3LeggedThing PUNKS User manual

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IMPORTANT
DO NOT USE YOUR TRIPOD
UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. NO WARRANTY
CLAIM WILL BE ENTERED
INTO FOR THE MISUSE OR
INCORRECT USE OF THESE
PRODUCTS.
Look at the end of
your box. See that
little sticker with a
serial number and a
barcode? Peel it o
and put it here for
safe keeping.
Or don’t.

23˚
55˚
80˚
OPTIMUM LEG ANGLES:
We oer the three leg angles that we
consider to be optimum for using a tripod.
They are 23˚, 55˚ & 80˚. Each angle has its
own merits.
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1
3
4
5
6
7
9
Tri-Mount Plate Central Column
Friction Lock (column) Collar
Hinge
Leg Catch
Twist Lock / Flip Lock (leg)
12
34
56
7
9Boots / Footwear
All Punks 2.0 tripods have 3 detachable legs. Your tripod has orange rings around the top of each leg, this is so you see the
legs are detachable.
ANATOMY OF A TRIPOD
8Accessory Attachment Point
9

Release Plate Plate Lock
Casing
Pan Base
Camera Screw
1 2
3 4
5 6 Ball Control
1
2
3
4
6
ANATOMY OF AN AIRHED
NEVER undo any of the knobs without holding your camera.
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IMPORTANT
All 3 Legged Thing Punks 2.0 Tripod Kits include a quick release plate along with the AirHed Neo 2.0. Before using the
tripod, please check your release plate.
It is important that you tighten your release plate onto the clamp completely and check, before use. We
recommend placing the orange knob UNDER the lens, where it cannot be accidentally released.
We have engineered security cutouts into each of our AirHeds, and optional QR4 and QR7 Release
Plates with security bolts are available to purchase separately.
All Punks 2.0 Tripods ship with the AirHed Neo 2.0. The clamp has an orange locking knob (2) for releasing the Plate and a
black knob (6) which locks and unlocks the ball movement. The panning knob (on the rear of the head) locks and unlocks
the pan base.

The Tri-Mount Plate comes with three hollow ends (a), for
connecting your strap, carabiner, or other compatible
devices. The central bolt can be removed and reversed, as
it has both 1/4” and 3/8” threads (b).
In the base of the centre column is a D-Ring (c), which is used to
connect either your strap, for carrying, or the bag for ballast, using the
carabiner (d).
We recommended storing your Toolz on the Tri-Mount plate
when not in use.
a
ac
d
Basic Functionality
b

b
c
d
To remove the centre column, unscrew the D-Ring (a),
and the collar (b). You can then pull out the column
(c), and completely remove the collar (b). Your
Tri-Mount Plate (d) should be unscrewed from the
other end of the column, and then carefully screwed
directly to the canopy (e).
e
Basic Functionality
a

b
To open and extend the tripod legs simply grip the leg locks (b) in your
hand quarter turn, loosening the legs allowing you to select a desired
height. Once the required height has been obtained, lock the legs in
place by rotating back to the original position, which will fully engage
the leg lock. The friction locks do not require to be undone further
than a half turn, unless you intend to completely disassemble the legs
for cleaning.
a
It is advised that you wash your tripod after using it in saltwater,
sand, dirt, or mud and this can be done by undoing each leg.
Take each individual leg lock and unscrew until completely
undone, and and gently pull the tubing (a) out, allowing you to
clean the threads of the legs. Be careful not to lose the Chicken
Lips (shims) (b ). Once cleaned, dry all the parts with a clean cloth.
Do not leave them to air dry. Then ensure that the Chicken Lips
(shims) are in place lining up with the hole (c) and then carefully
insert the leg, lining up the internal key lines with the gaps in the
Chicken Lips and tighten the leg lock in place.
Never use WD40 on your tripod as it can be a solvent.
Always use silicone grease.
Cleaning
c
b
a
In order to change the leg angle or to stow away your tripod you will
need to pull down on the leg catch (a) maneuver the leg into the desired
position and then release the catch.
Legs, catches & locks

a
All three legs can be unscrewed directly from the leg hinge (a). You can
screw one of the legs into the bottom of the detached centre column
to make the monopod, without extra parts. Alternatively, you can screw
your AirHed directly onto the detached leg for a shorter monopod.
The clamp on the AirHed can be detached from the ball head and
mounted directly to the Tri-mount (d).This is particularly useful as a quick
release mechanism for the monopod leg
The Detachable Legs
a
The Neo 2.0 Clamp can be detached from the ball head
and mounted directly to the tripod canopy. This is
particularly useful as a quick release mechanism for the
monopod leg.
In the centre of the clamp is a hex screw. Undo this with
the tools provided. Once removed the 3/8” female thread
(a) will be visible. This can be screwed down onto any 3/8”
thread.
Additional Clamp Function

Your 3LT product comes with a 5 Year Global Warranty. On the box you
will nd a sticker with a unique barcode and serial number. Use this
serial number to register your products at www.3leggedthing. com/
register.
Details of your warranty can be found at www.3leggedthing.com.Your
warranty covers 3 Legged Thing products only.
If you have a question or suspect you have a fault, contact us rst at
www.3leggedthing.com/support.
Warranty Information
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