Miller 1090 Compassx 2 Operator's Manual - Page 3
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Compass
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Compass
Fluid Head has been designed to suit a wide range of
cameras, lenses and accessories as demanded by professional
users.
The robust design and construction of the Compass
offers maximum stability and durability and includes a precision
drag plate system in the pan and tilt assembly to deliver true fluid
drag performance over the entire temperature and payload range.
The fluid drag and the counterbalance system were designed to
provide excellent control and repeatability and offer progressive
equal increments of drag and torque through the unique radial
ring design.
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The Compass
Fluid Head will give best performance when
used on a wide range of Miller tripods, including SOLO, Toggle,
Sprinter II and HD Tripods (depending on bowl size). This will
ensure maximum system stability to suit any professional set-
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up. The Compass
Fluid Head will suit most industry standard
75mm and 100mm tripods as well, please refer to manufactures'
manual for mounting details.
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Safety Instructions
Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation
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of the Compass
Fluid Head and observe these instructions
to prevent any damage to your equipment. Ensure that all
equipment is operating correctly and free from defects and
damage, also please ensure that the tripod is steady, secure and
that the bowl is approximately horizontal when attaching the
camera. The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this
piece of equipment.
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Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of the Fluid
Head.
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Do not leave the camera unattended on the Fluid Head.
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Do not release the SLIDE LOCK LEVER whilst the camera is at
an angle.
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Do not adjust the tripod whilst the camera is attached to the
Fluid Head.
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Ensure PAN HANDLE CLAMP and CLAMP NUT is securely
tightened.
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Apply TILT LOCK when adding/removing equipment from
the camera or when attaching/removing the camera from the
Fluid Head.
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Hold camera securely whilst changing Counterbalance, Pan
Drag or Tilt Drag settings.
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Hold the camera securely whilst releasing the SAFETY
RELEASE LEVER.
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Hold camera securely whilst adjusting the CLAMP NUT to
level the Fluid Head.