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STEP 9: After reaching the top of the ladder immediately attach yourself to the tree with
your full-body fall arrest tether to the tree trunk as shown in Figure 45. Now you can place
the ratchet strap around the tree hooking one end to the left side of the tree blade and the
other end to the right side of the tree blade and ratchet tight as shown in Figure 46. Ratchet
threading instructions may be found in Figure 47. NOTE: Do not put any of your weight on
the seat until the seat assembly ratchet strap has been secured.
WARNING! When climbing, always maintain three points of contact as you ascend (climb
up) and while descending (climb down). Failure to maintain three points of contact puts the
user at serious risk of bodily injury. Failure to follow these instructions will result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT place more than fifteen (15) pounds (7 kg) of weight on the footrest, shoot
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ing rail or seat back. DO NOT attempt to use any of these as a handhold or to pull yourself up into
or lower yourself while exiting the treestand. Doing so will result in an unsafe condition. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! As you approach the top of the ladder, attach your full-body fall arrest harness tether
to the tree trunk as soon as possible. After your tether has been attached to the tree, attach the
ratchet straps to secure the top of the stand to the tree. Failure to follow these instructions will
result in serious injury or death!
Figure 44
Two Adults to Help Steady Treestand
Assembly (Representative Ladder-
stand Shown)
Figure 45
Attach to Full-Body Fall Arrest Tether
to Tree Trunk
Figure 46
Ratchet Strap Attached
to Tree Trunk (Cutaway Tree View)
Figure 47
Ratchet Threading
1
4
3
2
WARNING! STOP NOW!!!!! Make sure that you are wearing your full-body fall arrest harness! Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! When climbing, always maintain three points of contact as you ascend (climb up) and while descending
(climb down). Failure to maintain three points of contact puts the user at serious risk of bodily injury. Failure to follow
these instructions will result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! When climbing to remove the ratchet straps, it is important to lean forward when climbing to keep the stand
centered and secure to the tree trunk. DO NOT lean backwards when climbing! Failure to follow these instructions will
result in serious injury or death!
REMOVING OL’MAN OL-22-00 DOUBLE LADDERSTAND
WARNING! As you approach the top of the ladder, attach your full-body fall arrest harness tether to the tree trunk as soon as
possible. After your tether has been attached to the tree, remove the ratchet strap. Failure to follow these instructions will result
in serious injury or death!
STEP 1: With the help of two (2) other adults (refer to Figure 35) at the base of the ladder stand holding it steady, climb to a height
which allows you to safely attach your full-body fall arrest harness tether to the tree trunk as soon as possible. After your tether has
been attached to the tree trunk, disconnect the ratchet strap which secures the tree blade.
STEP 2: Disconnect your tether and climb back down to the ground. Remove the stabilizer straps and disconnect the tree brace as-
sembly. With the help of two (2) other adults, gently lower the treestand to the ground.
