Instructions should be kept in a safe place and reviewed at least annually. If for any reason you have a problem with your product, DO NOT return to the retailer, contact the Rivers Edge® customer service department at 800-450-EDGE (3343) for assistance.
Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLY STOP MODEL RE635 WARNING MAXIMUM USE HEIGHT - 19' 9" TO ARMRESTS Never jump or bounce on a treestand to seat it to the tree. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY - ONE (1) PERSON Pull up a bow, backpack, or firearm or other equipment only after being secure in the treestand and a firearm TOTAL WEIGHT LIMIT - 300 LB...
Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ 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 BEFORE EACH USE PERFORM THE FOLLOWING: stepping onto the platform. Never exceed the stated maximum use height.
Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand Bolts shown are for size reference. HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CHART Extra hardware may be included in the parts bag. 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 IN Bolt - Qty 12 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 IN Bolt - Qty 4 1/4-20 Nut Qty 30 1/4 IN Washer Qty 16...
Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY TIP: All assembly must be done in this order at ground Do not tighten any nut and bolt combinations completely level before uprighting. until all parts are assembled together! Finger tighten plus one turn of a wrench only! This will temporarily hold the Do not remove labels/warnings from product, they are lock- nut on the bolt while helping alignment of all parts!
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand 5. Attach the two flat bars (6) to the tree blade (8) and platform (1). Secure parts together using four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 IN bolts (23) and 1/4-20 nuts (15). SEE FIGURE 3. NOTE: The flat bars should cross each other during assembly forming an “X”.
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand Note: bolt will enter at an angle Locking bolt hole location 10. Remove the factory installed "locking" bolt and locknut from the front hinged brace (20), and set aside. Hinge the brace slightly to aid in assembly. SEE FIGURE 5A. 11.
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand PUSH DOWN Note: Push front hinged brace down firmly. 15. Attach seat assembly to the inside of the side rails (7) using two previously installed 1/4-20 X 2-3/4 IN bolts (27), two 5/16 IN spacers (18), and two 1/4-20 nuts (15). SEE FIGURE 6. 16.
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand 17. Attach the two armrests (9) to the side rails (7) using four 1/4-20 X 2-1/4 IN bolts (25), two washers (14), and two 1/4-20 nuts (15). SEE FIGURE 7. NOTE: You must now tighten all nut and bolt assemblies. Be sure not to over tighten or crush tubing when tightening! Seat mesh hidden for clarity 18.
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand 20. Sections are assembled on the ground in the following order: bottom ladder section (12), middle ladder section (11), bottom ladder section (12), top ladder section (3) and the top section (assembled top platform section). All parts must be connected with six lockpins (19) SEE FIGURE 9.
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand 23. Attach the two provided 9 IN foam pads (32) to the armrests (9) by wrapping around tubing and attaching hook and loop together. 24. Attach the two long ends of the 16’ criss-cross straps (30) to the tree blade (8).
Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE SETUP AND USE STOP WARNING WARNING Double check assembly steps to be certain you have Bring ratchet strap(s) up with you in a pocket - Do Not correctly assembled this product. carry in your hands! Study your new stand to become familiar with all of its features and design.
Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 12 WARNING Never use a treestand on a dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked tree, or a utility pole. Always avoid electrical power lines. Bring ratchet strap(s) up with you in a pocket - Do Not carry in your hands! During installation and removal of ladder treestands, you must always and properly use the included Full Body Harness...
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand 5. a. Loop the D-loop end of the two 16' criss cross straps (30) through the loop end to form a cinch knot around the ladder rail tube. Secure beneath a step rung, at the stabilizer bar height location.
Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand FINISHED LADDER ratchet strap top section fourth section 16' criss cross straps third section stabilizer bar 6' cam strap spring lock pins stabilizer bar second section stabilizer bar extension tube bottom section Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.com or call 800-450-EDGE (3343) M-F 8-5...
Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Platform Parts Ladder Parts Check for parts online at www.HuntRiversEdge.com or call 800-450-EDGE (3343) M-F 8-5...
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Operator's Manual BOWMAN™ Ladder Stand PARTS LIST ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 15374 PLATFORM 1ML23 STABILIZER SUPPORT 15380 BRACE SUPPORT 48102 BUMPER PAD 15381 TOP LADDER SECTION 48639 SPACER 5/16 IN 15383 FLATBAR TAB 19847 LOCKPIN 1/4 X 1-3/4 IN 15384...
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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...
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