18 S2 Fluid Heads User Guide

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Installation
Balancing the Payload
Before operating the uid head, the payload (camera, lens and any
other tted accessories) must be correctly balanced to ensure safe
and reliable operation.
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WARNING! When balancing the payload, it is
important to be aware of the potential danger that an
unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly. Maintain
a rm hold on the payload until the balance is set
correctly.
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WARNING! Risk of nger entrapment. Do not place
ngers between the platform and the body of the uid
head.
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CAUTION! Always hold the pan bar when making
adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position.
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CAUTION! The camera, pan bars and all accessories
must be tted in their operational position before
balancing the head. Any equipment tted or adjusted
later can unbalance the uid head.
Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G)
Before adjusting the counterbalance, the centre of gravity (C of G) of
the payload must be centred precisely over the axis of the uid head.
Ensure that the head is level before balancing.
1. Apply the vertical brake and adjust the vertical setting of the uid
drag to “0”. Set the counterbalance adjustment knob to “1”. Note
moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requires the
head to pass the horizontal position to take affect.