Summit Treestands Solo Pro User manual
Solo Pro
Ladder Treestand
PN 82065
WARNING
!
You must fully read, understand and follow these warnings
and instructions (written and video)! Failure to follow these
instructions may cause serious injury or death!!
You MUST also view the enclosed DVD BEFORE using your new treestand!!
WEIGHT LIMIT
SINGLE USER
300 LBS. X 1 TOTAL*
DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!
(* Includes all gear)
Stand minimum and maximum tree size: 8-20” diameter
Solo Pro 82065, 1/2012
• WHEN HUNTING FROM A TREESTAND FALLS CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR ANY TIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND! FOR
THOSE REASONS ALWAYS USE A FALL ARREST SYSTEM (FAS) COMPRISING A FULL BODY HARNESS AT ALL TIMES AFTER LEAVING THE
GROUND. YOU MUST STAY CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND WHILE USING ANY ELEVATED HUNTING PLATFORM.
SINGLE SAFETY BELTS AND CHEST HARNESSES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED. IF YOU ARE NOT USING A FULL
BODY HARNESS THAT IS PROTECTING YOU FROM A FALL, DO NOT LEAVE THE GROUND!
• READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE MANUFACTURER’S WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND USE ALL SAFETY DEVICES PROVIDED.
CONTACT SUMMIT TREESTANDS FOR ANY QUESTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH!
• A SIGNAL DEVICE SUCH A MOBILE PHONE, RADIO, WHISTLE, SIGNAL FLARE OR PERSONAL LOCATOR DEVICE (PLD) MUST BE ON YOUR
PERSON AND READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES! ALWAYS INFORM SOMEONE OF YOUR HUNTING LOCATION, WHERE THE TREESTAND
WILL BE LOCATED AND THE EXPECTED DURATION OF THE HUNT!
• DO NOT USE ANY TREESTAND UNLESS YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE AND HAVE NO PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS OR MEDICAL
CONDITIONS WHICH MAY PREVENT YOU FROM SAFELY USING THIS PRODUCT. ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHYSICAL ABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
• NEVER USE A TREESTAND WHILE TAKING DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS! ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTION ABOUT TAKING SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS AND USING THIS PRODUCT!
• NEVER USE A TREESTAND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS RAIN, LIGHTNING, WINDSTORMS OR ICY CONDITIONS! END YOUR
HUNT AND RETURN TO THE GROUND IF ANY OF THESE INCLEMENT CONDITIONS ARISE.
• NEVER USE A TREESTAND WHEN FEELING ILL, NAUSEOUS, DROWSY OR DIZZY!
• BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY. HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!
• CHECK EVERY LADDER SECTION CONNECTION EVERY TIME YOU USE THE STAND. IF ANY LADDER SECTIONS ARE SEPARATING - DO NOT
USE THE STAND!
• NEVER USE A TREESTAND ON A DEAD, LEANING, DISEASED, LOOSE BARKED TREE, ON A UTILITY POLE OR ON TREES THAT HAVE ANY
OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY LIMIT TREESTAND USE! NEVER RELY ON A TREE BRANCH FOR SUPPORT!
• CHECK THE GROUND UNDER THE LADDER STAND TO MAKE SURE IT IS FIRM AND LEVEL. SLOPING GROUND OR AN UNEVEN SURFACE
(ONE LADDER SECTION ON A ROCK FOR EXAMPLE) CAN CAUSE YOUR STAND TO TILT OR SHIFT AS YOU CLIMB.
• ALWAYS MAINTAIN THREE POINTS OF CONTACT WHEN YOU CLIMB THE LADDER SECTION OF THIS STAND!
• NEVER JUMP OR BOUNCE ON A TREESTAND TO SECURE IT TO THE TREE!
• PULL UP A BOW, BACKPACK, FIREARM OR OTHER EQUIPMENT ONLY AFTER BEING SECURE IN THE TREESTAND. FIREARMS MUST BE
PULLED UP UNLOADED, CHAMBER OPEN AND MUZZLE DOWN!
