Sachtler aktiv14T Touch & Go Fluid Head with SpeedLevel & 7-Step Drag (100mm) - Manual (Page 13)

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1st Time Installation
Fitting 100 mm Bowl Connector For The 1st Time
Note! Fitting and adjusting the Bowl Connector to the tripod is a one
time effort, once set, it is left on the tripod and remains ready without
further adjustment required.
Install Bowl Connector to Tripod
1. Offer the Connector Stud to the tripod from above.
2. Offer the Adjustment Knob through the underside of the tripod
bowl.
3. Align the flats on the thread of the Connector Stud with the flat on
the Adjustment Knob. See diagram below for the visual flat markers
on the Adjustment Knob and Connector Stud.
Prepare the Bowl Connector
The Bowl Connector comprises two parts, the
connector stud and adjustment knob.
The assembly is supplied unscrewed but loosely
assembled, pull the Connector Stud from the
Adjustment Knob as shown.
Adjustment Knob Connector Stud
Align
flats
4. Push up the adjustment knob and keep pushing while turning
clockwise.
5. Keep winding clockwise gently until the two half’s gently clamp the
bowl.
Note! The goal here is not to fully clamp the tripod as would be
done with a traditional tie down, but to leave a small amount of
spring free-play felt when the stud is pushed from above. If too tight
the head will not latch properly.
6. Final adjustments will be made in the following section.
Visual markers show the
location of the flats
To aid with fitting of the Bowl Connector for the
first time, it is highly recommended to view the
installation video . This will help ensure correct
installation .
Scan the QR Code to see installation video or type
into browser: sachtler .com/aktiv-head-installation