Induro AT Tripod - Manual (Page 2)

SETUP
Head Mounting (FIGURES 1 & 2)
If your Tripod did not come with a Head, select one
of the fine Induro Tripod Heads that match your size
Tripod and install by screwing the Head clockwise onto
the 3/8" Mounting Thread of the Top Plate. Once it is
hand tight, secure by fully tightening the Head Locking
Screw(s) from below with the included Allen Key.
Most Heads have a 3/8" base mount so your Induro
Tripod is shipped with the 3/8 Mounting Thread
exposed, but if the Head you choose uses a 1/4–20
you can attach it by simply reversing the Mounting
Screw. To do this turn the Locking Nut counter-
clockwise (using the supplied Wrench) until it
becomes loose, and unscrew the Mounting Screw
until it can be completely removed. Reverse the
Screw, so that the threads are in position and screw
it back into place, secure with the Locking Nut using
the Wrench.
NOTE: Allow enough of the screw threads to be
available for maximum security when the Tripod
Head is mounted onto the Tripod. It’s recommended
that at least 5 to 6 threads be exposed before locking
the Mounting Screw in place.
OPERATION
Before using your Tripod, adjust each Leg Section to
the desired height and Leg Angle Setting.
Make sure that the Tripod is firmly resting on a level
surface and mount your camera securely on the
Tripod Head. Always engage any safety locks on the
Tripod Head to prevent any accidental dismounting.
FOR BEST RESULTS: Do not raise the Tripod higher
than necessary and extend the largest diameter
Leg Sections first. Only extend the Center Column
if required to reach maximum height or to fine-tune
the vertical position.
FOR EXTRA STABILITY: Carefully hang your camera
bag or other weight on the Retractable Spring-
Loaded Weight Hook at the bottom of the Center
Column.
NOTE: Never carry your Tripod with camera
gear attached.
Leg Angle Adjustment (FIGURE 3)
To accommodate uneven terrain, awkward shooting
situations or for low angle shooting, your Induro
Tripod includes a 3-position Leg Angle Adjustment
Sliding Lock. Each Leg can be adjusted by pulling the
Leg Angle Lock out and selecting one of the three
positions. Please make sure that the Leg Angle Lock
is securely pushed back into the lock position after
you have selected the desired Leg Angle.
Leg Section Adjustment (FIGURES 4 & 5)
Each Leg section can be adjusted to the desired
length by turning the leg lock grip 1/2 turn (180°)
clockwise until the Leg is free to slide in or out. Once
the desired length is achieved, turn the Leg Lock Grip
counter-clockwise until the Leg Section is securely
locked. Repeat this step for each Leg and each
Section until the Tripod is set to the desired height.
NOTE: To prevent any accidental damage to your gear,
always remove any mounted equipment (camera, etc.)
from the Tripod before adjusting the Leg Sections.
Raising and Lowering the Center Column
(FIGURE 6)
To raise or lower the Center Column, turn the Center
Column Locking Knob clockwise and set the Column
to the desired position. While holding the Column
in position, turn the Center Column Locking Knob
counter-clockwise to secure the Column in place.
Don’t over-tighten the Center Column Lock, as this
could damage the threads.
NOTE: Take special care when raising or lowering
the Center Column, if a camera or equipment is
mounted on the Tripod. Never loosen the Center
Column Locking Knob without holding the Center
Column. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in damaged equipment.
Reversible Center Column (FIGURES 7 & 8)
Your Tripod has the ability to reverse the Center
Column for close-up photography, copy work and for
difficult to reach objects.
To reverse the Center Column, unscrew the
Retractable Weight Hook located on the bottom
of the Center Column. Loosen the Center Column
Locking Knob and pull the Center Column out.
Insert the Center Column through the bottom with
the Mounting Plate upside-down and retighten the
Center Column Locking Knob securely. The Center
Column has an anti-twist groove, be sure to line-up
the groove with the key before inserting the Column
back into the Main Casting.
NOTE: Do not reverse the Center Column when a
camera or equipment is mounted.
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Locking
Nut
1/4-20 + 3/8
Mounting Screw
Wrench
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Unlock Lock
4 5 6 7 8
Center Column
Locking Knob
Spider Casting
Retractable
Weight Hook
Leg Lock Grip
Closed Cell Foam Grip
Leg Angle Adjustment Lock
Rubber Foot
Reversible Grooved
Center Column
Interchangeable
Spiked Foot
(on select models)
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