FEISOL Tripod Maintenance - Manual (Page 2)

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4.) After making a note of the ring sequence, remove them and wipe them and the
carbon tube with a damp cloth.
5.) Next, trace the thread of the twistlock with a cloth to remove any grit and old grease,
repeat several times.
6.) Before re-assembling the leg section, apply a small amount of Marine Grease
(available at Hardware Stores) to the thread – do not use liquid lubricant .
7.) Now, put the Twistlock Cover back on the lower leg section, the opening facing the
top.
8.) Next, re-place the compression rings (see picture rings 1 for correct sequencing) .
Note how the edges of the rings are beveled to fit together neatly.
9.)
10.) Place the large C-Ring which is secured by two elevated round “buttons"
being fixated on the two visible holes in the carbon tube.