Assembling the Tripod & Offset Adapter — With the Stanley Keeper

Here are the steps to install the Stanley Keeper (SK) on the tripod, if it was not pre-installed:

Turn the tripod upside down and place it on a flat work surface.
        1. Remove the extended hinge clamp (differs from the other two hinge clamps). If all three hinge clamps are the extended type (see Figure A), remove all three.
        2. If present, remove the swing arm and bell housing/plumb-bob hook. These parts can be discarded.
        3. Put the Stanley Keeper in place, as shown in Figure A.
        4. Using Goop® (Marine or Plumbing recommended), add a dolop at each corner of the keeper (Figures B and C). Allow to dry for several hours.
>>>>> Skip this step if your tripod has three extended hinge clamps <<<<<

    Note: Do not apply between the SK and the tripod head. Use only at the corners, to keep the SK from falling when the tripod is turned upright. The purpose is merely to keep the keeper from sagging when it is not in use.

Assembling the Tripod & Offset Adapter (continued)

The last two steps for installing the Stanley Keeper are shown above:

        1. Replace the extended hinge clamp(s), so that all the leg hinges are properly supported.
        2. Stand tripod upright. Insert eye-bolt from beneath the tripod head. The eye-bolt should have a nut and a lock-washer on the eye end (bottom end). See figure D (previous page) for the proper hardware order.
        3. Add a star lock-washer and a jam nut. A regular sized nut will interfere with the proper seating of the offset adapter.
        4. Leaving 1" to 1-1/2" of thread protruding above the tripod head, tighten the bottom nut and the jam nut very tight, clamping the SK between them (Figures E and F). Be careful not to push down on the SK during this process, as your Goop or sealant, especially if not completely set, may not hold excess pressure.

The only time you should ever need to touch the two nuts again is if you want to adjust the amount of thread protruding above the tripod head.

    Note: Some 60-SMSN25 tripods have three extended hinge clamps, instead of one. In this case, do not use Goop®, to keep the keeper in place. It is not needed.

Positioning the Adapter Hardware Assembly — With the Stanley Keeper

Shown above is the completed adapter assembly as it appears on the budget adapter. The tripod is not shown.

    Note: The nylon spacer is not needed for the original offset adapter. The budget offset adapter is shown above.

Positioning the Adapter Hardware Assembly — With the Stanley Keeper

The photos above illustrate the top and bottom views of the installed Stanley Keeper.

Assembling the Offset Adapter — Without the Stanley Keeper

The illustration above shows the order in which the offset adapter hardware is assembled, on installations that don’t use a device called the Stanley Keeper (SK), which keeps the offset assembly centered over the tripod. The original offset mount is shown here.

As indicated in the lower right of the illustration, you should allow between 1/2” and 3/4” of exposed threads, for the attachment of the knob. Too much will not allow the knob to be properly tightened and seated. Too little will not allow a secure attachment.

Positioning the Adapter Hardware Assembly — Without the Stanley Keeper

Center the assembled adapter hardware, in the tripod opening and tighten. Proper placement is shown in the illustrations above.