SLIK PRO 923CF, PRO 924CF User Manual

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Components

M302

PRO 923CF / PRO 924CF

Operating Instructions

Thank you very much for choosing SLIK Carbon Fiber tripod. SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy, rugged, dependable product that will provide you with many years of satisfactory use.

Please take a few moments to read this operating instruction carefully before use so that you can take full advantage of your Tripod's many fine features. Retain this operating instruction in case you might want to refer back to it.

Caution

This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety procedures in preventing injuries, or damages which may occur as a result of mishandling this product.

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Specification

PRO 923CF Folded length 708mm

(28")

Max. operating height 1,900mm

(74 3/4")

Max. center column ext. 310mm

(12 1/6")

Weight 2.32kg

(5lbs 2oz)

PRO 924CF Folded length 554mm

(22")

Max. operating height 1,790mm

(70 1/3")

Max. center column ext. 310mm

(12 1/6")

Weight 2.31kg

(5lbs 2oz)

This product has been designed to handle equipment weighing under 10 kgs (22 lbs). Do not overload. Some equipments weighing under 10 kgs (22 lbs), such as long lenses, may not balance well due to its weight distribution. In such case, please use a larger tripod.

Equipment that can be loaded on this Tripod

Carrying the Tripod

Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can result in unexpected accidents. We therefore, recommend you to remove your camera while carrying the tripod.

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Center column plate

Center column

3-Position leg angle adjustment lock

Center column stopper

Center column tension adjustment tube

Leg

Base plate

Pan head attachment screw (1/4")

Pan head attachment screw (3/8")

Crank handle

Main body

Soft grip

Leg lock nut

PRO 924CF

Pan Head Attachment Screw

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PRO 923CF

Accessory

(2mm width)Allen wrench

Caution

Soft Grip is consumption and cannot be used permanently. Please replace it whenever ragged.

In case of the shock given to Tripod by force

Caution

When the shock has been given to the tripods &/or legs such as falling down please check well whether there are cracks, flaws, etc. on the pipes, or not. When you find any cracks, flaws, etc. on the pipes, please stop to use it and ask to repair. It may be wounded when some of fibers came out from the pipes. In that case, please do not touch it.

2-way Leg tips

Clamp Head

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Please do not use an optional Clamp Head for a carbon fiber tripod. The pipe may be damaged.

Do not attach a camera directly to the Pan head attachment screw of the Center column. This may damage both your camera and tripod.

Three position adjustable legs

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To change the angle of each leg, close the Leg slightly, and then pull the Leg angle adjustment lock out. There is a choice of two other angle positions. After choosing the desired leg angle, securely push in the Adjustment lock.

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Adjusting elevation tension

Elevating the Center column

The Center column (elevator) will be going up and down, if the Center column stopper is loosened and the Crank handle is turned.

Please use the Crank handle of the Center column in the height to about 2/3 as the maximum. If not, it may cause unwanted camera movement.

Please tighten the Center column stopper before lifting your hand from the Crank handle. Unexpected fall of the Center column can be prevented.

The tension of the Center column can be adjusted by turning the Center column tension adjustment tube.

Prepare an attached Allen wrench. When you want to change to U1/4 screw, please remove the Center column plate and then, loosen the fixing screw with a Allen wrench (2 mm width).

How to change the Panhead attachment screw to small size

1. Remove the lower Base plate .

2. Loosen the Center column tension adjustment tube three or four complete turns.

5. Match the Groove of the Long center column to the Key guide inside the body of the tripod. Check to be sure this is perfectly matched.

6. Turn the Crank handle to engage the gear on the Long center column. Check to be sure operation is smooth. Replace the Base plate.

3. Using the Crank handle, crank out the Center column, while holding on to the head.

4. Remove the lower Base plate from the Short center column.

How to reattach the "FAJ ring"

In case, the FAJ ring was detached from Center column during the process of exchanging Center column, reattach is as per following steps.

1. Loosen Center column tension adjustment tube by rotating counterclockwise, and pull it out to downward.

2. Unite the Key of FAJ ring with the Groove of Center column, and insert it into Center column from thinner end.

3. Replace Center column tension adjustment tube by rotating clockwise.

Care of the Tripod

OIL

THINNER

• DO NOT apply any grease or oil to this product.

• Clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth only.

• DO NOT use close to flame. Avoid extreme heat.

Slik Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements on the products without any obligation and advanced notice.

Using a Short center column

2mm

Extending the Tripod legs

Groove

Key

Groove

FAJ ring

Key

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When you extend the legs, please proceed from the upper section. When you fold the legs, please proceed from the lower section. It will be steady to grip the upper part of pipe just above the Lock Nut. Do not remove the nut and do not take to pieces. If it has been removed, insert it as per the above specification.