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Page 2: ...r Manual In this Guide you ll learn how to set up the Slingshot properly Your safety is our top priority so please make sure you read this entire Guide carefully to ensure proper set up before use and that you use the Slingshot safely We also suggest that you keep this Guide for future reference The information in this Guide relates to your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities For mor...
Page 3: ... by way of video tutorials and guides on Syrp s website https syrp co nz and Youtube Vimeo channels Subject to any express warranty listed on the support page at www syrp co nz to the maximum extent permitted by law in no event shall Syrp its directors employees contractors or authorised agents be liable to you or anyone else for any loss damage fines penalties injury solicitor client costs loss o...
Page 4: ... countries and has patents pending All other company brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Product Warnings The Slingshot was manufactured and designed to be used for motion control time lapse photography and video Never use the Slingshot without fully understanding the functions and safety precautions You must ensure that the Slingshot is only...
Page 5: ...tures over 30 degrees Celsius or less than 0 degrees Celsius Using the Slingshot in these conditions could cause personal injury or damage to people animals or property Do not use the Slingshot for anything other than creating motion control timelapse photography and video Syrp advises you to follow the below instructions to ensure that the Slingshot is without risks to health and safety to people...
Page 6: ...f the Slingshot Only use accessories and parts that are specified by Syrp Never overtighten the Slingshot Rope the Max Torque Rating is 20 ft lb 26 Nm UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU USE 3RD PARTY RATCHET WRENCHES FOR TIGHTENING THE SLINGSHOT ROPE AS THERE IS A RISK YOU COULD OVERTIGHTEN THE SLINGSHOT ROPE Keep fingers and hair away from the Slingshot when in operation Never put too much weight ...
Page 7: ...Bar 5 Fixed Bar 6 82ft 25m Genie Rope 7 2 x 82ft 25m Slingshot Rope 8 2 x 19 7ft 6m Tie Down Straps 9 Camera Safety Lanyard 10 Wheel Safety Hooks 11 Ratchet Wrench 12 Slingshot Carry Bag What s in the Box 1 11 6 7 8 10 9 2 3 4 5 12 Note that the illustrations in this Guide are illustrations only and differ slightly from the actual product 1 ...
Page 8: ...k facing outwards when attaching Tighten the ratchet so it s secure to the anchor point and be sure to keep the Ratchet Bar as level as possible Repeat the process for the fixed bar at the other anchor point Again be sure to keep the bar as level as possible when tightening 1 2 3 4 Always wear gloves during setup and never install above people If working at heights always use a spotter and safety ...
Page 9: ... detaching the clips Thread the looped ends through the rope guide on the fixed bar Drop the pins back in through the rope loop to secure tightly Re attach the clips Under side Showing Clip 1 2 3 Note that the illustrations in this Guide are illustrations only and differ slightly from the actual product 3 ...
Page 10: ...ke a loop at the other end and thread the rope through the rope guide on the Ratchet Bar Wrap the loop around the rope screw inside Hand tighten the ratchet nut just enough to bind the rope so it doesn t slip Repeat step 2 above for the other side 1 2 3 4 Note that the illustrations in this Guide are illustrations only and differ slightly from the actual product 4 ...
Page 11: ...er To tighten rotate the Ratchet Wrench in the direction to loosen wind the Ratchet Wrench in the direction Note that when alternating sides you need to flip the ratchet wrench over When tightening make sure to stand behind the Ratchet Bar not beside or underneath 1 2 3 Never use 3rd Party Ratchet Wrenches for tightening Never overtighten Max Torque Rating 20 ft lb 26 Nm Note that the illustration...
Page 12: ...ssory hook in the middle of the bar Note that the end where you first attach the Genie Rope will be the end that you start your time lapse Un reel the 25m Genie rope to the other anchor point and attach to the Fixed Bar Pull hand tight 1 2 Note that the illustrations in this Guide are illustrations only and differ slightly from the actual product 6 ...
Page 13: ...Be careful not to take the screw all the way out Unfold the arms out and re tighten the arm lock screw into place Ensure that the arm lock screw locates securely back into the hole Screw the four wheels onto the arms 1 2 3 Note that the illustrations in this Guide are illustrations only and differ slightly from the actual product 7 ...
Page 14: ...n top of the Slingshot Rope Ensure that the Slingshot Linear Accessory is sitting on top of the Carriage Now screw in the Slingshot Linear Accessory Note the Slingshot Linear Accessory differs from the Genie Linear acessory Attach the safety hooks around each wheel by threading the straight end through the inside hole on the arm Then wrap around the bottom of the wheel and pull the safety hook out...
Page 15: ...lhead or tripod head into the bottom of the Slingshot Carriage Carefully attach your camera to the ballhead or tripod head making sure the camera is tightly secured 1 2 3 Never operate when orange is visible on the Genies release latch Never attach the Genie hanging upside down on the Slingshot Carriage Note that the illustrations in this Guide are illustrations only and differ slightly from the a...
Page 16: ...tach one end of the Link cable to the camera port on the Genie and connect the other end to the shutter release port on your camera to trigger the shutter for time lapse 4 5 Never operate without using the Camera Safety Lanyard Note that the illustrations in this Guide are illustrations only and differ slightly from the actual product 10 ...
Page 17: ...ncluding bag Dimensions W 21 6 55cm x L 24 4 62cm x H 4 7 12cm Max Payload on carriage 17 6lbs 8kg Mount Type 3 8 UNC Thread Top and Underside 5mm Braided UHMwPE Core with HT Polyester Sheath Max Distance 330ft 100m Max Torque Rating 20 ft 26 Nm 1 2 3 Technical Specifications of the Slingshot 538mm 498mm 550mm 25m 86mm 498mm 11 ...
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