Attaching Handle to the Tubes & to Pulley Head

Remove the handle mechanism from the base case. To attach the handle to the tubes loosen the handle mechanism clamp to accomodate the tube in the base. Tighten the handle mechanism clamp to secure the handle to the tubes. This is done by spinning the large 4 spoked X screw. As you spin the X screw you squeeze the clamps to the tubes. Reverse this to loosen the handle from the tubes.

Notice the left hand side of the handle. It is a cylinder with a gripping wheel for your hand to grab & control. . Two ropes exit the cylinder from either side of a large screw. Connect the ropes to the carabiner clamp. Notice how the rope go straight up to the pulley.

As you face the handle make sure the large screw & ropes are dangling toward the ground. Grab the rope that is closest to the base/tubes. (The rope that is closest to the center) Pull that rope toward you. It will extend from the cylinder. Pull approximately 1 foot of rope, making sure that the large screw is still pointing down . With your other hand grab the other rope. Make sure this second rope is on the other side of the cylinder. Pull the same amount of rope as the first rope. You should now have the large screw pointing toward the ground, and 1 foot of rope extending above the cylinder. These ropes should be on either side of the cylinder- with the rope that is closest to the center, closest toward you. (please examine the photo)

Pull on the ropes and extend them toward the pulley wheel. Notice the ropes already dangling from the pulley. Connect the ropes via the carabiner clamp. This clamp extends from the ropes that are tied to the pulley at the top of the HI-POD TUBES. You will notice these ropes fall from either side of the pulley wheel. Remember the ropes should come from opposite sides of the pulley wheel (just like the cylinder below).

Notice the big screw knob in between the rope holes on the cylinder. If this screw is loose, the spools behave freely- retracting the pulley ropes if there is slack, or giving out rope if the HI-POD is extended. If is big screw is tighten or locked, the spools can neither extend or retract the pulley ropes. You unlock the spools to extend or bring down the HI-POD. You lock the spools to control and tilt the camera plate/camera. (For the most part this screw is not used. It becomes useful when you are using a heavier and larger camera. This screw is used when the weight of the camera overpowers the strength of the springs inside of the cylinder. You will need this screw when you try to tilt the camera and the camera slips out of position. Since we supply you with a small camera, this screw will not be needed because the camera is very light.)