Model: TC-400

HawkS IT-DOWN/STAND-UP CL IMBING TREE STAND

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT—300 POUNDS

CARTON CONTENTS:

2 Tree Connection Cables Part # 4029

1 Stabilizing Strap Part # CSS-1935

1 Padded Seat Cushion Part # 5057 With Backrest

3 Camo Front Rail and Tree Part # 4044 Adjustment Arm Covers

1 Seat Section Part # 4131

6 Seat Adjustment Buckles Part # 1044

1 Rope Part # 1056

4 Quick Clips Part # 1070

1 Bungee Cord Part # 5046

1 Boot Strap Assembly Part # 5040

1 Platform Section Part # 4132

2 Backpack Straps Part # 1015

1 Full-Body Fall Arrest System (FAS)

W A R N I N G

ALWAYS Test and practice using your tree stand at ground level until you are comfortable with it.

Please inspect the shipping carton for damage or evidence that it may have been opened before you received it. Then inspect your tree stand carefully. Compare it to the picture on the product label and the picture illustration in your instructions. You must check and tighten all bolts before each use. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the product, do not use it until the problem is corrected.

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You must wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) at all times while the stand is in use, including climbing and descending. Failure to use a Fall Arrest System could result in serious injury or death.

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1. Attach the camo front rail cover over the front rail on the seat section.

2 Attach the camo padded seat cushion with backrest to the seat section frame using six seat adjustment buckles. Please refer to the seat buckle threading instruction picture illustration page.

3. Attach the boot strap assembly to the platform section. Please refer to the boot strap instruction picture illustration page.

4. Thread one tree connection cable through both loops of the stabilizing strap. This stabilizing strap will be used to secure the seat section to the tree at the desired hunting height.

5. Place the tree connection cables inside the tree adjustment arms of both sections and secure using the quick clips. NOTE: The seat section tree connection cable will have the stabilizing strap attached to it. Make sure the quick clips are installed through the centers of the tree connection cable loops so it will not pull out of the tree adjustment arms.

6. Install the camo tree adjustment arm covers on the seat section in the location where your arms will rest when you are in your hunting position. NOTE: The quick clips for your tree connection cables may hinder your attachment. Make sure the quick clips are secure and place the camo tree adjustment arm rest covers over the quick clips. Secure with the velcro strips already sewn to the armrest covers.

7. Using the rope section, secure the seat section and platform section together. Tie the rope to each section towards the rear of the frame. Make sure the rope is only long enough to allow for the maximum height to climb (this will aid you with safe climbing and descending).

8. Attach the back straps to the platform section. Please refer to the backpack straps instruction picture illustration page.

9. Check to make sure you have assembled your climbing stand correctly.

10. To carry/backpack your stand, please refer to the “Stack-N-Pack” instruction picture illustration page.

1. Hold the strap in one hand and the buckle in the other hand. (P1)

2. Push button down on cam buckle and thread strap up through bottom of cam buckle. (P2, P3)

PUSH BUTTON BUCKLE THREADING INSTRUCTIONS

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ASSEMBLY

W A R N I N G

You must thread strap up through bottom of cam buckle. Check strap by pulling downward to make sure strap is secure.

W A R N I N G

The quick clips wire “C” loop must be fastened over the bottom of the pin.

W A R N I N G

Never attempt to remove the quick clips from the tree adjustment arms on the seat or platform sections while standing on the platform above ground level.

SEAT BUCKLE THREADING INSTRUCTIONS

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Thread the seat strap up through the outside hole in seat adjustment buckle.

Thread strap down throughthe inside hole in seat adjustment buckle and slide buckle down about 10” on strap.

On the inside of seat frame wrap seat strap around bar.

Thread seat strap down through inside hole in seat adjustment buckle.

Thread seat strap down through outside hole in seat adjustment buckle.

Check seat at ground level for correct assembly and adjust to your comfort.

