Miller Camera Support 1576, 1589, 1580, 1584 User Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Two-stage tripod

#1576 Sprinter II 2-Stage Carbon Tripod

#1580 Sprinter II 2-Stage Alloy Tripod

#1584 Sprinter II Single Stage Carbon Tripod

#1589 Sprinter II Single Stage Alloy Tripod

Aluminium or .....

Upper Leg
Lock Adjuster

Sprint Lok
Upper Lever

Sprint Lok
Lower Lever

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

Carry Handle

Rubber Foot

Upper Leg Lock Assembly

Tie Down Hook

Carbon Fibre Tubes

Transport Clips

Mid Level

Spreader Mount

Lower Leg

Lock Adjuster

Single-stage tripod

Bowl

Aluminum or Carbon Fibre tubes

Upper Leg Lock Assembly

Sprint Lok

ACCESSORIES & COMPONENTS

Cat # Description

#475 Detachable Rubber Feet (set of 3)

#990 Mid Level Spreader

#470 Ground Spreader

P5380 Carry Handle Assembly

P6434 Upper Leg Lock Lever

P6436 Lower Leg Lock Lever

P5330 Transport Clip

P6579 5mm Hex Key

WARRANTY

SERVICE, SALES & SUPPORT

Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair work
on Sprinter tripods. Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty. It
is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent if a change
of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage. For in­formation regarding sales and service of Miller products, or for your nearest
Miller representative, please contact us via our website or at the following:

MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

30 Hotham Parade, Artarmon, Sydney
NSW 2064 Australia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MILLER FLUID HEADS (Europe) LTD.
Unit A2, Ford Lane Industrial Estate
Ford Lane, Ford
West Sussex, BN18 0DF United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT LLC (USA)

218 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove,
New Jersey 07009-1231 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MILLER TRIPODS Canada
1055 Granville Street
Vancouver BC V6Z1L4, Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Operating Manual for the Sprinter II camera support
tripods from Miller. Sprinter II tripods feature Miller’s revolutionary Sprint­Loks (Patented.) leg clamping system, and are designed to be used in

conjunction with 100mm ball leveling uid heads to support lightweight

portable video cameras in a professional environment.

Sprinter II tripods are available as Single-Stage or 2-Stage extension

tripods, supplied with your choice of high-strength, ultra-light carbon ber

or durable, anodised aluminum leg tubing.

Sprinter II are professional tripods designed for continuous use, and
combine light weight and ease of set-up with rapid, stable and durable
performance. They are constructed from the highest quality polymers and
corrosion-resistant die cast and machined alloy components to offer high
impact resistance and long-term durability under extreme location condi­tions and temperatures ranging from –40°C to +65°C.

The Sprinter II tripod range is available in a choice over 20 systems with

Miller’s Arrow and DS range of uid heads and Mid Level or Ground

Spreaders. These systems deliver the ultimate in rugged, rapid deploy­ment camera support for ENG crews, freelance camera operators, as well
as corporate and educational users.

TECHNICAL DATA

Cat# #1589 #1584 #1580 #1576

Tube Conguration 1 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 2 Stage

Tube Material Alloy Carbon Fibre Alloy Carbon Fibre

Maximum Load 45kg 45kg 45kg 45kg

Weight 3.0kg 2.5kg 3.5kg 2.9kg

Maximum Height- mm (in)

Mid Level Spreader 1435 (56.5) 1435 (56.5) 1530 (60.3) 1530 (60.3)

Ground Spreader 1430 (56.3) 1430 (56.3) 1565 (61.7) 1565 (61.7)

Minimum Height- mm (in)

Mid Level Spreader 670 (26.5) 670 (26.5) 440 (17.5) 440 (17.5)

Ground Spreader 635 (25.0) 635 (25.0) 415 (16.5) 415 (16.5)

Transport Length- mm (in) 850 (33.50) 850 (33.50) 705 (27.8) 705 (27.8)

Please refer to warranty card for complete details

WEBSITE www.millertripods.com

D6582-3 04/06

TRIPOD SET-UP

TRIPOD PULL DOWN

LEG LOCK ADJUSTMENT

Remove tripod from carry case and stand on a level surface
(if possible). Unclip the 2 transport clips located on the lower tube section
of the tripod.

