Vortex Summit XLT User manual

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Height Range
Maximum Load
Leg Sections
Leg Angles
Weight
Folded Height
Folded Width
7.6–64.1”
11 pounds
5
3
3.6 pounds
18.1”
4.0”
5-section legs for maximum height with minimum
packing length.
Light weight for an easy carry.
Twist leg locks for variable height adjustment and
reduced bulk.
Compact ball head with quick-release plate and
locking mechanism.
Variable leg angle adjustments allow for flexible
positioning.
Balance hook holds extra weight for greater
stability in windy conditions.
Rubber feet stand sure-footed on slick surfaces.
Features
Specifications
Our ultimate field-packing tripod, the SummitTM is the perfect combination
of size, weight, rugged build and fast operation. No other tripod can get out
of your pack and on target quicker than a Summit.
Twist Locks
Quick-Release Plate
Bubble Levels
Removable
Center Column
Section
Center Column
Safety Latch and
Lever Lock
Attachable
Balance Hook
Rubber
Feet
Anodized
Aluminum
Legs
Compact Ball Head
Leg Angle
Release Tabs
Adjusting the ball head
The Ball Head can be adjusted to any angle. Loosen or tighten the
Positioning Knob to
adjust the plate angle.
To attach or detach the
quick-release plate, pull
the Throw Lever out.
Attach the quick-release
plate to the desired optic
or camera.
Bubble Levels
If desired, reference the Bubble Levels to
ensure tripod plate is level.
Positioning Knob
Quick-Release
Throw Lever
QR Plate
Multiple Bubble Levels
To help stabilize the tripod in windy conditions, attach the Balance
Hook and hang a weight (not supplied) from it.
Balance Hook
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Adjusting the center column
Change the position of the center column to raise the tripod head for
additional height. Unlock the center column by pushing the silver
Safety Latch down and flipping the Lever Lock upward. Once you
have moved the center column to the desired height, lock the height in
place by flipping the center column lock back down.
Lever Lock
1. Push Safety
Latch Down to
Unlock
2. Flip the Lever Up and
Adjust Center Column
Lower Section of Center
Column Removed
For very low heights, the center column can be split by unscrewing and
removing the lower section.
Adjusting the leg length
Grasp the rubber section at the very end of the tripod leg and rotate
counter-clockwise until you have felt four distinct clicks.
While maintaining grip on rubber end section, extend
the leg to desired length. When leg is at desired length,
twist the rubber end section clockwise to lock in place.
Leg will extend to a maximum of five sections.
To collapse the legs, grasp the rubber end section and
rotate counter-clockwise until you have felt four clicks.
Locks will then be released and leg can be collapsed.
Twist clockwise to re-lock legs.
Adjusting the leg angle
The legs of the Summit XLT can be set at one of three angles. To
adjust the leg angle, slide the Release Tab to the right and pivot the leg
outward to the desired angle.
Twist to Lock
and Unlock Leg
2. Pivot Leg and
Engage Release
Tab at Desired
Angle
1. Push Release
Tab to Right
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THE VORTEX 3-YEAR WARRANTY
This tripod is warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for three years after purchase. If
found to be defective in materials or workmanship
upon our inspection, Vortex Optics will repair or
replace the product or part.
Rest assured, if your tripod should ever require
repair, all you need do is contact Vortex Optics at 800-426-0048 for
prompt, professional, and friendly service.
Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
[email protected]
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