Vortex Radian Carbon User manual

Radian™
CARBON
PRODUCT MANUAL

Radian™CARBON
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Leg Material Carbon Fiber
Maximum Operating Height 62.9" (1600mm)
Minimum Operating Height 3.9" (100mm)
Folded Length 24.6" (625mm)
Weight 5.4 lbs. (2.4kg)
Number of Leg Sections 4 Sections
Maximum Load (1st position) 77 lbs. (35kg)
Leg Lock Type 1/4 Turn Leg Lock
Quick-Release
Locking Latch
Bubble Level
Leg Angle Stop Latch
Leg Locks
SPECIFICATIONS
Quick-Release Button
Spiked feet can be installed if needed.

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BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting Leg Angles
Each of the four tripod leg sections can be adjusted out to
85°, 55°, or 25°.
To adjust the angle of the legs:
1. Pull the Leg Angle Pivot Lock out and adjust the leg to
the desired angle.
2. Push the Leg Angle Pivot Lock back in and pull the leg
out to the nearest angle stop.
Adjusting Leg Section Length
Each of the four tripod leg sections can be extended to
adjust the tripod’s height.
To adjust the length of a leg section:
1. Twist the Leg Lock clockwise (when viewing from top)
to loosen the tension.
2. Slide the leg section out to the desired length and twist
the Leg Lock counter-clockwise (when viewing from top)
to lock in place.
Installing Spike Feet
The Radian™Carbon comes with spike feet that can be
installed for use in sandy conditions or very soft ground.
To install the spike feet:
• Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the tripod
legs, and replace them with the spike feet.
Twist Leg Lock
to loosen
or tighten.
Spiked
feet can be
installed if
needed.
Angle Stops
Pull the Leg Angle
Pivot Lock out to
adjust the angle
or push in to lock
in place.

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Attaching/Removing a Head
To mount a head to the tripod:
1. Lift the Quick-Release Locking Latch on the tripod.
2. Press and hold the Quick-Release Button and fully
seat head into the tripod. Once seated, the head
can be oriented in any direction.
3. Rotate the Quick-Release Locking Latch down to
the locked position.
4. To remove the head, follow these steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: If needed, the locking latch can be repositioned
by shifting the latch to the left and rotating the latch
up/down to reposition.
Press the Quick-Release Button on the tripod
to seat the leveling head.
Quick-Release
Locking Latch

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