Vortex Optics ESCAPE MONOPOD - Manual

©Vortex Optics USA 2009
Ball Head with Quick Release Plate
B
D
E
F
G
H
C
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
A
I
J
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. Padded Upper Leg Section
J. Flip-Lever Leg Lock
VORTEX ESCAPE MONOPOD
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
quick release 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 Escape monopod.