• NEVER MODIFY YOUR STAND IN ANY WAY BY MAKING REPAIRS, REPLACING PARTS, OR ALTERING ADDING OR ATTACHING ANYTHING
TO IT EXCEPT IF EXPLICITLY AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE MANUFACTURER!
• PRACTICE INSTALLING, ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR TREESTAND AT GROUND LEVEL PRIOR TO USING IT AT ELEVATED POSITIONS!
• INSTRUCTIONS (WRITTEN AND VIDEO) SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE AND REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE TREESTAND OWNER TO FURNISH THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS TO ANY PERSON WHO BORROWS OR PURCHASES THE
TREESTAND! THIS SUMMIT TREESTAND IS DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A COMPLETE SYSTEM - NEVER LOAN OR SELL ONLY A PORTION OF
THIS TREESTAND SYSTEM.
• BEFORE EACH USE OF YOUR SUMMIT TREESTAND, ALWAYS INSPECT THE TREESTAND AND HARNESS FOR ANY DAMAGE, CRACKS, TEARS,
CABLE WEAR OR ABRASION THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN TRANSPORTING / STORING YOUR TREESTAND. DO NOT USE IF ANY DAMAGE
IS FOUND! CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE APPROPRIATE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE!
• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TREESTAND OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS NOT BEING USED! ANY STAND TUBING THAT IS ALLOWED TO FILL WITH
RAINWATER AND FREEZE WILL RUPTURE OR BURST - DO NOT USE YOUR TREESTAND IF THIS OCCURS!
© 2012 Summit Treestands, LLC
715 Summit Dr. Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 353-0634
www.summitstands.com
1 INDEX
PG 2
GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, STAND WEIGHT LIMITS PG 1
SECTION 1 - INDEX PG 2
SECTION 2 - PARTS LIST PG 2
SECTION 3 - TOOLS REQUIRED PG 2
SECTION 4 - ASSEMBLY PG 3 - 8
SECTION 5 - SETUP AND USE PG 9 - 11
SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE AND CARE PG 12
SECTION 7 - HARNESS SUSPENSION INFORMATION PG 12
SECTION 8 - LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION PG 12
2 PARTS LIST
BOX CONTENTS
PN DESCRIPTION QTY
82065.010 CROSS TENSION BAR 2
82065.020 LADDER SUPPORT 2
82065.200 PLATFORM BRACE 2
82065.100 PLATFORM 2
82065.300 YOKE 1
82065.400 LEFT SEAT SUPPORT 1
82065.450 RIGHT SEAT SUPPORT 1
82065.600 SEAT PAN 1
82065.910 TOP LADDER SECTION 1
82065.920 MIDDLE LADDER SECTION 1
82065.930 BOTTOM LADDER SECTION 1
82065.940 STABILIZER MALE SECTION 1
82065.950 STABILIZER FEMALE SECTION 1
82065.500 ARMREST 1
82065.820 LEFT GUNREST ARM 1
82065.830 RIGHT GUNREST ARM 1
82065.810 GUNREST BAR 1
82065.850 FOAM SEAT 1
82065.840 GUNREST PAD 1
82065.700 ACCESSORY PACKET 1
ACCESSORY PACKET CONTENTS
PN DESCRIPTION QTY
82065.890 HARDWARE PACKET 1
82065.750 PLATFORM RATCHET WITH
LOOP END 1
82065.755 PLATFORM SHORT STRAP
FOR RATCHET 1
82065.760 SHORT LADDER STABILIZER STRAP
WITH CAM BUCKLE 2
82065.765 LONG LADDER STABILIZER STRAP
WITH LOOP END 2
82065.870 INSTRUCTIONAL DVD 1
82065.880 4 POINT HARNESS WITH TREE
STRAP AND INSTRUCTIONS 1
3 TOOLS REQUIRED
Please call 256-353-0634 or visit http://www.summitstands.com/contactus/
if you have any questions, if you need replacement parts, if you have any missing parts or if the
included DVD does not play.
