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Elevation unit
Installing or removing the elevation unit
The elevation unit may be fitted to the single-stage tripod. To install the elevation unit it is neces-
sary to remove the four captive head mounting bolts and the spreader support tube.
To install the elevation unit:
If fitted, remove the mid-level spreader (see
“Removing or refitting the mid-level spreader”
on page 21
).
Remove circlips
(12.3)
and washers
(12.2)
securing four head mounting bolts
(12)
and
washers
(12.1)
. Retain bolts, washers and circlips for future use.
Remove three screws
(8.1)
securing
the spreader support tube
(8)
to the underside of the
tripod head.
Position the elevation unit
(13)
in the tripod so that the locating pin
(13.3)
on the mounting
flange engages with the Mitchell keyway on the tripod.
Secure the elevation unit
using the four 3/8in. bolts
(13.1)
and washers
(13.2)
provided.
Unless installing the tripod on a dolly or floor spreader, refit the mid-level spreader.
To remove the elevation unit:
If fitted, remove the mid-level spreader (see
“Removing or refitting the mid-level spreader”
on page 21
).
Remove the four 3/8in. bolts
(13.1)
and washers
(13.2)
securing
the elevation unit
to the
tripod head.
Install the spreader support tube
(8)
on the underside of the tripod head and secure using
three screws
(8.1)
and Loctite 221.
Install four head mounting bolts
(12)
and washers
(12.1)
and secure with washers
(12.2)
and circlips
(12.3)
.
Unless installing the tripod on a dolly or floor spreader, refit the mid-level spreader.
WARNING! The elevation unit should not be fitted to the two-stage tripod,
as stability is reduced when the elevation unit is fully extended
NOTE:
The spreader support tube
(8)
will align with the tripod head in only one
position.
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