Single Stage Sprinter II Tripod
(one Sprint-Lok per leg to control lower stage).

1. Holding top of tripod, use thumb and forenger to open (disengage)

the Sprint-Lok lever on each tripod leg.

2. Extend the tripod to the required height then

close (engage) the Sprint-Lok levers. Ensure the feet are at on the

ground.

3. Spread the tripod legs fully apart and repeat (1) to ensure the tripod
bowl is approximately level.

4. Adjust the Mid Level or Ground spreader if required (see Spreader
section)

5. Gently pull two legs outwards, to make the tripod more stable.

6. Level the uid head using the Bubble Level and ball leveling feature
of the uid head.

2-Stage Sprinter II Tripod
(2 Sprint Loks per leg to control mid and lower stage).

1. The 2 Sprint Loks on each leg can be opened (disengaged)
independently or simultaneously.

2. Proceed as per Single Stage tripod setup instructions.

Note: On 2-Stage tripods, optimum rigidity is achieved when mid and low­er tripod stages are both extended equally to achieve the desired height.

1. Remove camera payload from uid head.

2. Close the tripod, ensuring rst that the spreader telescopic arms are

exactly the same length before fully closing the tripod legs.

3. Open (disengage) all Sprint Loks while holding the top of the tripod
and with tripod feet on the ground, then fully lower the tripod to its
shortest length.

4. Close (engage) all Sprint Loks.

5. Re-attach 2 transport clips.

6. Return tripod to carry case if nished shooting.

TRANSPORT CLIPS

The 2 Transport Clips (Fig 3), are de­signed to hold the Sprinter tripod’s three
legs together during transport. Their
spring-loaded design means they are
easily gripped and detached for set up,
and reattached.

Transport Clip

Fig 3.

CARRY HANDLE

The Sprinter II Inline patented Carry

handle (g 4.) is designed so the
Sprinter II tripod and uid head remain

balanced while being carried by hand.
The rubber handle offers secure grip,

while the exible nylon attachments let

it rest, between the tripod legs, during
shooting.

Over time the leg locks may need adjusting to prevent leg slippage.

Upper Leg Lock: ( Fig 7.)
For Single & 2 stage Sprinter II Tripod.

Adjust the Upper Leg Lock Assembly in a locked position using (supplied)
5mm Hex Key - P6579.

1. Extend the upper stage half way and lock the Upper Lever.

2. Turn the Upper Leg lock Nut clockwise 1/8th of a turn. Release Upper
Lever and ensure that stage slides freely.

3. When adjusted correctly Leg Lock Lever should only have a small
amount of “free play” before locking action commences. If this free
play is excessive repeat the steps above.

5mm Hex key

Lower Leg Lock: (Fig 8.)
For 2 stage Sprinter II Tripod only.

Adjust the Lower Leg Lock Assembly in locked position using a (supplied)
5mm Hex Key. - P6579

1. Extend the lower stage half way and lock the Lower Lever.

2. Tighten the adjusting screw gradually clockwise 1/8th of a turn.
Release Lower Lever and ensure leg slides freely.

3. When adjusted correctly Leg Lock Lever should only have a small
amount of “free play” before locking action commences. If this free
play is excessive repeat the steps above.

When nished, ensure that all Leg Lock Levers
lock ush with the tripod brackets.

5mm Hex key

Test each leg lock assembly by:

· Unlocking and locking lever several times.

· The lever should close with a denitive ‘click’.

· The end of the lever should close against the bracket.

· The tripod legs must slide freely when unlocked.

Fig 8.