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Tools Use
• 7/16” Wrenches and / or Socket / Ratchet Main Ladder Bolts / Nuts -1/4x20 hardware
- Assembly can be made easier by the use of a powered ratchet or drill with socket adapter (take care not to overtighten
when using power tools to assemble)
- It is recommended that all bolts be sorted by thread count / length prior to assembly.
82065.890 - HARDWARE PACKET
All bolts used are 1/4” threads, grade 5.
PN DESCRIPTION QTY
10601 1 3/4” BOLT, 1/4x20 21
10670 2 1/2” BOLT, 1/4x20 14
2 3/4” BOLT, 1/4x20 4
10612 LOCK NUT, 1/4x20 39
1/4” WIRE LOCK PIN 1
1/4” BUSHINGS 2
RUBBER BUMPERS 4
NOTICE
Summit recommends the use of the SOP Climbing
System Accessory with all ladder and hang-on
treestands. For more information please visit our
website www.summitstands.com or by calling 256-
353-0634.
PG 3
4ASSEMBLY
PLATFORM
1. Position two Platform Braces and
the Yoke as shown in figure 1. Note
that the teeth on the Yoke should face
down as shown.
2. Line up the bolt holes and secure
using one 1 3/4” bolt and lock nut per
side as shown in figure 2.
3. Position the Top Ladder Section as
shown in figure 3. Slide the ladder into
the ends of the Platform Braces.
4. Use two 1 3/4” bolts and lock nuts
to secure the ladder section (figure 4).
Leave these hand tight for now.
5. Position the two Platform sections
under the support bars as shown in
figure 5. The expanded metal on the
platforms should face down as shown.
6. Secure the two Platform sections
using eight 2 1/2” bolts and lock nuts at
the locations shown. Leave these bolts
hand tight until they are all started.
7. Wrench tighten all bolts from Step
4 and 6.
YOKE
(PN 82065.300)
1
PLATFORM
BRACE
(PN 82065.200)
PLATFORM
BRACE
(PN 82065.200)
TOP LADDER
SECTION
(PN 82065.910)
COUPLER 3
4
1 3/4” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN STEP 7
1 3/4” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
2
2 1/2” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN STEP 7
6
BOLT
HOLES
5
PLATFORM
SECTION
(PN 82065.100)
PLATFORM
SECTION
(PN 82065.100)
LEFT SEAT
SUPPORT
(PN 82065.400)
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ARMREST
1. Position the Left Seat Support over the
finished platform assembly as shown in
figure 7.
2. Secure using two 2 1/2” bolts and lock
nuts as shown in figure 8. Leave these bolts
hand tight for now.
3. Position the Right Seat Support over the
platform assembly as shown in figure 9.
Secure using two 2 1/2” bolts and lock nuts
(see figure 10). Leave these bolts hand tight
for now.
4. Line up the Armrest as shown in figure 11.
Slide it down over the two Seat Supports and
secure each of the four bolt holes with 1 3/4”
bolts and lock nuts (figure 12).
5. Wrench tighten bolts from Steps 2 and 3.
6. Insert two rubber bumpers in the holes
on the Seat Supports as shown in figure 13.
Insert by pushing while twisting slightly.
8
2 1/2” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN STEP 5
9RIGHT SEAT
SUPPORT
(PN 82065.450)
10
2 1/2” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN STEP 5
11
ARMREST
(PN 82065.500)
12
1 3/4” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
RUBBER
BUMPERS
13
PG 5
SEAT / BRACE
1. Position the Seat Base between the
Seat Supports as shown in figure 14.
2. Line up the holes and secure using
two 2 1/2” bolts with lock nuts. Do not
overtighten as this connection is designed
to pivot. (see figure 15)
3. Position one of the Cross Tension Bars
between the Seat Support and Platform
as shown in figure 16.
