Sachtler aktiv10 User manual

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User Guide
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Contents
Safety ....................................2
Maintenance........................... 3
About this Guide............................ 4
Intended Use ............................. 4
About this User Guide ...................... 4
Warranty ................................ 4
Extended Warranty ........................ 4
Serial Number Location..................... 4
Box Contents .............................. 5
Optional SpeedSwap Accessories ............. 6
Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Left View ................................ 8
Right View ............................... 9
PrismBubble ............................ 10
1st Time Installation........................ 11
 ... 11
 . 12
Operation.................................14
Attaching, Levelling and Dismounting ......... 14
 ........ 16
 .. 18
Fitting the Pan Bar........................ 20
Adjusting the Pan Bar ..................... 20
 ................... 21
Balancing the Payload..................... 22
 ....... 22
............... 24
 ............... 24
Adjusting the Drags ....................... 26
Transportation Head Settings ............... 27
Transporting with the Pan Bar ............... 27
Maintenance .............................. 28
 ................... 28
...................... 28
Routine Maintenance ..................... 28
Bowl Connector Trouble Shooting ............ 29
Technical Specication ..................... 30
General Notices ........................... 31

2
Safety
Important information on the safe installation and operation of
this product. Read this information before operating the product.
For your personal safety, read these instructions.
Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use
it safely.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and
avoid possible damage to the product.
!
WARNING!
Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to
others, comments appear supported by the word
‘WARNING’.
Health and Safety
!
WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. All
personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct manual
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responsibility of the local organisation to enforce safe working
practices at all times.
Mounting and Installation
!
CAUTION!
Where there is a risk of damage to the product,
associated equpment, process or surroundings,
comments appear supported by the word ‘CAUTION’.
Refer to the product instruction manual.
WARNING!

caution.
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Risk of nger entrapment. When removing the head
from the tripod, take care the SpeedLevel Lever does not

WARNING! Risk of nger entrapment. Do not place

head
!
WARNING! Do not
support the combined mass of the head and its full
payload.
!
WARNING! Avoid unintentionally lifting the SpeedLevel
Lever above the detent as the head will be released
suddenly from the tripod.
!
CAUTION! Always lock the horizontal and vertical brakes
when the camera is mounted but not in use or when level-

!
CAUTION! Hold the camera securely when mounting or

adjustments to the tripod height or footprint.
!
CAUTION! Always hold the pan bar when making
adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position. Do
not
!
CAUTION! Do not attach heavy items to the pan bar.
!
CAUTION! Always remove the camera before
transporting.

3
Safety
Maintenance
!
WARNING!
accessories or servicing by non-approved personnel could
󰀨
terms and conditions of the product warranty.
!
CAUTION! When replacing the battery, only use the same
or an equivalent type of battery recommended for use with
this product.