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Maintenance
The Hinge lock is designed so that sand or other debris may be
worked out of the hinge lock mechanism.
Repeatedly operate the button and hinge slider, combined with
blowing out the debris until the mechanism operates smoothly.
Should this procedure fail to sufficiently clear the debris, follow the
instructions below to disassemble the mechanism for cleaning.
1.
Pull the leg out to gain access to the M4 lock screw.
2.
Using a 2.5mm or 3/32” ball ended hex
key, remove the M4 lock
screw by turning anticlockwise.
Hinge Lock Cleaning
3.
With the screw removed raise the leg to the horizontal position
and push the hinge slider towards the bowl and lift out.
4.
Lift out the hinge lock button.
5.
Use compressed air and a soft brush to remove any debris.
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WARNING!
When using compressed air, wear suitable
safety glasses to avoid injury.
6.
Work the hinge lock up and down using the flat edge of a screw
driver pushing on the centre of the lock, debris will work its way
out the bottom of the mechanism.
7.
Once the lock is clean assembly is a reversal of steps 2 - 4.
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Caution!
When replacing the M4 lock screw, offer it to the
thread and turn anticlockwise until you hear / feel a click
then tighten clockwise. This will prevent the screw from
being cross threaded.
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Caution!
If the screw is dropped in the lock mechanism,
do not try to close the leg. Turn the tripod upside down and
shake the screw out or retrieve using pliers.
