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Section 2
Installation and operation
Contents
Para
Introduction
1
This section includes instructions for mounting the Vector 700 pan and tilt head, fitting and balancing a
camera and operating the head. Refer to
to identify the parts and controls. For further operating
instructions, please refer to Vector 700/700H (Black) Operators Guide, Publication Part No. 3458-8.
Installation
Unpacking
2
The head is supplied with one pan bar, a battery (fitted) for the level bubble illumination unit and an
Operators Guide. The flat base version is supplied with four mounting bolts, four washers and a spanner. The
Mitchell fixing version is supplied with a light-weight Mitchell adaptor. A second telescopic pan bar or short
pan bar for use with a zoom or focus controller are optional. Ensure that all items are unpacked prior to
disposal of the packing materials.
3
After unpacking ensure that:
3.1
The centre lock
is engaged
(See “Locking the platform” on page 17)
. Always engage the
centre lock before lifting or carrying the head. Lift the head by the base and/or the carrying handle, not
the platform.
3.2
The pan and tilt brakes are on