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ASSEMBLY
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Locking
Collar
Locking
Collar
Middle
Stem
Cable
Knurled
Knob
Bolt
Searchcoil
S-Rod
Velcro
Strap
Velcro
Strap
Washer
5
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1
Position S-Rod upright.
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2
Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the
counterclockwise direction.
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3
Insert your finger inside the tube and make sure the
INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush with the inside of the
tube.
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4
Insert the MIDDLE STEM into the S-ROD,
with the SILVER BUTTON pointed upward.
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5
Rotate the MIDDLE STEM until the SILVER BUTTON
locates in the hole.
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6
Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the clockwise
direction until it locks.
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7
Repeat this process on the LOWER STEM.
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8
Using the BOLT and KNURLED KNOB, attach the
SEARCHCOIL to the LOWER STEM.
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9
Adjust the LOWER STEM to a length that lets you maintain
a comfortable upright posture, with your arm relaxed at your
side, and the SEARCHCOIL parallel to the ground in front
of you.
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10
Wind the CABLE securely around the STEMS.
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11
Connect CABLE PLUG to housing.
Do not twist the Cable or Plug. Turn Locking Ring only.
Use minimal finger pressure to start the threads. Do not
cross-thread. When the Locking Ring is fully engaged
over the threaded connector, give it a firm turn to make
sure it is very tight. When the Locking Ring is fully
engaged over the threaded connector, it may not cover all
of the threads.
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12
Tighten both LOCKING COLLARS.
S-ROD
LOCKING
COLLAR
INTERNAL
CAM LOCK
SILVER BUTTON
MIDDLE
STEM
S-ROD
MIDDLE STEM
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2
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3
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4
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4
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5
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Note: Very tall users can purchase the optional Extended Lower Stem (TUBE5X), for extended reach.
Caution:
Forcing in MIDDLE STEM with CAM LOCK raised may form a burr on
cam lock. If this happens, remove burr with knife to allow insertion.