Wizmount CU2pack User Manual
Table of Contents System components .......................................................................................................................... 3 Backpack components ....................................................................................................................... 4 Outer components ............................................................................................................................ 4 Poles storage sleeve ............................................
System components 1 2 2a 3 3a 3b 3c 3d 4 5 6 Backpack Light weight ergonomic support plate (base plate) Base plate stabilizing straps #1 boom pole (base pole, mounted to support plate) #2 boom pole (short 90 deg bend) #3 boom pole (long 90 deg bend) #4 boom pole (45 deg bend) Three Safety Torque Adjustable Clamps (STAC) Poles storage sleeve 3-axis camera mount assembly .
Backpack components Outer components 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 1g 1h 1j Top compartment zipper Velcro left & right ports for poles Main compartment zipper Water tube ports Storage compartment Holding straps for poles storage sleeve Base plate stabilizing straps buckle Webbing loop for harness kit Zipper pull Velcro Poles storage sleeve 5a 5b 5c Sleeve cord lock Sleeve hook Sleeve Velcro Inner components 1k 1l 1m Plate Inner harness vertical straps Plate inner harness horizontal straps (lower strap is hidden i
System assembly 1. Open backpack top compartment zipper 1a (notice that this is the second zipper from top) 2. Place STAC 4 on #1 boom pole 3a left or right side, according to your preferences, make sure STAC 4 locking handle is in its open position. 3. Open Velcro port 1b on your preferable side, left or right. 4. Slide narrow (male) end of boom pole 3b through the Velcro port into pole 3a 5. Make sure that the reduced diameter section of pole 3b is fully inserted to pole 3a 6.
Note 1: One side of STAC 4 has a reduced diameter (see next page) and should be mounted on the boom pole from its wider diameter side.
Adjusting the STAC - “Safety Torque Adjustable Clamp” STAC 4 structure: 4a Quick release handle 4b Clamp insert side 4c Clamp limiter 4d Clamping force adjustment nut Make initial adjustment of the STAC clamping force by rotating the STAC nut 4d clockwise (to increase clamping force) or counter clockwise (to decrease clamping force) Insert clamp, through 4b side, to the pole wider diameter side, until it reaches its limiter 4c Hold STAC with one hand (to keep it from rotating around the po
System assembly (Cont.) Insert second STAC 4 on part 3b, make sure the quick release handle 4a is open. Insert the smaller end of boom pole 3c into pole 3b completely, then follow “adjusting the STAC” instructions.
Insert the third STAC 4 on pole 3c, make sure quick release handle is open. Insert pole 3d into pole 3c, adjusting it to the required length and orientation. Warning: Assembled poles 3c and 3d must overlap at least 40mm (1.6") which is indicated by pole 3d completely fills the slit in pole 3c.
Connecting and adjusting your camera The three way camera assembly provides 3 motion axis to adjust your camera angles: 6c Pan control with special Wizmount thumb knob 6b Roll axis control with stainless steel bolt 6a Tilt axis control with stainless steel bolts 7 Leash outlet to secure your camera (leash kit is optional) Special Wizmount pan adjustment thumb knob 6c has two functions : 1. Securing the camera assembly mounts to pole 3d 2.
Mounting other cameras To mount other cameras that accept a standard 1/4" 20 tpi (threads per inch), use the optional universal camera mount adapter 11. 1. Open bolt 6a, insert adapter 11, and screw back the bolt. 2.
Adjusting your camera position & angles 1. Assemble the whole system with your camera as explained in previous sections 2. Adjust camera position using the 3 joints. Start with the first joint (connects 3a-3b) that is located inside the pack. Then adjust the second joint (connects 3b-3c) and finally adjust the third joint (3c-3d) that controls system length as well as orientation. 3. Wear the backpack and fasten the waist strap.
Optional components 300mm Extension Pole (optional) Expand your reach by using the 300mm boom pole 3e (supplied with one STAC). Especially useful for shooting in front angles (biking, ski, etc.). In most cases, when shooting from non-front sides, there is no need for the extension pole. In most cases, extension pole should be inserted between pole 3c and 3d, however it can be inserted between any other poles pair (e.g. 3a3b or 3b - 3c) Fig.
Waist Harness kit (Optional) Designed to be used in sports where a waist harness is used (kitesurfing, windsurfing, snowkiting, etc.). Keeps the CU2pack from riding up on your back while surfing. The waist harness kit clips on the bottom of your waist harness to stabilize and keep the CU2pack in place.
Camera securing leash kit (optional) Built from 2 separate cords to enable easy dismantling and assembly of the system, the leash kit is designed to secure your camera as well as all CU2pack components. The leash runs through the inside of all boom poles and attaches your camera (via a dedicated leash outlet) to the backpack support plate. We highly recommend using the leash at all times, especially during water sports. Assembly instructions Short cord section 1.
Connecting the two leash sections 1. Insert the hook 13a through the first pole 3a STAC 4 (not shown in the picture), pole 3b and another STAC 4. 2. Connect the hook 13a to the metal ring 13d 3. Insert pole 3c to pole 3b (metal ring should be pushed to pole 3b) 4.
Disassembly When the CU2pack is not in use, you can disassemble the system and store all components within the backpack or inside the supplied poles storage sleeve Poles disassembly instructions using the external sleeve: 1. Disconnect your camera by opening bolt 6a 2. Open STAC 4 between poles 3c-3d and 3b-3c 3. Disconnect poles 3c and 3d and insert them into sleeve 5. Fasten it's cord lock 5a and its Velcro 5c 4. Disconnect pole 3b and insert it and STACs to one of the backpack compartments 5.
Poles disassembly instructions without a sleeve: 1. Disconnect your camera by opening bolt 6a 2. Fully retract pole 3d into pole 3c 3. Open pole 3c-3b STAC 4 and disconnect the pair 3c-3d from 3b pole 4. Insert poles 3c-3d to backpack main compartment as seen in the picture 5. Insert the STACs to one of the backpack compartments 6.
Disassembly & Reassembly of the base plate Disassembly 1. Release all poles from backpack 2. Release and remove the base plate holding straps 2a from buckle 1g 3. Completely open main zipper 1c 4. Completely open vertical plate straps 1k 5. Completely open horizontal plate straps 1l 6. Take the plate out Assembly 1. Open main zipper 1c completely down 2. Move the inner harness straps (1k, 1l) to the sides and insert the plate 3.
Maintenance Rinse the system with fresh water after every use in seawater. Store it after drying it completely. Avoid disassembly of the system in sand.
