Adjusting 'Pozi-Loc' Leg Clamps - Vinten Vision Pozi-Loc Maintenance Manual

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1 Bedding-in occurs with 'Pozi-Loc' leg clamps, which may necessitate resetting the clamp. Check the
effectiveness of each leg clamp as follows:
1.1 Extend all three tripod legs fully and apply the clamp(s).
1.2 Position each leg in turn vertically on a set of weighing scales.
1.3 Gradually apply body weight to the leg until either or both clamps begin to slip. Note the reading
on the scales at which this occurs.
1.4 A reading of less than 35 kg (77 lb) will necessitate adjustment.
Top clamp
2 Adjust the top clamp as follows:
2.1 Turn the clamp knob
2.2 Remove screw (2). Using a suitable peg spanner, back off the threaded insert
the leg is free to move under its own weight.
2.3 While sliding the leg in and out, gradually tighten the threaded insert
grip.
2.4 If not aligned, back off the threaded insert
2.5 Carbon fibre tripods - back off the threaded insert
2.6 Aluminium tripods - back off the threaded insert
2.7 Install screw
(3)
(2)

Adjusting 'Pozi-Loc' leg clamps

(1) to the vertical, 'off' position
(2) to secure the threaded insert (3).
Adjusting 'Pozi-Loc' top clamps
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(3) until a slot aligns with the hole for screw (2).
(3) two further slots.
(3) three further slots
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(3) slot by slot until
(3) until the clamp begins to
(1)
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