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Features and Controls Sliding Platform Camera Screws Camera Plate Pan Handle Sliding Platform Lock Quick Release Knob Safety Tab Pan Handle Clamp Tilt Lock Counterbalance Selector Pan Lock Threaded Stud Tilt Drag Control Bubble Level Pan Drag Control Clamp Nut Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1
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Introduction Safety Instructions Thank you for purchasing the Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head. The Attaching/removing the camera Arrow 40 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation capacities from ENG to standard configuration EFP cameras. of the Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head and observe these instructions The Arrow 55 Fluid Head has been designed to suit EFP and to prevent any damage to your equipment. Ensure that all Studio cameras. equ
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Technical Data Arrow 40 Arrow 55 Weight - kg (lb) 3.2 (7.0) 3.2 (7.0) Payload Range - kg (lb) 7.0 – 16.0 (15.4 – 35.3) 10.0 – 25.0 (22.0 – 55.1) Max Capacity - kg (lb) 25 (55.1) 25 (55.1) Tilt Drag 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 o o o o Tilt Range + 90 / -75 + 90 / -75 Tilt Lock Positive Lock calliper brake system Positive Lock calliper brake system Pan Drag 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 o o Pan Range 360 3
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Operating Instructions The operating instructions are described in six steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any steps. 1 Fluid Head Set-up 1.1 Loosen the PAN HANDLE CLAMP fully then rotate the PAN HANDLE until it is approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD (fig. 5) and tighten the PAN HANDLE Illumination Button CLAMP - avoid contact wear between the serrations on the Fluid Head and the PAN HANDLE CLAMP, if this occurs then u
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Operating Instructions 2.6 Release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK and slide the 2. Camera Set-up SLIDING PLATFORM such that the camera’s C of G is directly above the centre axis of the Fluid Head (fig. 6) and 2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pulling down the tighten the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK (fig. 6). If this can SAFETY TAB while rotating the QUICK RELEASE KNOB not be achieved then reposition the CAMERA PLATE on to the left. The CAMERA PLATE should pop out. the QUICK RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTOR – ste
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Operating Instructions 3. Counterbalance Control Counterbalance Performance The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers a 4 position counterbalance system which 300 can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. Arrow 40 1). The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be operated 250 when the SLIDING PLATFORM is in a horizontal position. After 200 changing the Counterbalance setting it may be necessar
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Operating Instructions Tilt Drag Setting Illumination Button Counterbalance Selector 4. Pan / Tilt Drag Control. The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers 7 selectable positions of fluid drag + zero setting in the Pan and Tilt. The settings are equally stepped from light drag in position 1 up to heavy drag Pan Drag Setting in position 7, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero. ◗ Do not Pan or Tilt the Fluid Head whilst adjusting PAN or TILT DRAG CONTROL or whilst the PAN & TI
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Maintenance The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers high quality surface Illumination Button coatings, dust and moisture seals. Miller recommends keeping the Fluid Head clean at all times by using soft brushes and lint free cloth to wipe over the surfaces. ◗ Do not immerse the Fluid Head in any liquid. ◗ Do not use stiff brushes, abrasives, harsh detergents and solvents. Battery Replacement The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head uses a single GP23A type - 12 Volt battery for Illumination. Miller recommends
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Storage Service, Sales and Support The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head can be stored for extended Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service periods; Miller recommends storage in a Miller Soft Case and repair work. Failure to observe this requirement may void and the following: warranty. It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised. Service Agent if a change of performance is observed as a ◗ Remove battery. result of dropping or rough usage. For information regarding ◗
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www.millertripods.com MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon, Sydney NSW 2064 Australia Tel: +61 2 9439 6377 Fax: +61 2 9438 2819 Email: sales@miller.com.au D 6960-1 10/06
