INSTRUCTIONS. Attach seat with wrenches (not provided) Practice hanging stand and operating ratchet straps at ground level

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1 WARNING Always wear safety belts when climbing in and out of trees!!! Thank You!! For your purchase of a Twisted Timber Treestand. We at Twisted Timber hope that your purchase will provide you with a safer and more enjoyable time in the woods, THANKS AGAIN! Good luck hunting, go where you want to go with TWISTED TIMBER! INSTRUCTIONS Model # s 3T3000 & 3T2000 Weight Rating 300 lbs. Package Includes: Treestand, Large Ratchet, Strap On J-Hook, Smaller Safety Ratchet, Seat & Cushion and Safety Harness Attach seat with wrenches (not provided) Practice hanging stand and operating ratchet straps at ground level WARNING! DO NOT PULL/UP, INSTALL OR USE WITHOUT SAFETY BELTS! STEP 1 Climb tree with line mans belt, then secure yourself with safety belt. STEP 2 Attach Strap-On J Hook to the tree at the desired location. CAUTION CHECK ALL HARDWARE BEFORE EACH USE Minimum Tree Diameter 6

2 STEP 3 Pull the stand up from the ground, then hook stand onto the Strap On J-Hook with one of the two holes provided. STEP 4 Postition Stand Stand will be self leveling (Fig. 3) But you can pivot stand on the J-Hook to achieve desired posistion. Tree can rest anywhere on bottom of T (Fig. 4) Fig. 4 Fig. 3 T Holes left center right STEP 5 NOTE: Place large Ratchet on side of stand in the direction you would like the stand to be pulled. Attach Hooks of the Large Rachet strap into the holes on the bottom of the T (See Fig. 3) Hooks should be placed into the holes o at or slightly less than width of tree. ( See Fig. 5) Place strap at 90 angle with T to prevent strap from pulling stand upward which may disingage stand from the J-hook. (See Fig 6) If hooks are to close to each other it allows stand to teeter. (See Fig. 7) Fig. 5 Fig More Secure CORRECT

3 Fig. 7 More Teeter STEP 6 Level Platform with Oval Connector (See Fig.8) Leveling Holes Oval Connector Postition for desired level CAUTION Make sure oval connector is fully closed! Fig. 8 STEP 7 Grab the end of the platform and pull side to side. If you get movement, tighten large ratchet more (Fig. 9) CAUTION CHECK TIGHTNESS OF LARGE RATCHET BEFORE CLIMBING ONTO STAND Fig. 9 STEP 8 Level Seat with 2 stainless steel bolt. Turn bolt until you get the desired level (See Fig.10) Fig. 10

4 STEP 9 Before stepping onto treestand, make sure to attach the safety strap with small ratchet provided (See Fig.11) WARNING Do not stand on seat! Fig. 11 STEP 10 TIME TO HUNT FOR THE TIMBER GHOST! ALWAYS WEAR A SAFETY BELT!!! Twisted Timber Instructions & Warnings When hunting from a tree stand, falls can occur at any time after leaving the ground causing injury or death. Always wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS), comprising a full body harness, at all times after leaving the ground. You must stay connected to the tree at all times after leaving the ground while using climbing or hang-on stands. Single safety belts and chest harnesses are no longer allowed and should never be used. If you are not wearing a full body harness properly attached to the tree to protect 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 by the manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer for any questions. Failure to do so could result in injury or death. Never exceed the total weight limit of a tree stand. Never use a tree stand while taking drugs (even prescription drugs) or alcohol. Never use a tree stand during inclement weather such as rain, lightning, windstorms or icy conditions and end your hunt and return to the ground if inclement conditions arise. Never use a tree stand when feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy, or if you have a prior medical condition that could cause a problem i.e., heart condition, joints that lock-up, spinal fusions, etc. or if you are not well rested. Never use a tree stand on a dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked tree or on a utility pole. Never rely on a tree branch for support Never jump or bounce on a tree stand to seat it to the tree. Pull up a bow, backpack, firearm or other equipment only after being secured in the tree stand and a firearm must be pulled up with it unloaded, chamber open and muzzle down. Always inform someone of the hunting location, where the tree stand will be located and the expected duration of the hunt. A signal device, as a mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal flare or personal locator device (PLD) must be on your person and readily available at all times. Inspect the tree stand and all safety devices each time before use and do not store a tree stand outdoors when not in use. 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 tree stand 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 tree stand owner to furnish the complete instructions to any person who borrows or purchases the tree stand. The use of a lineman s/climbing belt is required when installing or removing a hang-on tree stand to stabilize the user with the tree. Be sure that the full body harness is attached to tree before stepping down onto the platform. When using a climbing/lineman s belt, be sure not to detach belt until you are on the stand platform, tree strap is installed and your tether has been secured to the tree strap. Correct tightening and adjustments of j-hook and ratchet straps, etc. are critical to stable hang-on tree stand installation. All tree stand contact points must be in contact with the tree before you step onto your stand. Never leave a tree stand in a tree for more than two weeks since weather or animals could cause damage. The elements and excessive U/V exposure can degrade components of stand. Tree growth can also cause stress and damage to j-hook, stand, ratchet and strap. Use a haul line to raise and lower the tree stand. Never climb with anything on your back. A full body harness with lineman s/climbing belt must be worn at all times while installing or removing any hang-on climbing aids. Climbing aids (stick ladders, sectional ladders, steps, etc.) must extend above the platform to allow the user to step down onto the plat form. Never step up to your stand from a climbing aid. Sectional ladders and steps should be spaced on the tree to insure each step is no more than 18 inches apart. Check every stick ladder section connection every time you use the stick ladder before you leave the ground. If stick ladder sections are separating, do not use the stick ladder.

