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OPERATOR’S 
MANUAL

#1022 Arrow 25 Fluid Head

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Page 1: ...arrow 25 arrow 25 Fluid Head OPERATOR S MANUAL 1022 Arrow 25 Fluid Head ...

Page 2: ...Features and Controls Fig 1 Sliding Platform Camera Screws Tilt Lock Tilt Drag Control Bubble Level 1 4 and Pin Adaptor Camera Plate Quick Release Knob Safety Tab Counterbalance Selector Pan Drag Control ...

Page 3: ...2 Pan Handle Pan Handle Clamp Sliding Platform Lock Clamp Nut Tilt Lock Pan Lock Threaded Stud Fig 2 Features and Controls ...

Page 4: ...andard 100 mm tripods as well please refer to manufactures manual for mounting details Attaching removing the camera Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation of the Arrow 25 Fluid Head and observe these instructions to prevent any damage to your equipment Ensure that all equipment is operating correctly and free from defects and damage also please ensure that the tripod is...

Page 5: ... see Fig 6 Camera Platform Type Quick release sliding platform with 70 mm travel Camera Plate 1 4 3 8 and 1 4 Locating Pin Carriage Mini DV mount Mounting Base Ø100 mm Ball Levelling Ball Level Range 15o Handle Standard black anodised pan handle with adjustable angle Temperature range o C o F 40o to 65o 40o to 149o Construction Lightweight diecast Aluminium alloy moulded reinforced plastics Sealin...

Page 6: ...ead and the PAN HANDLE CLAMP if this occurs then unwind the PAN HANDLE CLAMP further 1 2 Ensure that the TRIPOD BOWL is approximately horizontal Place the Fluid Head into the TRIPOD BOWL adjust the BUBBLE LEVEL fig 4 such that the bubble is inside the black circle and tighten the CLAMP NUT 1 3 Set the initial control settings as follows see Figure 1 2 Select Counterbalance to position 4 top setting...

Page 7: ...ards or forwards until a balance point C of G is achieved It is recommended to identify this point on the camera as it will be useful in step 2 5 2 4 Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera or the QUICK RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTOR such that the C of G mark on the camera is approximately 10 20 mm behind the front edge of the CAMERA PLATE then securely tighten the screws 2 5 Align the CAMERA PLATE with the...

Page 8: ...ing 3 1 For safety ensure that Counterbalance position 4 is selected 3 2 Hold the camera and release the TILT LOCK then gently tilt the camera from a horizontal position forward then backward and observe its response If the Camera Springs Back to the horizontal position then a lower Counterbalancesettingisrequired selectCounterbalance position 3 and recheck select lower setting again if necessary ...

Page 9: ...uid Head offers high capacity calliper disc brake system to hold the Fluid Head in a fixed pan and or tilt position Camera position will not change when applying or releasing the Pan Tilt locks Do not pan or tilt the Fluid Head whilst the PAN or the TILT LOCK is partially applied 6 Illumination The Arrow 25 Fluid Head offers illumination of the PAN TILT DRAG CONTROL settings BUBBLE LEVEL and PAN TI...

Page 10: ...brasives harsh detergents and solvents Battery Replacement The Arrow 25 Fluid Head uses a single GP23A type 12 Volt battery for Illumination Miller recommends the following batteries to provide long life performance Duracell MN21 23 Eveready A23 or Vinnic L1028 Using a Phillips Head 1 screw driver remove the two RETAINING SCREWs BATTERY DOOR and the old battery Insert the new battery as shown in fi...

Page 11: ...equirement may void warranty It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent if a change of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage For information regarding sales and service of Miller products or for your nearest Miller representative please contact us via our website or at the following MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon Sydney...

Page 12: ...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 ...

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