Vortex Optics SUMMIT SS-P TRIPOD - Manual (Page 3)

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TRIPOD KIT
TM
Plate Angle
Adjustment Knob
To help stabilize the tripod in windy conditions, attach the Balance Hook
and hang a weight (not supplied) from it.
Balance Hook
Adjusting the 3-way pan head
Grasp the Control Arm and rotate counter-clockwise to adjust the pan
head position, then rotate clockwise to secure in place. To detach the
quick-release plate, flip the Plate Release Lever out and slide the quick-
release plate out of the holder. When returning the quick-release plate
to the holder, be sure to secure it in place by pressing the lever firmly
against the holder.
Loosen the Plate Angle
Adjustment Knob to rotate
the platform angle.
Rotate the Control Arm
to adjust the pan and tilt
action.
Quick-Release
Plate Lever
Adjusting the tripod height
Loosen and tighten the Column Height
Adjustment Knob to raise or lower the
center column.
Quick-Release Plate
To lengthen the tripod leg, grasp the Rubber
Foot at the very end of the tripod leg and rotate
counter-clockwise until you have felt four distinct
clicks. While maintaining grip on rubber end
section, extend the leg to desired length. When leg
is at desired length, twist the rubber end section
clockwise to lock in place. To collapse the legs, grasp
the rubber end section and rotate counter-clockwise
until you have felt four clicks. Locks will then be
released and leg can be collapsed. Twist clockwise to
lock legs. Legs extend to a maximum of five sections.
Column Height
Adjustment Knob
Twist the rubber foot
to lock and unlock for
length adjustments.