User Manual

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To check camera balance:
Reduce tilt drag to a minimum level by turning the tilt adjustment control (11) in an
counter-clockwise direction.
Reduce the counter-balance a minimum level by turning the perfect balance control (3)
in a clockwise direction.
Whilst holding the pan bar firmly, release the tilt brake (12) by turning the lever in a
counter-clockwise direction.
Tilt the head backwards and forwards to determine if the camera position is equally
balanced in both directions. The camera and payload must be positioned over the centre
of gravity (Fig. 12).
If the camera is not positioned over the centre of gravity, set the platform level and apply
the tilt brake (12). Position the camera correctly on the head by releasing the slide plate
clamp (13) and then sliding the camera (on the camera slide plate) backwards or
forwards until it balances horizontally. Tighten the slide plate clamp (13) to secure the
camera in position. Re-check and adjust as necessary.
Warning!
1. Do NOT exceed the maximum capacity of either the head or the tripod. The
system will become unstable and may fail.
2.
Always support the camera payload when disengaging the counter-
balance (Perfect Balance control) mechanism to prevent it falling away
suddenly.
3. Keep hands clear of the moving platform to avoid trapping fingers.
Warning!
Steady the camera payload using the pan bar. Be prepared to prevent the
head falling away suddenly.
Fig. 12 Positioning the camera over the Centre of Gravity
Warning!
Securely apply the slide plate clamp (13) when the camera is positioned, to
prevent the camera payload slipping.