4. Secure using two 1 3/4” bolts and lock
nuts. (see figure 17)
5. Repeat for the other Cross Tension Bar.
14
SEAT
BASE
(PN 82065.600)
2 1/2” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
15
CROSS
TENSION
BAR
(PN 82065.010)
16
1 3/4” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
17
GUNREST
1. Slide the Gunrest Bar onto the Left and Right Gunrest Arms as
shown in figure 18.
2. Secure the Gunrest Bar using two 1 3/4” bolts with lock nuts as
shown in figure 19.
RIGHT
GUNREST ARM
(PN 82065.830)
LEFT
GUNREST
ARM
(PN 82065.820)
GUNREST
BAR
(PN 82065.810)
18 1 3/4” BOLT, LOCK NUT -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
19
!
CAUTION
DO NOT use the Gun Rest Bar as a hand hold while
climbing into our out of this stand.
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GUNREST
PAD
(PN 82065.855)
23
RUBBER
BUMPERS
20
22
1 3/4” BOLT, LOCK NUT -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
21
BUSHINGS
GUNREST (continued)
3. Insert two of the Rubber Bumpers into the pre-drilled holes
on each Armrest (see figure 20). Insert by pushing while
twisting slightly.
4. Each Gunrest Arm has a tab with a pre-drilled hole. Line
up these holes with the holes in the Armrests. Insert one 1/4”
Bushings between each Gunrest tab and each Armrest hole
(figure 21).
5. Use two 1 3/4” bolts with lock nuts to secure the bar to the
armrest (see figure 22.) Do not overtighten.
6. Position the Gunrest Pad as shown in figure 23. Secure by
wrapping the pad around the bar and using the hook and loop
strip to secure.
PLATFORM SUPPORT
1. Position one of the Ladder Support bars as
shown in figure 25.
2. Line up the holes and secure the Support bar to
the Ladder Column and the Platform Support (see
figure 26). Secure using two 2 3/4” bolts and lock
nuts.
3. Repeat for the other Platform Support Bar.
LADDER
SUPPORT BAR
(PN 82065.020)
25
24 FOAM SEAT
(PN 82065.850)
FOAM SEAT
1. Position the Foam Seat inside the frame as shown in figure
24. The thicker portion of the seat is the base.
2. Wrap the hook and loop straps on the bottom and back of
the seat around the frame to secure.
NOTICE
The foam seat included with this treestand is
removable for storage. DO NOT leave your stand
outdoors when it is not being used.
29
BOTTOM LADDER SECTION
(PN 82065.930)
WELDED
U BRACKET
FACES TREE
MIDDLE LADDER SECTION
(PN 82065.920)
COMPLETED
PLATFORM / SEAT
ASSEMBLY
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LADDER COLUMN
1. Position the Bottom Ladder Section
and Middle Ladder Section as shown in
figure 27. The welded U bracket faces
the tree when fully assembled.
The Bottom Ladder Section has no
welded couplers.
2. Slide the Ladder Sections together,
line up the bolt holes and use one 1 3/4”
bolt and lock nut to secure each side
(see figure 28).
3. Slide the completed Bottom
and Middle ladder sections into the
completed Platform / Seat assembly to
finish assembly as shown in figure 29.
4. Secure using two 1 3/4” bolts and
lock nuts. (See figure 30)
1 3/4” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
28
BOTTOM
LADDER
SECTION
(PN 82065.930)
MIDDLE
LADDER
SECTION
(PN 82065.920)
27
WELDED
U BRACKET
26
2 3/4” BOLT, LOCK NUT -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
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31
U BRACKET
STABILIZER
FEMALE SECTION
(PN 82065.950)
32
1 3/4” BOLT, LOCK NUT -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
STABILIZER
FEMALE SECTION
STABILIZER
MALE SECTION
(PN 82065.940)
33
1/4” WIRE LOCK PIN
34
STABILIZER BAR
1. Position the Female Section of the Stabilizer bar as
shown in figure 31. The Stabilizer bar will attach to the
welded U Bracket. Slide the bar into the bracket and
line up the hole.
