oConnor 1030D, Operator'S Manual

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Operators Guide
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Illuminated bubble level
The bubble level on the left side of the head can be illuminated by pressing the bubble level
illumination button. The light will extinguish after approximately 25 seconds. When the head
leaves the factory a battery is installed and tested.
Handle mounting
Two handle mounting rosettes are located at the rear of the head, on the left and right side. A
telescoping extension handle is supplied and is attached using the handle clamp, with angular
adjustment available on the rosette serrations. An additional handle or other accessories can
also be installed.
Camera mounting platform
The camera is attached to the head by means of a top platform mechanism. Two quick-release
top platforms using different mechanisms are available. They are secured by means of a
platform stop—a 6/32 x ¼ in. socket head cap screw that requires a 7/64 in. hex drive wrench.
The head comes standard with an adjustable camera mounting platform. The camera can be
released quickly by pressing the red safety catch and rotating the camera plate release lever
approximately 180° in a clockwise direction. At the end of lever travel the platform hook retracts
and the spring mechanism ejects the camera mounting plate allowing easy removal of the
camera/payload from the head.
Bases
The 1030 head is supplied with a 100 mm ball base as standard. However, like all other Ultimate
range fluid heads from OConnor, the base can be exchanged either for a Mitchell base and tie
down, or a 150 mm ball base and tie down. All bases are secured by eight small fasteners—the
4-40 x .375 in. socket head cap screws require a 3/32 in. hex drive wrench.
WARNING!
Ensure the camera platform is attached securely. The platform stop must be
fixed before mounting the camera/payload.