Millennium L-220-SL - User Manual

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Model Number: L-220-SL 18’ Double Ladderstand
Maximum Weight Capacity - 500 pounds (227kg) (User and Equipment)
(Single User Weight Not to Exceed 300 (136 kg) Pounds Total)
Millennium L-220-SL
18’ Double Ladderstand
MILLENNIUM L-220-SL 18’ DOUBLE
LADDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Your full-body fall arrest harness included with your new Millennium treestand has a service life of three (3) years past its date of manufacture.
This date of manufacture can be found on the sewn on label of each component of the fall arrest system. Replace this harness if the service life has
expired. Should you experience a fall while wearing your full body fall arrest harness return it to the manufacturer for free replacement. You must read the
full-body fall arrest harness Instruction Manual in it’s entirety prior to attempting to use this Millennium product(s) in any manner.
Model Number: L-220-SL Ladderstand
Maximum Weight Capacity - 500 pounds (227 kg) (User and Equipment)
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Millennium product! To ensure your personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this product
Instruction Manual in its entirety before attempting to set-up, install and/or otherwise use this Millennium product. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury or death! This Millennium product has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of trouble free service.
WARNING! You must use the full-body fall arrest harness which meets or exceeds industry standards recognized by the TMA (Trees-
tand Manufacturer’s Association) and has been provided with this Millennium product(s) or an aftermarket full-body fall arrest harness
which meets or exceeds industry standards recognized by the TMA when installing, removing or using this Millennium product(s).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! This product carries strict weight limitations. Do not use this product if you exceed this total weight limitation. Please note
this weight limit includes the user and equipment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!

Summary

Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness System (FAS)

FAS Critical Safety Warnings

Crucial safety alerts and operational precautions for using the FAS.

FAS System User Instructions

Detailed steps for donning, wearing, and ensuring the proper function of the FAS.

Tree Belt Installation Guide

Instructions for securing the tree belt component of the FAS to the tree.

Suspension Relief Device (SRD) Operation

Guidance on using the SRD to relieve pressure on lower extremities after a fall.

Safe Link 2 Climbing Rope System

Safe Link 2: Single User Climbing Procedures

Steps for ascending and descending trees using the Safe Link 2 system as a single user.

Safe Link 2: Two User Climbing Procedures

Instructions for using the Safe Link 2 system when two users are climbing.

Safe Link 2 System Replacement

Conditions and steps for replacing the Safe Link 2 climbing rope system.

Ladderstand Assembly and Installation

Ladderstand Assembly Steps

Detailed instructions for assembling the Millennium L-220-SL 18' Double Ladderstand.

Ladderstand Installation Procedures

Comprehensive guide for safely installing the ladderstand onto a tree.

Ladderstand Removal Procedures

Step-by-step guide for safely removing the ladderstand from the tree.

Product Care and Warranty Information

Warranty Details and Claim Process

Information regarding product warranty, coverage, and how to initiate a warranty claim.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

This document is the instruction manual for the Millennium L-220-SL 18' Double Ladderstand, a treestand designed for hunting from an elevated position. The manual emphasizes safety, proper assembly, and correct usage to prevent serious injury or death.

Function Description:

The Millennium L-220-SL is an 18-foot double ladderstand, which means it's a two-person treestand that provides an elevated platform for hunting. It is designed to be installed on a tree, offering a stable and secure position above ground level. The ladderstand includes a seat assembly, platform, footrest, and shooting rail, all intended to provide comfort and functionality for hunters. A critical component of its safe operation is the mandatory use of a full-body fall arrest harness system (FAS), which is provided with the product. The manual also details the use of a Safe Link 2 Climbing Rope System, an optional accessory designed to ensure continuous attachment to the tree during ascent and descent.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Model Number: L-220-SL Ladderstand
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 500 pounds (227 kg) (User and Equipment). This is a strict limitation that must not be exceeded.
• Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness System (FAS) Capacity: 300 pounds (136 kg) (User and Equipment).
• Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness Service Life: Three (3) years past its date of manufacture. It must be replaced if this period expires or if a fall occurs.
• Safe Link 2 Climbing Rope System Capacity: 300 pounds (136 kg) (One (1) User and Equipment).
• Minimum Tree Diameter for Installation: 9 inches at treestand installation height (seat height) for general Millennium products, and specifically 12 inches (30cm) for this ladderstand.
• Maximum Tree Diameter for Installation: 22 inches (56cm) for this ladderstand.
• Hardware Tightening Torque: Locknuts should be tightened to 50 inch-pounds during assembly.
• Ladder Angle: Approximately 15 degrees from the tree, positioning the bottom of the ladder approximately 5 feet from the tree.
• Footrest/Shooting Rail Weight Limit: Do not place more than fifteen (15) pounds (7 kg) of weight on the footrest or shooting rail.

