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Treestand Safety Warnings

Customer Service Department 1-866-972-6168

www.primaltreestands.com

Please read the following instruction manual and warnings labels completely before utilizing this product. Failure to understand and execute the 

instructions and warnings may result in serious injury or death. In the event of an accident, have a plan for rescue, including the use of devices that may be 

easily reached while suspended.

ALWAYS 

read and understand all warnings and instructions. Watch the Safety Video through the QR Code located on the product and packaging in its 

entirety before doing anything with this product including assembly, installation etc. before each use of this product. Failure to read and understand all 

warnings and instructions and QR Code material may result in serious injury or death. Contact a Customer Service Representative with any questions you 

may have.

NEVER

 exceed total weight limit of 

300 lbs

DO NOT

 use if your combined weight with all of your individual hunting gear and any accessories exceeds 

300 lbs. 

Use of tree stand over the weight limit may result in serious injury or death. 

DO NOT

 use this tree stand while under the influence of alcohol, medication or any illegal substances. Use of tree stand while under the influence of any 

of these substances may result in serious injury or death.

NEVER 

use this treestand during inclement weather. 

DO NOT

 use tree stand during thunderstorms, snowstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes or any other 

weather conditions that include (but not limited to) lightning, icy conditions, or high winds that could create slippery or dangerous situations. End your hunt 

and return to the ground if inclement weather conditions arise.

NEVER 

use treestand If you are feeling ill, nauseous, dizzy or if you have a prior condition that could cause a problem. i.e., heart condition, joints that 

lock-up spinal fusions, etc., or if you are not well rested and alert. Physical ailments can reduce your ability to safely install, utilize, and remove your 

treestand. Please consult a physician prior to use.

NEVER 

use this tree stand if you have a history of health problems such as (but not limited to) heart problems, back problems, high blood pressure, 

impaired vision, equilibrium impairments, are afraid of heights, have been advised by a doctor or physician not to climb. If you are not physically fit, well 

rested, and alert, or if you have any other physical or mental condition that would impair your ability to properly use this treestand. 

NEVER 

use this tree stand on a tree that is dead, leaning, diseased, loose barked or on a utility pole as the tree may fall, break, or uproot and may result 

in serious injury or death. 

NEVER 

rely on a branch for support.

NEVER 

jump or bounce on the treestand’s platform or ladder sections to seat it to the tree. Instead,

 

step firmly on the first rung of the bottom ladder 

section to set the ladder into the ground before proceeding to climb the ladder. 

NEVER 

transport any of your equipment with yourself while ascending or descending the tree. You will need to have two hands free during ascending and 

descending for safety. Use a haul line to pull up your firearm (unloaded, chamber opened with safety lock engaged, barrel facing towards the ground), 

bows, arrows, knives or any other equipment to your tree stand once you have reached your desired hunting height. 

ONLY 

pull up hunting equipment after 

the tree stand has been secured to the tree and after you and your harness have been secured to the tree. Prior to descending, lower your equipment on 

the opposite side of the tree from which you are climbing. Make sure that the unloaded firearm’s safety lock is engaged and the gun barrel is pointing 

towards the ground. 

ALWAYS 

hunt with a plan and a buddy. Before you leave home, let others know your exact location, when you plan to return and who is with you.

ALWAYS 

carry emergency signal devices such as a cell phone, walkie-talkie, whistle, signal flare, PLD (personal location device) and flashlight with you at 

all times and within reach even while you are suspended in your harness. Watch for changing weather conditions. In the event of an accident, remain calm 

and seek help immediately.

ALWAYS 

inspect the tree stand and the 

F

all 

A

rrest 

S

ystem (FAS) (Harness) for signs of wear or damage 

BEFORE 

each use. Also inspect to ensure that 

nuts and bolts are secure. Pay special attention to the harness and straps, guaranteeing that nothing has been frayed or severed. Destroy all products that 

cannot be repaired by the manufacturer. Contact a Customer Service Representative for replacement parts. The Fall Arrest System  

MUST 

be discarded 

and replaced after a fall has occurred.

DO NOT ATTACH YOUR FULL BODY HARNESS TO YOUR TREESTAND.
NEVER 

modify your treestand 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. Improper installation or adjustment may cause serious injury or death.  Remove all contents from box. Inspect for any 

damaged or missing parts. If any parts are missing or damaged, you must only use certified replacement parts. Using any other replacement parts will 

void product warranty. 

THERE ARE NO EXTRA PARTS

. All parts 

MUST

 be used to ensure the safety of you and your stand. If you think parts are missing 

or damaged, 

STOP IMMEDIATELY

 and contact our Customer Service Department.  Using the tree stand with missing or damaged parts may result in 

serious injury or death. 

DO NOT

 return this product to the retailer. Contact a Customer Service Representative if you have any missing, damaged or extra 

parts.

