Vortex HIGH COUNTRY TRIPOD User manual

VORTEX HIGH COUNTRY TRIPOD

Congratulations on your purchase of the rugged, compact Vortex High Country tripod.

Using the ball head lever

The ball head lever controls all movement of the head. Release the tension by turning the lever (F) counter-clockwise—this allows you to move the head freely in all directions. Turn the lever clockwise to increase the tension again.

Use the quick release (QR) plate to attach a spotting

scope, binocular, or camera to the High Country tripod.

1. Release the quick release plate by loosening the tension

lock knob (B) and sliding the quick release plate (C) forward until

it reaches the pin lock.

2. Push the pin lock (E) in and slide the quick release plate off the plate platform (D).

3. Thread the quick release plate onto the body of the spotting scope, binocular, or camera and tighten

the screw so the connection is secure.

4. Reattach the quick release plate by pushing the pin lock in and sliding the plate back on until it is

centered on the plate platform.

5. Secure the quick release plate in place by tightening the tension lock knob.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Ball Head with Quick Release Plate

A. Ball Head B. QR Plate Tension Lock Knob C. QR Plate D. QR Plate Platform E. QR Pin Lock F. Ball Head Lever G. Center Column Locking Collar H. Variable Leg Release Button I. Two-Piece Center Column J. Accessory Hook K. Flip-Lever Leg Lock

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Extending the leg length

Each tripod leg has five sections. To extend a leg, release

the flip-lever locks (K) and slide

leg sections out to the desired length. Press the flip-lever back down to lock a section in place.

Adjusting the variable leg angle spread

Adjust the tripod leg angles for ease of use in

various scenarios. Push

the leg release button (H) and lift the leg upward to one of two different angle positions. Repeat with other legs as needed.

Remove the bottom section of the two-piece center column to keep the head closer to the ground when viewing at the lowest position.

Adjusting the center column

Change the two-piece position of the center column (I) to gain additional height. Unlock the center column by rotating the collar (G) in a counter-clockwise direction. Maneuver the center column to the desired height and lock in place by rotating the collar in a clockwise direction.

Stabilize the tripod

in windy conditions by hanging a counterweight (not supplied) from the center column accessory hook (J).

Warranty and Service

This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for three years after purchase. Vortex Optics will repair or replace such product or part thereof that, upon our inspection, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

If you need assistance using your tripod, please contact:

Vortex Optics

2120 West Greenview Drive

Middleton, WI 53562

800-426-0048

service@vortexoptics.com