Photoflex Adjustable ShoeMount2 Assembly Instructions

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Adjustable ShoeMount2 Hardware Instrucon Manual • Item: 870016 (AC - B222SM)
Adjustable ShoeMount2 Hardware
The new and improved Adjustable ShoeMount2 hardware (AC–B222SM)
is a sturdy metal bracket that enables any brand of ash with a standard
shoe mount design to be used with all of the Photoex SoBoxes.
Increased strength and stability of the new hardware allows more
creave possibilies for photographers by enabling them to support a
wide range of light modiers in environments where other shoe mount
hardware would fail.
Package includes:
Qty. 1– Adjustable bracket
Qty. 2– Quick Release Shoes
Qty. 1– 5/8" reversible stud*
* The brass mounting stud may have black plastic thread
connectors on each of the ends. These are to protect the
packaging prior to use and have no functional value in assembly.
They may be discarded.
The Adjustable ShoeMount2 Hardware may be aached before or aer
assembly of your SoBox. There are two styles of connectors used for the
SoBoxes with separate instrucons below for each.
Method A: Attaching the Adjustable ShoeMount2 Hardware to the white
square style connector
1. The white square connector (AC-B200SC) has only one 1/4”-20
thread size tapped hole which fits the smaller threaded
post (Figure 1).
The large hole on the shoe mount hardware lines up with the
tapped hole on the strobe connector. When the ShoeMount2
hardware is properly lined up, the brass pin on the ShoeMount2
hardware will fit into one of the smaller untapped holes on the
connector and prevent twisting or slippage. The smaller threaded
post on the reversible stud (Figure 3) passes through the large hole
of the hardware and screws into the strobe connector. Figure 4
2. Insert a small screwdriver or other tool through the pass hole to
turn and tighten. Figure 5
3. Another method for tightening is to use a pair of pliers or an
open-ended wrench on the provided flat sides of the stud. Figure 6
4. The finished assembly should look like this. Figure 7
Method B: Attaching the Adjustable ShoeMount2 Hardware to the Basic
Metal OctoConnector
1. The Basic Metal OctoConnector also has a smaller thread size
(1/4”-20) tapped hole with two adjacent holes to line up the guide
pin. This is a fine set-up for the Extra Small Octodome®. Figure 2
2. When using the OctoConnector with any LiteDome®, HalfDome® or
larger OctoDomes, it is recommended to use the 3/8 inch larger
threaded end of the stud. Each OctoConnector has three holes
tapped for 3/8”, but only two of these holes will allow the
rectangular SoftBoxes to be parallel to the floor. Current model
OctoConnectors use Circle icons ( ) for OctoDomes and squares
icons ( ) for rectangular Softboxes.
The square icons ( ) will line up your rectangular SoftBox parallel
to the floor and the Adjustable ShoeMount2 Hardware should be
attached to either of the 3/8” tapped holes marked by the circle
icon( ). Figure 8
Figure 1
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7 Figure 8
Reversible stud Adjustable
bracket
Two quick release shoes
Untapped holes
Tapped (1/4"-20)
threaded hole
Tapped (1/4"-20)
threaded hole
Brass pin
Untapped hole
Tapped (thread-
ed) hole
1/4"-20 Thread
3/8" Thread
Rev 9/2016

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Note: For the older model OctoConnector that is marked with 3
arrows on one side, attach the Adjustable ShoeMount2 Hardware to
the threaded hole that is marked by either one of the arrows that are
directly across from each other.
3. For heavy loads, such as large and extra large LiteDomes and
OctoDomes, the aluminum octagonal connector has a 3/8"
tapped hole, providing a more secure support. When using the
larger 3/8" threaded post it is necessary to remove the small
brass locking pin from the shoe mount hardware. Figure 9
4. The brass locking pin can be screwed into the reverse side for
convenient storage. Figure 10
5. Then insert the larger 3/8" threaded post, into the tapped hole in
the metal OctoConnector. Figure 11
Continuation of instructions for both methods A & B
1. There are two identical cold ShoeMounts provided with your
hardware for holding the flash and a radio receiver. Depending
upon your application, you may only need one at a time. Figure 12
2. Both of the ShoeMounts slide onto the horizontal rail and are
held in place with the setscrew tightened against the notched
side of the rail. Slide the shoe onto the rail and securely tighten
the setscrew knob. Figure 13
3. Depending upon the type of wireless radio trigger you are using,
you may assemble your shoe mount flash directly to the trigger
and then place the assembled pieces into the shoe. Figure 14
4. If the ShoeMount flash and receiver are combined, they should
be attached to a single shoe. Figure 15
5. To center your flash in the back of the SoftBox, loosen the
vertical adjustment screw and raise or lower your flash to a
centered position and tighten the screw. Figure 16
6. If you’re using a radio receiver without a integrated hotshoe
you will need to use the second ShoeMount. Figure 17
Figure 10
Figure 12
Figure 9
Figure 11
Figure 13
Figure 16
Figure 15
Figure 14
Figure 17

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Aachment of ShoeMount hardware to swivel and LiteStand.
7. With the connector and shoe mount hardware securely joined,
the next step is to attach the assembly to the swivel. There are
two Photoflex® swivels that come in the ShoeMount hardware
kits; metal and nylon. Both swivels perform in the same way and
are attached by inserting the stud as shown. Figure 18
8. After inserting the stud, tighten the setscrew knob to insure a
secure fit. Figure 19
Note: The stud has 8 flat sides and the tightening screw is
pressed against one of the flat sides, not the ridge.
9. With the swivel securely attached to the flash connector and
SoftBox, and the flash tightened to shoe and rail, place the
assembly onto the LiteStand. Figure 20
9. After assembly is placed onto the LiteStand it should be secured
with the set screw knob. Figure 21
10. Adjust the angle of the light by holding the ShoeMount hardware
with one hand and loosening the lever on the swivel with the
other. Figure 22
11. The ShoeMount hardware is also designed to work with the
LiteReach® for quick positioning or mobile applications.Figure 23
Figure 19
Figure 21
Figure 18
Figure 20
Figure 22
Figure 23
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