ALWAYS

 keep instructions in a safe place and review before each use. It is the responsibility of the treestand owner to furnish the complete instructions to 

anyone who borrows or purchases the treestand from you. The QR Code located on your product and packaging is linked to a treestand hunting video. 

View it in it’s entirety prior to using this product.

NEVER 

use this treestand for any use other than hunting. Our treestands are designed for hunters to wear a Full Body Harness. If you are not completely 

comfortable and confident with your ability to safely install, ascend, hunt and descend using a Full Body Safety Harness and this treestand, 

DO NOT 

PROCEED.

NEVER 

use this treestand for trimming trees.

NEVER 

fall asleep in your stand as you may fall out resulting in serious injury or death.

ALWAYS 

be sure to re-tighten all bolts 

BEFORE 

each new use of treestand.

ALWAYS 

have a minimum of three people present when installing or removing this treestand.

Distributed by Acheson Harriman Swan, LLC, 2407 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton, CO  80120

©2021 (rev. 1/21)

Summary of Contents for PTHO-216

Page 1: ... installing or utilizing this product Do not use this product before fully understanding all safety warnings and instructions If you have questions are unsure about any information or need additional information concerning your product contact our customer service department at 1 866 972 6168 or visit www Primaltreestands Com Keep and maintain this safety and instruction manual in a safe location ...

Page 2: ...ground bows arrows knives or any other equipment to your tree stand once you have reached your desired hunting height ONLY pull up hunting equipment after the tree stand has been secured to the tree and after you and your harness have been secured to the tree Prior to descending lower your equipment on the opposite side of the tree from which you are climbing Make sure that the unloaded firearm s ...

Page 3: ...eestand is designed for use by ONE person NEVER let children use this treestand without adult supervision This treestand is not a toy No one under the age of 18 should attempt to use this product without direct adult supervision DO NOT use tree stand if any nuts or bolts or parts are loose bent or crooked ALWAYS know your physical limitations Don t take chances If you start thinking about how high...

Page 4: ...r tree stand ALWAYS maintain three points of contact with each step up the ladder and ALWAYS lean forward as you climb Several treestands are equipped with a footrest armrests and or shooting rail Neither the footrest armrests nor the shooting rail have been designed to support a user s weight Under NO circumstances should you place more than fifteen 15 pounds of weight on these structures Doing s...

Page 5: ...Strap Part PTS 215 2 Backpack Straps Part PBS 215 2 M8 x 60mm Bolts w 3 washers Part 1263 2 M8 x 75mm Bolts w 2 washers Part 1275 1 Harness Part 2021 C Sky Spy Aluminum Hang On Stand MODEL PTHO 216 Always Wear a Safety Harness with this Product Practice Using at Ground Level Weight Limit 300 lbs Tree Size 9 18 diameter Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primaltreestands com Foot Platfo...

Page 6: ...80mm bolt into the Foot Rest from the outside and place a washer on bolt Then slide one end of a Platform Assembly Cable onto bolt followed by another washer and then insert bolt through the Foot Platform as shown above Repeat same steps for other side using the remaining M8 x 80mm bolt See detail above Lift front of Foot Platform and slid the Foot Rest under the front of Foot Platform center wash...

Page 7: ...Strap Assembly Instructions Page 2 Model PTHO 216 Sky Spy Aluminum Hang On Stand Customer Service Department 1 866 972 6168 www primaltreestands com Attach Tree Brace to Vertical Support using 2 M8 x 70mm bolts E B 75 83 5 Flip stand over so the bottom of Foot Platform is facing up Insert loop end of Backpack Strap from the back of the stand through the platform from underneath the stand A H H H H...

Page 8: ... front side of the Foot Platform Lift the section of strap with the buckle up through the platform Insert the straight end into the first slot of the buckle Then insert into the second slot of the buckle Pull strap tight Repeat these steps for other strap Adjust the buckles as needed for easy transport 10A 10B 10C 10E 10F 10D Distributed by Acheson Harriman Swan LLC 2407 W Euclid Ave Littleton CO ...

Page 9: ...position wrap Tree Strap around the tree once and hook the other end into the tree strap Bracket See Fig 1 and Fig 2 Ensure that the strap is not twisted and is laying flat against the tree This should be done beneath where your climbing belt is attached to the tree so that your climbing belt is above the treestand 2 STEP 4 Unfold the stand by bringing the platform downward See Fig 4 Pull seat pla...

Page 10: ...tand during inclement weather such as but not limited to thunderstorms snowstorms hurricanes icy conditions or high winds that could create slippery or dangerous situations NEVER use this tree stand on a dead leaning loose barked tree or on a utility pole as the tree may fall break or uproot and may result in serious injury or death DO NOT modify or alter your tree stand NEVER step up to the platf...

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