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InstructIon Manual The Vantage Model MFP3400-a attEntIon!! WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE! tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!! PlEasE notE tHat WarnInG! statements have been placed throughout this Instruction Manual. These statements point out important safety information and instructions, which, if not followed could endanger the personal safety and/or property of the operator.
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attEntIon!! WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE! tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!! notEs READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT. This instruction manual complies with the Treestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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A “TREESTAND SAFETY” DVD has been included with this treestand. (i.e., lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device, climbing belt/ Please view it in its entirety prior to using this or any other MUDDY® PRODUCT(s). lineman’s belt [as applicable]) at ground-level prior to attempting to use Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! it at heights above ground-level.
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Do not use this this MUDDY® PRODUCT(s) in a safe manner as described in this Instruction or any other product(s) if it shows evidence of wear, rot, corrosion, cracks, Manual.
(20) inches (51 cm) at treestand installation height (i.e., seat serial number ready (find your batch number on a riveted metal tag affixed height). Do not use your MUDDY® PRODUCT(s) on trees with trunk to your product) before calling to better assist you. Failure to follow these diameters that do not meet this minimum/maximum diameter requirement.
attEntIon!! WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE! tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!! Parts lIst HarDWarE lIst It is recommended to make sure you have all parts and hardware prior to Part # Description assembly.
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attEntIon!! WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE! tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!! WARNING! Read the WEIGhT RESTRICTION WARNING, USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS and FUll-BOdy FAll ARREST hARNESS USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS on pages 3-5 & 12-15 prior to assembly of this product! Failure to follow the instructions on this page and pages 3-5 &...
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attEntIon!! WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE! tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!! stEP 2. Using (1) 5/16” x 2 3/4” hex bolt [D], (2) nylon inserts, (2) nylon stEP 3. Connect the lower ends of plastic coated cables to pre- washers, (2) steel washers and (1) 5/16”...
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attEntIon!! WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE! tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!! suPEr-Mount assEMBlY note: Super Mount Rachet strap is packaged pre-threaded. WARNING! User must read and follow all manufacturer instructions and warnings included with their treestand prior to use.
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attEntIon!! WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE! tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!! FIElD InstallatIon - FIxED PosItIon trEEstanDs Prior to using this stand you must also read and follow all Safety (14 continuous days).
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attEntIon!! WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE! tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!! FIElD Install InstructIons stEP 1. Place super mount plate against tree at desired location. (Fig. 1). Make sure the “key hole” is in the proper orientation—the largest part of the key hole at the top and the narrow part of the loop at WARNING! the bottom.
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“TREESTAND SAFETY” DVD. ADDITIONALLY, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EquIPMEnt) oF 300 PounDs (136 kg). aDDItIonallY, Your Full- THE ENTIRE DURATION THAT YOU OWN THIS MUDDY® PRODUCT. FAILURE TO BoDY Fall arrEst HarnEss (anD Its coMPonEnts) Must BE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! rEPlacED aFtEr tHrEE (3) YEars oF sErVIcE! PlEasE contact MuDDY®...
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Your Full-BoDY Fall arrEst HarnEss IMMEDIatElY sHall You ExPErIEncE a Fall WHIlE WEarInG It. WarnInG! use the Muddy® full-body fall arrest harness provided with this product or a harness that complies with tMa standards. notE: You must store your full-body fall arrest harness out of direct sunlight and out of any other harsh environmental condition(s) that may adversely affect its performance.
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WarnInG! It may be necessary to purchase an aftermarket full-body fall arrest harness which meets or exceeds tMa standards shall the Muddy® full-body fall arrest harness provided with this Muddy® product not be sufficiently large enough. never exceed the weight capacity of this product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! stEP 5.
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attEntIon!! WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE! tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!! STEPS TO FOllOW IF A FAll WERE TO OCCUR: Although no one plans to fall from their treestand, falls can and do occur without warning. It is important to become familiar with the guidelines below and practice your recovery plan at ground-level.
OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY WITH RESPECT TO no Damages: In no event will Premier Outdoor Equipment, LLC be liable for direct, MUDDY® PRODUCTS. If you find a product to be defective, contact the customer indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from breach of service department at (844) 745-7723.
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