5 FAS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM) Read and understand the manufacturer s warnings, expiration date and instructions on how to use and how to properly adjust the harness. Practice the use of a full body harness at ground level in the presence of a responsible adult to experience the feeling of hanging suspended before using in a hunting environment. The length of the harness tether must be minimized at all times. It should be adjusted so that it is above the head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you should have the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing. Never allow the tether strap to get under your chin or around your neck. Failure to follow harness instructions could result in not being able to return to the stand and being suspended in a harness after a fall. If the hunting location is unknown by anyone and communication efforts are unsuccessful, you must have a personal plan for recovery/escape because prolonged suspension in a harness can be fatal. It is important to exercise the legs by pushing against the tree or doing other forms of continuous leg exercises to avoid blood pooling while being suspended. Hunters with varying degrees of physical fitness may require different plans to recover/escape the effects of prolonged suspension. Have a personal plan and practice it in the presence of a responsible adult before leaving the ground. No one escape/rescue plan will work for every hunter on every tree in every circumstance. Only you can determine the best recovery/escape plan for your hunting situation and you must have a recovery /escape plan for you situation before leaving the ground. A suspension relief device must be on your person and readily accessible while using a harness. This device will allow the user to relieve the load on the lower extremities if suspended in a harness and help maintain circulation in the legs and prevent suspension trauma (blood pooling). Be sure to follow manufacturers directions on the safe use of any suspension relief device. Several optional products/devices are available that offer self-recovery or self extraction from a fall when suspended in a harness. Some systems automatically descend the user while others allow user control. One of these products/systems could be considered for use as an additional safety precaution against prolonged suspension and suspension trauma. Be sure to follow the manufacturers' directions on the safe use of these products/systems. Hunt from the ground when self-recovery/escape ability is absent. There is time to make a correct decision on what action to take if a fall occurs while wearing a full body harness. It is important to remember, DO NOT PANIC. Remain calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery plan. PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Inspect for defects (damage, rot, corrosion, cracks, freezing, excessive heat, etc.) before every use is required. Do not use if damage is detected or suspected. Twisted Timber recommends periodically re-tightening and/or replacing hardware (supplied by Twisted Timber), including j-hooks, ratchet straps,bolts, nuts, cables and bushings ect. WARRANTY READ THIS AGREEMENT This T.T.T. product has a limited warranty. No other warranties, whether expressed or implied,including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, apply to the product. I. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY A. The original purchaser of this T.T.T. product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of its retail purchase. B. The exclusive remedy for defects in material and workmanship under the warranty is replacement/ replacement parts. C. T.T.T. will, at its option, replace products not conforming to this limited warranty. This is the sole and exclusive remedy available under legal theory for this T.T.T. product. II. NO OTHER WARRANTIES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY TO THE PRODUCT. III. EXCLUSIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND CONDITIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY A. This warranty cannot be assigned or transferred. B. This warranty only applies if the T.T.T. product is used in accordance with T.T.T. written instructions. C. T.T.T. products are intended only for use in hunting. T.T.T. products are not intended or authorized for use in any situations that may create health or injury risks. D. This warranty is void if the product is damaged through abuse, accident, improper use, negligence or normal wear and tear. E. This warranty is void if the product is altered, changed, or modified in any manner. F. This warranty is void if any attempt is made to repair the product without written authorization from T.T.T. G. Except as provided in this limited warranty, all T.T.T.products are provided "as is." All other warranties and representations, oral or written, express or implied,including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are excluded and do not apply. IV. PROCEDURES IN EVENT OF DEFECT A. If you find a product to be defective, contact at B. When you receive authorization from T.T.T., return the product as directed by T.T.T. V. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES A. T.T.T. shall not, under any circumstances or legal theory, be liable or responsible for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages. B. T.T.T. shall not, under any circumstances or legal theory, be liable or responsible for any amount in excess of the product purchase price. C. T.T.T. shall not, under any circumstances or legal theory, be liable or responsible for damage to items or equipment used with the T.T.T. product. D. T.T.T. shall not, under any circumstances or legal theory, be liable for personal injury, personal loss, lost profits, lost wages, goodwill, downtime, economic loss in excess of the product purchase price, or any non-economic damages. VI. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS A. This agreement is the entire agreement between you and T.T.T. This agreement supercedes any prior or different agreements, representations, or proposals, whether written or oral. B. No representative, agent, or employee, of T.T.T. is authorized to make warranties, representations, or obligations, other than those set forth in this limited warranty. C. This agreement may only be changed through an express written agreement with T.T.T. D. Waiver by any party of any default or breach of this agreement will not constitute a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of the same or different kind. E. If any action or provision of this agreement is found to be invalid, such invalidity does not affect or extend to other sections or provisions in the agreement. F. This warranty gives you the specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Twisted Timber LLC th Ave. Mountain Lake, MN

