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Operator's Manual

BOWMAN XT Ladder Stand

WARNING

Bring ratchet strap(s) up with you in a pocket - Do Not 

carry in your hands!

WARNING

Double check assembly steps to be certain you have 

correctly assembled this product.
Study your new stand to become familiar with all of its 

features and design. At ground level, following provided 

use instructions, practice attaching stand to tree and 

removing stand from tree. Practice sitting, standing, and 

using this product before attaching overhead. Save these 

instructions for future reference. You must always use the 

provided Fall Arrest System (FAS) while using this product.
Always use at least three (3) people to install or take down 

a ladder treestand. Always have two people stabilize the 

ladder before climbing to the platform the first time after 

every set-up.
Be absolutely sure the tree blade(s) on stand and the 

stabilizer bar are contacting tree before climbing ladder.
Stabilizer bar must always be correctly and securely 

attached to ladder and tree before climbing ladder.
Make sure ladder bottom is firmly seated on dry, level 

ground. Attach your harness tether to the tree before 

securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto 

platform. Refer to the Full Body Harness instructions.
Never ascend or descend ladder without criss-cross 

straps/ropes securely holding ladder to tree and stabilizer 

bar securely attached. Failure to correctly perform these 

steps can cause the ladder to collapse/buckle-over 

backwards during the initial ascent to attach ratchet strap 

resulting in serious injury or death.
Always lean forward as you climb and attach your harness 

to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and 

stepping onto the platform.

WARNING

Always maintain three (3) points of contact when 

climbing a ladder treestand. Proper three-point contact 

means having either two feet with one hand or one foot 

with two hands on the step portion of the ladder or 

climbing aid at all times.
Always wear the appropriate footwear when using a 

ladder treestand. A good non-slip safety boot is important 

to your personal safety. Be especially careful that boot laces 

do not get hooked on the stand or any of its components 

(tuck shoelaces into boots before climbing).
Never stand on seat, it is designed for sitting only.
Do Not allow excessive strap buildup in ratchet as this 

will prevent the ratchet teeth from engaging causing 

slippage.
Always attach ratchet straps securely while using this 

product!
If seat is removable, be certain it is securely attached 

when in use.
Some models include a shooting rail. Never lean against, 

lean over, or sit on shooting rail. It is designed as a 

shooting rest only. Always be aware that the shooting rail 

can swing to one side or pivot up and down.
Some models include a footrest, which is designed as a 

footrest only. Never stand on footrest! Always be fully 

aware of foot placement.
Some models include a multi-piece stabilizer bar system. 

Be sure attachment hardware goes through both the 

extension tube and the stabilizer bar.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE SETUP AND USE

STOP

Summary of Contents for BOWMAN XT

Page 1: ...BEFORE USING YOU MUST READ ALL WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS AND WATCH THIS SAFETY VIDEO BEFORE USING ATTENTION OR Scan the QR code with your smart phone tablet or similar device Type the website address into your web browser to view an important safety video before using this product Scan or Visit LADDER STAND SAFETY FALLS FROM HEIGHTS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING FALLHAZARD Get parts onl...

Page 2: ...from the product s intended usage RETI is not responsible for any injuries sustained due to failuretoreadandadheretotheinstructionsforuse AnymisunderstandingorquestionsregardingtheproductsoftheiruseshouldbedirectedtoRETIpriorto any use AllRETItreestandsaresoldwithafullbodyharness FallArrestSystem thatmeetsstandardsrecognizedbytheTreestandManufacturer s Association TMA Itistheowner ssoleresponsibil...

Page 3: ...l up a bow backpack or firearm or other equipment only after being secure in the treestand and a firearm must be pulled up with it unloaded chamber open and muzzle down Always inform someone of the hunting location where the treestand will be located and the expected duration of the hunt A signal device such as a mobile phone radio whistle signal flare or personal locator device PLD must be on you...

Page 4: ...structural damage or wear Never modify your stand in any way by making repairs replacing parts or altering by adding or attaching anything to it except if explicitly authorized in writing by the manufacturer WARNING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Always lean forward as you climb and attach your harness to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform Never exceed the...

Page 5: ...n the parts bag 24 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 IN Bolt Qty 10 27 1 4 20 X 2 3 4 IN Bolt Qty 2 25 1 4 20 X 3 IN Bolt Qty 2 18 M6 Yellow Washer Qty 14 26 1 4 20 Nut Qty 25 17 Lockpin Qty 8 19 M6 Yellow Spacer Qty 2 23 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 IN Bolt Qty 9 28 1 4 20 X 1 1 4 IN Bolt Qty 2 20 M6 X 70 MM Bolt Qty 1 TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY NOT TO SCALE 7 16 IN Wrench Qty 2 NOT INCLUDED 4 MM Allen Wrench Qty 1 INCLUDED ...

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Page 7: ...ing Do not remove labels warnings from product they are there for your safety Recommended for adult use only FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 2 Attach the front of seat side rails 11 to the flared platform rails 5 using two 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 IN bolts 23 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 2 3 Attach tree blade 14 to the rear of seat side rails 11 using four 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 IN bolts 24 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 2 NOTE When s...

