AirHed Cine - Tripod 3 Legged Thing - Free user manual and instructions

Type	Tripod head and legs system
Brand	3 Legged Thing
Model	AirHed Cine
Category	Tripod
Leg Angles	23°, 55°, 80°
Mounting Thread	Dual 1/4"-20 with 3/8"-16 adapter sleeve
Levelling Base	Integrated with friction adjustment (D-ring) and ratchet pan lock
Release Plate Security	Security bolts fit into cut-outs in AirHed Cine
Panning Arm	Attachable on left or right side
Leg Lock Type	Twist locks (quarter turn to loosen)
Rapid Latch	For changing leg angles (press to adjust, no need to press to stow)
Detachable Legs	All three legs removable for use as monopods or boom arms
Tabletop Tripod Conversion	By removing legs and screwing Vanz or Stillettoz (sold separately) into leg hinges
Monopod Conversion	Detach one leg, attach to mount, add AirHed head
Carrying/Ballast	D-ring on levelling base allows attaching strap or bag via carabiner
Cleaning	Wash after use in salt water/sand; use silicone grease, never WD40
Warranty	5 Year Global Warranty (register at www.3leggedthing.com/register)
Spare Parts	Footwear sold separately; detachable legs and nylon shims (chicken lips) replaceable
Safety Warning	Do not use before reading instructions; do not let go of camera when mounted

Frequently Asked Questions - AirHed Cine 3 Legged Thing

How do I change the leg angle on my AirHed Cine tripod?

Press down on the Rapid Latch leg catch, manoeuvre the leg to the desired angle (23°, 55°, or 80°), then release the catch. No need to press the latch to stow the tripod.

What are the available mounting threads on the AirHed Cine?

The levelling base has a dual 1/4"-20 mount with a 3/8"-16 adapter sleeve for versatile camera mounting.

Can I attach a strap or ballast bag to my tripod?

Yes, use the D-ring on the levelling base to connect a strap or the included ballast bag using the carabiner clip. The carabiner can also attach to the D-ring via Toolz.

How do I adjust the panning arm for left or right-handed use?

The panning arm can be attached on the left or right side. Simply rotate the screw head, position the handle, and screw it into the panning arm threads on the desired side.

What is the ratchet function on the pan lock and levelling base knob?

The ratchet allows you to reposition the locking knob if it cannot turn due to its position. Pull the ratchet away, turn it until it has space, then click it back into place.

How do I convert my tripod legs into a monopod?

Unscrew all three detachable legs from the leg hinges. Screw Vanz or Stillettoz (sold separately) into the hinges, remove the 3/8"-16 mount sleeve from one leg using Toolz, screw that leg onto the 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 thread mount, and attach the AirHed head on top.

How should I clean my tripod after use in sand or salt water?

Undo each leg lock completely, pull out the tubing gently, being careful with the nylon shim (chicken lips). Clean the threads, dry all parts with a cloth, reassemble with chicken lips aligned. Never use WD40; use silicone grease instead.

How do I register my warranty for the AirHed Cine?

Find the unique barcode and serial number sticker on the box and register at www.3leggedthing.com/register for the 5 Year Global Warranty.

Can I use the levelling base as a tabletop tripod?

Yes, remove the legs, screw Vanz or Stilettoz (sold separately) into the leg hinges, adjust leg angles with the Rapid Latch, and mount your camera directly on the levelling base using the 1/4"-20 thread or add an AirHed.

What should I do if the release plate is not secure?

Ensure the release plate is tightened completely onto the clamp before use. The included security bolts fit into cut-outs in the AirHed Cine for extra security. If additional mounting screws are not needed, unscrew and store them safely.

USER MANUAL AirHed Cine 3 Legged Thing

MIKE, JAY & AIRHED CINE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT

DO NOT USE YOUR TRIPOD UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NO WARRANTY CLAIM WILL BE ENTERED INTO FOR THE MISUSE OR INCORRECT USE OF THESE PRODUCTS.

ANATOMY OF A TRIPOD:

We offer three leg angles that we consider to be optimum for using a tripod. They are 23^ , 55^ & 80^ .

1 Dual 1/4"-20 mount with 3/8"-16 adapter sleeve

2 Levelling Base

3 Friction Adjustment / D-ring Levelling 4 Note Lock

5 Rapid Latch

6 Hinge

7 Twist Lock

8 Detachable Bootz / Footwear

ANATOMY OF AN AIRHED CINE

AirHeds and Release Plates

The clamp has an orange locking knob (2) for releasing the Plate.

NEVER undo any of the knobs without holding your camera.