6 SCOUT FULL-BODY FALL ARREST SYSTEM with INTEGRATED SUSPENSION RELIEF SYSTEM (SRS) INSTRUCTION MANUAL MEMBER OF SCOUT Full-Body Fall Arrest System (Front View) SCOUT Full-Body Fall Arrest System (Rear View) This Instruction Manual complies with the Treestand Manufacturers Association s TMS 04-98; Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and TMS 06-02; Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems. WARNING! THIS PRODUCT CARRIES STRICT WEIGHT LIMITA- TIONS. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU EXCEED THESE TOTAL WEIGHT LIMITATIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUC- TIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! MODEL NUMBER WEIGHT LIMIT #SFAS30SI-C pounds 159kg #SFAS39SI-C pounds 136kg THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS QUALITY SCOUT PRODUCT! TO EN- SURE YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CAREFULLY READ THIS PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP, INSTALL AND/OR OTHERWISE USE THIS SCOUT PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! THIS SCOUT PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE SERVICE. Should you have any questions about the installation and/or use of this product, or any other SCOUT product(s) do not hesitate to call one of our customer service representatives toll free at Our service representatives will answer any questions you may have about any of the complete line of SCOUT products. THIS FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS HAS A SERVICE LIFE OF THREE (3) YEARS PAST ITS DATE OF MANUFACTURE. THIS DATE OF MANUFACTURE CAN BE FOUND ON THE SEWN ON LABEL OF EACH COMPONENT OF THE FALL ARREST SYSTEM. REPLACE THIS HARNESS IF THE SERVICE LIFE HAS EX- PIRED. SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE A FALL WHILE WEARING YOUR FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HAR- NESS RETURN IT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. 1

