Induro CMG55 User manual

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CM-SERIES & AM-SERIES MONOPODS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for making Induro your choice for

professional photographic gear. Your Induro gear

is manufactured to provide years of dependable

service. In order to obtain optimum satisfaction

and performance we suggest that you carefully

read these instructions and provide them to

anyone who may also use your Induro gear.

Specific ations and design are subject to change wi thout notice.

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Locking Nut

1/4-20 + 3/8 Mounting Screw

Wrench

Unlock Lock

Closed Cell Foam Grip

Rubber Foot

Top Plate

Leg Lock Grip

SETUP

Head Mounting (FIGUR ES 1 & 2)

If your Monopod did not come with a Head, select one of the ﬁne Induro Tripod Heads that match your size Monopod and install by screwing the Head clock wise onto the 3/8" Mounting Thread of the Top Plate. Once it is hand tight, secure by fully tightening the Head Locking Screw(s) from below with the included Allen Key.

Most Heads have a 3/8" Base Mount so your Induro Monopod is shipped with the 3/8 Mounting Thread exposed, but if the Head you choose uses a 1/4–20 you can attach it by simply reversing the Mounting Screw. To do this turn the Locking Nut counterclock wise (using the supplied Wrench) until it becomes loose, and unscrew the Mounting Screw until it can be completely removed. Reverse the Screw, so that the threads are in position and screw it back into place, secure with the Locking Nut using the wrench.

NOTE: Allow enough of the screw threads to be available for maximum securit y when the Head is mounted onto the Monopod. It’s recommended that at least 5 to 6 threads be exposed before locking the Mounting Screw in place.

OPERATION

Before using your Monopod, adjust each Leg Section to the desired height.

Make sure that the Monopod is ﬁrmly resting on a stable surface and mount your camera securely on the Monopod Head. Always engage any safety locks on the Monopod Head to prevent any accidental dismounting.

FOR BES T RESULTS: Do not raise the Monopod higher than necessary and extend the largest diameter Leg Sections ﬁrst.

NOTE: Never carry your Monopod with camera gear attached.

USER NOTICE

c Do not exceed the maximum speciﬁed load

capacity (see speciﬁcations on the package label or visit www.indurogear.com).

c Always ensure that Leg and Head Locks are

tightly engaged before mounting any gear on your Monopod.

c Do not use any Monopod below temperatures of

−4°F or above +158°F (−20°C / +70°C).

c Always clean and dry any Monopod after it

has been exposed to wet, dust y, sandy or salty conditions. Your Monopod is not recommended for use in salt water. If required, clean Monopod using a mild soap solution applied with a soft cloth, rinse with fresh water and dry with soft towel. Remove any dust, dirt or sand from all Leg Locks, Leg Sections and all moving parts.

c Do not leave any Monopod in the sun for prolonged

periods and avoid high temperature exposure.

c Avoid leaving any Monopod or Tripod unattended in

areas where people could trip over the equipment and get hurt.

c Remove camera, lens, and all gear from the

Monopod when transporting.

c For your safety, don’t let your Induro gear come in

contact with any electrical power source.

Leg Section Adjustment (FIGURES 3 & 4)

Each Leg Section can be adjusted to the desired length by turning the Leg Lock Grip 1/2 turn (180°) clock wise until the Leg is free to slide in or out. Once the desired length is achieved, turn the Leg Lock Grip counter-clockwise until the leg section is securely

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locked. Repeat this step for each Leg Section until the Monopod is set to the desired height.

NOTE: To prevent any accidental damage to your gear, always remove any mounted equipment (camera, etc.) from the Monopod before adjusting the Leg Sections.