IMPORTANT

The Release Plate included in the 3 Legged Thing Legends Tripod Kits has security bolts fitted. These fit into the cut-outs engineered in the AirHed Cine and are intended to give you an additional level of security.

It is important that you tighten your release plate onto the clamp completely and check, before use.

Your release plate may come with additional mounting screws you might not require. Unscrew these and put them somewhere for safekeeping.

The panning arm can be attached on the left or the right for either left or right-handed users. Simply rotate the screw head to ensure the handle is in the desired position and screw it into the panning arm threads located on the left or right side of the AirHed (a).

The AirHed Base features a ratchet function in the pan lock (7 above) which enables you to reposition the locking knob if it cannot turn due to its position. To adjust the position, pull the ratchet away from the base of the AirHed, turn it until it has space to move, then click it into place. Then you can turn it to loosen or tighten the lock as required.

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Basic Functionality

The levelling base has a locking knob on one side (a) to lock or unlock the leveller. The friction of the levelling base is controlled by the D-ring on the underside (b). To adjust the friction of the leveller, simply loosen or tighten the D-ring.

The Levelling base features a ratchet function in the knob which enables you to reposition the locking knob if it cannot turn due to its position(c). To adjust the position, pull the ratchet away from the tripod body, turn it until it has space to move, then click it into place. Then you can turn it to loosen or tighten the lock as required.

The friction lock/D-Ring (b) can be used to connect either your strap, for carrying, or the bag (d) for ballast, using the carabiner (e).

The carabiner clip can also be connected to the D-Ring via Toolz (f).

Legs, catches & locks

In order to change the leg angle you will need to press down on the Rapid Latch leg catch (a) manoeuvre the leg into the desired position and then release the catch. You don't need to press the Rapid Latch to stow your tripod.

To open and extend the tripod legs simply grip the twist locks in your hand, quarter turn (clockwise as you look down on it), loosening the legs allowing you to select a desired height. Once the required height has been obtained, lock the legs in place by rotating back anti-clockwise to the original position, which will fully engage the leg lock. The friction locks do not require to be undone further than a half turn, unless you intend to completely disassemble the legs for cleaning.

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Detachable Legs

All three legs can be unscrewed directly from the leg hinge (a) and used as monopods or boom arms.

The levelling base canopy can be converted to a tabletop tripod by removing the legs and screw Vanz* or Stillettoz* (d) into the leg hinges (a). To position the legs, use the Rapid Latch (c) to adjust. Mount your camera directly on to the levelling base using the 1/4"-20 thread, or add an AirHed using the supplied 3/8"-16 adapter.

To convert to a monopod with a foot stabiliser, unscrew all 3 detachable legs (b) from the leg hinges. Screw Vanz* or Stillettoz* (d) into the leg hinges and using the Rapid Latch, position the legs to the desired angle (e). Remove the 3/8-16" mount sleeve from the bottom of the detached leg using your Toolz to loosen it out and screw the detached leg onto the 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 thread mount until its secure.

Screw your AirHed onto the top of the leg to create your monopod head. Once your monopod is all set up loosen the friction lock / d-ring to release the base to create fluid movement. Adjust the friction lock to create your desired level of drag. The tighter the friction lock / d-ring is, the more drag will occur. To stop all movement, tighten both the friction lock and pan lock being cautious not to over tighten. (Over tightening may make it difficult to undo the locks once you have finished using it).

*Footwear sold separately

Warning - do not angle the monopod beyond the boundaries of the levelling base as you may damage the leg or levelling base.

Do not let go of your camera when mounted on to any monopod setup.

Cleaning

It is advised that you wash your tripod after using it in salt water, sand, dirt or mud and this can be done by undoing each leg. Take each individual leg lock and unscrew until completely undone, and gently pull the tubing (a) out, being careful not to lose the nylon shim (b) (chicken lips), allowing you to clean the threads of the legs. Once cleaned, dry all the parts with a clean cloth. Do not leave them to air dry. Then ensure that the chicken lips are in place and then carefully insert the leg, lining up the internal slot with the gap (c) in the chicken lips, and tighten the leg lock in place.

Never use WD40 on your tripod as it can be a solvent. Always use silicone grease.

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Warranty Information

Your 3LT product comes with a 5 Year Global Warranty. On the box you will find a sticker with a unique barcode and serial number. Use this serial number to register your products at www.3leggedthing.com/register.

Details of your warranty can be found at www.3leggedthing.com. Your warranty covers 3 Legged Thing products only.

If you have a question or suspect you have a fault, contact us first at www.3leggedthing.com/support.

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