Do NOT tighten nuts and bolts until every piece is in place including the stand and tree brackets joined together.
Proper configuration of tree bracket parts. The four outer holes in the flat plate align with the two inner most holes of each angle. The largest holes on the angles remain available for the hooks of your ratchet straps for hanging the tree bracket. The 3/8″ hole in the center of the flat plate should be at the top side and is for the 3/8″ lag bolt to attach the plate to the tree.
Complete Tree Bracket with 1 1/2″ square tube. Next images will show stand brackets attached to tree bracket. When the brackets are completely assembled you may tighten the hardware. Be sure the 5/16″ pin or padlock shackle are in place prior to tightening the nuts and bolts.
Single post stand bracket attached to tree bracket. Note: the 5/16″ pin or a padlock shackle should be in place joining the two components together prior to tightening the nuts and bolts. (Padlock is NOT included with the purchase of this or any other bracket, it shown for demonstration purposes only)Double post stand bracket attached to tree bracket. (Note: stand bracket does not have U bolts in place) (Padlock is NOT included in the purchase of this / these brackets and is shown for demonstration purposes only)