Xit404 Nauticam User manual

3/16” HEX KEY

1/4-20 X 5/8” SCREW

1/4” WASHERS

TRIPOD LIGHT

BRACKET

ANTI-ROTATE

PLATE

1/4-20 X 7/16”

SCREWS

HOUSING

3/16” HEX KEY

1/4-20 X 5/8” SCREW

1/4” WASHERS

TRIPOD LIGHT

BRACKET

ANTI-ROTATE

PLATE

1/4-20 X 7/16”

SCREWS

HOUSING

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NAUTICAM TRIPOD LIGHT BRACKET FOR D800 & 5DMK3

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing Xit 404’s Tripod Light Bracket. Below are instructions to help you prolong the life

of your tripod light bracket. On the back is our warranty. Second sheet has a drawing that shows you how to

attach your Light and Motion battery pods.

Tripod Light Bracket Mounting Instructions

Instructions for attaching our tripod light bracket onto your housing:

1. Assemble all the parts you will need on a flat surface: your housing,the hardware mounting kit (supplied),

Tripod Bracket, corrosion inhibitor such as Lanapro or Lanocote (not included), and drawings.

2. Identify the correct mounting holes to use on the tripod bracket.

3. Attach the Anti-Rotate Plate to the bracket using the two 1/4-20 X 7/16” screws and washers first.

4. Place your housing upside down on a table.

5. Orient the Tripod Bracket so there is one Ball Adaptor on each side, and one towards the back of the

housing.

6. Align the correct mounting hole on the tripod bracket with the hole on your housing.

7. Thread the screw provided with washer on, using corrosion inhibitor on the screw threads, through the

tripod light bracket into your housing. Tighten screw with hex key provided. PLEASE TAKE CARE NOT

TO OVERTIGHTEN THIS SCREW.

IMPORTANT: You need to use corrosion inhibitor on the screw threads, (such as Lanapro or Lanocote).

Be sure to disassemble the tripod light bracket from the housing after each diving trip and clean it of any

salt buildup or corrosion.

Instructions for attaching Light & Motion battery pods onto the tripod light bracket:

1. Now that the tripod light bracket is attached to your housing you can mount the battery pods onto the tripod

light bracket. You will need a left and right-handed style Light and Motion battery pod either with connectors

or attached light heads. The battery pods need to be a minimum of 8" long, the shorter "Mini" battery pods

will not fit on this tripod light bracket.

2. Keep the housing upside down with the tripod light bracket facing up on the table.

3. You will notice a short standoff in the tripod light bracket; this is used to attach the pod locker at a later step.

4. Orient the battery pods as shown on the drawing. Slide the first battery pod, from either end, engaging the

first "T" slot then the second "T" slot. Center the pod on the tripod light bracket. Repeat for the remaining pod.

5. Drop the pod locker between the two pods and over the standoff. Orient the Pod Locker so that it touches

both pods. If it does not, then reorient the pod locker so that it does. You will notice that one side is higher

than the other so that it fits with the battery pods when mounted in a typical "SLR" orientation. Refer to the

drawings for more detail.

6. Install the screw with the washer into the pod locker and tighten down. Tighten just enough so that the

battery pods won't move. Tightening the pod locker with it in the incorrect position will damage both the Pod

Locker and the standoff in the tripod light bracket voiding your warranty. DO NOT FORCE - IF THE SCREW

DOES NOT EASILY THREAD INTO THE STANDOFF YOU HAVE THE POD LOCKER ORIENTED

INCORRECTLY.

NOTE: Battery pods are not required when using the tripod light

bracket as a tripod only.