7 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A WARNING! BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! WARNING! FALLS FROM A TREESTAND CAN OCCUR ANYTIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND. THESE FALLS RESULT IN EITHER SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CAREFULLY READ THIS PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, SETUP, INSTALL AND/OR OTHERWISE USE THIS SCOUT PRODUCT. AT LEAST ANNUALLY, REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. ADDITIONALLY, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTION FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION THAT YOU OWN THIS PRODUCT(S). FAILURE TO FOL- LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! WARNING! THE SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. IT IS ALSO THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO PROVIDE ANY PERSON(S) WHO BORROW OR PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT FROM THEM WITH THESE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! AD- DITIONALLY, FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY SUBJECT YOU TO PERSONAL LIABILITY PENALTIES AS DETERMINED BY THE U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEM. WARNING! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device (e.g., mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal flare, Personal Locator Device [PLD], etc.) in your possession and on your person in an operable condition. This device must be within easy access should you experience the need to contact emergency assistance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions contained in this Instruction Manual may result in serious injury or death! 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. It is imperative that the operator of this product, or any other SCOUT product(s) read and understand all the instructions and warnings contained in this Instruction Manual prior to attempting to use this product(s), or any other SCOUT product(s). Failure to comply with these instructions and/or warnings may result in serious injury or death! When you see a WARNING! Statement- BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! WARNING! Thoroughly inspect this or any other SCOUT product(s) prior to each use for signs of wear, rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type or defect. DO NOT expose this product or your treestand to extended exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat or freezing temperatures. Do not use your treestand or this or any other SCOUT product(s) if they show evidence of wear, rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of defect. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Do not remove, modify and/or omit any portion or otherwise mechanically modify this SCOUT product(s) or its assemblies in any manner unless explicitly authorized in writing by the manufacturer. Modification, misuse and/or part substitution shall immediately void your factory warranty and may result serious injury or death! If you suspect that a part(s) is missing and/or defective, immediately contact SCOUT at for replacement of missing or defective parts. ALWAYS USE GENUINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED SCOUT REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENU- INE SCOUT PARTS VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! WARNING! This SCOUT product(s) is designed for adult use only. No one under the age of 16 should attempt to use this or any other SCOUT product(s) without direct adult supervision. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Prior to attempting to use this or any other SCOUT product(s) you must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup and installation. You must practice installing, setting-up and using this product(s) at ground level prior to attempting to use it at heights above ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly knowledgeable and comfortable with this SCOUT product(s) setup, installation and use at ground-level, you are now ready to use it at heights about ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury and death! 2

8 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 always wear your SCOUT full-body fall arrest system (FAS) at all times after leaving the ground. Additionally, you must stay connected at all times after leaving the ground while using climbing and hang-on treestands. Single safety belts and/or chest harnesses are no longer allowed and should never be used as they put the user at serious risk of injury or death. If you are not wearing your fall arrest system that is properly attached to the tree that is protecting you from a fall, do not leave the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Never rely on a tree branch for support while climbing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! You must always inform someone of your hunting location, where the treestand will be located and the expected duration of the hunt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Inspect all safety devices each time before each use. DO NOT use these devices if it shows signs of wear, damage, deterioration, or vandalism. Factors such as tree growth, vandals, weather and animals may affect the performance of an unattended tree stand. Do not store these devices outdoors when not in use. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Practice the use your SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness and Suspension Relief System (SRS) at ground level in the presence of a responsible adult to experience the feeling of hanging suspended before using in a hunting environment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! The length of the harness tether must be minimized at all times. It should be adjusted so that it is above the head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you should have the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Failure to follow harness instructions could result in not being able to return to the stand and being suspended in a harness after a fall. If your hunting location is unknown by anyone and communication efforts are unsuccessful, you must have a personal plan for self-recovery/escape should you experience a fall. Prolonged suspension in a harness can be fatal. It is important to exercise the legs by pushing against the tree or doing other forms of continuous leg exercises to avoid blood pooling while being suspended. Varying degrees of physical fitness may require different plans for self-recover/escape the effects of prolonged suspension. Have a personal plan and practice it in the presence of a responsible adult before leaving the ground. 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 and you must have a self-recovery/escape plan for your individual situation before leaving the ground. There is time to make a correct decision on what action to take if a fall occurs while wearing a full body harness. It is important to remember, DO NOT PANIC. Remain calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery plan. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! NEVER allow the harness tether (Refer to Figure 2 Page 8) to get under your chin or around your neck. This poses a choking hazard that can lead to serious injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! This SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness is intended to be used in conjunction with another manufacturer s treestand product. It is imperative that you carefully read the Instruction Manual that accompanies your treestand. The instructions included in the treestand manufacturers s Instruction Manual will guide you in the safe use and operation of their treestand. Failure to follow their instructions may result in serious injury or death! Several optional products/systems are available that offer self-recovery or self extraction from a fall when suspended in a harness. Some systems automatically descend the user while others allow user control. One of these products/systems can be considered for use as an additional safety precaution against prolonged suspension and suspension trauma. Be sure to follow the manufacturers directions on the safe use of these products/systems. WARNING! Never attempt to climb up or climb down with a weapon and/or gear 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 (when raising or lowering firearms, the chamber must be open and the barrel pointing toward the ground) to attempting to climb down. Use this same method when raising or lowering all other gear. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! 3