1. When securing the seat section to the tree make sure the stabilizing strap is on both sides of the tree connection cable, and will not interfere with you as you climb. (P1)

2. Climb to the desired height that you wish to hunt.

3. Thread the strap through the push button buckle. Refer to the push button buckle threading instructions on the picture illustration. Push the loops on both ends up the tree connection cable as high as possible. (P2)

4. Pulling the strap tight to secure the seat section to the tree. This will prevent the seat section from disengaging from the tree as you stand up. (P2)

SEAT STABILIZING INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Steel climbing stand (HVTC-400, HVTC-500, HVTC-560): To attach the boot strap, place the loop end of the long strap around the frame of the platform behind the 2nd cross bar. (P1)

2. Aluminum climbing stand (HVATC-4000, HVATC-5500, HVATC-5600, HVATC-6000): To attach the boot strap, place the loop end of the long strap around the frame of the platform behind the 3rd cross bar. (P2)

3. Insert the loop end of the long strap through the loop end of the short strap with the cam buckle. (P3)

4. Insert the end of the long strap back through the loop. This will lock in place the short strap with the cam buckle. Pull the long strap tight. (P4, P5)

5. Insert the end of the long strap through the loop on one end of the boot divider. (P6)

6. Continue by inserting the end of the long strap through the mesh and around the frame on the opposite side of the platform. (P7, P8)

7. Insert the boot divider through the mesh as shown. (P9)

8. Insert the end of the long strap through the opposite end of the divider. (P10)

9. Thread the end of the long strap through the cam buckle. Make sure that you thread the strap from the bottom of the cam buckle. If the strap is threaded incorrectly through the cam buckle the strap will slip out. See cam buckle threading instructions on the picture illustration page. (P11)

10. With the bungee cord provided, tie one end to the frame towards the back of the platform on one side. Thread the bungee through the mesh in the middle of the platform and pull tight. Tie the opposite side of the platform frame. You will adjust the tightness of the bungee to fit your boots. (P12)

BOOT STRAP INSTRUCTIONS

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1. To attach the backpack straps, place the looped ends of the backpack straps around the first support bar from the front of the platform, position the loops in the center of the platform. (P1)

2. Pass the opposite end of the backpack strap through the looped end and pull tight. (P2)

3. Connect the opposite end of the strap to the rear at each far side of the platform and thread the strap through the buckle until the strap is secured. (P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8)

BACKPACK STRAP INSTRUCTIONS

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STACK-N-PACK INSTRUCTIONS

Stack seat section and platform section together as shown.

1 Take the stabilizing strap attached to the tree connection cable on the seat section. Wrap the stabilizing strap around the tree adjustment arm on one side. Bring the stabilizing strap across the two sections, wrap the stabilizing strap around the tree adjustment arm on the opposite side. Thread the strap through the push button buckle, pull the strap tight, and the stand is ready for packing.

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1. Place each section against the tree and insert the tree connection cable inside the tree adjustment arm on both sides. Select the same hole position on both sides of the tree adjustment arm to secure each sec-tion to the tree. Most trees narrow as you climb, so you will start by positioning the platforms above level. Align hole in tree adjustment arm on both sides with both loops on tree connection cable. Secure cable to tree connection arm with quick clips. Make sure the quick clip is through the loop on the end of the tree connection and both holes in the tree adjustment arm. (P1)

2. Make sure both sections are tight and secure against the tree. Climb into your seat section and stand on the platform section and secure your boot straps. See picture illustration. (P2, P3)

3. Sit on the inside rail of the seat section facing the tree and secure your fall arrest system to the tree above your head. You will move your fall arrest system up the tree with you as you climb, and down with you as you descend the tree. (P4)

4. Lift the seat section as high as you can so that you can sit on the front rail. Lift the platform section with your legs up the tree and secure platform section to the tree. Stand up on the platform section and raise the seat section with your hands and secure to the tree. Repeat this procedure to continue to climb up the tree. (P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10)

5. When you reach your desired height, secure the seat section with the stabilizing strap. See picture illustration page on seat stabilizing strap.

6. To climb down the tree, reverse the process.

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W A R N I N G

• The quick clip wire “C” loop must be fastened over the bottom of the pin.

• Never remove the quick clips from the tree connection arms on either section while standing on the platform.

W A R N I N G

• Always wear a Fall Arrest System, including climbing and descending. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

• Always adjust your stand to the tree at ground level before climbing.

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SIT-DOWN/STAND-UP CLIMBING INSTRUCTIONS