9
Installation
Mounting the Head
The 1040 is installed onto standard tripods using the 100mm ball
base and tie down
Other bases are available See optional accessories).
!
WARNING!
Toppling hazard. Do Not fit a head to a tripod
that cannot support the combined mass of the head and its
full payload.
!
WARNING!
If required use a mid-level or floor spreader
to ensure that the tripod legs are spread sufficiently; this
ensures that the C of G remains within the footprint of the
tripod.
Refer to the tripod instructions supplied with the tripod for
correct fitting procedure.
Leveling the Head
After securely mounting the head on to the tripod, center the bubble
level to set the level.
If necessary, in poor light conditions:
1. Press the button illumination bubble (the light will remain on for
20 seconds).
Ball Base
Loosen the bowl clamp. Move the fluid head to center the level
bubble.
Tighten the bowl clamp and re-check the level.
