Induro AM Series, CM Series Operating Instructions Manual
CM- SERIES & AM -SER IES MONOP ODS
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.
Speci fications an d design are subje ct to change witho ut notice.
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SETUP
Head Moun ting (FIGURES 1 & 2 )
If your Mono pod did not come with a Head , selec t
one of the fine Ind uro Tripod He ads that match your
size Monop od and install by scr ewing the Head
clock wise onto the 3/8" Mo unting Thread of the Top
Plate. Once it is hand tight, s ecure by fully tighte ning
the Head Lo cking Screw(s) f rom below with the
includ ed Allen Key.
Most Hea ds have a 3/8" Base Mount so your Induro
Monopo d is shippe d with the 3/ 8 Mounting Threa d
expos ed, but if the Head you choo se uses a 1/4–20
you can att ach it by simply rever sing the Mounting
Screw. To do this tur n the Locking Nut coun terclock wise (using the supp lied Wrench) until it
become s loose, and unscr ew the Mounting Scre w
until it can be co mpletely remove d. Reverse the
Screw, so that the thread s are in posit ion and screw
it back into pl ace, secure with th e Locking Nut using
the wren ch.
NOTE: Al low enough of the scre w thread s to be
avail able for maximum se curity when the Head is
mounted on to the Monopod. It’s rec ommended that
at least 5 to 6 thre ads be exposed befo re locking the
Mountin g Screw in pl ace.
OPERATION
Before us ing your Monopod , adjust ea ch Leg Section
to the desir ed height.
Make sure tha t the Monop od is firmly resting on a
stabl e surf ace and mount your came ra securely on
the Monop od Head. Always en gage any safety lo cks
on the Monop od Head to prevent any acc idental
dismounting.
FOR BES T RESULT S: Do not rais e the Monopod
higher tha n neces sary and extend the large st
diamete r Leg Sec tions first.
NOTE: Ne ver carry your Mo nopod with came ra
gear att ached.
Leg Sec tion Adjustmen t (FIGUR ES 3 & 4)
Each Leg S ection can be adjus ted to the desired
length by tu rning the Leg Lock Gr ip 1/2 turn (180°)
clock wise until the Leg is fr ee to slide in or out. Once
the desir ed length is achiev ed, turn the Leg Lock Gr ip
counter -clockwis e until the leg sectio n is secur ely
locked. Repeat this step fo r each Leg Se ction until
the Monop od is set to the desired hei ght.
NOTE: To preve nt any accidental dam age to your
gear, always remove any moun ted equipment
(camer a, etc.) from the Mono pod before adjus ting
the Leg Sec tions.
USER NOTICE
c Do not exceed the ma ximum specified lo ad
capac ity (see specific ations on the package l abel
or visit w ww.induro gear.com).
c Alway s ensure tha t Leg and Head Lo cks are
tightly eng aged before mounti ng any gear on
your Monopod.
c Do not use any Mono pod below tempera tures of
−4°F or above +158°F (−2 0°C / +70°C).
c Alway s clean and dr y any Monopod after it
has been exp osed to wet, dusty, san dy or salty
conditions. Your Monop od is not recom mended for
use in salt water. If required, clea n Monopo d using
a mild soap solu tion applied with a sof t cloth, rinse
with fre sh water and dry with sof t towel. Remove
any dust, dir t or sand from all Leg Lock s, Leg
Sections and all moving parts .
c Do not leave any Monopod in the sun for prol onged
perio ds and avoid high temper ature exposure.
c Avoid leav ing any Monopod or Tripod una ttended in
areas wh ere people could trip ov er the equipment
and get hurt.
c Remove camera, lens , and all gear fro m the
Monopo d when tra nsporting .
c For your safe ty, don’t let your Induro gear com e in
contac t with any ele ctrical powe r source.
1
Locking Nut
1/4-20 + 3/8
Mounting Screw
Wrench
2
Unlock Lock
3 4
Top Plate
Leg Lock Gr ip
Closed Cell Foam Grip
Rubber Foot
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