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Summarization of Contents
Safety
Health and Safety
General safety guidelines for personnel and adherence to regulations.
Mounting and Installation
Warnings and precautions for attaching and detaching the head to/from tripods.
About this Guide
Intended Use
Purpose of the Sachtler aktiv fluid head for smooth pan and tilt movement.
Warranty
Details about the one-year product warranty and conditions for invalidation.
Extended Warranty
Information on how to register for an extended warranty period.
Operating Elements
Left View
Identification and description of operating elements from the left side view.
Right View
Identification and description of operating elements from the right side view.
PrismBubble
Explanation of the illuminating bubble level and its operation.
1st Time Installation
Fitting Bowl Connector For The 1st Time
Step-by-step guide for attaching and adjusting the bowl connector to a tripod.
Mounting the Head and Setting Connector Tension
Instructions for mounting the fluid head and setting the connection tension.
Operation
Attaching, Levelling, and Dismounting the Head
Procedures for attaching, levelling, and removing the fluid head from the tripod.
Mounting and Dismounting the Camera (Touch and Go)
Steps for attaching and removing a camera using the Touch & Go system.
Mounting and Dismounting the Camera (Sideload)
Steps for attaching and removing a camera using the Sideload system.
Pan Bar Operation
Instructions on fitting, adjusting, and configuring the pan bar.
Balancing the Payload
Guidance on balancing the camera and accessories for stable operation.
Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G)
How to center the payload's center of gravity over the head's axis.
Counterbalance Adjustment
Detailed steps for adjusting the counterbalance for smooth movement.
Additional C of G Adjustments
Alternative methods for adjusting the payload's center of gravity.
Adjusting the Counterbalance
Fine-tuning the counterbalance using the 15+0 step adjuster.
Adjusting the Drags
How to adjust the horizontal and vertical drag controls for smooth filming.
Transportation Settings
Recommended settings for transporting or storing the fluid head.
Maintenance
Cleaning and Inspection
Recommendations for cleaning and inspecting the fluid head.
Changing the Battery
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the battery for the illuminated bubble level.
General Notices
Declaration of Conformity
Statement of compliance with manufacturing standards and EC directives.
Environmental considerations
Information regarding WEEE directive and proper disposal of electronic waste.
Disposal of waste batteries
Guidelines for the correct disposal of product batteries.
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