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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for making Benro your choice for professional photographic
equipment. Your Benro gear is manufactured to provide years of
dependable service. In order to obtain optimum satisfaction and
performance, we suggest that you carefully read these instructions.
USER NOTICE
do not exceed the maximum specified
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load capacity (see specifications on the
package label or visit www.benro.com).
Always ensure that leg and Head locks
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are tightly engaged before mounting any
gear on your Tripod.
do not use any Tripod below temperatures
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of −4°F or above +158°F (−20°C / +70°C).
Always clean and dry any Tripod after it
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has been exposed to wet, dusty, sandy
or salty conditions. Your Tripod is not
recommended for use in salt water. if
required, clean tripod using a mild soap
solution applied with a soft cloth, rinse
with fresh water and dry with soft towel.
remove any dust, dirt or sand from all leg
locks, leg Sections and all moving parts.
do not leave any Tripod in the sun
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for prolonged periods and avoid high
temperature exposure.
Avoid leaving any Tripod or Monopod
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unattended in areas where people could
trip over the gear and get hurt.
remove camera, lens, and all gear from
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any tripod when transporting.
For your safety, don’t let your Benro
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gear come in contact with any electrical
power source.
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Benro.com
Specifications and design are subject
to change without notice.
A. Vertical Column Positioning
(FIGURE 6)
See instructions above for raising and
lowering the Center Column.
B. Angular and Horizontal Column
Positioning
(FIGURES 7 & 8)
unlock the Center Column by turning the
Center Column locking Knob counter-
clockwise. Then raise the Center Column
up until it clears the main casting. unlock
the Horizontal locking Knob by turning
counter-clockwise and position the
Column at the desired angle. Turn both
the Center Column and Horizontal locking
Knobs clockwise to lock.
C. Center Column Panning and Rotation
(FIGURE 9)
unlock the center column pan lock Knob
to pan the entire Flex Column assembly
and/or to rotate the Center Column. re-lock
when the desired position is reached.
noTe: in the horizontal or an angular
Column position, it is recommended that
you carefully hang your camera bag or other
weight on the Center Column Weight Hook at
the opposite end of the mounted equipment
or camera. This weight will act as a counter
balance to help stabilize the Tripod and
reduce the chance of it falling over because
of unequal weight distribution.
Reversible Center Column
(FIGURE 10)
in addition to the Flex movement, your Tripod
has the ability to reverse the Center Column.
To reverse the Center Column, loosen the
Center Column locking Knob and pull the
Center Column out. insert the Center Column
through the bottom with the Mounting
plate upside-down and retighten the Center
Column locking Knob securely.
noTe: do not reverse the Center Column
when a camera or equipment is mounted.
Interchangeable Spiked and Rubber Feet
(select models)
(MAIN FIGURE)
Most Benro tripods include interchangeable
Stainless Steel Spiked or rubber Feet. They
provide the right contact depending on the
surface or terrain that the tripod will be used
in. To remove the rubber Feet simply unscrew
each rubber Foot counter-clockwise and
replace with the provided Spiked Feet. Tighten
the Spiked Feet using the included Wrench.