9 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 attempt to use this and/or any other SCOUT product(s) when ice, snow and/or freezing rain has deposited or formed on any portion of the tree you intend to climb. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! DO NOT attempt to use this or any other SCOUT product(s) when thunderstorms are threatening and/or present within five (5) miles. Do not attempt to use this or any other SCOUT product(s) when any other adverse weather condition presents itself. These include weather conditions which have the potential for producing winds, lighting, rain, snow, sleet and/or any other atmospheric condition which may limit the user s ability to operate this SCOUT product(s) in a safe manner as described in this Instruction Manual. Should any of these conditions exist, do not climb the tree. Should any of these conditions arise while hunting from an elevated position, immediately end your hunt and return to ground level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury and death! WARNING! DO NOT use this product, or attempt to use a treestand, on leaning or irregular shaped trees that do not allow for a level standing platform. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! DO NOT use this or any other SCOUT product(s) if you have a history of heart problems, back problems, impaired vision, equilibrium problems, high blood pressure or any other physical impairment that may limit your ability to use and/or operate this product(s) in the safe manner outlined in the Instruction Manual. Additionally, do not use this or any other SCOUT product(s) if you are currently taking any medication (including prescription) and/or using and/or consuming any substance, including alcohol, that may limit your ability to use this SCOUT product(s) as outlined and described in this Instruction Manual. Never use a treestand when feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy, or if you have a prior medical condition that could cause a problem (i.e., heart condition, joints that lock-up, spinal fusions, etc.) or if you are not wellrested. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! ALWAYS maintain 3-point contact when climbing up/down a tree when using climbing aids. Proper 3-point contact means having either two feet with one hand or one foot with two hands on the step portion of the climbing aids at all times when climbing up or down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! DO NOT modify, fix/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, or heat this product in any way. Failure to follow these instructions will void warranty and may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! DO NOT lean out from a tree stand for any reason. Never use your SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness to help you lean out of your stand to make a difficult shot. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! A suspension relief device must be on your person and readily accessible while using a harness. These devices allow the user to relieve the load on the lower extremities if suspended in a harness and help maintain circulation in the legs, mitigate suspension trauma (blood pooling) or allow descent to the ground. Be sure to follow the manufacturers directions on the safe use of any suspension relief device. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! You must practice installing, adjusting and using your treestand at ground level prior to using it at elevated positions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CLIMBING TREESTAND USAGE DANGER! You must consider the gradual taper of the tree trunk as grows up from the ground. As you climb, you will find it necessary to adjust the tree belt to accommodate this gradual narrowing. Make certain to make these adjustments as you climb or descend the tree. Platform level adjustments should not be made anywhere except at ground level (except for those especial cases of products designed and intended to be safely adjusted in accordance with manufacturers s instructions). DANGER! Two-piece climbing treestands must have a tether connecting the seating platform and the standing platform. It must be secure and at the proper length recommended by the manufacturer. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. DANGER! Platform level adjustments should not be made anywhere except at ground level (except in those special cases of products designed and intended to be safely adjusted in strict accordance with the treestands Owners Manual). Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific adjustment instructions. 4

10 ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A WARNING! BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!! WARNING! While ascending or descending, adjustments to the harness tether and tree belt must be made. Always maintain the least amount of slack in the tree belt/lanyard. Refer to the CLIMBING TREESTAND USAGE (Page 11) of this SCOUT Instruction Manual for specific instruction. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! DANGER! You must familiarize yourself with the use of climbers by practicing at ground level before using it at heights above ground level. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR NON-CLIMBING (HANG-ON OR LOCK- ON) TREESTAND USAGE WARNING! You must use the climbing belt when installing hang-on or lock-on treestands to stabilize yourself. Refer to the CLIMBING BELT SETUP AND USAGE Section (Refer to Page 11) of this SCOUT Instruction Manual for specific instruction. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! DANGER! Correct tightening and adjustments of chains, cables, straps, etc. are critical to stable hang-on or lock-on treestand installation. All treestand contact points must be in contact with the tree before you step onto your stand. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific adjustment instructions. DANGER! Practice the attachment of hang-on or lock-on treestands at ground level before using in a hunting environment. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. DANGER! Never leave a treestand in a tree for more than two weeks as weather and/or animals could cause damage. Tree growth can also stress and damage straps and buckles. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. DANGER! Climbing aids (e.g., stick ladders, sectional ladders, steps, etc.) must extend above the treestand standing platform to allow the user to step down onto the platform. Never step up to your stand from a climbing aid. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. WARNING! Use a haul line to raise and lower the treestand. Never climb with anything on your back. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LADDER TREESTAND USAGE WARNING! The means to secure and stabilization device(s) must be attached before climbing to the standing/seating platform. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Check every ladder section connection each time prior to beginning to climb the stand. If ladder sections are separating, do not use the stand. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Check the ground under the stand to make sure it is firm and level. Sloping ground or an uneven surface(s) (e.g., one side on a rock) can cause your ladder to tilt or shift off the tree as you climb. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Maintain 3-points of contact when climbing a ladder treestand. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Always lean forward as you climb and attach your SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform. Refer to your treestand Owners Manual for specific instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! 5

