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OConnor 1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head Operators Guide Publication Part No.
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1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head Preface Congratulations on the purchase of your new 1030D/1030Ds fluid head from OConnor! We want you to get the most from your new 1030, and therefore encourage you to read this operator’s guide to familiarize yourself with its many features, some of which may be new to you. It also covers essential health and safety information and a section on maintenance that will ensure your new product is kept in perfect condition. Please register your purchase online at www.ocon.com.
Operators Guide Safety – read this first Warning symbols in this Operators Guide Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear highlighted by the word ‘WARNING!’—supported by the warning triangle symbol. Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear highlighted by the word ‘CAUTION’. Disposal of waste batteries Batteries included with this product must not be treated as household waste.
1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head Technical specification Dimensions Height (incl. camera platform) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 in. (16.8 cm) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6 in. (19.3 cm) Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6 in. (11.7 cm) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operators Guide Contents Page Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features and benefits of your new 1030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety – read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warning symbols in this Operators Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head Components camera plate marker handle/accessory mounting rosette camera screws camera mounting plate platform release lever camera plate release lever platform scales red safety catch pan lock lever tilt drag indicator wheel front box mounts ball base (100 mm) tie down (100 mm) Figure 1 1030D/Ds Fluid Head, right-hand side (front) 7
Operators Guide platform platform hook handle clamp platform sub-base handle tilt lock lever level bubble button tilt drag adjustment knob level bubble counterbalance crank handle (fold-out) pan drag adjustment knob battery compartment provision for attachments Figure 2 1030D/Ds Fluid Head, left-hand side (rear) 8
1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head Introduction The 1030D/Ds fluid head comprises a patented sinusoidal counterbalance mechanism for true and accurate balance, stepless drag assemblies for ultra-smooth pan and tilt motions. It comes complete with an adjustable top platform with detachable camera mounting plate, a telescoping handle, and a 100 mm ball base. The 1030 head features provisions for mounting a front box and for attaching an eye-piece leveler or other accessories at the rear.
Operators Guide Illuminated bubble level The bubble level on the left side of the head can be illuminated by pressing the bubble level illumination button. The light will extinguish after approximately 25 seconds. When the head leaves the factory a battery is installed and tested. Handle mounting Two handle mounting rosettes are located at the rear of the head, on the left and right side.
1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head Operation Installing the head The 1030D/Ds fluid head can be installed onto standard tripods using the 100 mm ball base or, alternatively, a 150 mm ball base or Mitchell base, and tie downs as required. WARNING! Do NOT fit the head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of the head and payload (refer to ‘Technical specification’ on page 5 for the maximum payload capacity of the relevant head).
Operators Guide Stability WARNING! When mounting the head on a tripod, it is possible to set the tripod legs so that the C of G of the tilted payload falls outside the footprint of the tripod, leading to instability. Use the mid-level or floor spreader to ensure that the tripod legs are spread sufficiently, so that the C of G of the tilted payload remains within the footprint of the tripod. Balancing the head Make sure that the head is level before balancing.
CAMERA CENTER OF GRAVITY ABOVE PLATFORM 1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head 1030DS COUNTERBALANCE CHART in mm 18 457 16 406 14 356 12 305 10 254 8 203 6 152 4 102 2 51 lbs 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100110120 130140150 kg 4.5 9 14 18 23 27 32 36 41 45 50 54 60 64 68 CAMERA WEIGHT Figure 4 Counterbalance chart – 1030Ds Fore and aft balance WARNING! When positioning the payload, it is important to be aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly.
Operators Guide 8. Carefully slide the camera payload and platform forwards or backwards, until the payload is balanced fore and aft. The horizontal balance is correct when no perceptible tilting force can be felt on the handle with the platform level and the tilt lock disengaged. 9. Lock the platform to secure the balanced camera payload in position. Engage the platform release lever by pushing it firmly towards the platform. 10.
1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head Pan and tilt fluid drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the OConnor ultra-smooth fluid drag system to ensure smooth movement. The pan drag adjustment knob is located below the level bubble on the left side of the head and the tilt drag adjustment knob on the lower right rear of the head. Both controls are continuously adjustable from 1 through 5. To increase drag, turn the knob clockwise, towards a higher setting.
Operators Guide Servicing General The 1030D/Ds Ultimate fluid head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning. Repairs and any adjustments beyond those described in this manual should be carried out by qualified persons only. Contact OConnor headquarters (see page 4), your local OConnor office or representative. Routine maintenance Replace the battery whenever the bubble level illumination is inadequate.
1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head shaft tilt lock lever screw lock label Figure 5 Adjusting the pan and tilt lock levers Replacing the battery The battery illuminates the bubble level. It should be replaced whenever the illumination becomes inadequate. 1. If required, rotate the tilt lock lever to access the battery cover (Figure 6). 2. Use a coin or flat-blade screwdriver to unscrew the battery cover. 3. Carefully pull the battery out of its compartment using the ribbon.
Operators Guide 4. Fit a replacement CR 2032 3V battery in the compartment, ensuring that the positive side (+) of the battery faces outermost and that the ribbon is correctly positioned. 5. Replace the battery cover and tighten using a coin or flat-blade screwdriver. 6. Press the bubble level illumination button and verify that the bubble level lights up. It should be lit for approximately 25 seconds.
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