Miller Compass 15 - Manual (Page 4)

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Thank you for purchasing the Compass 15 Fluid Head. The
Compass 15 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload
capacities from HDV to standard configuration DVCAM cameras.
The robust design and construction of the Compass 15 Fluid Head
offers maximum stability, accuracy and durability and includes
precision ball bearing mounted Fluid 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.
The Compass 15 Fluid Head also offers Illuminated Bubble level.
The Compass 15 Fluid Head will give best performance when
used on a wide range of Miller tripods, including SOLO DV
(#1501 & 1630) and Lightweight (#440 & 420) tripod. This will
ensure maximum system stability to suit any professional set-
up. The Compass 15 Fluid Head will suit most industry standard
75 mm tripods as well, please refer to manufactures’ manual for
mounting details.
Attaching/removing the camera.
Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation
of the Compass 15 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.
• Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of
the Fluid Head.
• Do not leave the camera unattended on the Fluid Head.
• Do not release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK whilst the
camera is at an angle.
• Do not adjust the tripod whilst the camera is attached
to the Fluid Head.
• Ensure PAN HANDLE CLAMP and CLAMP NUT
is securely tightened.
• Apply TILT LOCK when adding/removing equipment from the
camera or when attaching/removing the camera from
the Fluid Head.
• Hold camera securely whilst changing Counterbalance,
Pan Drag or Tilt Drag settings.
• Hold the camera securely whilst releasing the
RELEASE KNOB.
• Hold camera securely whilst adjusting the CLAMP NUT
to level the Fluid Head.
Introduction Safety Instructions