BARSKA BC174 Tripod Monopod Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- BARSKA
Table of Contents
BC174 Tripod Monopod
Tripod/Monopod
Parts of the Monopod
- Quick Release Lever
- Vertical Tilt Locking Knob
- Pan Locking Knob
- Pan Handle
- Rubber Foot
- Quick Release Plate
- Mounting Screw
Monopod has a minimum height of 17.21 inches and a maximum height of 58.66 inches
Parts of the Tripod
A. Center Column Knob
B. Leveling Bubble
C. Leg Locks
D. Leg Braces
E. Leg Brace Lock
Tripod has a
minimum height of 18.81 inches and a maximum height of 48.81 inches
Mounting
Quick Release Plate
- Hold open the Quick Release Lever (1) outward until it stops and remove the Quick Release Plate (6) by lifting it upward.
- Position the plate so that the Mounting Screw (7) aligns with the tripod socket of the adaptable item, and screw the pieces together.
- Hold open the Quick Release Lever (1) outward and slightly tilt the Quick Release Plate (6) down and slide back into position. Secure the platform using the Quick Release Lever (1) by pressing firmly until it stops.
Panning and Tilting
To pan and tilt, loosen the Pan Locking Knob (3), position as desired using
the Pan Handle (4) either up or down or left to right. Retighten the Pan
Locking Knob (3) to lock your view in place.
Vertical Viewing
To change the camera format from horizontal to vertical, loosen Vertical Tilt
Locking Knob (2) rotate the optic to a vertical position. Retighten the
Vertical Tilt Locking Knob (2).Position the optic as desired by using the Pan
Handle (4) and Pan Locking Knob (3).
Using the Tripod
If necessary, place monopod back into the tripod and tighten the Center Column
Knob (A).
Extending the Legs
Each leg of the tripod has separate leg extensions and each segment may be
withdrawn as needed by using the Leg Locks. Flip the Leg Locks (C) up to
extend the leg to desired height and flip down to lock in place.
CAUTION: Not properly securing a leg lock may cause the tripod leg to
retract and may cause damage to your tripod and camera.
Center Column Height
To raise or lower the Center Column, loosen the Center Column Lock Knob (A).
Grasp the tripod head and lift to the desired height. Retighten the Center
Column Lock Knob (A) to secure.
Note: Never release your optic until the Center Column Lock Knob is
securely retightened.
Leveling Bubble
The Leveling Bubble (B) is used to level the tripod allowing for optimum
viewing. The tripod is level when the bubble is centered in between the black
lines.
Leg Braces
Your tripod is equipped with Leg Braces (D) for maximum stability. When
opening the tripod, make certain that all three braces are fully extended by
gently pressing down on any brace until it stops. Lock in the position by
tightening the Leg Brace Lock (E). When closing the tripod, loosen the Leg
Brace Lock (E) and gently push up on the Leg Braces (D), to permit the
tripod’s legs to close.
Using the Monopod
Loosen Center Column Knob (A), and slowly ease the monopod from the tripod.
Height Adjustments
To adjust the height of the monopod grab the rubber foot of the monopod (5)
and turn it to the left, slowly pull the leg to expose each of the 3 segments
of the monopod. Each leg segment needs to be secured manually, to do this grab
one segment of the leg with one hand and grab the other segment with the
other. Turn one leg to the right, you should feel the segment tighten. Do this
to the other remaining sections. To reduce the height simply loosen the
segments by turning each segment to the left.
Adjusting the Height Twist to the right to tighten
Twist to the left to loosen
CAUTION: Not properly securing a leg segment may cause the monopod leg to
retract and may cause damage to your monopod and camera.
Placing the Monopod Back into the Tripod
When not in use, reduce the monopod to its minimum height and lock the monopod
in place by turning the rubber foot (5) to the right. Place monopod back into
the tripod and tighten the Center Column Knob (A).
Taking Care of the Tripod
When not in use, if necessary, place monopod back into the tripod and tighten
the Center Column Knob (A). Loosen the Leg Brace Lock (E) and gently push up
on the Leg Braces (D), to permit the tripod’s legs to close. Reduce tripod
legs to minimum height and secure in place using the Leg Locks (C), reduce
Center Column and secure in place with Center Column Lock Knob (A). Place
tripod in carrying case (included) and store your tripod in a cool dry area.
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