Operator's Manual WE ARE HUNTERS LOCKDOWN™ 2-MAN Ladder Stand MODEL RE654 Maximum Height 17' 5” to shooting rail Maximum Field Rating 500 lbs; no more than 300 lbs per person. Tree Diameter Range 12" to 20" Wear Your Harness! PRODUCT MEETS INDUSTRY STANDARDS RECOGNIZED BY Get parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand 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 LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand STOP READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLY MODEL RE654 MAXIMUM USE HEIGHT - 17' 5” TO SHOOTING RAIL MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY - TWO (2) PEOPLE TOTAL WEIGHT LIMIT - 500 LB (300 lb Per Person Max) TREE DIAMETER RANGE - 12” TO 20” WARNING This product carries strict height and weight restrictions. Do Not use this product if you exceed the total weight limit. Please note that the total weight limit includes the user(s) and their equipment.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand 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 stated maximum use height. 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.
Bolts shown are for size reference. Extra hardware may be included in the parts bag.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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 and bolt combinations must be completely tightened. All assembly must be done in this order at ground level before uprighting.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand 11 FIGURE 3 10 3. Continuing the assembly, attach the left armrest (10) and right armrest (11) to the outer edge of the platform (9), using two 1/4 -20 X 3 IN bolts (35) and two 1/4-20 nuts (11) per armrest. SEE FIGURE 3 to be sure the armrest orientation is correct. 35 9 36 11 36 4. Next assemble the seat support (13) to the armrests (10 & 11) as shown in FIGURE 4.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand 20 16 13 Once the seat support (13) is properly assembled, take the seat assembly (16), using the hardware: 1/4 -20 X 3-3/4 IN bolts (25), yellow plastic washers (20), plastic spacers (19) and 1/4-20 nuts (36) assemble as shown in FIGURES 5 AND 5A. The hardware order in this step is imperative for proper assembly and function. FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5 5. 36 20 25 19 20 16 15 11 6.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand 15 16 12 FIGURE 7 30 7. Once the backrest support (15) has been secured, take top tree blade (12) and slide through remaining sleeve on seat assembly (16), using four of the 1-3/4 IN bolts (30) and four 1/4-20 nuts (36) assemble top tree blade (12) to stand as shown in FIGURE 7. 36 4 14 11 Assemble the adjustable shooting rail knobs (24) and bolts (22) to the armrests (10 & 11) in the slots provided. SEE FIGURE 8. 9.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand NOTE: The shooting rail is designed to have multiple configurations. Adjustments can be made to the height by loosening the knob in the slotted-plate on the armrests, and moving it either upwards or downward until desired height is achieved. Once location has been reached re-tighten the knob to create a firm seat for the shooting rail to rest on.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand 6 7 17 8 FIGURE 11 FIGURE 11A 14. Ladder sections are assembled on the ground in the following order: bottom ladder section (8), middle ladder section with stabilizer slot (17), middle ladder section (7), and the top ladder section (6) with the treestand top assembly. Connect all sections together using the six silent knob assemblies (21). SEE FIGURES 11 AND 11A.
Operator's Manual FIGURE 13A LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand 18 40 LONG CRISS-CROSS RATCHET STRAPS (40) 17. Attach the two long straps of the criss-cross ratchet straps (40) to the rear of the foot platform (9) near the lower tree blade. FIGURE 13B FIGURE 13 9 40 a. Wrap sewn loop of each strap around each side of the platform and feed the loose end through the sewn loop. SEE FIGURES 13A AND 13B. b. Pull tight, forming a cinch knot.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand STOP READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE SETUP AND USE WARNING 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 re- moving stand from tree. Practice sitting, standing, and using this product before attaching overhead.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand SET UP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS During installation and removal of ladder treestands, you must always and properly use the included Full Body Harness (Fall Arrest System). Refer to the Full Body Harness instructions included with this product for proper use. 1. Select a straight, healthy tree. Do Not attempt to install on a tree that is not healthy. 2.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand 10. Locate the two ratchet portions with S-hooks for the crisscross straps (40). a. With one ratchet portion of the criss-cross strap (40) now in hand, feed one long strap hanging down from platform through the center slot of ratcheting mechanism and back around through tightening lever. SEE FIGURES 16A AND 16B b.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand FINISHED LADDER ADJUSTABLE VINYL DIPPED SHOOTING RAIL LARGE RATCHET STRAPS FULL-LENGTH PLATFORM LONG CRISS-CROSS RATCHET STRAPS SILENT KNOB ASSEMBLIES STABILIZER BAR RATCHET STRAP ADJUSTABLE BARK BITING STABILIZER BAR Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 15 16 36 4 37 TEXTILENE HIDDEN FOR CLARITY 11 20 36 36 36 14 36 12 30 25 36 20 9 6 35 36 26 19 13 MESH HIDDEN FOR CLARITY 7 1 21 10 32 19 22 35 9 33 28 20 36 36 23 25 36 29 28 36 34 20 35 18 5 2 36 29 35 36 27 31 17 30 33 36 3 8 PARTIAL LADDER SHOWN FOR CLARITY 33 31 36 27 18 Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.
Operator's Manual LOCKDOWN 2-MAN Ladder Stand PARTS LIST ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 1 23600 2 QTY.
by WE ARE HUNTERS Rivers Edge® Treestands, Inc. Phone: 800-450-EDGE (3343) 1160 Eighth Avenue, PO Box 755 Fax: 715-822-2124 Cumberland, WI 54829 www.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.
