Sachtler aktiv14T Touch & Go Fluid Head with SpeedLevel & 7-Step Drag (100mm) - Manual (Page 15)

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1st Time Installation
4 . To set the connector tension , raise the tripod so the head is at
eye level.
5 . Lift the SpeedLevel Lever on the head and hold with “S mark”
aligned to the Setting mark on the body.
45°
60°
CAUTION! Push the SpeedLevel Lever fully closed
against the head body before use .
7 . The tension is correct when the SpeedLevel Lever is released
and sits between approximately 60° and 45° (30 mm to 50 mm
(1” - 2”)) from the body of the head as shown in the diagram
below.
If the lever sits back against the body the Bowl Connector is too
loose, repeat steps 5 and 6.
Approximately 45° to 60° from the body
(30 mm to 50 mm (1 in to 2 in)) from the body.
6 . Gently, finger tighten the Bowl Connector by pressing up the
outer ring and turning clockwise to remove the clearance.
CAUTION! DO NOT over-tighten, the
objective is to eliminate a gap rather than
attempting to tighten in the same manner as
a tie down.
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CAUTION! Try and lift the head to ensure the head is fully
secured to the tripod .