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BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:21 PM Page 5 LADDERSTAND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS 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.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:21 PM Page 6 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! WARNING! Do not remove, modify, and/or omit any portion or otherwise mechanically modify this Big Game®product(s) or its assemblies in any manner.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:21 PM Page 7 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! WARNING! You must wear a fall Arrest System (fAS) comprising of a full-body fall arrest harness at all times after leaving the ground. You must stay connected at all times after leaving the ground while using fixed position treestands.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:21 PM Page 8 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! WARNING! DO NOT leave your Big Game® product(s) installed for more than two weeks (14 days). Any number of factors can jeopardize its installation and integrity. These include, but are not limited to, weather or other environmental factors that can negatively affect its performance.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:21 PM Page 9 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! WARNING! BEFORE each use, make sure all nuts and bolts are secure. CHECK all hardware and webbing prior to every use to make sure that no damage has occurred to hardware and that webbing (as applicable) is not cut or frayed. Keep webbing from coming into contact with any sharp edges.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:21 PM Page 10 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! WARNING! A minimum of three (3) adults is required to install and/or remove a ladderstand. failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! The criss-cross straps and stabilization devices must be attached before attempting to climb to the seating/standing platforms.
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BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:21 PM Page 12 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! WARNING! If you have a limiting physical and/or health condition that precludes and/or renders you incapable of self-recovery and/or a suitable escape plan is not available, DO NOT hunt from heights above ground-level.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:21 PM Page 13 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! No one escape/rescue plan will work for every hunter, on every tree, in every circumstance. Only you can determine the best self-recovery/escape plan for your hunting situation before leaving the ground.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 14 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! STEP 2. Feed the left leg strap between legs and thread through the bottom left waist loop. Repeat with the right leg strap, feeding between legs and through right waist loop. (fig. 3) Fig 2 shoulder strap shoulder strap STEP 3. Secure the two leg straps by threading the 3 bar buckle as shown in Figure 4.
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BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 16 STEPS TO FOLLOW IF A FALL WAS 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.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 17 Fig 10 Fig 12 Fig 11 Fig 13 This Instruction Manual complies with the Treestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions & TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 32 CR3901-S THE ULTRA-VIEW™ DX WARNING! Read the WEIGHT RESTRICTION WARNING, USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS and FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS on pages 4-17 prior to assembly of this product! Failure to follow the instructions on this page and pages 4-17 may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! DO NOT over tighten the hardware.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 33 STEP 10. Assemble the rail by sleeving the rear rails into the front rails and secure using (2) 1/4" x 1 1/4" hex bolts [J] and (2) 1/4" nylock nuts. Next insert the rail connector into each end of the front rails, aligning holes. (fig. 4) STEP 11. Attach the assembled rail to the outside of the (4) rail supports and the (2) rear rail supports using (6) 5/16" x 2" hex bolts [G] and (6) 5/16" nylock nuts. (fig. 4) STEP 12.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 34 CR3901-S FIGURE 1 Right foot Platform I Right outer foot Platform Left foot Platform I Nylon Washers I I A L A foot Rest L L Nylon Washers Left outer foot Platform Top Ladder Section WARNING! The foot rest is not meant to bear more than 15 lbs of force. This part is meant as a foot rest only.
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BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 37 CR3901-S FIGURE 4 Shooting Rail Cover Backrest Cushion Rear Rail j Seat Cu shion Rear Rail front Rail Rail Connector j front Rail G G Rear Rail Support Rail Support G EE G E Rail Support G Right foot Platform E Right outer foot Platform G Rear Rail Support Rail Support E E Left foot Platform Rail Support E E E Left outer foot Platform E E E WARNING! A shooting rail has been provided to serve as a weapon support.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 88 These warnings apply to all Ladderstands (Model CR3801-S, CR3806-S, CR3811-S, CR3813-S, CR3901-S, CR4055-S, CR4105-S, CR4106-S, CR4200-S, CR4250-S, CR4301-S, CR4500-S, CR4601-S, CR4801-S, CR4850-S, CR5005-S, CR5020-S); Prior to using this stand you must also read and follow all Safety Warnings from pages 4-17 of this manual.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 89 WARNING! Never attempt to either climb up or climb down with a weapon in your possession. ALWAYS unload your weapon and pull it up to hunting height using a tether or pull-up rope. ALWAYS lower your unloaded weapon down to the ground prior to attempting to climb down. failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Never attempt to hunt from an unlevel treestand.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 90 FIELD INSTALLATION - LADDERSTANDS STEP 1. Select a healthy and straight tree. Remove all dead branches or limbs that will be in the way prior to setting up this ladderstand. Ladderstand Install STEP 2. Assemble ladder sections to the main FIGURE 1 section. NOTE: All ladder sections will be assembled with the narrow section facing upward and all larger ends (sleeves) facing downward. (fig.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 91 Ladderstand Install • FIGURE 3 Ladderstand Install • FIGURE 5 Ladderstand Install • FIGURE 4 Ladderstand Install FIGURE 6 ratchet strap trap izer S Stabil Stabil izer S trap ratchet strap Note: Some models require 2 ratchet straps. WARNING! The two (2) stabilizer straps must be attached and tightened prior to climbing to attach the platform(s) ratchet strap(s).
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 92 WARNING! Prior to climbing, make sure that all the ladders sections are firmly connected with the proper hardware in place. Make sure none of the sections have become separated. If they are, do not climb the ladder. With the help of two other adults, lower the stand back down to the ground and reattach the ladder rungs and reinstall the hardware in the manner previously described.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 93 VITAL RATCHET INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1. Thread strap through slot in the center of the ratchet reel. (see fig. 1) Remove slack from strap by pulling loose end as tightly as possible. (see fig. 2) STEP 2. Then ratchet handle back and forth to tighten straps, a minimum of two (2) wraps around the ratchet reel is required. (see fig. 3) STEP 3. After strap is tight, close handle to the lock position. STEP 4.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 94 ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT BARS STEP 1. Assemble adjustable support bars by sliding Part A into the Part B. NOTE: The snap pin will be used to set the desired length of the adjustable support bars. STEP 2. Attach support bar to ladder using remaining bolts and wing nuts. NOTE: These figures relate to Step 5 of the Installation Instructions from page 90. ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT BAR ASSEMBLY FOR CR4850-S CONNECTING LADDER SECTIONS WITH SAFETY SLEEVES STEP 1.
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BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 102 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty: BGHA, Inc. warrants all Big Game® Hunting Accessories treestands or climbing system products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the original date of retail purchase. BGHA, Inc. warrants the enclosed hardware (where applicable) is delivered to be free from physical defects for a period of twelve months from the original date of retail purchase.
BgTLS0112Ar.QE_StandManual_1/06.QE 1/9/12 3:22 PM Page 103 To activate your product’s warranty, please mail in your registration card or submit it online at www.biggametreestands.
