Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands Maximum Field Rating - 300 lb Tree Diameter Range - 8" to 20" CLASSIC BIG FOOT™ XL with Footrest Model RE554 BIG FOOT™ Traveler Model RE553 BIG FOOT™ Model RE555 INCLUDES MODEL #'s: GAS/OIL Wear Your Harness! RE553, Big Foot™ Traveler RATIO RE554, Classic Big Foot™ XL with Footrest 50:1 RE555, Big Foot™ Get parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.com P/N: 20503 ECN: 10591 REV1: 08/25/14 © 2014 RETI All Rights Reserved.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands INTRODUCTION Rivers Edge® Treestands are engineered with you the hunter in mind. We appreciate your purchase of one of our world class treestands. Follow these few simple instructions and your stand will provide you many years of trouble-free pleasure. Instructions should be kept in a safe place and reviewed at least annually.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands WARNINGS WARNING DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE WATCHED THE INCLUDED TREESTAND SAFETY DVD, UNDERSTAND IT, AND PRACTICED THE TECHNIQUES FOR SAFE HUNTING DISCUSSED IN THIS DVD. YOU MUST ALWAYS USE THE PROVIDED FULL BODY HARNESS (FALL ARREST SYSTEM) THAT MEETS TMA STANDARDS WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT. SINGLE SAFETY BELTS AND CHEST HARNESSES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands WARNING WARNING THE USE OF A LINEMAN'S/CLIMBING BELT IS REQUIRED WHILE ASCENDING, DESCENDING AND INSTALLING A HANG-ON TREESTAND TO STABILIZE THE USER WITH THE TREE. CLIMBING AIDS (STICK LADDERS, SECTIONAL LADDERS, STEPS, ETC.) MUST EXTEND ABOVE THE PLATFORM TO ALLOW THE USER TO STEP DOWN ONTO THE PLATFORM. NEVER STEP UP TO YOUR STAND FROM A CLIMBING AID. CORRECT TIGHTENING AND ADJUSTMENTS OF CHAINS, CABLES, STRAPS, ETC.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FOR ALL RIVERS EDGE® PRODUCTS: • Inspect all webbing, rope, cord, and strap assemblies for wear or damage. • Inspect cables and cable ends for damage or kinking. • Inspect all hardware and chain components for damage. • Inspect for any structural damage to product. (Return to factory for repair or discard product if any damage is found.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS RE553 (RE553, RE554, RE555) Tools needed – two 7/16" wrenches IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY TIP: Do not tighten any nut and bolt combinations 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.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS During installation and removal of a hang-on treestand, you must always and properly use the included Full Body Harness (Fall Arrest System) with climbing belt. Refer to the Full Body Harness and climbing belt instructions included with this product for proper use. You must always use the Full Body Harness while using this product. WARNING ALL USERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING STRAP IS ATTACHED TO TREESTAND PROPERLY AND SECURELY.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands TREE ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. At desired height, attach by following instructions - a,b,c,d,e,f. NOTE: Stand should be attached to tree with platform folded in an upright position! excess end of strap a. Lengthen strap by pulling float buckle away from strap - this will allow strap to slide around float buckle roller bar. b. With the sewn loop of the long side strap attached correctly, take sewn loop on float buckle end and wrap around tree.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands THREADING THE FLOAT BUCKLE Always check the condition of your Big Foot strap before use. If strap becomes twisted or if you need to replace a worn or damaged strap, make sure to follow these instruction to ensure proper assembly. 1. Hold float buckle so warning tag faces upward. SEE FIGURE 9. 2. Feed end tail of strap up through the bottom of the float buckle on the sewn loop side of the roller bar. SEE FIGURE 10. NOTE: Smooth side of end tail must face sewn loop. 3.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands HANG-ON PARTS EXPLOSION (RE553, RE554, RE555) BIG FOOT TRAVELER (RE553) 5 2 CLASSIC BIG FOOT XL WITH FOOTREST (RE554) 6 9 9 15 15 10 10 4 5 2 6 4 14 12 3 3 7 7 12 13 13 14 8 8 1 1 11 11 BIG FOOT (RE555) 5 2 6 9 15 10 4 14 12 3 7 13 8 1 11 10 Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
Operator's Manual Hang-On Stands HANG-ON PARTS LIST (RE550, RE513, RE514) DESCRIPTION RE553 PART # QTY. RE554 PART # QTY.
Rivers Edge® Treestands, Inc. 1160 Eighth Avenue, PO Box 755 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-450-EDGE (3343) | Fax 715-822-2124 Email: info@huntriversedge.com *All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images 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.
