SLIK U 8000 Operating Instructions

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Components
Pan head
Center column
Elevation
crank handle
Leg lock
Leg lock lever
Rubber leg tip
Attaching camera to the Quick release platform
To remove the Quick release platform
from the Pan head, turn Quick
release lock lever counterclockwise,
and lift Platform out at an angle from
the side closest to the lever.
R U 8000
Operating Instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of a SLIK U 8000 Tripod.
SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy, rugged,
dependable product that will provide you with many years of satisfac-
tory use.
Please take a few moments to read this instruction sheet carefully so
you can take full advantage of your Tripod's many fine features.
Retain this instruction sheet in case you might want to refer back to it.
Caution
This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety
procedures in preventing injuries, and damages which may occur as
a result of mishandling this product.
Prohibited
This prohibited icon refers to information pertaining to prohibited con-
tents. Please refer to instructions closely to avoid accidents.
Center column
locking collar
Center column
cover
Center column
ring
Leg brace
The retractable Camera position-
ing pin enables you to mount
either a video, or a still camera on
to the Quick release platform.
For still cameras, align the length of
the Platform along the baseplate of
the camera body, and tighten screw
into the tripod socket with a coin.
Quick release platform
Vertical tilt knob
Pan & Tilt handle
Retractable
camera positioning pin
Equipment that can be
used with this tripod
Caution
Prohibited
This product has been designed
to handle equipment weighing
under 2 kgs (4 lbs 6 oz).
Do not overload.
Some equipment weighing under
2 kgs (4 lbs 6 oz), such as long
lenses, may not balance well due
to its weight distribution. In such
case, please use a larger tripod.
For video cameras, match the
Camera positioning pin of the
Platform to the corresponding hole
beneath the camera, and then tighten
screw into tripod socket with a coin.
Replacement Quick release platform
for the U 8000 is available. Cat. No.
618-731
Specification
Length folded
Max. operating height 1,500mm
Max. center column ext.
Weight
Quick release
lock lever
Panning lock knob
Quick release
Camera post
platform
Carrying the tripod
Prohibited
Carrying a tripod with a camera
left on can result in unexpected
accidents.
We therefore, recommend you to
remove your camera while carrying
the tripod.
Return Quick release platform back
onto the Pan head by inserting at
an angle from the side closest to
the Quick release lock lever.
590mm
(23 1/4")
(59 1/12")
300mm
(11 5/6")
1.5kg
(3 lbs 5 oz)