Rivers Edge RE722 5' EXT FOR DOUBLE RUNG CLIMBING AID - Manual (Page 6)

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Operator's Manual
Rivers Edge Climbing Aids
WARNING
U-SHAPED TREE HUGGER MUST ALWAYS BE BOLTED
ON BOTTOM SIDE OF STEPS.
U-SHAPED TREE HUGGER MUST ALWAYS BE ORIEN-
TATED IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE WELDED-ON
LINKS ON THE VERTICAL POSTS.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (RE705)
Tools needed – two 7/16" wrenches
IMportAnt AssEMBLy tIp: Do not tighten any nut and bolt combina-
tions completely until all parts are assembled together! Finger tighten
plus one turn of a wrench only! this will temporarily hold the lock nut on
the bolt while helping alignment of all parts! After all parts are assembled
together, all nut & bolt combinations must be completely tightened.
1. Bolt a U-shaped tree hugger (RCL12) onto the bottom side of the top step
of each ladder section using the (2) provided 1/4-20 x 2" bolts, locknuts and
steel washers. U-shaped tree hugger must point in the same direction as
welded on links on vertical posts. SEE FIGURE 1. Tighten all nut & bolt
assemblies. Be sure not to over tighten or crush tubing when tightening!
notE: top end is always the end with holes drilled in step.
notE: head of bolt should be on top side of step and locknut should be
on underside of tree hugger.
2. Using (1) of the provided cam straps (48749), insert the looped end of
the short strap through one of the welded links of the Trophy Tree
Ladder post. Take the entire cam strap assembly and feed it through
the loop and pull tight, forming a knot. The cam strap will now be
securely attached to the Trophy Tree Ladder. SEE FIGURES 2 AND 4.
Repeat for each section.
3. Sections are assembled on the ground in the following order: bottom
section (RCL9), middle section (RCL10), middle section (RCL10), top
section (RCL11). SEE FINISHED 20' TROPHY TREE LADDER. Sections
stack together by sliding sections together, inside of each other.
notE: on 20' model, a second middle section (rcL10) is inserted between
bottom and top sections. sEE FInIshED 20' trophy trEE LADDEr.
Figure 1
1/4-20 x 2" bolts
steel washers
locknuts
Figure 2
SET-UP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stand the ladder up against the selected straight tree on dry, level ground.
Take snap hook end of bottom section strap, wrap it around the tree, and
attach it securely to the welded on chain link on opposite vertical post. Pull
the tail of the cam strap so that the section is snugly secured to the tree. SEE
FIGURE 3. Be certain (2) two contact points of tree hugger are contacting
the tree.
notE: Be sure you wrap the strap correctly so there are no twists in the
strap and that the cam lever of buckle is facing away from the tree.
2. While properly wearing/using a Full Body Harness with a lineman's/climbing
belt, climb the climbing aid only far enough to reach the middle section
strap and attach it to the tree. Repeat step 1 for proper attachment.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for strap attachment for each section until all sections
are securely attached.
4. Reverse set-up and use instructions to take down climbing aid.
Figure 3
snap hook
cam
short strap loop
long strap
Figure 4