I N I T I A L S E T U P - Promaster CHRONICLE User Manual

I N I T I A L S E T U P

When you first unbox the Chronicle, it will be stored in its fabric bag. This bag is a
great way to store and transport the tripod. It is also a good place to keep the
tripod's tools, and parts which you may not be using at the time. Upon removing the
Chronicle from the bag, you will find the
plate) attached to the
Inside the bag you will notice a small compartment with a zipper. Open it to locate
the included tool kit which is comprised of 3 hex wrenches in a small pouch. These
hex wrenches are important for various tasks such as tightening the Chronicle's grub
screws, removing or attaching the handle, and more.
After removing the Chronicle from its bag, begin by opening the tripod's legs.
Take ahold of each leg, one at a time, and pull it away from the tripod's center
until it stops. With all 3 legs set to their first and most basic angle position, the
tripod will stand on its own.
Next, we want to make sure the grub screws are properly tightened so the
is securely attached. Loosen the
counterclockwise and then pull up on the
middle assembly from the main tripod. This middle assembly is called the Flexor. It is
comprised of 3 basic components: a
mini tripod
Unscrew the
attached) upside down and peer inside. Notice two small screws: these are the grub
screws which prevent the
head's base. Open your tool kit and take out the longest hex wrench. Use this wrench
to check each grub screw to ensure it is tight. Don't overtighten the grub screws—
finger tight is plenty. You can now reassemble the Flexor by attaching the
to the Flexor tube
tighten the Flexor release knob
* Note, the grub screws are typically only used when removing the
when attaching a different type of head to this tripod. Never operate the tripod
or head unless the grub screws are tight.
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ball head. These items will be discussed later in this manual.
Flexor release knob
mini
Flexor
from the
ball head from detaching by placing force against the
and reinstalling the assembly into the
to hold the
control handle and
by rotating it about 1/2 turn
ball head
to remove the entire
tripod, the Flexor tube, and the
tube. Turn the Flexor tube
tripod's
Flexor in place.
quick release plate (QR
ball head
ball head.
ball head
(with
ball
mini tripod
collar. Remember to
ball head
or