11 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 hardware and webbing prior to every use to make sure that no damage has occurred to hardware and that the webbing is not cut or frayed. Keep webbing from coming into contact with any sharp edges. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF ANY DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! This harness has been designed to be used only as a safety device for hunting from elevated treestands and ladders. Any other use is prohibited. DO NOT use this, or any other SCOUT product(s) to climb utility poles, telephone poles, structural columns or any other man-made structures. Never use this or any other product(s) around power generation (e.g., transformers, generators, substations, etc.) and/or power transmission equipment. Never use a treestand on a dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked tree. NEVER USE A TREE BRANCH, OR ANY PORTION OF A TREE, TO SUPPORT ANY PORTION OF YOUR WEIGHT OR AS A HAND HOLD. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! NEVER hunt out of a tree stands at heights at which you are not completely comfortable. Depending upon the tree and hunting conditions, choose the minimum height that allows for safe, effective hunting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! Always wear the appropriate foot wear when using a treestand. A good nonslip safety boot is important for your safety. Be especially careful that boot laces do not get hooked on the tree stand or climbing aids (tuck shoelaces into boot before climbing). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! SCOUT FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS NOTE: Each component of this SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness has been labeled with a sewn on tag. Please read the warnings and restrictions for use on each label prior to use. The individual components are as follows. A. C. B. Date of Manufacture & Weight Capacity Component Label FIGURE 1 SCOUT FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS SYSTEM with (SRS) A. Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness w/srs B. Tree Belt C. Instruction Manual WARNING! Strict weight limitations have been set for each SCOUT product to ensure your personal safety. Please refer to the cover (Page 1) or harness label for these weight restrictions guidelines. Exceeding these strict weight limitations puts the user at risk of serious injury or death! NEVER EXCEED THESE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS! 6

12 Harness Tether Right Front Shoulder Strap Climbing Belt/SRS Buckle Right Front Leg Strap Waist Belt & Buckle Left Front Shoulder Strap Integrated Climbing Belt/ Suspension Relief System (SRS) Left Front Leg Strap Harness Tether Left Rear Shoulder Strap Right Rear Shoulder Strap Waist Belt Left Rear Leg Strap FIGURE 2 SCOUT FULL-BODY FALL ARREST SYSTEM with INTEGRATED SUSPENSION RELIEF SYSTEM COMPONENTS (FRONT & REAR VIEWS) Right Rear Leg Strap 7

13 DONNING/USAGE OF SCOUT FULL-BODY FALL ARREST SYSTEM STEP 1: Locate the harness tether (refer to Figure 2 Page 8) portion of your full-body fall arrest harness as shown in Figure 3. Hold the harness by the harness tether as shown in Figure 3. STEP 2: Insure that the harness hangs with the shoulder straps up and the leg straps hanging down by holding the harness by the harness tether as shown in Figure 4. FIGURE 3 LOCATE LANYARD FIGURE 4 INSURE THE SHOULDER STRAPS ARE UP STEP 3: Make sure the waist belt buckle (refer to Figure 2 Page 8) is facing forward as shown in Figure 5. Make certain that all the strap buckles are loose prior to stepping into the harness. Please note that your Scout harness is a step into design. It is designed to go on just like a pair of pants. STEP 4: While holding the harness out in front of you, carefully step through the waist belt into the leg loops one at a time as shown in Figure 6. FIGURE 5 WAIST BELT BUCKLE FACING FORWARD FIGURE 6 STEP THROUGH WAIST BELT INTO LEG LOOPS FIGURE 7 PULLING WAIST BELT AND LEG LOOPS UP FIGURE 8 SLIP RIGHT ARM THROUGH RIGHT SHOUL- DER STRAP STEP 5: Pull the harness up (as shown in Figure 7) so that the waist belt (refer to Figure 2 Page 8) is at waist level. Slip your right arm through the right shoulder strap (refer to Figure 2 Page 8) as shown in Figure 8. Repeat this Step for the left shoulder strap. STEP 6: Once you have the harness over both shoulders, tighten the leg and waist straps. Adjusting the leg straps first allows you to reduce the slack FIGURE 9 WAIST BELT AND LEG in the shoulder straps for a proper fit as shown in STRAPS ADJUSTED PROP- Figure 9. A properly donned harness should look ERLY like the one shown in Figures 10 & 11. 8