PRODUCT CODE: TS1005NC (For D800 & 5D3)

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LIGHT AND MOTION BATTERY POD MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSING

LIGHT & MOTION BATTERY PODS

SLIDE IN, MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN

THIS ORIENTATION

NOTE: POD LOCKER

TOUCHES PODS

NOTE: HOW ‘T’ RAIL FITS

INTO TRIPOD BRACKET

LOOKING AT END VIEW

OF PODS MOUNTED TO

TRIPOD AND HOUSING

NOTE: POD LOCKER

TOUCHES PODS

NOTE: HOW ‘T’ RAIL FITS

INTO TRIPOD BRACKET

5/32” HEX KEY

POD LOCKER KIT

10-32 X 1-3/4” SCREW

#10 FLAT WASHER

RED POD LOCKER

MOUNTED

TRIPOD

BRACKET

INSTALL PODS AS SHOWN

INSERT POD LOCKER

ALIGN THE ‘L’ WITH THIS BATTERY POD

INSTALL SCREW, IT WILL THREAD EASILY

DO NOT FORCE IT!

HOUSING

LIGHT & MOTION BATTERY PODS

SLIDE IN, MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN

NOTE: POD LOCKER

LOOKING AT END VIEW

OF PODS MOUNTED TO

TRIPOD AND HOUSING

NOTE: POD LOCKER

TOUCHES PODS

5/32” HEX KEY

POD LOCKER KIT

10-32 X 1-3/4” SCREW

#10 FLAT WASHER

RED POD LOCKER

INSTALL PODS AS SHOWN

INSERT POD LOCKER

ALIGN THE ‘L’ WITH THIS BATTERY POD

INSTALL SCREW, IT WILL THREAD EASILY

DO NOT FORCE IT!

Xit 404’S TRIPOD BRACKET MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY

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Maintenance Instructions for all Xit 404 Tripod Brackets:

Proper maintenance of the Tripod Bracket and its parts will ensure a long life and is required for warranty coverage. This includes rinsing in fresh water

after each dive, removing any salt build-up when found, disassembling the tripod light bracket from the camera housing after each dive trip and cleaning

in fresh water. Use a salt remover as needed to clean any deposits.

The Ball Adaptors have been locked to the tripod light bracket using Red Locktite and should not be removed. However regularly inspect to ensure they

are tight. If they become loose then remove, clean and reapply Red Locktite (or a similar thread lock compound). Check the O-Ring for wear or cracking

and replace as needed.

We recommend liberal use of a corrosion inhibitor (such as Lanapro available from Xit 404) be applied to screw threads. Failure to use a corrosion inhibitor may

damage your camera housing.

Warranty Policy for all Tripod Brackets:

Tripod Brackets are warranted against manufacturer defects for 1 year starting from date of purchase. The warranty is non-transferrable and does not cover

failures from abuse or misuse. Warranty does not apply to O-rings and mounting hardware kits. If Xit 404 determines that the equipment was damaged due

to abuse or misuse the warranty is no longer valid. Warranty is voided if the product is not properly maintained in accordance with Xit 404 instructions. Proof

of purchase from an authorized dealer is required for all warranty claims.

A special note about corrosion

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Brass, and other metals interact with each other to a greater or lesser degree in the presence of water. Liberal use of a corrosion

inhibitor between these metals will help minimize corrosion. Xit 404 also coats its metal parts to help minimize corrosion - this just slows it down but does not

stop it. Direct contact between these metals will cause corrosion and Xit 404 does not warrant against this effect. This can happen due to wear, chipped coatings,

scratches, or dents in the coatings caused from normal use and/or lack of a corrosion inhibitor. Through proper care and maintenance you can slow corrosion

significantly and prolong your underwater gear.

All Replacement Kits:

Product Description Product Code

Aquatica 5D Mk2 Mounting Kit TS3001AQ

Aquatica 7D Mounting Kit TS3002AQ

Nauticam Mounting Kit 1 (7D, D7000) TS3004NC

Nauticam Mounting Kit 2 (D800, 5DM3) TS3005NC

Nauticam Mounting Kit 3 (1DX, D600, D7100) TS3006NC

Ikelite Mounting Kit TS3003IK

Sea & Sea Mounting Kit TS3007SS

Subal Mounting Kit TS3008SU

Ball adaptor Kit MB000200