Operating Instructions
The operating instructions are described in six steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any steps.
1 Fluid Head Set-up
1.1Loosen the PAN HANDLE CLAMP fully then rotate the PAN HANDLE until it is approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD (fig. 4) and tighten the PAN HANDLE CLAMP - avoid contact wear between the serrations on the Fluid Head and the PAN HANDLE CLAMP, if this occurs then unwind the PAN HANDLE CLAMP further.
1.2Ensure that the TRIPOD BOWL is approximately horizontal. Place the Fluid Head into the TRIPOD BOWL, adjust the BUBBLE LEVEL (fig. 4) such that the bubble is inside the black circle and tighten the CLAMP NUT.
1.3Set the initial control settings as follows – see Figure 1 & 2:
◗Select Counterbalance to position 4 (top setting).
◗Select Pan & Tilt Drag to position 0.
◗Tighten the PAN LOCK, TILT LOCK and the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK.
Illumination Button
Bubble Level
Tripod Bowl
Threaded Stud
Clamp Nut
Fig. 4
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