Athlon AL28 Installation guide

Tripod User Manual
& Care Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENT
TRIPOD
Leg Angle Adjustment ............................................................6
Leg Section Length Adjustment.............................................7
Installing Spike Feet................................................................8
Attaching/Removing A Head..................................................9
BALL HEAD
Tilt ...........................................................................................10
Pan ..........................................................................................11
Friction Control.......................................................................12
Attachments...........................................................................13
CENTER SHAFT
Adjusting the Shaft ................................................................14
Warranty .................................................................................15
SPECIFICATIONS
Head Style Ball
Head Mount Arca-Swiss
Leg Material Aluminum
Max Leg Diameter 28 mm
Max Extended Height 1660 mm / 65 in
Lowest Extended Height 430 mm / 17 in
Folded Height (HxW) 680 mm / 27 in
Weight 4.7 lb
Max Load 26 lb

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QUICK-RELEASE
KNOB
BUBBLE LEVEL
LEG ANGLE
CATCH
INTERCHANGEABLE
WITH INCLUDED
SPIKED FEET
INTERCHANGEABLE
RUBBER OR
SPIKED FEET
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QUICK-RELEASE
KNOB
BUBBLE LEVEL
FRICTION
CONTROL
QUICK-RELEASE
PLATE BASE
FLUID PAN
LOCK
BALL LOCK
KNOB
QUICK-RELEASE
PLATE
FLUID PAN LOCK
BALL LOCK
KNOB
LEG LOCKS
ADJUSTABLE
SHAFT WITH
WEIGHT HOOK
WEIGHT
HOOK
CENTER
SHAFT
LOCK

LEG ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Each of the four tripod leg sections can be adjusted to three
different angles, 80º, 55º or 25.º
To adjust the angle of the legs:
Pull the Leg Angle Catch out and adjust the leg to the
desired angle.
Push the Leg Angle Catch back in and pull the leg out
to the nearest angle stop.
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ANGLE STOPS
PULL THE LEG ANGLE CATCH OUT
TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OR PUSH
IN TO LOCK IN PLACE.
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LEG SECTION LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
Each of the three tripod leg sections can be adjusted to
different tripod height.
To adjust the length of a leg section:
Rotate the Leg Lock clockwise (when viewing from top)
to loosen the tension.
Extend the leg section out to the desired length and
rotate the Leg Lock counter-clockwise (when viewing
from top) to lock in place.
TIP: For the best stability extend legs from the top section down.
ROTATE LEG LOCK TO
LOOSEN OR TIGHTEN

INTERCHANGEABLE
RUBBER OR
SPIKED FEET
INSTALLING SPIKE FEET
The Midas Tripod comes with spike feet that can be
installed for use on soft grounds and/or difficult terrain to
provide more stability.
To install the spike feet:
Unscrew the rubber feet (counter-clockwise) from
the bottom of the tripod legs.
Screw the spike feet into the bottom of the tripod
legs (clock-wise).
TIP: Use hex wrench that’s included to torque down the spike feet for added
force to prevent unintentional loosening.
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ATTACHING/REMOVING A HEAD
To mount or remove the ball head:
With the pan lock engaged (locked), firmly grasp the
entire ball head unit and rotate counter-clockwise to
loosen and clockwise to tighten.

TILT
The ball head can be tilted in differenct angles and vertical
orientation to position your optics for best viewing.
Twist the Ball Head Lock knob to adjust different angle
positions and orientation.
TO CHANGE ANGLES:
TWIST THE BALL HEAD LOCK
KNOB UNTIL IT IS LOOSENED.
THEN ADJUST THE BALL
HEAD TO THE DESIRED
ANGLE/ORIENTATION
AND ROTATE THE KNOB
CLOCKWISE TO SECURE NEW
POSITION.
PAN
The ball head can be adjusted to pan left and right while
maintaining the desired ball head angle/orientation.
To use the Fluid Pan Lock knob:
Unlock the Fluid Pan Lock knob by twisting knob
counter-clockwise.
Lock the Fluid Pan Lock knob by twisting knob
clockwise. You can also adjust the tension of the
panning base by not locking it completely to have
smooth panning.
TWIST THE FLUID PAN
LOCK KNOB TO PAN OR
LOCK IN PLACE.
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FRICTION CONTROL
Friction Control adjusts the ball tension. This is useful
during fast paced transitioning as it allows you to pan
and tilt the ball head when the Ball Head Lock is in the
unlocked position while maintaining the last position when
unsupported (low tension).
Adjust the ball tension by twisting the Friction Control knob
counter clockwise to decrease the ball tension.
Twist the Friction Control knob clockwise and this will
increase ball tension.
Once in a position you want to maintain, tighten the Ball
Head Lock knob clockwise to prevent further movement.
TWIST THE FRICTION
CONTROL KNOB TO ADJUST
BALL HEAD TENSION.
ATTACHMENTS
Adjust the Quick-Release Locking knob
counter-clockwise to remove the Quick-Release Plate.
Align the plate to your accessory. Tighten the mounting
bolt from the bottom side of the plate.
Put the Quick-Release Plate back into the tripod head
and rotate the Quick-Release Locking Knob clockwise
to securely lock the plate in the head.
TIP: Alternatively, attach your arca rail equipped rifle or accessory directly to the
tripod head.
QUICK-RELEASE
LOCKING KNOB
QUICK-RELEASE
PLATE
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MOUNTING BOLT

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THE ATHLON GOLD MEDAL
LIFETIME WARRANTY*
Your Athlon product is not only warranted to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the
product. Athlon will aslo repair or replace, at no charge to
you, your product if you should damage it through normal
use. No receipt is needed, no registration is required. This
is a commitment that Athlon Optics will be the best product
you can buy for your money.
*This warranty does not cover damages caused by deliberate damage, misuse,
theft or maintenance provided by someone other than the Athon Authorized
Service Department.
ADJUSTABLE CENTER SHAFT
The Athlon AL28 tripod is equipped with an adjustable
center shaft. You can make up 10 inches to adjust the final
height of the tripod for the most comfortable position.
To adjust the center shaft:
Extend the legs close to your desired position.
Rotate the center shaft lock counter-clockwise (when
viewing from the top) to unlock the shaft.
Raise or lower the center shaft to the preferred height.
Rotate the center shaft lock clockwise (when viewing
from the top) to lock the shaft in position.
CENTER SHAFT
LOCK
WEIGHT
HOOK

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