oConnor 1030D, Operator'S Manual

Operators Guide

16

Servicing

General

The 1030D/Ds Ultimate fluid head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little 
attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning. Repairs and any 
adjustments beyond those described in this manual should be carried out by qualified persons 
only. Contact OConnor headquarters (see page 4), your local OConnor office or representative.

Routine maintenance

Replace the battery whenever the bubble level illumination is inadequate.

During normal use, check the following:

•

Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt locks. Reset as necessary (refer to 
‘Adjusting the lock levers’ on page 16 for instructions).

•

Check the operation of the illumination of the bubble level. Replace the battery as 
necessary (refer to ‘Replacing the battery’ on page 17).

No further routine maintenance is required.

Cleaning

During normal operation the only cleaning required is a periodic wipe-down with a lint-free cloth. 
The head should be covered or stored in a bag/case when not in use. Any dirt that accumulates 
during storage or periods of non-use may be removed with a vacuum cleaner. Particular 
attention should be paid to the camera mounting area.

Use out-of-doors under adverse conditions may require special attention. Salt spray should be 
washed off immediately using fresh water. Sand and dirt act as an abrasive and should be 
removed using a vacuum cleaner.

Adjusting the lock levers 

If the pan and/or tilt friction locks do not fully engage at the end of the lock lever travel, adjust 
the lever position as follows:

1.

Rotate the lock lever to the “locked” position (see Figure 5).

2.

The lock lever is attached by means of an M4 x 8 mm screw. Carefully peel off the lock 
label to expose the screw. Using a 2.5 mm Allen or hex key remove the screw.

3.

Pull the lock lever off the hexagonal shaft, rotate it approx. 30° away from the “locked” 
end of travel, and reinstall it.

4.

Tighten the screw. Reapply the lock label.

NOTE: Do NOT use solvent-based or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to 

remove accumulations of dirt as these will damage the protective surfaces. 
Use mild, detergent-based cleaners only.