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Transportation

Transportation Head Settings

To ensure smooth and reliable operation over the long life of the fluid 

head, the following settings should be applied to the controls during 

transportation or periods of storage:

Brakes

Open (OFF)

Counterbalance

Maximum

Drags

Maximum

Transporting with the Pan Bar

To transport the fluid head with the pan bar attached, stow in the 

vertical position with the tripod legs to prevent damage.

Summary of Contents for FSB Mk II

Page 1: ...FSB MK ll Fluid Head User Guide Fluid Head Part No S2065 0001 S2069 0001 EN www sachtler com...

Page 2: ...vision or changes Changes will be incorporated in new versions of the publication We are making every effort to ensure that our publications are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to produc...

Page 3: ...8 Mounting to a Tripod 8 Converting the Head Into a Flat Base 9 Mounting and Dismounting the Camera 10 Fitting the Pan Bar 12 Adjusting the Pan Bar 12 Configuring the Pan Bar 13 Balancing the Payload...

Page 4: ...fe working practices at all times Mounting and Installation WARNING Do not fit a head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of the head and its full payload WARNING Risk of finger entrapme...

Page 5: ...ies or servicing by non approved personnel could effect the safety of the product It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product warranty CAUTION When replacing the battery only use th...

Page 6: ...r on the correct set up operation and maintenance of the fluid head Intended Use About this User Guide Warranty This product is covered by a one year warranty The warranty will be invalidated if The h...

Page 7: ...ts Item Description Part No 1 FSB 6 ll fluid head Sideload S2065 0001 FSB 8 ll fluid head Sideload S2069 0001 2 Tie down 75mm 0075 3 Sideload camera plate S 0164 4 Pan bar 0992SP 5 User guide S2065 49...

Page 8: ...brake 2 Sideload system safety lock 3 Counterbalance adjustment knob 4 Illuminated touch bubble 5 Horizontal brake 6 Vertical drag control 7 Rosette for left pan bar 8 Balance plate clamp knob Left Vi...

Page 9: ...perating Elements 1 S Sideload camera plate S 2 Spare camera screws 3 Horizontal drag control 4 Tie down mounting 5 Balance plate clamp knob 6 Rosette for right pan bar Right View 4 5 6 3 Sideload Sys...

Page 10: ...ons It also illuminates the drag controls The head also features a prism to view the bubble when the head is too high to view from above This Prism also incorporates the On Off switch In addition the...

Page 11: ...ease the horizontal brake and check the level bubble remains central Converting the Head Into a Flat Base 1 Unscrew the centre tie down stud retain for future use to make a flat base for a Pedestal or...

Page 12: ...tical brakes 2 Release the clamp knob 3 Push the safety lock 1 and release the plate 2 4 Attach the camera plate to the camera around its centre of gravity observe the arrow on the plate indicating th...

Page 13: ...the dovetail and lower into place It will lock automatically and the lock lever will click audibly back into its initial position Note Camera removed for clarity 6 Firmly lock the plate in position af...

Page 14: ...ition tighten the clamping screw ensuring the rosette teeth mesh fully Adjusting the Pan Bar To adjust the position of the pan bar loosen the clamping screw sufficiently to allow the rosettes to rotat...

Page 15: ...13 Installation Configuring the Pan Bar As standard the pan bar is configured to mount on the right hand side of the fluid head The pan bar can be configured for left hand mounting as follows...

Page 16: ...nce or camera position CAUTION The camera pan bars and all accessories must be fitted in their operational position before balancing the head Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can unbalance the f...

Page 17: ...ops 3 If the payload falls away in either direction a Unlock the camera plate by unscrewing the balance plate clamp knob on the balance plate b If the payload tilts backwards points up slide it toward...

Page 18: ...fluid head is equipped with a 15 step counterbalance adjuster to accurately balance the payload Note moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requires the head to pass the horizontal posi...

Page 19: ...payload continues to move backwards when released the balance is set too low Raise the balance adjuster setting by one increment and retest 5 Tilt the payload through positive and negative angles of t...

Page 20: ...between index positions can cause serious damage to the fluid head 1 Turn the horizontal and vertical drag controls to the required index position 1 lowest 7 highest drag resistance note FSB 6 ll hig...

Page 21: ...uid head the following settings should be applied to the controls during transportation or periods of storage Brakes Open OFF Counterbalance Maximum Drags Maximum Transporting with the Pan Bar To tran...

Page 22: ...t For battery disposal see Disposal of waste batteries on page 20 4 Replace the new battery observing the correct polarity positive face up Press the bubble prism to check the light is working 5 Reass...

Page 23: ...plus 0 Counterbalance steps FSB 6 ll 15 settings plus 0 FSB 8 ll 15 settings plus 0 Tilt range 90 to 70 Camera plate sliding range Sideload S 120 mm 4 7 in We reserve the right to make changes to the...

Page 24: ...will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health The recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources Declaration of Conformity Visit our website for in...

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