Vinten Vector 75 Fluid Head - Manual (Page 16)

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Adjusting the pan and tilt brakes
(Fig 10)
The pan and tilt brakes should be set so that the brakes begin to be applied after approximately
one-third of the lever travel. The tilt brake is adjusted by inserting a 2 mm hexagon wrench
through the hole [5.2] in the bottom of the tilt unit cover and turning the grub screw [5.1].
To adjust the tilt brake, proceed as follows:
Operate the tilt brake lever [5] from the OFF to the ON position.
If brake pressure is not felt after approximately 1/3 of lever travel, turn the grub screw [5.1]
clockwise until this is achieved.
Operate the tilt brake lever [5] to the OFF position and ensure that the platform is free
to move.
The pan brake is adjusted by turning the pin [4.3]. To gain access to the pin it is necessary to
remove the payload from the head, remove the head from its mounting and remove a cover plate
[4.1] from the underside of the head.
To adjust the pan brake, proceed as follows:
Remove the payload from the head.
Remove the head from its mounting.
On the underside of the head, remove three screws [4.2] securing the cover plate [4.1].
Operate the pan brake lever [4] from the OFF to the ON position.
If brake pressure is not felt after approximately 1/3 of the lever travel, turn the pin [4.3]
clockwise until this is achieved.
Set the pan brake lever [4] to the OFF position and ensure that the head is free to rotate.
Refit the cover plate [4.1] and secure with three screws [4.2].
WARNING!
Remove the payload before adjusting the pan brake.