Sachtler S2080-0001 User manual

Part No.S2080-0001 (75 mm) / S2080-0002 (100 mm)
aktiv bowl connector 75 mm / 100 mm
Please refer to the aktiv uid head user guide S2068-4980 for safety instructions.
Fitting Bowl Connector For The 1st Time
Note! Fitting and adjusting the Bowl Connector to the tripod is a one time e󰀨ort, once set, it is left on the tripod and
remains ready without further adjustment required.
Connector Stud
Connector Adjustment Knob
Retaining Clip
The Bowl Connector comes in 2 parts:
• Bowl Connector Body
• Retaining Clip
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2. Holding the Bowl Connector in place with one hand,
slide the Retaining Clip under 3 of the 4 positioning lugs
on the Bowl Connector and snap into place.
3. Check that 3 lugs are correctly located in the
Retaining Clip indents.
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1. Insert the Bowl Connector through the underside of the
tripod bowl.

Publication Part No. S2080-4980/0
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1. Apply the horizontal and
vertical brakes and hold
the head rmly with one
hand.
Mounting the Head and Setting Connector Tension
2. Lift the SpeedLevel Lever
as shown all the way to the
top.
3. Lower the head onto the Bowl
Connector and carefully lower
the SpeedLevel Lever.
4. To set the connector tension, raise the tripod so the head is at eye level.
5. Lift the SpeedLevel Lever on the head and hold with “S triangle” aligned to
the mark on the body.
45°
60°
The tension is correct when the SpeedLevel Lever is released and falls between approximately 60° and 45° (30 mm to
50 mm (1” - 2”)) from the body of the head as shown in the diagram below.
If the lever falls back against the body the Bowl Connector is too loose, repeat steps 5 and 6.
CAUTION! Try and lift the head to ensure the head is fully secured
to the tripod.
Approximately 45° to 60° from the body (30 mm to 50 mm
(1 in to 2 in)) from the body.
6. Firmly, nger tighten the Bowl
Connector by pressing up and
turning clockwise to remove all
clearance.
CAUTION! Push the SpeedLevel Lever fully closed against the head before use.