Elevating the Center column |
| Adjusting elevation |
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| 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. |
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How to change the | Using a Short center column |
Panhead attachment |
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screw to small size |
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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 | |
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| Prohibition |
Groove |
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FAJ ring | Key |
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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
853 Kayama, Hidaka City, Saitama
