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KESSLER KWIK RELEASE

The Kessler Kwik Release is a unique, patent-pending mounting system

featuring solid billet aluminum and stainless steel construction. With a one hand

drop-in instant latching and push button drop-gate release, this mounting system

is strong, secure, fast and easy to use.

Plate Insertion and Locking

The Kwik Release is designed for easy installation of dove tail plates by dropping and

snapping them into place. This allows simple, blind installs that are rock solid.

1. If closed, release the locking lever on the Kwik Release receiver.

2. The Kwik Release receiver accepts most standard Arca-Swiss compatible plates.

Once the right side of the plate is tight against the base, it can be snapped in.

3. The Kwik Release receiver is spring loaded so as you push a plate into

it, it will retract until the plate fully engaged. Note: When using the Kessler plates, they

will not slide out at this point due to specially designed locking pins.

4. Once the red bar on the Kwik release receiver has snapped tight, close the rear

locking lever to secure the plate rmly.

Plate Release

1. To release a plate from the Kwik Release, open the rear lever all the way to the right.

2. Press the back of the red lock bar in. It will slide forward and down releasing the plate

for easy removal.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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KESSLER KWIK RELEASE The Kessler Kwik Release is a unique, patent-pending mounting system featuring solid billet aluminum and stainless steel construction. With a one hand drop-in instant latching and push button drop-gate release, this mounting system is strong, secure, fast and easy to use. Plate Insertion and Locking The Kwik Release is designed for easy installation of dove tail plates by dropping and snapping them into place. This allows simple, blind installs that are rock solid. 1.
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Kessler Plate Installation We recommend using Kessler Kwik Release plates with the Kwik Release system because they hold tight dimensional tolerances for the best compatibility and function. We offer six types: Short Camera Plate & Long Camera Plate Screw the (2) 1/4”-20 camera screws or (1) 1/4”-20 and (1) 3/8”-16 camera screws into the appropriate holes on the camera or rig.
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Kwik Release with CineSlider 1. Locate the 9/64” allen key and two #8-32 x 1/2” Socket Head Cap Screws in the Kwik Release Tool Kit 2. Line up the Kwik Release receiver with the holes on the cart as shown below. 3. Screw the two #8-32 x 1/2” screws through the receiver and into the cart as shown Kwik Release with Pocket Dolly 3 1. Locate the 5/32” allen key and two 1/4”-20 x 1/2” Countersunk Screws in the Kwik Release Tool Kit 2. Line up the Kwik Release receiver with the holes on the cart as shown below.
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Kwik Release with Pocket Dolly v2.0 and Stealth 1. Locate the 9/64” allen key and two #8-32 x 1/2” Socket Head Cap Screws in the Kwik Release Tool Kit 2. Line up the Kwik Release receiver with the holes on the cart as shown below. 3. Screw the two #8-32 x 1/2” screws through the receiver and into the cart as shown Kwik Release with Hercules 2.0 Head 1. Locate the 5/32” allen key and two 1/4”-20 x 1/2” Countersunk Screws in the Kwik Release Tool Kit 2.
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Kwik Release with Low Profile Ball Head v2 (1/4”-20 or 3/8”-16) 1a. The easiest way to mount the Kwik Release to the Low Profile Ball Head is to attach it onto the 3/8” or 1/4” male thread that is installed by default on the ball head. 1b. For a more permanent mounting solution, remove the top plate of the Low Profile Ball Head (1/4”-20 or 3/8”-16) and use the three #8-32 x 1/2” screws to affix the Kwik Release directly to the ball head with the corresponding mount holes.