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1/4 Camera Screw
1
Clamp
Locking Knob
Side-Rotating Base
Degree Markings
Base Locking Twist Knob
Head Base
3
4
6
7
2
Quick-Release Plate
Locking Quick-Release
Rotatable Base
Handgrip
5
8
Orion® Tritech II Compact 3-Way Fluid Pan Head
1 - Parts of the Tritech II Pan Head
2-3 - Mounting and Removing Quick-Release Plate
a) To remove the quick-release plate, rotate the lock lever 90 degrees, then remove plate.
b) Mount your camera, small spotting scope, or binocular tripod adapter on the quick-release
plate with the captive ¼"-20 screw.
c) To re-install the quick-release plate, press it into the plate well until the locking lever snaps
closed.
4 - Installing the Pan Head
Mount the head on the tripod by aligning the threaded socket under the head base with the thread-
ed post on the tripod or monopod (sold separately), then rotate the head clockwise until it is firmly
tightened.
5-7 - 3-Way Tilt Head Operation
(5) To tilt the quick-release plate laterally up to 90° (vertical), loosen the locking knob by a half turn,
then lift the plate to the desired angle before re-tightening the locking knob.
(6) To rotate the pan head up or down in altitude, turn the handgrip a half turn counterclockwise
then lever the head up or down to the desired angle; the head can be rotated between -90° and +90°
in altitude. Rotate the handgrip clockwise to retighten the altitude axis.
(7) To rotate the pan head left or right in azimuth, loosen the base locking a half turn or so, the move
the head using the handgrip to the desired position. The head can be rotated 360° in azimuth.
8 - Convertible Nut
The hole in the bottom of the head base has a 3/8" thread. If your tripod or monopod has a ¼"-20
threaded stud, you will need to thread the supplied 1/4" convertible nut into the hole in the head
base. Use a coin or large flat-blade screwdriver to screw the slotted nut into the hole.
SPECIFICATIONS
3-Way pan head (360° azimuth, 180° altitude, 90° lateral tilt)
Material:
Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Max. load:
11 lbs. (5kg)
Quick-release shoe:
QR-20 (1/4"-20 post)
Mounting socket:
3/8" includes 3/8"-to-1/4" insert
Dimensions:
7.25" x 3" x 2.75"
Weight:
11.5 oz. (328g)
#5392
IN 572 08/16
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Summary of Contents for Orion Tritech II
- Page 1 Quick-Release Plate Locking Knob Locking Quick-Release Side-Rotating Base 1 - Parts of the Tritech II Pan Head Rotatable Base 2-3 - Mounting and Removing Quick-Release Plate Degree Markings a) To remove the quick-release plate, rotate the lock lever 90 degrees, then remove plate.
- Page 2 One-Year Limited Warranty This Orion product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid.
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