Operation; Assembly; Tripod And Floor Spreader; Tripod And Mid-Level Spreader - Vinten Protouch PRO-6 HDV Operator's Manual

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Assembly

If not already done, assemble the system as follows:

Tripod and floor spreader

To install the floor spreader
Lift the tripod out of the case using the finger holes just below the top clamps.
Release the leg tie strap
Secure the spreader to the tripod feet with the rubber straps(24).
NOTE:
Once assembled, keep the spreader attached to the tripod
To adjust the tripod:
Adjust the operating height by undoing the leg clamps
desired height. Adjust the spreader
Tighten the clamps
locked position.
In adverse conditions secure the tripod using the tie-down hook (27), or suspend a weight
from the hook.
WARNING! Use care when the tripod is fully extended and the floor

Tripod and mid-level spreader

To install the mid-level spreader
Grip the ends of each spreader arm in turn between thumb and fore-finger and press in both
attachment release buttons (30).
Push the arm into the tripod attachment
Secure the carpet feet
NOTE:
The carpet feet attach using rubber straps in the same way as the floor
spreader (23).

Operation

(Fig
2):
(25)
and spread the legs.
(23)
if necessary.
(21)
until an audible click is heard and the knob is in the horizontal,
spreader is in the closed position, as stability will be reduced.
(Fig
3):
(26)
ensuring the attachment pins
(32)
onto the tripod feet using the rubber straps (33).
(21)
and pulling the tripod up to the
(31)
engage.
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