Removing the Friction Cap

The Friction Cap needs to be removed to either install or change the stainless steel detent discs. These discs provide the means for estab- lishing and changing the number and spacing of the angular incre- ments of the tripod head. Most KiWi models come with two discs, one for the standard lens and one for a wide-angle lens. Some KiWi mod- els, such as the KiWi 990, come with additional discs for other lenses such as the Nikkor fisheye lens. (See List of Specfied Wide Angle

Lenses in Appendix A and List of Detent Discs in Appendix C ).

To remove the Friction Cap, loosen the stainless steel Retaining Knob which is located on the side of the Friction Cap. It does not have to be removed from the Cap, but only backed out far enough to allow the cap to be unscrewed from the axle. You can look into the opening in the center of the cap to see when the Retaining Knob is clear of the hexagonal-shaped axle. Rotate and unthread the Cap counterclock- wise and remove it from the unit. Once the Friction Cap has been removed, separate the Vertical Bracket from the Indexing Hub. You might need to wiggle the pieces as you pull them apart.

Vertical

Bracket

Hexagonal Shaped Axle

Friction Cap

Retaining Knob

Hexagonal Shaped Axle

Indexing Hub