2. Secure using one 1 3/4” bolt and lock nut.
(see figure 32) Do not overtighten.
3. Position the Male Stabilizer bar as shown (figure 33).
Line up the bolt holes and secure using the Wire Lock
pin as shown in figure 34. The Stabilizer bar has several
holes to accommodate different tree sizes.
1 3/4” BOLTS, LOCK NUTS -
WRENCH TIGHTEN
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PG 9
5 SETUP AND USE
PLATFORM RATCHET STRAP
1. Attach the Ratchet with Loop End to the yoke tube at location A
as shown in figure 35. Put the sewn loop around the tube (figure 36)
and then push the ratchet through the loop (figure 37) to create a
cinch knot as shown in figure 38.
2. Attach the Short Strap for the Ratchet to the opposite yoke tubing
at location B shown in figure 35. Loop the free end of the strap
around the tube and then through the sewn loop. Pull to create a
cinch knot. This is the platform tie down ratchet strap.
LADDER STABILIZER STRAPS (CAM BUCKLE)
1. Attach the two Long Stabilizer Straps to the yoke tube at locations
A and B in figure 35. Use the same procedure from Step 1 above
to create a cinch knot for each strap. These are the two main ladder
stabilizer straps.
2. Attach the Cam Buckle end of each strap to the bottom ladder
column between the second and third rungs as shown in figure 39.
Use the same procedure to create a cinch knot.
3. Before setup, run the Long Stabilizer straps to the Cam Buckles and
thread the free end of the strap through the cam buckle as shown in
figure 40. Pull the free end on both straps until they are tight.
These two straps provide support to the ladder column while you are
setting your stand up and double as Stabilizer straps once the stand is
in place.
35
A
B
36 37 38
WARNING
!
Never Wrap The Stabilization Straps Around The
Ladder Rungs! Wrap Them Only Around The Ladder
Columns! (see figure 39)
40
39
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SETUP
1. Position the ladder stand flat on the ground in front of
an appropriate tree. The bottom ladder section should be
placed approximately 3 feet from the base of the tree.
2. Using at least three adults, lean the ladder stand up into
an upright position until the teeth make contact with the
tree (see figure 41).
3. Pull the base of the ladder stand out until the platform is
sitting level to flat ground as shown in figure 42.
4. While your helpers hold the stand securely, LIGHTLY
bounce on the first rung to seat the ladder column into the
ground.
5. Pivot the Stabilizer bar up. Remove the wire lock pin
from the Ladder Stabilizer bar shown in previous figure 34.
Slide the Male Section of the stabilizer bar out until it makes
contact with the tree as shown in figure 43 and 44. The
stabilizer bar should be positioned so that it is perpendicular
(90 degree angle) from the ladder column as shown in
figure 43. Reinsert the wire lock pin.
6. Run the attached rope from one side of the Stabilizer
bar, around the tree and tie it off to the other side of the
Stabilizer bar.
7. With the ladder in place and secured by your helpers,
unbuckle the two Long Stabilizer straps. Take the long
straps and bring them around the back of the tree so they
both form an X (figure 45).
8. Connect the left strap to the right cam lock buckle and
connect the right strap to the left cam lock buckle. Pull the
free end through the cam buckle as shown in figure 40.
Repeat for both cam buckle straps.
WARNING
!
It is required that at least three people initially set up
the ladder stand. Always use two helpers!
WARNING
!
Never use this ladder stand on dead, leaning, diseased
or loose barked trees. Never use on a utility pole or
on trees that have any obstructions that may limit
treestand use. Never rely on a tree branch for support.
45
44
STABILIZER BAR
WARNING
!
Check the ground under the ladder stand to make
sure it is firm and level.
WARNING
!
Always ensure the Stabilizer straps run from the upper
attachment point to the ladder column BEFORE setup.
WARNING
!
Do not force the Ladder Stabilizer bar from side to side
to make it contact the tree.
NOTICE
The Stabilizer bar should lean down slightly when
properly attached. This is normal.
41
42 43
STABILIZER
BAR
90°
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