Miller Electric Camera Accessories Leaflet

The Mid Level Spreader allows the setting of the Tripods footprint and fine 
height adjustment. The tripod height and overall footprint can be adjusted 
by turning the Spreader Adjusting knob or by adjusting the length of the 
telescopic spreader arms.

1.  Turn the Spreader Adjusting Knob counter-clock wise to the open 
 

position.

2.  Stand the Tripod upright with legs spread out equally.
3.  Release the Telescopic Clamp on the spreader arm then latch the Quick  
 

Release Latch on to the Self Aligning Swivel, repeat for the remaining  

 

two arms.

4.  Bring each Tripod leg in such that the corresponding Spreader arm is  
 

fully retracted then lock the Telescopic Clamp, repeat for each Spreader  

 

arm.

5.  Bring the Tripod legs towards the centre position, if resistance is felt do  
 

not force the Tripod legs, spread out the Tripod legs and make sure that  

 

the Spreader arms are fully retracted.

1.  Remove the Camera and the Fluid Head from the Tripod.

2.  Stand the Tripod upright with legs spread out equally and the Mid Level  

 

Spreader in the open position. 

3.  Pull back the Quick Release Latch knob and lift the Spreader arm from  

 

the Self Aligning Swivel, repeat for the remaining two arms.

The Miller Ground Spreader provides adjustment of each spreader arm to 

allow for lower height settings or uneven ground.

1.  Place the Ground Spreader on flat ground.

2.  Place the socket of the Tripod Foot on to the ball of the Rubber Foot then  

 

pull the Rubber Stirrup up and over the Tripod Foot shoulder, repeat for  

 

the remaining two Tripod Feet.

1.  Remove the Camera and the Fluid Head from the Tripod.

2.  Pull the Rubber Stirrup up and outwards over the Tripod Foot shoulder,  

 

repeat for the remaining two Tripod Feet.

Lower Leg Lock: (Fig 8.) 

For 2 stage Sprinter II Tripod only.

Adjust the Lower Leg Lock Assembly in locked position using a (supplied) 

5mm Hex Key. - P6579

1.  Extend the lower stage half way and lock the Lower Lever.

2.   Tighten the lower leg lock adjuster screw gradually clockwise 1/8th of a  

 

turn. Release Lower Lever and ensure leg slides freely.

3.   When adjusted correctly Leg Lock Lever should only have a small   

 

amount of “free play” before locking action commences. If this free   

 

play is excessive repeat the steps above.

 

 

When finished, ensure that all Leg Lock Levers  

 

lock flush with the tripod brackets.

·  Unlocking and locking lever several times.

·  The lever should close with a definitive ‘click’.

·  The end of the lever should close against the bracket.

·  The tripod legs must slide freely when unlocked.

Adjustment Knob

TRIPOD SET-UP

SPREADERS

CARRY HANDLE

TRANSPORT CLIPS

SAFETY

MAINTENANCE

1.  Before setting-up the tripod, the Mid Level Spreader or the Ground  
 

Spreader must be attached.

2.  Remove tripod from the Softcase and unclip the Transport Clips.
3.  Place the Tripod Feet on level surface (if possible) and release the  
 

Sprint Lok Upper Lever on each leg.

4.  Lift the top of the tripod to a desired height and then apply the Sprint  
 

Lok Upper Lever on each leg.

5.  Release the Sprint Lok Lower Lever on each leg, then lift the tripod  
 

to a desired height and then apply the Sprint Lok Lower Lever on    

 

each leg.

6.  Spread the Tripod Legs apart, check that the Tripod Bowl is approxi- 
 

mately level to the ground.

7.  Check that the tripod is secure.

The Sprinter II Inline patented Carry 
handle (fig 4.) is designed so the 
Sprinter II tripod and fluid head remain 
balanced while being carried by hand. 
The rubber handle offers secure grip, 
while the flexible nylon attachments let 
it rest, between the tripod legs, during 
shooting. 