SPREADERS

A Mid Level or Ground Spreader allows for rapid tripod setup and pull down
by keeping tripod legs at an equal or preset distance relative to each other.
A Mid Level Spreader attaches to the centre bracket of a tripod leg, while a
ground spreader attaches directly to the tripod feet.

Mid Level Spreader (Fig 5.)

The Miller Mid Level Spreader provides for continuous variable adjustment
between maximum and minimum height settings. The tripod height and
overall footprint can be adjusted by turning the Height Adjustment knob or
by adjusting the length of the telescopic spreader arms.

MID LEVEL
SPREADER

Height Adjustment Knob

Quick Release Latch

Setup

1. Set the tripod feet to the desired location – you may need to screw
the Height Adjustment Knob SCREW OUT or adjust the length of the
spreader arms to do this.

2. Screw the Height Adjustment Knob SCREW IN until resistance is felt.

3. Pull two legs outwards slightly to ensure stable stance of tripod.

Pull Down

1. Before closing the tripod, ensure all spreader arms are either fully
retracted or adjusted to exactly the same length before closing the
tripod legs. If a quick release latch is stuck, undo the spreader arm
telescoping clamp to release tension on the latch.

Telescopic Clamp

Fig 5.

Fig 4.

Ground Spreader (Fig 6.)

The Miller Ground Spreader provides telescoping adjustment of each spreader
arm to allow for lower height settings or uneven ground.

GROUND SPREADER

Adjustment Knob

Fig 6.

Set up

1. Set the tripod in the desired location.

2. Pull two legs outwards until Ground Spreader is lying on the
supporting surface

3. Extend telescoping arms if required to reposition individual tripod legs

Pull Down

1. Close tripod by pulling Ground Spreader up by centre ring. Ensure all
spreader telescoping arms are either fully retracted or adjusted to
exactly the same length before closing the tripod legs.

Fig 7.

LEG TO BOWL ADJUSTMENT

The leg to bowl pivot joint on the Sprinter tripod should have no lateral or

free play movement and should swing with a rm, smooth resistance.

Adjustment is usually not required; however, should it become necessary,
the following procedure must be observed. (Fig 9.)

1. Leg to Bowl Adjustment to eliminate lateral or free play movement:
Using a cross head screwdriver, ensure Bracket Mounting Screws
on both sides of the Leg Top Bracket are tight. Retighten if neces
sary. Check all legs.

2. Leg pivot or ‘swing’ adjustment to ensure rm, smooth resistance.

Tighten the Leg Pivot Screws on each side of the Leg Top Bracket
using a 4mm Hex key until a smooth resistance is maintained. Check
all legs.

Leg Top Bracket

Bracket Mounting
Screws

4mm Hex Key

Leg Pivot Screw

#2 Pozi Head
Screw Driver

Fig 9.

SAFETY

READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Miller recommends that all camera support equipment should be carried in
a reinforced carry case

All Miller Sprinter II systems include a reinforced carry case that protects
the tripod from impact damage and limits exposure to heat and moisture
during carriage and storage.

Ensure the weight of the payload does not exceed the specied capacity.

Never set up or pull down a tripod while a camera is mounted on it.

Ensure all Tripod/Spreader locks are securly engaged prior to mounting
camera.

The safe operation of the tripod is the responsibility of the operator.

MAINTENANCE

Regularly inspect the tripod, paying particular attention to any tube dam­age, leg lock adjustment, leg top adjustment, condition of the bowl rim,
spreader mounting points, carry handle and feet.

Keep grit and dirt out of Sprint Loks as much as possible, including behind
levers. Regularly clean the tripod with a clean damp rag or soft brush. Wipe
off all sand, dust and salt spray.

Do not clean with solvents, cleaning uids, lubricants, polishes, abrasives

or wire brushes.

Transport and store the tripod in Miller case wherever possible. Store the
tripod in a dry place, away from direct sunlight