoke tube at location A as shown in figure 17. Put the sewn loop around the tube (figure 18) and then push the ratchet through the loop (figure 19) to create a cinch knot as shown in figure 2.
  • Page 8 SETUP WARNING It is required that at least three people initially set up the ladder stand. Always use two helpers! WARNING Check the ground under the ladder stand to make sure it is firm and level. WARNING Never use this ladder stand on dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked trees.
  • Page 9 SETUP (continued) 9. Do not tighten until both straps are in place. Alternate between each strap until they are both tight. Do not overtighten. Figure 27 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.
  • Page 10 Summit Treestands have the highest structural integrity by design, material selection and manufacturing techniques, but as its owner, only your continued care will assure trouble free performance. When the above-mentioned guidelines are followed, your Summit Treestand will provide years of successful hunting.
  • Page 11 (A) Warranty Summit Treestands, LLC (Summit) warrants to the original retail purchaser that all products manufactured by it are free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of shipment for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. Summit will repair or replace any part found defective if the unit claimed to be defective shall be returned to Summit, postage prepaid, within the warranty period.