T R A V EL A N G EL – S E R IES T R IP O D S
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1. 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 USER NOTICE e Do not exceed the maximum specified load capacity see specifications on the package label or visit www benro com Always ensure that Leg and Head Locks are tightly engaged before mounting any gear on your Tripod Do not use any Tripod below temperatures of 4 F or above 158 F 20 C 70 C Always clean and dry any Tripod after it 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 for prolonged periods and avoid high temperature exposure Avoid leaving any Tripod or Monopod unattended in areas where people could trip over the gear and get hurt Remove camera lens and all gear from any tripod when transporting For your safety don t let your Benro gear come in contact2. by simply reversing the Mounting Screw To do this turn the Locking Nut counter clockwise using the supplied Wrench until it becomes loose and unscrew the Mounting Screw until it can be completely removed Reverse the Screw so that the threads are in position and screw it back into place secure with the Locking Nut using the Wrench NOTE Allow enough of the screw threads to be available for maximum security when the Tripod Head is mounted onto the Tripod It s recommended that at least 5 to 6 threads be exposed before locking the Mounting Screw in place OPERATION Before using your Tripod adjust each Leg Section to the desired height and Leg Angle Setting Make sure that the Tripod is firmly resting on a level surface and mount your camera securely on the Tripod Head Always engage any safety locks on the Tripod Head to prevent any accidental dismounting FOR BEST RESULTS Do not raise the Tripod higher than necessary and extend the largest diameter Leg Sections first Only extend the Center Column if required to reach maximum height or to fine tune the vertical position FOR EXTRA STABILITY Carefully hang your camera bag or other weight on the Retractable Spring Loaded Weight Hook at the bottom of the Center Column NOTE Never carry your Tripod with camera gear attached Leg Angle Adjustment FIGURE 3 To accommodate uneven terrain awkward shooting situations or for low angle shooting your Benro Tripod i
3. with any electrical power source 8 Westchester Plaza Specifications and design are subject Elmsford NY 10523 to change without notice T 914 347 3300 F 914 347 3309 info Benro com Benro com 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 Center Column Locking Knob Leg Angle Adjustment Lock Reversible Grooved Center Column Retractable Weight Hook Leg Lock Grip Interchangeable Spiked Foot on select models l Rubber Foot 2 1 4 20 3 8 Mounting Screw l C Locking eA Nut wrench Unlock SETUP Head Mounting FIGURES 1 amp 2 If your Tripod did not come with a Head select one of the fine Benro Ballheads or Panheads that match your size Tripod and install by screwing the Head clockwise onto the 3 8 Mounting Thread of the Top Plate Once it is hand tight secure by fully tightening the Head Locking Screw s from below with the included Allen Key Most Heads have a 3 8 base mount so your Benro Tripod is shipped with the 3 8 Mounting Thread exposed but if the Head you choose uses a 1 4 20 you can attach it
4. e when raising or lowering the Center Column if a camera or equipment is mounted on the Tripod Never loosen the Center Column Locking Knob without holding the Center Column Failure to follow these instructions could result in damaged equipment Reversible Center Column FIGURES 7 amp 8 Your Tripod has the ability to reverse the Center Column for close up photography copy work and for difficult to reach objects To reverse the Center Column unscrew the Retractable Weight Hook located on the bottom of 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 The Center Column has an anti twist groove be sure to line up the groove with the key before inserting the Column back into the Main Casting NOTE Do not reverse the Center Column when a camera or equipment is mounted continued on back page
5. ncludes a 2 position Leg Angle Adjustment Sliding Lock Each Leg can be adjusted by pulling the Leg Angle Lock out and selecting one of the two positions Please make sure that the Leg Angle Lock is securely pushed back into the lock position after you have selected the desired Leg Angle After use the Leg Angle Adjustment Sliding Lock releases the Travel Angel s unique Tripod Legs so they can be folded up 180 making it extremely compact for easy carrying and packing Leg Section Adjustment FIGURES 4 amp 5 Each Leg section can be adjusted to the desired length by turning the leg lock grip 1 2 turn 180 clockwise until the Leg is free to slide in or out Once the desired length is achieved turn the Leg Lock Grip counter clockwise until the Leg Section is securely locked Repeat this step for each Leg and each Section until the Tripod is set to the desired height NOTE To prevent any accidental damage to your gear always remove any mounted equipment camera etc from the Tripod before adjusting the Leg Sections Raising and Lowering the Center Column FIGURE 6 To raise or lower the Center Column turn the Center Column Locking Knob clockwise and set the Column to the desired position While holding the Column in position turn the Center Column Locking Knob counter clockwise to secure the Column in place Don t over tighten the Center Column Lock as this could damage the threads NOTE Take special car
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