14 HARNESS TETHER AND TREE BELT INSTALLATION The proper installation of your tree belt onto your full-body fall arrest harness tether is of paramount importance. WARNING! Installing your fullbody fall arrest harness tether and tree belt in a manner other than outlined here puts you at risk of FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 bodily harm. Failure to follow these PROPERLY DONNED FULL-BODY PROPERLY DONNED FULL-BODY instructions may result in serious FALL ARREST HARNESS FALL ARREST HARNESS (FRONT VIEW) (REAR VIEW) injury or death! STEP 1: Locate the tree belt (Refer to Figure 1 Page 7). Thread the tree belt through the loop at the end of the harness tether as shown in Figure 12. STEP 2: Wrap the tree belt around the tree trunk as shown in Figure 13. You must install your tree belt at or above eye-level as shown in Figure 13. DO NOT allow the loop to cover the tree belt buckle. Keep the sewn loop a minimum of six (6) inches away from the tree belt buckle. WARNING! The length of the harness tether must be minimized at all times. It should be adjusted so that it is above the head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you should have the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! STEP 3: Secure the tree belt buckle as shown in Figures 14A through 14E. FIGURE 12 THREAD TREE BELT THROUGH HARNESS LANYARD LOOP FIGURE 13 INSTALL TREE BELT AT OR ABOVE EYE-LEVEL FIGURE 14A INSERT TAG END INTO BUCKLE FIGURE 14B PUSH TAG END UNDER FLOATING BAR FIGURE 14C LOOP TAG END OVER FLOATING BAR AND BACK THROUGH BUCKLE FIGURE 14D FIGURE 14E FIGURE 14F PULL TAG END TO TIGHTEN A PROPERLY THREADED BUCK- AN INCORRECTLY THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY LE WILL NOT THREADED BUCKLE SLIP WHEN PRESSURE IS AP-WILL NOT HOLD UNDER PLIED LOAD STEP 4: With the tree belt snugged, make certain it is at or above eye-level. With the tree belt still snug and before tightening, carefully sit down making sure that the harness tether is tight with the slack removed when in the seated position. 9

15 WARNING! This SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness was designed, engineered and manufactured to protect the user during operation and use of their treestand. It is not designed for use in any other manner. This includes, but is not limited to, any other industrial, commercial and/or private use. Such improper use immediately voids the warranty and may result in serious injury or death! WARNING! This SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness was designed as a fall arrest device only. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE IT TO LEAN OUT OF YOUR STAND TO AT- TEMPT A DIFFICULT SHOT. Using this product in such a manner may result in serious injury or death! CLIMBING TREESTAND USAGE You must wear your SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness at all times when using a climbing stand. This includes staying connected to the tree at all times while ascending or descending the tree. When using your SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness with a climbing stand you must remember to move the tree belt up and down the tree each time you ascend or descend the tree. To do this, simply loosen the tree belt and slide it either upward or downward (as appropriate for the direction you are climbing). Remember, keep the slack in the harness tether to a minimum as you ascend or descend. FIGURE 15 WARNING! Installing your SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness tether and tree belt in a manner other than outlined here puts you at risk of bodily harm. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! STEP 1: Prior to stepping onto your climber platform, attach the tree belt (refer to Figure 1 Page 7) around the tree trunk at or above eye level as shown in Figure 15. ATTACH TREE BELT AT OR ABOVE EYE-LEVEL STEP 2: As you climb, slide your tree belt up as shown in Figure 16. Remember, keep the least amount of slack in the assembly as possible. A tight harness tether greatly reduces the distance you can travel should you experience a fall while climbing. When descending, simply reverse this Step. FIGURE 16 SLIDING TREE BELT UP AS YOU CLIMB CLIMBING BELT/SUSPENSION RELIEF SYSTEM (SRS) SETUP AND USAGE You will find an integrated Climbing Belt/Suspension Relief System (SRS) included with your SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness (refer to Figure 2). This climbing belt is provided to secure you while installing and/or using hang-on or lock-on style treestands. WARNING! Installing your SCOUT full-body fall arrest climbing belt/srs in a manner other than outlined here puts the user at serious risk of bodily harm. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! STEP 1: Locate the climbing belt/srs as shown in Figure 2. With your SCOUT full-body fall arrest harness donned as previously outlined in this Instruction Manual, wrap the tag end of the climbing belt/srs around the tree trunk and into the climbing belt/srs buckle on the full body fall arrest harness as shown in Figure 17. Thread the buckle as shown in Figures 14A-14E. 10

