Instructions should be kept in a safe place and reviewed at least annually. If for any reason you have a problem with your product, DO NOT return to the retailer, contact the Rivers Edge® customer service department at 800-450-EDGE (3343) for assistance.
Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLY STOP MODEL RE663 WARNING MAXIMUM USE HEIGHT - 19' 5" TO SHOOTING RAIL Never jump or bounce on a treestand to seat it to the tree. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY - ONE (1) PERSON...
Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand WARNING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Always lean forward as you climb and attach your harness BEFORE EACH USE PERFORM THE FOLLOWING: to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform. •...
Bolts shown are for size reference. HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CHART Extra hardware may be included in the parts bag. Quick Tip: Cut page out to use as a reference tool while following assembly instructions 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 IN Bolt - Qty 9 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 IN Bolt - Qty 10 1/4-20 Nut M6 Yellow Washer...
Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY TIP: All assembly must be done in this order at ground Do not tighten any nut and bolt combinations completely level before uprighting. until all parts are assembled together! Finger tighten plus one turn of a wrench only! This will temporarily hold the lock nut Do not remove labels/warnings from product, they are there for your safety.
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand Attach right (12) and left (13) rear seat supports to platform (4) using two 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 IN bolts (24) and locknuts (26). SEE FIGURE 3. Attach front of armrests (1) to seat side rails (11) using two 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 IN bolts (24), yellow plastic washers (18) and locknuts (26).
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand 7. Assembly M6 bolt (20) into end of front seat tensioner (6), screwing M6 bolt (20) all the way into front seat tensioner (6). SEE FIGURE 5A. 8. Install front seat tensioner assembly (6 and 20) through left tube and into right tube of Teartuff seat assembly (15), securing piece as shown using one 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 IN bolt (23) and locknut (26).
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand 10. Attach one end of both brace supports (16) to rear of platform (4) using two 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 IN bolts (23), yellow plastic washers (18) and locknuts (26). SEE FIGURE 7. 11. Attach top ladder section (7) to flared platform rails (5) using two 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 IN bolts (23) and locknuts (26).
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand 14. Slide the stabilizer bar (3) into the stabilizer support bar (2) and secure using a lockpin (17). Make sure the lockpin passes throughthe support bar (2) and the stabilizer bar (3) at the appropriate hole to achieve the desired distance from the tree.
Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE SETUP AND USE STOP WARNING WARNING Double check assembly steps to be certain you have Bring ratchet strap(s) up with you in a pocket - Do Not correctly assembled this product. carry in your hands! Study your new stand to become familiar with all of its features and design.
Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 11 WARNING Never use a treestand on a dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked tree, or a utility pole. Always avoid electrical power lines. Bring ratchet strap(s) up with you in a pocket - Do Not carry in your hands! During installation and removal of ladder treestands, you must always and properly use the included Full Body Harness...
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand 5. a. Loop the d-loop end of the two 16' criss cross straps (33) through the loop end to form a cinch knot around the ladder rail tube. Secure beneath a step rung, at the stabilizer bar height location.
Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 26 18 22 24 Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.com or call 800-450-EDGE (3343) M-F 8-5...
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand PARTS LIST ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEMS BELOW ARE NOT SHOWN 15398 ARMREST SAFETY HARNESS / FALL 10531 ARREST SYSTEM 1ML23 STABILIZER BAR EXTENSION 48736 FOAM SLEEVE 9 IN 27397 STABILIZER BAR MK021-1401 6' CAM BUCKLE STRAP 28672 PLATFORM...
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN Ladder Stand NOTES: Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.com or call 800-450-EDGE (3343) M-F 8-5...
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WE ARE HUNTERS Rivers Edge® Treestands, Inc. Phone: 800-450-EDGE (3343) 1160 Eighth Avenue, PO Box 755 Fax: 715-822-2124 Cumberland, WI 54829 www.HuntRiversEdge.com *All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Warning labels in some product...
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