Vortex Optics DAKOTA TACTICAL TRIPOD KIT - Manual

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Ball Head with Quick Release Plate
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a. ball head
b. QR Plate Tension lock knob
c. QR Plate Platform
d. QR Plate
e. QR Pin lock knob
f. ball head Tension adjustment knob
g. ball head Pan knob
h. ball head lock knob
I. center column locking collar
J. Tripod bubble level
k. Variable leg Release button
l. Padded Upper leg Section
m. center column
n. accessory hook
o. flip-lever leg lock
Vortex Dakota tripoD
congratulations on your purchase of the Vortex heavy-duty,
mid-size dakota tripod.
1. Release the quick release plate by loosening the tension lock knob (b) and
sliding the quick release plate (d) forward until it reaches the pin lock.
2. Pull the pin lock knob (e) out and slide the quick release plate off the plate platform (c).
3. Thread the quick release plate onto the body of the spotting scope,
binocular, or camera and tighten the screw so the connection is secure.
4. Reattach the quick release plate by pulling the pin lock out and sliding the
plate back on until it is centered on the plate platform.
5. Secure the quick release plate in place by tightening the tension lock knob.
Using the ball head
To pan with the ball head (a), loosen the pan knob (g)
for smooth pan action; tighten to lock in place. To move
the ball head in any other direction, loosen the lock
knob (h) and adjust the tension of the ball head to your
desired setting by tightening or loosening the larger
tension adjustment knob (f). lock the ball head in place
by tightening the ball head lock knob.
Use the quick release (QR) plate to attach a spotting
scope, binocular, or camera to the dakota tripod.