Sachtler FSB Mk II User manual

FSB MK ll Fluid Head
User Guide
Fluid Head
Part No. S2065-0001
S2069-0001
EN
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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
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
Transportation Head Settings ............. 19
Transporting with the Pan Bar ............ 19
Maintenance .............................. 20
 ................. 20
 ................... 20
Routine Maintenance ................... 20
Technical Specication ..................... 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
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!
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 equpment, process or surroundings,
comments appear supported by the word ‘CAUTION’.
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Refer to the product instruction manual.
WARNING!
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caution.

3
Safety
Maintenance
!
WARNING!

󰀨
invalidate the 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
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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 75mm 0075
3Sideload camera plate S 0164
4Pan bar 0992SP
5User guide 
3
3
2
4
5

6
Operating Elements
1Vertical brake
2Sideload system safety lock
3
4Illuminated touch bubble
5Horizontal brake
6Vertical drag control
7Rosette for left pan bar
8Balance plate clamp knob
Left View
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Sideload system

7
Operating Elements
1S Sideload camera plate S
2Spare camera screws
3Horizontal drag control
4Tie down mounting
5Balance plate clamp knob
6Rosette for right pan bar
Right View
4
5
6
3
Sideload System

8
Installation
Mounting to a Tripod
1.Apply the horizontal and vertical

one hand.
2.Remove the tie down and place the

tie down loosely.
Mounting the Fluid Head

base tripod 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
󰀨