Adjusting the center column
Change the position of the center column to raise the tripod head for
additional height. Unlock the center column by pushing the silver
Safety Latch
down and flipping the
Lever Lock
upward. Once you
have moved the center column to the desired height, lock the height in
place by flipping the center column lock back down.
For very low heights, the center column can be split by unscrewing and
removing the lower section.
Lever Lock
1. Push Safety
Latch Down to
Unlock
2. Flip the Lever Up and
Adjust Center Column
Lower Section of Center
Column Removed
Adjusting the leg angle
The legs of the Skyline can be set at one of three angles. To adjust the
leg angle, slide the
Release Tab
to the right and pivot the leg outward
to the desired angle.
To help stabilize the tripod in windy conditions, attach the
Balance
Hook
and hang a weight (not supplied) from it.
Balance Hook
Adjusting the leg length
To extend a leg, release the
Flip Lever Lock
and slide the leg section
out to the desired length. Press the flip lever
back down to secure a section in place. Leg will
extend to a maximum of three sections.
Padded upper sections on two legs provide a
comfortable place to grip and extra comfort
when carrying.
Release the Flip Lever Lock
to Adjust Leg Length
2. Pivot Leg and
Engage Release
Tab at Desired
Angle
1. Push Release
Tab to Right
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T
HE
V
ORTEX
3-Y
EAR
W
ARRANTY
This tripod is warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for three years after purchase. If
found to be defective in materials or workmanship
upon our inspection, Vortex Optics will repair or
replace the product or part.
Rest assured, if your tripod should ever require
repair, all you need do is contact Vortex Optics at 800-426-0048 for
prompt, professional, and friendly service.
Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
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