Page 8: ...EE FIGURE 4 6 Attach rear of armrests 1 and 29 to rear of seat side rails 11 and also the top of right 12 and left 13 rear seat supports using two 1 4 20 X 3 IN bolts 25 yellow plastic washers 18 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 4 NOTE Be sure hardware is oriented as shown so that bolts do not catch clothing 4 Attach right 12 and left 13 rear seat supports to platform 4 using two 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 IN bolts...

Page 9: ...20 X 1 1 2 IN bolt 23 and locknut 26 Use the provided allen wrench to tighten M6 bolt 20 through hole in Teartuff seat assembly 15 to tension seat as desired SEE FIGURES 5 AND 5A FIGURE 5A 15 6 6 20 23 26 FIGURE 6A 9 Assemble Teartuff seat assembly 6 15 and 20 to seat side rails 11 using two 1 4 20 X 2 3 4 IN bolts 27 four yellow plastic washers 18 two plastic spacers 19 and two locknuts 26 SEE FI...

Page 10: ...two 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 IN bolts 23 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 7 12 Attach other ends of brace supports 16 to top ladder section 7 using two 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 IN bolts 23 yellow plastic washers 18 and locknuts 26 SEE FIGURE 7 7 23 18 26 16 5 26 23 26 18 23 4 ground 13 Ladder sections are assembled on the ground in the following order bottom ladder section 10 middle ladder section with stabilizer slot 9 mi...

Page 11: ...FIGURES 10A AND 10B 14 Slide the stabilizer bar 3 into the stabilizer support bar 2 and secure using a lockpin 17 Make sure the lockpin passes throughthe support bar 2 and the stabilizer bar 3 at the appropriate hole to achieve the desired distance from the tree Adjustment in length may be needed when ladder is uprighted later in the Setup and Use Instructions Connect the stabilizer bar assembly t...

Page 12: ...rform these steps can cause the ladder to collapse buckle over backwards during the initial ascent to attach ratchet strap resulting in serious injury or death Always lean forward as you climb and attach your harness to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform WARNING Always maintain three 3 points of contact when climbing a ladder treestand Proper three poi...

Page 13: ...evel platform top Make sure tree blade is contacting tree SEE FIGURE 11B c Step down hard on bottom step to push ladder legs into the ground SEE FIGURE 11C 4 While two people hold the stand in place the third person should connect the horizontal stabilizer bar to the tree Adjust the length of the stabilizer bar as need so it contacts the tree and is level to the ground Then secure it to the tree w...

Page 14: ...and stepping onto platform Refer to the Full Body Harness instructions included with this product NOTE Bring ratchet strap up with you in a pocket DO NOT carry in your hand 8 a Standing on ladder step lean toward tree with ratchet strap 36 now in hand hook S hook with long strap through hole provided on tree blade Feed the long strap through the center slot of ratcheting mechanism and back around ...

Page 15: ... 5 15 Operator s Manual BOWMAN XT Ladder Stand RATCHET STRAP CRISS CROSS STRAPS STABILIZER BAR CAM STRAP STABILIZER BAR MIDDLE LADDER SECTION WITH STABILIZER SLOT ASSEMBLED PLATFORM SECTION LOCKPINS BOTTOM LADDER SECTION FINISHED LADDER MIDDLE LADDER SECTION TOP LADDER SECTION ...

Page 16: ...all 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 16 Operator s Manual BOWMAN XT Ladder Stand 5 8 9 10 17 2 3 17 23 7 26 26 28 18 16 26 22 24 4 23 18 26 18 23 26 23 26 11 24 1 29 33 18 18 26 18 24 13 22 25 12 15 27 18 6 23 20 21 19 26 14 24 32 31 31 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ...

Page 17: ... 16 410024 BRACE SUPPORT 2 17 19847 LOCKPIN 8 18 23572 PLASTIC YELLOW WASHER 14 19 26913 PLASTIC YELLOW SPACER 2 20 26959 BOLT M6 X 70 MM 1 21 29712 SQUARE PLUG 22 MM 1 22 29713 SQUARE PLUG 19 MM 4 23 48240B BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 IN 9 24 48271B BOLT 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 IN 10 25 48280B BOLT 1 4 20 X 3 IN 2 26 48752B NUT 1 4 20 25 27 67540B BOLT 1 4 20 X 2 3 4 IN 2 28 8909B BOLT 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 IN 2 29 3670...

Page 18: ...Check for parts online at www HuntRiversEdge com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 18 Operator s Manual BOWMAN XT Ladder Stand NOTES ...

Page 19: ... Bigfoot Climbing Aids feature extra large rungs that a hunter can place two feet on the same level Next we use a permanent anti slip coating called Tractionite Our assortment of climbing aids securely attach to the tree using a cam straps or ratchet straps We take immense pride and satisfaction in knowing that our designs consistently gain praise from hunters and outfitters who recognize the litt...

Page 20: ...ages may not be exact Warning labels in some product images may have been removed for photography purposes only Props shown in photos not included Some assembly may be required Rivers Edge Treestands A Division of Ardisam Inc 1160 Eighth Avenue PO Box 755 Cumberland WI 54829 Phone 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2124 www HuntRiversEdge com WE ARE HUNTERS ...

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