Sachtler FSB 14T MK ll User manual
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Contents
Safety.....................................2
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions.. 2
Health and Safety....................... 2
Mounting and Installation ................. 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
Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left View.............................. 6
Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right View ............................ 7
Installation.................................8
PrismBubble........................... 8
Mounting the Fluid Head ................. 8
Mounting to a Tripod..................... 8
....... 9
........... 10
Fitting the Pan Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the Pan Bar................... 12
................. 13
Balancing the Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
..... 14
. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
............ 16
Adjusting the Drags .................... 18
Transportation ............................ 19
Maintenance .............................. 20
Technical Specication ..................... 21
General Notices ........................... 22
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
handling techniques and Health & Safety regulations. It is the
responsibility of the local organisation to enforce safe working
practices at all times.
Mounting and Installation
!WARNING! Do not
the combined mass of the head and its full payload.
WARNING! Risk of nger entrapment. Do not place
!
CAUTION! Always lock the horizontal and vertical brakes
when the camera is mounted but not in use or when
!
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.
!
CAUTION!
Where there is a risk of damage to the product,
associated equpment, process or surroundings,
comments appear supported by the word ‘CAUTION’.
Refer to the product instruction manual.
WARNING!
caution.
3
Safety
Maintenance
!
WARNING!
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.
4
About this Guide
smooth pan and tilt movement giving the operator total image control
through a wide range of angles.
This user guide has been produced to instruct the user on the correct
Intended Use
About this User Guide
Warranty
This product is covered by a one year warranty.
The warranty will be invalidated if:
• The head is improperly installed or used in a manner contrary to
this user guide.
• The head housing is opened by unauthorised personnel.
Extended Warranty
Please register at www.sachtler.com for an extended warranty
period.
Serial Number
Location
5
Box Contents
Item Description Part No
1
2Tie down 100mm
3 1064
4Pan bar 3470
5User guide
6
4
5
6
Operating Elements
1Vertical brake
2Touch & Go system lock lever
3Touch & Go system safety lock
4
5Illuminated touch bubble
6Horizontal brake
7Vertical drag control
8Rosette for left pan bar
Left View
3
2
Touch & Go System
7
Operating Elements
1Touch & Go camera plate
2Spare camera screws
3Horizontal drag control
4Tie down mounting
5Balance platform clamp knob
6Rosette for right pan bar
Right View
4
2
6
3
5
8
Installation
Mounting to a Tripod
1.Apply the horizontal and vertical
with one hand.
2.Remove the tie down and place
Mounting the Fluid Head
using the tie down.
PrismBubble
easy levelling in poor lighting conditions. It also illuminates the drag
controls.
The head also features a prism to view the bubble when the head is
switch.
In addition the PrismBubble may be lit on its own or with the control
LED’s to enable setup up in low light conditions.
The illumination will be
activated by pushing the
bubble prism window.
1. Pressing the window
level bubble LED for
approx.10s ± 1s.
2. Pressing and holding
the window for >1s will
turn on the level bubble
LED and all control
± 2s.
3. Pressing the window
again when any of the
illuminations are on, will
9
Installation
3.Move the head so that the level bubble is central. Tighten the tie
down, release the horizontal brake and check the level bubble
remains central.
Converting the Head Into a Flat Base
1.
8 mm maximum
!
CAUTION! Risk of damage.
Pin, maximum thread length is 8 mm.
10
Installation
Mounting and Dismounting the Camera
1.Apply the horizontal and vertical brakes.
3.With the safety button held down, move the locking lever
as far as possible to the left.
4.The camera plate or camera will be released from the
sliding balance plate.
2.Hold the camera plate or camera with one hand. Grasp the locking
button.
11
Installation
5.Attach the camera plate to the camera around its centre of gravity.
Additional screws are stored in the sliding balance plate assembly.
6.Mount the camera plate and camera onto the sliding balance plate.
It will lock automatically and the lock lever will click audibly back
into its initial position.
12
Installation
Fitting the Pan Bar
Fit and adjust the pan bar to the desired position, tighten the clamping
screw ensuring the rosette teeth mesh fully.
Adjusting the Pan Bar
To adjust the position of the pan bar, loosen the clamping screw
Tighten the clamp when the pan bar is in the required position.
13
Installation
5
Conguring the Pan Bar
mounting, as follows:
The pan bar may be extended, as follows:
14
Installation
Balancing the Payload
and reliable operation.
!
WARNING! When balancing the payload, it is important to be
aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will
balance is set correctly.
!
WARNING! Do not
!
CAUTION! Always hold the pan bar when making
adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position.
!
CAUTION! The camera, pan bars and all accessories must
head.
1.
drag to “0”. Set the counterbalance adjustment knob proportionate
.
Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G)
of gravity. See “Mounting the Fluid Head” on page 8.
Moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requires
15
Installation
Counterbalance Adjustment
2.
Observe how the payload moves and where it stops.
3.If the payload falls away in either direction:
(a) Unlock the sliding balance plate by unscrewing the balance
plate adjuster on the balance plate.
(b)
(c)
(d)
are required, repeat steps 1to 3.
16
Installation
Additional C of G Adjustments
standard method:
1.
direction.
2.
an accessory.
Adjusting the Counterbalance
accurately balance the payload.
Note, moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requires
1.
2.Tilt the payload approximately 30° in both directions and release
it. If the payload stays in the same position when released, the
payload is correctly balanced.
17
Installation
3.If the payload continues to move upwards when released, the
balance is set too high. Lower the counterbalance adjuster setting
by one increment and retest.
4.If the payload continues to move backwards when released, the
balance is set too low. Raise the counterbalance adjuster setting by
one increment and retest.
5.Tilt the payload through positive and negative angles of travel,
checking that the payload remains at any angle of tilt unsupported.
If the payload angle falls away, repeat the balancing
18
Installation
Adjusting the Drags
drag controls. The drags help to eliminate jerks and vibrations when
disengaged.
!
CAUTION! Always set the drag adjusters to the index
positions. Setting the drag adjusters between index positions
1.Turn the horizontal and vertical drag controls to the required index
and tilting the camera.
2.Turn the drag controls to the 0
completely.
Applying the same drag setting to the horizontal and vertical
controls enables precise and even diagonal movement.
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