Elite Tripod
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Head
A - Pan and Tilt Control
Handle Lock
B - Pan and Tilt Control Handle
C - Quick Release Knob
D - Mounting Plate
E - Tilt Lock
F - Pan Lock
G - Tripod Neck
H - Tripod Neck
Fine Adjustment Lever
I - Tripod Neck Lock
Body
1 - Tripod Head
2 - Leg Locks
3 - Feet
4 - Accessory Hook
5 - Leg Brace
6 - Leg Brace Lock
7 - Center Column
How To Use Your Tripod
1. To adjust height of legs, release the leg locks and extend legs
to desired height and lock in place.
2. To adjust angle of leg spread gently push down the leg brace
and use the leg brace lock to lock this angle in place.
3. Make sure locks are locked/tight and the tripod is on a
stable surface.
4. To release mounting platform slide the quick release knob
towards you and lift the mounting plate out of place. Under
mounting platform will be a knob. Attach mounting platform to
the foot of the optics and tighten into place.
Carefully place entire assembly back into place. Slide the
quick release knob back into it’s original position. Make sure
mounted item is securely in place.
5. To adjust tripod neck, loosen tripod neck lock, slowly raise
column by holding the tripod head to desired position. To finely
adjust the tripod neck use the tripod neck fine adjustment
lever and tighten tripod neck lock.
6. The leveling bubbles are used to level the head of the tripod
and the the tripod legs allowing for optimum viewing and
picture taking. The head and legs of the tripod is level when
the bubbles are centered in between the circles.
7. Point the objective lens to the object, look through the
eyepiece and slowly move pan and tilt control handle to
desired position. Tighten the tilt and pan locks to secure your
viewing angle.
8. To release mounting platform slide the quick release knob
towards you and lift the mounting plate out of place. Under
mounting platform will be a knob. Loosen screw from viewing
object until both pieces are separated.
Carefully place mounting plate back into place. Slide the quick
release knob back into it’s original position. Make sure
mounting plate is securely in place.
The accessory hook is used to further
stabilize the tripod in very windy conditions.
Hang a counter weight (not supplied) onto
the hook to stabilize your tripod.
How To Take Care Of Your Tripod
1. When not in use, reduce center column to it’s
minimum height, gently push up the leg
brace lock, and guide legs to the center
column. Reduce tripod legs to it’s minimum
height. Gently guide the pan and tilt control
handle to the center column.
2. Place tripod in carrying case (included) and
store your tripod in a cool dry area.
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BC410
Parts of the Tripod
A
B
C
D
H
I
G
F
E
1
7
6
5
4
3
2
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