16 STEP 2: Tighten the climbing belt/srs to a comfortable length as shown in Figure 17. STEP 3: Use your climbing belt/srs when installing or removing hang-on or lock-on style treestands and their climbing aids (e.g., stick ladders, sectional ladders, steps, etc.). It is important to remember to stay connected to the tree trunk with your climbing belt/srs until you have safely secured your harness tether and tree belt to the tree trunk. Once you have secured your tree belt and adjusted its length, only then can you safely disconnect your climbing belt/srs. WARNING! Under no circumstance should you attempt to install or remove hang-on or lock-on style treestands and/or their climbing aids without the use of your SCOUT climbing belt/srs. Failure to follow these instructions puts the user at risk of serious injury or death! WARNING! Under no circumstance should you attempt to disconnect your climbing belt prior to having the harness tether and tree belt installed as previously described. You must be connected at all times when at heights above ground level. Failure to follow these instructions puts the user at risk of serious injury or death! FIGURE 17 WRAP CLIMBING BELT/SRS AROUND TREE TRUNK AND TIGHTEN TO COMFORTABLE LENGTH SUSPENSION RELIEF SYSTEM (SRS) - A LIFE-SAVER SHOULD YOU EX- PERIENCE A FALL WARNING! Prior to attempting to use this or any other SCOUT product(s) you must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup and installation. You must practice installing, setting-up and using this product(s) at ground level prior to attempting to use it at heights above ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly knowledgeable and comfortable with this SCOUT product(s) setup, installation and use at groundlevel, you are now ready to use it at heights about ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury and death! In the unlikely event that you should experience a fall while using your SCOUT full-body harness with it s integrated Suspension Relief System (SRS) - don t panic. Your SCOUT full-body harness is equipped with a lifesaving feature, called the Suspension Relief System. Following a fall, you will find yourself suspended safely and comfortably in your SCOUT full-body harness. It is important to understand that hanging suspended in a full-body harness over time can cut off circulation to your extremities and cause a fatal condition called suspension trauma. 11

17 As such, you should immediately begin a simple operation that will eliminate the negative affects of suspension trauma. Should you experience a fall - remain calm. Follow these simple steps to help maintain circulation the legs and prevent suspension trauma (blood pooling). STEP 1: Remove the SRS belt from the left side of your waist belt (refer to Figure 2). STEP 2: Insert the tag end of the climbing belt/srs into the climbing belt/srs buckle (refer to Figure 2). Thread the buckle as previously outlined in Figures 14A-14E. WARNING! Prior to attempting to use this or any other SCOUT product(s) you must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup and installation. You must practice installing, setting-up and using this product(s) at ground level prior to attempting to use it at heights above ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly knowledgeable and comfortable with this SCOUT product(s), installation and use at ground-level, you are now ready to use it at heights about ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury and death! STEP 3: With your climbing belt/srs now installed, adjust it to a length that will accommodate your outstretched legs and a length that will allow you to place your body weight on the SRS. Refer to Figure 18. STEP 4: With your climbing belt/srs now installed and adjusted to a length that will accommodate your outstretched legs, place your feet in the SRS. To minimize the possibility of suspension trauma, place your weight on the SRS strap and exercise your legs by pushing against the SRS strap with your legs. This exercise will eliminate the effects of suspension trauma until help arrives. FIGURE 18 ADJUST SRS TO A COMFORTABLE LENGTH FOR YOUR OUTSTRETCHED LEGS WARNING! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device (e.g., mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal flare, Personal Locator Device [PLD], etc.) in your possession and on your person in an operable condition. This device must be within easy access should you experience the need to contact emergency assistance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! STORAGE AND CARE OF YOUR SCOUT HARNESS THIS SCOUT FULL-BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS HAS A SERVICE LIFE OF THREE (3) YEARS PAST ITS DATE OF MANUFACTURE. THIS DATE OF MANUFACTURE CAN BE FOUND ON THE SEWN ON LABEL OF EACH COMPONENT OF THE FALL ARREST SYSTEM. REPLACE THIS HARNESS IF THE SERVICE LIFE HAS EXPIRED. SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE A FALL WHILE WEARING YOUR FULL- BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS RETURN IT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Optional accessories and genuine SCOUT replacement parts are also just as close as your telephone. Should you require parts or service, or if you just have a question about this, or any other SCOUT product(s), simply give one of our customer service representatives a toll-free call at