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Fluid Head
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
#1022 Arrow 25 Fluid Head
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Features and Controls Sliding Platform 1/4” and Pin Adaptor Camera Screws Camera Plate Quick Release Knob Safety Tab Tilt Lock Counterbalance Selector Tilt Drag Control Pan Drag Control Bubble Level Fig. 1 1
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Features and Controls Tilt Lock Pan Handle Pan Lock Pan Handle Clamp Sliding Platform Lock Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Fig. 1 Fig. 2 2
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Introduction Safety Instructions Thank you for purchasing the Arrow 25 Fluid Head. The Arrow Attaching/removing the camera. 25 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload capacities Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation from lightweight DVCAM up to standard configuration ENG of the Arrow 25 Fluid Head and observe these instructions cameras. to prevent any damage to your equipment. Ensure that all The robust design and construction of the Arrow 25 Fluid equipmen
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���������� ���������� Technical Data ���������� ��������� Weight - kg (lb) 3.0 (6.6) Payload Range - kg (lb) 5 - 14 (11.0 - 30.9) Max Capacity - kg (lb) 25 (55.1) Tilt Drag 5 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 o o Tilt Range + 90 / -75 Tilt Lock Positive Lock calliper brake system Pan Drag 5 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 o Pan Range 360 Pan Lock Positive Lock calliper brake system ���������� ���������� ������� Counterbalance System 4 Selectable positions (see Fig 6) ��� ������� ����������
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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. 4) 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. 5) and 2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pulling down the tighten the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK (fig. 5). 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 Camera or the QUICK RELEASE TRIPOD
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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 25 Fluid Head offers a 4 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. 1). The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be operated when the SLIDING PLATFORM is in a horizontal position. After changing the Counterbalance setting it may be necessary to 300 tilt the camer
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Operating Instructions Tilt Drag Setting Illumination Button Counter Balance Selector 4. Pan / Tilt Drag Control. The Arrow 25 Fluid Head offers 5 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 5, 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 & TIL
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Maintenance The Arrow 25 Fluid Head offers high quality surface coatings, Illumination Button 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 25 Fluid Head uses a single GP23A type - 12 Volt battery for Illumination. Miller recommends the f
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Storage Service, Sales and Support The Arrow 25 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 ◗ Cle
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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 7113-1 10/06
