R E M O V I N G A N D M O U N T I N G T H E H E A D - Promaster CHRONICLE User Manual

have done this please pull up gently on the
is set to camera mode—it should not lift up—before attaching your camera. If the top
platform lifts, as if returning to phone mode, repeat the process until you are sure it is
securely set to camera mode.
R E M O V I N G A N D M O U N T I N G
T H E H E A D
You may choose to remove the included
Or, you may wish to mount the Chronicle
Begin by turning the
the tripod collar. Remove the
Locate the included tool kit and select the longest hex wrench. Use this long hex
Grub
Screws
grub screws
Once the
Flexor tube
unscrew the
Flexor tube
on the as well as the
ball head
Once the is removed, you will notice a special bolt in the middle
of the platform at the top of the
check the bottom of the
instead. This double-sided platform screw
on the Flexor tube. This screw is reversible. The larger side is a 3/8"-16 thread, which
works with the Chronicle head as well as most other photographic heads. The opposite
side of the screw is a 1/4"-20 thread, which is compatible with some other brands of
lightweight heads. If you happen to lose this screw and need a replacement, visit your
friendly neighborhood ProMaster retailer and ask for product 4014.
Flexor release knob counterclockwise 180º. Lift the
mini tripod
wrench to loosen both of the wrench to loosen both of the
Flexor tube. You can loosen these screws a few turns to
be sure they are no longer making contact with the base be sure they are no longer making contact with the base
of the ball head. However, do not fully remove them
of the
from the tube because they are small and easily lost. from the tube because they are small and easily lost.
are loose, make sure the
from the base of the
ball head
Flexor tube. If you do not see this bolt,
ball head
as this bolt might have come out with it
top platform to be absolutely sure the unit
ball head and install a different type of head.
ball head to a different tripod or grip item.
from the Flexor tube
grub screws
pan lock knob
ball head. Be sure to have a good hold
when you separate them.
should be kept in the platform
Flexor out of
by unscrewing it.
inside the
is tightened and then
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