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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!!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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NEVER USE A TREESTAND WHEN FEELING ILL, NAUSEOUS, DROWSY OR DIZZY!
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BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY. HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!
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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!
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NEVER JUMP OR BOUNCE ON A TREESTAND TO SECURE IT TO THE TREE!
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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!
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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD YOU EVER RELEASE THE CABLE FROM THE PLATFORM OR SEAT CLIMBER TO
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS ONCE YOU ARE OFF THE GROUND!!!
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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!
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PRACTICE INSTALLING, ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR TREESTAND AT GROUND LEVEL PRIOR TO USING IT AT
ELEVATED POSITIONS!
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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 CLIMBING TREESTAND SYSTEM.
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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!
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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!!
W E I G H T L I M I T S
300 LBS. TOTAL*
VIPER** - 81066, 81529, 81530
ULTIMATE VIPER - 81072
SUMMIT 180 - 81069
350 LBS. TOTAL*
SUMMIT GOLIATH - 81067
SUMMIT 180 MAX - 81094
TITAN - 81087
DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!
(* Includes all gear)
(** All Models)
Stand minimum and maximum
tree size: 8-20" diameter
FORM# 18034, 1/2010
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Summary of Contents for Summit Viper SS
- 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 CLIMBING TREESTAND SYSTEM.
- Page 2 STAND UMBILICAL ROPE 10656 IN LINE CABLE TIE TOOLS REQUIRED 70226 72” ARM PAD 83054 SUMMIT 4 POINT SAFETY HARNESS W/ Tools ATTACHED SRS STRAP • 7/16” Wrenches and / or Socket / Ratchet HARNESS SAFETY STRAP • Knife or Snips...
- Page 3 ASSEMBLY COMFORT PAD 1. Position the 72” pad as shown in figure 1. Secure with 8 In-Line Cable Ties as shown. Please note the Correct and Incorrect ways of using the ties. Use a 72” FOAM sharp knife or snips to trim the excess. Rotate the clasp under the pad after they have been trimmed.
- Page 4 FOAM SEAT (continued) 1. Position the seat inside of the seat climber frame. 2. Wrap the seat strap webbing over the frame from the inside out as shown in figure 7. 3. Turn the three bar slide slightly sideways and push it through the metal D buckle that is sewn onto the end of the strap (figure 8).
- Page 5 GUN REST 1 3/4” BOLT, LOCK NUT WARNING - WRENCH TIGHTEN Never sit on this gun rest or attempt to use it as a MOUNTING climbing aid! BRACKET 1. Position the Gun Rest Mounting Bracket as shown in (PN 20431) figure 15.
- Page 6 24, DO NOT USE THE TREESTAND since the cable can release resulting in a user to fall! Contact summit to obtain the proper corrective action. 6. If necessary, go to the other side of the tree and...
- Page 7 ATTACHMENT TO THE TREE (continued) NOTICE To ensure that your treestand is level at the height at which you will be Based on usual taper - in order to ensure the hunting, observe the relative change in the tree diameter between the platform and seat climber are level at hunting base of the tree and the final treestand height.
- Page 8 CLIMBING UP WITH YOUR NEW STAND (continued) 4. To begin climbing, raise your seat climber up to just below waist height UPRIGHT and grasp the upright arms very firmly as shown in figure 32. ARMS WARNING DO NOT TIP YOUR WEIGHT ONTO YOUR TOES unless you are ready to move the platform.
- Page 9 WARNING NEVER DISCONNECT FROM YOUR SAFETY HARNESS OR SAFETY LINE ONCE YOU LEAVE THE GROUND!! 1. When you get to your hunting height (do not climb higher than 15 feet; it is unnecessary) and you have assured that your treestand is level, position your seat climber slightly below waist level. Slightly lower will be more comfortable but higher makes for less movement when you stand.
- Page 10 DO NOT JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THE PLATFORM OR SEAT to attempt to cause it to “dig” into the tree. It is not necessary and may cause you to inadvertently Summit products are manufactured under one or more disengage the platform or seat. of the following US Patents: 5,937,969; 5,971,104; 6. Once the platform is secure, stand and slide your 5,975,242; 5,979,603; 6,125,966; 6,182,792; 6,397,973;...
- Page 11 BACKPACKING Your treestand is designed to “nest” together as one unit making it easy to transport. 1. Untie the umbilical rope from the seat climber and wrap it around the platform yolk several times to secure it. 2. Start with the seat climber portion of the stand, set it on its end as shown in figure 43.
- Page 12 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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