Summit SU82083 Mode D'emploi page 13

11. Take the two (2) straps that are hanging freely down, walk behind the tree so that the straps form an "X" in the straps as
shown in figure 42. Pull the straps around to the bottom ladder section and secure the straps to the previously installed ratchet
straps below the third ladder rung. See figure 43 A - D for proper threading of the ratchet strap. Ensure that the free end in
figure 43, step D is facing out.
42
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over-tighten these straps to where it starts to pull the foot platform down the tree. See figure 44.
WARNING
!
Always check to ensure the Stabilizer bar and Criss-
Cross straps are secured correctly before leaving the
ground.
WARNING
!
Check the ground under the
ladder stand to make sure it
is firm and level.
12. Before climbing up the ladder
stand, visibly inspect to ensure the
ground below the ladder sections is
flat and level, all ladder sections are
secured together by means of pins or
bolts, Criss-Cross straps are securely
fastened correctly around the tree and
to the ladder stands, and the Stabilizer
bar is secured properly. See figure 44.
43
A
C
44
B
D
UPPER RATCHET STRAP
CRISS-CROSS STRAPS
LEVEL
GROUND
FREE END OUT
STABILIZER BAR
AND ROPE
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