The 2 Transport Clips (Fig 3), are 
designed to hold the Sprinter tripod’s 
three legs together during transport. 
Their spring-loaded design means they 
are easily gripped and detached for 
set up, and reattached. The Transport 
Clips must be securely attached before 
transporting the tripod.

Ensure that all equipment is operating correctly and free from defects and 
damage, also please ensure that the tripod is steady, secure and that the 
bowl is approximately horizontal when attaching the camera. The operator 
is responsible for the safe operation of this equipment.

1.  Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of the Tripod.
2.  Do not leave the camera unattended on the Fluid Head.
3.  Do not adjust the tripod Leg locks whilst the camera is attached to the  
 

Fluid Head.

4.  Do not move the Tripod whilst the camera is attached to the Fluid    
 

Head.

5.  Do not remove the Mid Level Spreader or Ground Spreader whilst the  
 

camera and fluid head is attached.

Regularly inspect the tripod, paying particular attention to any tube 
damage, leg lock adjustment, leg top adjustment, condition of the bowl rim, 
spreader mounting points, carry handle and feet.  

Keep grit and dirt out of Sprint Loks as much as possible, including behind 
levers. Regularly clean the tripod with a clean damp rag or soft brush. Wipe 
off all sand, dust and salt spray. 

Do not clean with solvents, cleaning fluids, lubricants, polishes, abrasives 
or wire brushes. 

Transport and store the tripod in Miller case wherever possible. Store the 
tripod in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.

LEG LOCK ADJUSTMENT

Over time the leg locks may need adjusting to prevent leg slippage.

Upper Leg Lock:   ( Fig 7.) 

For 1 & 2 stage Sprinter II Tripod.

Adjust the Upper Leg Lock Assembly in a locked position using (supplied) 

5mm Hex Key - P6579.

1.  Extend the upper stage half way and lock the Upper Lever. 

2.  Turn the Upper Leg lock adjuster clockwise 1/8th of a turn.  Release  

  Sprint Lok Upper Lever and ensure that stage slides freely. 

3.   When adjusted correctly Leg Lock Lever should only have a small    

  amount of “free play” before locking action commences. If this free   

  play is excessive repeat the steps above.

Transport Clip

Telescopic Clamp

Quick Release Latch

Spreader Adjusting Knob

LEG TO BOWL ADJUSTMENT

The leg to bowl pivot joint on the Sprinter tripod should have no lateral or 

free play movement and should swing with a firm, smooth resistance.

Adjustment is usually not required; however, should it become necessary, 

the following procedure must be observed. (Fig 9.) 

1.  Leg to Bowl Adjustment to eliminate lateral or free play movement:   

 

Using a cross head screwdriver, ensure Bracket Mounting Screws   

 

on both sides of the Leg Top Bracket are tight. Retighten if necessary.  

 

Check all legs.

 

2.   Leg pivot or ‘swing’ adjustment to ensure firm, smooth resistance.    

 

Tighten the Leg Pivot Screws on each side of the Leg Top Bracket   

 

using a 4mm Hex key until a smooth resistance is maintained. Check  

 

all legs.

Leg Top Bracket

4mm Hex Key
Leg Pivot Screw

#2 Pozi Head  

Screw Driver

Bracket Mounting 

Screws

Fig 5.

Fig 6.

Fig 4.

Fig 3.

Fig 7.

Fig 9.

5mm Hex key

5mm Hex key

Fig 8.

TRIPOD PULL DOWN

1.  Remove the camera from the Fluid Head.
2.  Retract the spreader arms fully. 
3.  Hold and lift off the ground by two legs, then bring the legs inwards.
4.  While holding the top of the tripod, release the Sprint Lok Upper Lever  
 

and Sprint Lok Lower Lever on each leg then lower completely.

5.  Apply  the  Sprint  Lok  Upper  Lever  and  Sprint  Lok  Lower  Lever  on  
 

each leg.

6.  Attach both Transport Clips and return the tripod to the Softcase.