Stump 4-Man Assembly Instructions

Parts

Congratulations on your purchase of the Stump! The Stump will provide you an enjoyable hunting experience. To ensure your safety, we ask that you follow the instructions carefully! If during the process of assembly you have questions, please call 800-262-4129 from 8:00-5:00 M-F Central Standard Time. Thank you for purchasing the Stump!

8-1/4-20 Lock Nuts
20-Flat Washers
14-Self Tapping Screws
8-1/4"-20 x2" Bolts
12-Lag Screws
14-Fender Washers
1-Stump Top
1-Stump Bottom
6-#6 1/2" Truss head bolt (Door)
6-#6 lock nuts
1-Door
3-Door Hinges

Tools

Socket Wrench
Cordless Drill
1/4" Drill Bit
7/16 Socket
3/8" Nut Driver
9/64" Drill Bit
7/ 16 Wrench
1/2" Nut Driver
5/16" Wrench

*All lumber used for assembly should be green treated wood.
1. Unpack the Stump and separate the four main parts (steel plate, Stump top, door, and Stump bottom). Make sure you have all parts from the parts list above.
2. Place the steel plate on the ground with the 4 x 4 steel collars only, on the ground. Set bottom half of Stump on top of base so that the steel plate is flush with the door opening and so the Stump bottom is centered. Once the Stump bottom is centered, take a self-taping screw with fender washer and screw down the center of the floor into the steel base. Use the remaining 9 self-tapping screws and washers to fasten Stump bottom to the base.
3. Take the Stump Top and set it on top of the Stump Bottom. Line up the flanges so that the top flange it slightly overhanging the bottom flange. Take a 1/4" drill bit and drill 8 holes evenly spaced out around the stump. Drill the holes through the top and bottom flange. Put your 1/4" x 2" bolts in each hole, with washers on each side, immediately after drilling out each hole! After Holes are drilled and bolts are in place tighten the nuts. You may prefer to install Stump top after Stump bottom and base has been elevated.
4. After all the nuts are tightened set the complete Stump unit on its side. Now your ready to insert your legs.
5. Take your Green Treated 4x4 and slide them into the steel collars. Run the 4x4 legs up into the top of the molded pockets. Take the lag screws and screw them into the 4x4 legs through the holes in the 4x4 steel collars. Two lag screws for each pocket. Once the lag screws are in, take 2 x 4's and frame up your legs tying all 4 legs together.
6. We suggest digging the 4x4 legs into the ground at least four feet or below your suggested frost line. Proper back fill and packing is necessary.
   NOTE: Maximum recommended height is 10ft to the base.
7. Once you have your Stump elevated and the holes and legs are properly packed you must lag screw the top of each green treated 4x4. Crawl into your stump and screw down through the top of each molded pocket and into the top of the 4x4. Make sure the 4x4 posts are level before screwing down into them. Use a flat washer with each lag screw.
8. We suggest cross bracing any elevated Stump. We manufacture "outriggers" in sets of 4, which accomplishes the same thing as cross bracing. Refer to website for illustration of our outriggers.
9. Take the Stump Door and attach it to the hinges placed at the door opening. Make sure the wording and the bark pattern is facing out. Holding the door square to the opening from the inside, drill with the 9/64 drill bit, through top and bottom hinge holes (2 holes per hinge) and fasten into place. Now is time to refer to window kit assembly.
10. You are now ready to start hunting out of the Stump! Good Luck!

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