Removing the Friction Cap
The Friction Cap needs to be removed to either install or change the
stainless steel detent discs. These discs provide the means for estab-
lishing and changing the number and spacing of the angular incre-
ments of the tripod head. Most KiWi models come with two discs, one
for the standard lens and one for a wide-angle lens. Some KiWi mod-
els, such as the KiWi 990, come with additional discs for other lenses
such as the Nikkor fisheye lens.
(See List of Specfied Wide Angle
Lenses in Appendix A and List of Detent Discs in Appendix C ).
To remove the Friction Cap, loosen the stainless steel Retaining Knob
which is located on the side of the Friction Cap. It does not have to be
removed from the Cap, but only backed out far enough to allow the
cap to be unscrewed from the axle. You can look into the opening in
the center of the cap to see when the Retaining Knob is clear of the
hexagonal-shaped axle. Rotate and unthread the Cap counterclock-
wise and remove it from the unit. Once the Friction Cap has been
removed, separate the Vertical Bracket from the Indexing Hub. You
might need to wiggle the pieces as you pull them apart.
Friction Cap
Indexing Hub
Hexagonal Shaped Axle
Retaining Knob
Vertical
Bracket
Hexagonal Shaped Axle
