SLIK PRO 924CF manual Elevating the Center column Adjusting elevation Tension, Care of the Tripod

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Elevating the Center column

 

Adjusting elevation

 

 

tension

The Center column (elevator) will be going up and down, if the Center column stopper is loosened and the Crank handle is turned.

Please tighten the Center column

Please use the Crank handle of

The tension of the Center column

stopper before lifting your hand from

the Center column in the height to

can be adjusted by turning the

the Crank handle. Unexpected fall

about 2/3 as the maximum. If not,

Center column tension

of the Center column can be

it may cause unwanted camera

adjustment tube.

prevented.

movement.

 

How to change the

Using a Short center column

Panhead attachment

 

screw to small size

 

Groove Key

2mm

Prepare an attached Allen wrench. When you want to change to U1/4 screw, please remove the Center column plate and then, loosen the fixing screw with a Allen wrench (2 mm width).

1.Remove the lower Base plate .

2.Loosen the Center column tension adjustment tube three or four complete turns.

3.Using the Crank handle, crank out the Center column, while holding on to the head.

4.Remove the lower Base plate from the Short center column.

5.Match the Groove of the Long center column to the Key guide inside the body of the tripod. Check to be sure this is perfectly matched.

6.Turn the Crank handle to engage the gear on the Long center column. Check to be sure operation is smooth. Replace the Base plate.

How to reattach the "FAJ ring"

Extending the Tripod legs

 

 

Prohibition

Groove

 

 

FAJ ring

Key

 

 

 

In case, the FAJ ring was detached from Center column during the process of exchanging Center column, reattach is as per following steps.

1.Loosen Center column tension adjustment tube by rotating counterclockwise, and pull it out to downward.

2.Unite the Key of FAJ ring with the Groove of Center column, and insert it into Center column from thinner end.

3.Replace Center column tension adjustment tube by rotating clockwise.

When you extend the legs, please proceed from the upper section.

When you fold the legs, please proceed from the lower section.

It will be steady to grip the upper part of pipe just above the Lock Nut.

Do not remove the nut and do not take to pieces. If it has been removed, insert it as per the above specification.

Care of the Tripod

• DO NOT apply any grease or oil to this product.

• Clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth only.

• DO NOT use close to flame. Avoid extreme heat.

OIL THINNER

Slik Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and/or

improvements on the products without any obligation and advanced notice.

SLIK CORPORATION

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Contents Operating Instructions SpecificationAccessory ComponentsCare of the Tripod Elevating the Center column Adjusting elevation TensionHow to reattach the FAJ ring Extending the Tripod legs Slik Corporation

PRO 924CF, PRO 923CF specifications

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