The Game Winner™ 10' Blind Tower (Model # PL402GW, Style # 165841) is a robust and elevated hunting platform designed to provide hunters with a stable and secure vantage point. This instruction manual outlines the assembly, usage, and maintenance of the blind tower, emphasizing safety as a paramount concern.
Function Description
The primary function of the Game Winner™ 10' Blind Tower is to elevate a hunter above ground level, offering an improved line of sight and a tactical advantage for hunting. It is designed to support a hunting blind (sold separately) on its platform, providing concealment and protection from the elements. The tower features a ladder for access to the platform and cross braces for structural stability.
Important Technical Specifications
- Maximum Height: 12' 1" to rail, 10' 0" to platform. This provides a significant elevation for observation and shooting.
- Maximum Field Rating: 800 lbs (300 lbs per person max). This indicates the total weight the tower can safely support, including the hunter(s), gear, and the blind itself. It's crucial to adhere to the per-person weight limit to ensure safety.
- Total Weight Limit: 800 LB (300 LB PER PERSON MAX). This reiterates the maximum load capacity.
- Platform Dimensions: The manual does not explicitly state the platform dimensions, but the parts list shows two "PLATFORM" sections (Item 1) and a "LONG CENTER PLATFORM BRACE" (Item 3), suggesting a rectangular platform design.
- Construction Materials: The tower appears to be constructed from metal components, including various braces, legs, and ladder sections, secured with bolts, nuts, and washers. Ground stakes are included for anchoring the tower.
- Tools Required: The assembly requires a 7/16" wrench, a 5/16" wrench, and a hammer.
Usage Features
- Elevated Vantage Point: Provides a significant height advantage for improved visibility and shot placement.
- Stable Platform: Designed with multiple cross braces and leg attachments to ensure a secure and stable hunting platform.
- Ladder Access: Includes a ladder for safe and convenient access to the elevated platform. The ladder consists of bottom and top sections, with an adjustable ladder foot and handrails for added safety.
- Ground Anchoring: Equipped with ground stakes and tie-down cables with cable clamps to securely anchor the tower to the ground, preventing tipping or movement.
- Modular Design: The tower is assembled from various parts, including platform sections, braces, legs, and ladder components, allowing for a structured and potentially customizable setup (though customization beyond the intended design is not recommended).
- Safety Warnings: The manual heavily emphasizes safety, with numerous warnings about proper assembly, weight limits, climbing procedures, and environmental considerations. Users are instructed to read all warnings and instructions before assembly and use.
- Multi-Person Assembly: Step 14 explicitly states that "With at least four people, carefully lift on the platform side of the tower and tilt onto its feet," indicating that assembly and setup require multiple individuals for safety and ease.
- Blind Compatibility: Designed to accommodate a hunting blind (sold separately), enhancing concealment and protection.
Maintenance Features
The manual provides a comprehensive "INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE" section to ensure the longevity and safety of the blind tower. Before each use, the following checks are recommended:
- Webbing, Rope, Cord, and Strap Assemblies: Inspect for wear or damage.
- Cables and/or Cable Ends: Inspect for damage or kinking.
- Hardware and Chain Components: Inspect for damage.
- Structural Damage: Inspect for any structural damage to the product. If any exists, contact customer service.
- Nut and Bolt Assemblies: Ensure all are loose.
- Missing Parts: Inspect for any missing parts.
- Lubrication: Lubricate all pivot and slide together points with powder graphite, petroleum jelly, or silicone spray to prevent noise, wear, and rust.
- Rust, Corrosion, Cracks, Freezing, Excessive Heat, or Cutting Damage: Inspect the entire product for any of these issues that may affect safety. Discard any questionable product.
- Structural Damage (Factory Repair/Discard): Inspect the entire product for any structural damage. Return to factory for repair or discard if any damage is found.
- Nut & Bolt Assembly Locations: Using correct wrenches, inspect all nut and bolt assembly locations and snug up any that may be loose. Be careful not to crush tubing when tightening.
- Cable Ends, Cord, Rope, Webbing, and Strap or Chain Assemblies: Inspect and check operation of all. Replace with factory new any item or assembly that shows signs of wear, damage, kinking, or functions incorrectly.
- Seat: Inspect seat. Replace any seat with factory new that shows signs of structural damage or wear.
- Hardware: Inspect all hardware for wear or damage. Be sure you have no missing parts.
- Modifications: 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.
These maintenance steps are crucial for ensuring the continued safe operation of the Game Winner™ 10' Blind Tower.
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