Summit Treestands Seat-O-The Pants Manuals

Seat-O-The Pants Harness Instruction Booklet - 2008 WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR SAFETY ROPE / HARNESS: AFTER 5 (FIVE) YEARS FROM MANUFACTURE DATE (LOCATED ON HARNESS WARNING LABEL). THE SAFETY ROPE / HARNESS HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO SEVERE SHOCK LOADING. THE SAFETY ROPE / HARNESS HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO THE KIND OF OVERLOAD FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT DESIGNED, SUCH AS TOWING A VEHICLE. THE SAFETY ROPE / HARNESS SHOWS SIGNS OF FRAYING FROM SUBSTANTIAL USE. THE SAFETY ROPE / HARNESS WAS USED IN PREVENTING A FALL. • • • • • SOP Harness [All Models] - 2008 Instructions - PN 10847 Please read carefully BEFORE using your new Summit Safety Harness. Congratulations! You have purchased the finest commercially available hunting harness on the market today. Summit Harnesses are designed and built to provide years of trouble-free, successful hunting with a minimum of maintenance and care. They are certified to meet the requirements of the Treestand Manufacturers Association (TMA) Standards. This booklet is provided to you to outline the recommended use, care and maintenance of your Summit Safety Harness. You MUST also view the enclosed DVD BEFORE using your new harness!! WEIGHT LIMIT: 300 LBS. CUB: 200 LBS. BEFORE USING ANY TREESTAND, BE SURE YOU MAINTAIN FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS ATTACHMENT TO THE TREE AT ALL TIMES AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND!!! 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. A FALL CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND! 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 YOUR SITUATION BEFORE LEAVING THE GROUND. HUNT FROM THE GROUND WHEN SELF-RECOVERY/ESCAPE ABILITY IS ABSENT. IN THE EVENT OF A FALL - DON’T PANIC!! - THERE IS TIME TO MAKE A CORRECT DECISION ON WHAT ACTION TO TAKE IF A FALL OCCURS WHILE WEARING A FULL BODY HARNESS. • • • • • • • IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS FALL ARREST SYSTEM OR ITS USE, CALL OR E-MAIL US BEFORE USE! (256) 353-0634 -- WWW.SUMMITSTANDS.COM WARNING ! 2 1/2” Tail Minimum MAKE SURE YOUR PRUSSIC HITCH LOOKS LIKE THIS PICTURE BEFORE USING! DO NOT USE unless your prussic hitch has 6 (six) loops! DO NOT USE unless your prussic hitch has a 2 1/2” long tail (minimum) beyond the knot end! Pull on the knot end of the prussic hitch and make sure it locks to the safety rope. DO NOT USE your harness unless your prussic hitch looks like the one pictured here. In addition, MAKE SURE the hitch locks to the safety rope when you pull on the knot end. You must fully read, understand and follow these warnings, expiration date and instructions! Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious injury or death!!

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! 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 ROPE TO GET UNDER YOUR CHIN OR AROUND YOUR NECK! A FALL CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND! 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 TRYING TO RAISE YOUR KNEES TO YOUR CHEST 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 YOUR SITUATION BEFORE LEAVING THE GROUND. HUNT FROM THE GROUND WHEN SELF-RECOVERY/ESCAPE ABILITY IS ABSENT. 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 TO HELP MAINTAIN CIRCULATION IN THE LEGS AND PREVENT SUSPENSION TRAUMA (BLOOD POOLING). BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF ANY SUSPENSION RELIEF DEVICE. IN THE EVENT OF A FALL - DO NOT PANIC!! - THERE IS TIME TO MAKE A CORRECT DECISION ON WHAT ACTION TO TAKE IF A FALL OCCURS WHILE WEARING A FULL BODY HARNESS. REMAIN CALM AND IMPLEMENT YOUR PRACTICED RESCUE, RELIEF AND RECOVERY PLAN. • • • • • • • • • 2009 Seat-O-The Pants Climbing System INSTRUCTIONS 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!! FORM# 18025 R O P E W E I G H T L I M I T S 300 LBS. TOTAL* DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT! (* Includes all gear) www.summitstands.com www.mysummitgear.com © 2009 Summit Treestands, LLC 715 Summit Dr. Decatur, AL 35601