Vortex Optics ESCAPE MONOPOD User Manual

VORTEX ESCAPE MONOPOD

Using the ball head

To pan with the ball head (A), loosen the pan knob (G) for smooth pan action;

tighten to lock in place. To move the ball head in any other direction, loosen

the lock knob (H) and adjust the tension of the ball head to your desired setting

by tightening or loosening the larger tension adjustment knob (F). Lock the ball

head in place by tightening the ball head lock knob.

Use the quick release (QR) plate to attach a spotting scope, binocular, or camera

to the Escape monopod.

1. Release the quick release plate by loosening the tension lock knob (B)

and sliding the quick release plate (D) forward until it reaches the

quick release pin lock.

2. Pull the pin lock knob (E) out and slide the quick release plate off the

plate platform (C).

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 pulling the pin lock out 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.

Ball Head with Quick Release Plate

A. Ball Head B. QR Plate Tension Lock Knob C. QR Plate Platform D. QR Plate E. QR Pin Lock Knob F. Ball Head Tension Adjustment Knob G. Ball Head Pan Knob H. Ball Head Lock Knob I. Padded Upper Leg Section J. Flip-Lever Leg Lock

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Adjusting the height

The Escape monopod has five leg sections with padding on the upper section. To adjust the

height, release the flip-lever locks (J) and slide leg sections out to the desired

length. Press the flip-lever back down to lock a section in place.

Note:

To adjust tension on the leg lock, release the

flip-lever lock and tighten the lever screw

with an Allen wrench.

Wrench included.

Using the gun rest

The Escape monopod also comes with a gun rest (K)

that attaches to the quick release plate in the same way

you would attach a spotting scope, binocular, or camera.

Maintenance

There’s very little maintenance you’ll ever have to do on

your Escape Monopod.

1. If the monopod platform connection (L) becomes

loose, remove the ball head.

2. Loosen the three set screws (M), then turn the

ball head counter-clockwise.

3. Re-connect the assembly by turning the ball head

clockwise until secure, then tighten the set screws.

1. 2.

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