Usage Features:

• Mandatory Safety Video: Users are required to watch a safety video (accessible via QR code or www.standsafety.com/m3) before using the product.
• Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness (FAS): The use of a TMA-recognized full-body fall arrest harness is mandatory at all times after leaving the ground. The manual provides detailed instructions on how to don, adjust, and use the harness, including threading the tree belt and adjusting the tether length to be as short as possible. The tether should be above the head with no slack in the sitting position.
• Suspension Relief Device (SRD): An SRD is included to relieve pressure on lower extremities if suspended after a fall, helping to prevent suspension trauma. Users must practice deploying and using the SRD at ground level.
• Safe Link 2 Climbing Rope System (Optional): This system provides continuous attachment to the tree during ascent and descent. It consists of a climbing rope, prusik hitch (with specific configuration requirements: six loops, secure knot, 3" tail), and carabiner. It is designed for one user at a time.
• Three-Point Contact: Users must maintain three points of contact (two feet, one hand; or one foot, two hands) when climbing up or down the ladderstand.
• Ground-Level Practice: Users must practice assembly, setup, installation, removal, and harness use at ground level before attempting to use the treestand at height.
• Signaling Device: A signaling device (e.g., mobile phone, whistle) must be carried and accessible for emergency contact.
• Informing Others: Users must inform someone of their hunting location, treestand position, and expected duration.
• Weapon Handling: Weapons and gear must be unloaded and raised/lowered using a tether or pull-up rope, never carried while climbing.
• Tree Selection: The treestand must be installed on a straight, healthy tree devoid of branches or obstructions, within the specified diameter range. Dead, leaning, diseased, loose-barked, or irregularly shaped trees, utility poles, or man-made structures are prohibited.
• Ground Conditions: The ground under the ladderstand must be firm and level.
• Weather Conditions: Do not use the treestand during thunderstorms, ice, snow, freezing rain, or any adverse weather that limits safe operation.
• Physical Limitations: Do not use if experiencing heart problems, back problems, impaired vision, equilibrium problems, high blood pressure, or any other physical impairment that limits safe operation. Do not use while taking medication or consuming substances (including alcohol) that may impair ability.
• Installation Team: A minimum of three (3) adults is required for installing and removing the ladderstand.
• No Adjustments at Height: All adjustments to the treestand must be made while it is on the ground.
• No Jumping/Bouncing: Do not jump or bounce on the treestand platform or seat.
• No Leaning Backwards: When climbing, lean forward to keep the stand centered and secure to the tree trunk.
• Limited Installation Duration: Do not leave the treestand installed for more than two weeks (14 days) due to environmental factors, animal damage, and tree growth.

Maintenance Features:

• Annual Review: Review the instruction manual and safety videos at least annually.
• Regular Inspection: Thoroughly inspect the treestand and all safety devices (straps, chains, buckles, hardware, webbing, harness components) before each use for signs of wear, damage, rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration, or vandalism. Replace damaged or worn parts with genuine factory-authorized Millennium replacement parts.
• Strap Replacement: All straps and suspension seats must be replaced every year. Attachment belts must be replaced every three years.
• Harness Replacement: The full-body fall arrest harness must be replaced after three (3) years of service or immediately if a fall occurs.
• Hardware Tightening: Ensure all nuts, bolts, chains, cable straps, and attachment hardware are secure and tightened to 50 inch-pounds.
• Storage: Store the treestand and all safety devices indoors, away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, freezing temperatures, and harsh environmental conditions when not in use.
• No Modifications: Do not remove, modify, omit, or mechanically alter any part of the Millennium product(s) or its assemblies. Unauthorized modifications void the warranty.
• Safe Link 2 System Replacement: Replace the Safe Link 2 climbing rope system if it has been subjected to severe shock loading, overloading, shows signs of wear (fraying, abrasion, nicking, stretching), exposed to inclement weather for more than two weeks, become stiff or hard, or been subjected to vandalism or animal damage.
• Cleaning: The Safe Link 2 climbing rope system should NOT be washed in a washing machine.

Millennium L-220-SL Specifications

General

Brand	Millennium
Model	L-220-SL
Category	Ladders
Language	English