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Step 1: Seat the C-12

on the stem of the ball

head.

Make sure the raised

key on the stem of the

head is seated in the

recessed slot on the

bottom of the clamp.

Step 2: Fasten the clamp to the

ball head using the enclosed M6

screw (see Hardware Guide #1).

Use the enclosed

5/32” hex key to

tighten the screw

very snugly (lock

down the ball head

and really use

some muscle).

Installation Chart

B C D E A

M6 Threaded Hole (Deep) M6 Threaded Hole (Shallow) 3/8” Threaded Hole

3/8” Threaded Hole + Key

M6 Threaded Hole + Key

Chart continued on next page

Installation Instructions

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First, if possible, remove the existing quick-release clamp or round

mounting disc from the equipment to which you are attaching the C-12

QR Clamp.**

If you are attaching the C-12 to a ball head: Use the Ball Head Guide

below to find your make and model of ball head. The Installation Chart

contains the appropriate instructions for attaching the clamp based on

the stem configuration on your ball head.**

For other types of equipment, or if your head is not listed in the Ball

Head Guide: Find the picture that best matches the mounting geometry

of your equipment in the top row of the Installation Chart to the right (the

chart continues on the back page). Follow the instructions in the column

below the appropriate picture (not all ball heads on the market today are

compatible or shown in chart). Contact us if you have questions about

installation.

** Important Note: For the most up-to-date and detailed information

about how to mount the C-12 to your equipment, including pictures and

instructions for removing existing clamps from specific equipment,

please visit the following page on our website:

http://www.tripodhead.com/clamp-attachment.cfm

Arca-Swiss Monoball B1 & Z1

Cullmann 40200, 40170, 40180, 40190

FLM Centerball 58 FT

Feisol CB-50D

Giottos MH 1000 & 1001

Giottos MH 1300 & 1301

Giottos MH 2000

Giottos MH 3000

Giottos MH 3300

Gitzo G1177M

Gitzo G1277M & G1278

Gitzo G1377M & G1378

Gitzo G1780

Gitzo G2780

Gitzo G3780

Linhof Profi II & Profi III

Manfrotto 468MG

Manfrotto 468MG RC (0, 2, 3, 4, & 5)

Manfrotto 488 RC0 & 488 RC4

Manfrotto 490 RC4

Manfrotto 054 & 055 Series

Vanguard

Column A

Column E

Column D

Column C

Column D

Column E

Column D

Column E

Column D

Column F (back page)

Column D

Column B

Column C

Column C (use 2 set screws)

Column B

Ball Head Guide

Step 2: Tighten the 3 set screws,

using the enclosed 2.5mm hex key.

NOTE: Lightly tighten all three, then

go back and firmly tighten each one.

Step 2: Fasten the C-12 to the

stem with the 1/4” screw provided

(see Hardware Guide #2).

Step 1: Screw the brass bushing

(Hardware Guide #3) into the

threaded hole in the stem. A

screwdriver should be used as an

installation tool.

Make sure the raised key

on the stem of the head is

seated in the recessed slot

on the bottom of the

Clamp.

Step 3: Tighten the 3 set screws using the enclosed

2.5mm hex key. NOTE: Lightly tighten all three, then

go back and firmly tighten each one.

Step 1: Screw the included brass

bushing (see Hardware Guide #3)

into the threaded hole in the

stem. A penny or similar sized coin

can be used as an installation tool.

Screw in the bushing

fully. It should be

flush with the top

surface of the stem or

just slightly recessed.

If it protrudes, it

should stick out no

more than the

thickness of 2

business cards).

Step 2: Fasten the C-12 to the

stem with the 1/4” screw provided

(see Hardware Guide #2).

Step 1: Attach the C-12 using the

fastener that originally came with

the ball head clamp. It should look

like a shorter version of the M6

fastener (Hardware Guide #1) that

we provide.

Step 2: Tighten the 3 set screws,

using the enclosed 2.5mm hex key.

NOTE: Lightly tighten all three, then

go back and firmly tighten each one.

Step 1: Fasten the C-12 to the

ball head using the enclosed M6

screw (see Hardware Guide #1). If

the screw is too long (bottoms-out in the

hole prematurely), use the shallow hole

instructions in column C to the right.

Hardware Guide

Installation Chart Column

Ball Head

Use the enclosed 5/32” hex key to

tighten the screw very snugly (lock

down the ball head and really use

some muscle).

Use the enclosed 5/32”

hex key to tighten the

screw very snugly (lock

down the ball head and

really use some muscle).

Step 3: Tighten the 3 set screws, using the enclosed 2.5mm hex key.

NOTE: Lightly tighten all three, then go back and firmly tighten each one.

Set screws & small diameter stems: If

your ball head has a small diameter stem,

the set screws may not fully engage the

surface of the stem. However, because

there are three set screws, we found that

they create a rigid, twist-free connection

even in situations where the set screws

are only partially contacting the stem of

the ball head.

If you are not comfortable with the amount

of contact between the set screws and the

stem, you can use an adhesive such as

epoxy (or Loctite) to keep the clamp from

twisting or coming loose.

Screw in the bushing

fully. It should be

flush with the top

surface of the stem or

just slightly recessed.

If it protrudes, it

should stick out no

more than the thick-

ness of 2 business

cards).