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Publication Part No. S2080-4980/0

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1. 

Apply the horizontal and 

vertical brakes and hold 

the head firmly with one 

hand.

Mounting the Head and Setting Connector Tension

2. 

Lift the SpeedLevel Lever 

as shown all the way to the 

top.

3. 

Lower the head onto the Bowl 

Connector and carefully lower 

the SpeedLevel Lever.

4. 

To set the connector tension

, raise the tripod so the head is at eye level.

5. 

Lift the SpeedLevel Lever on the head and hold with “S triangle” aligned to 

the mark on the body.

45°

60°

The tension is correct when the SpeedLevel Lever is released and falls between approximately 60° and 45° (30 mm to 

50 mm (1” - 2”)) from the body of the head as shown in the diagram below.
If the lever falls back against the body the Bowl Connector is too loose, repeat steps 5 and 6.

CAUTION! Try and lift the head to ensure the head is fully secured  

to the tripod.

Approximately 45° to 60° from the body (30 mm to 50 mm 

(1 in to 2 in)) from the body.

 

6. 

Firmly, finger tighten the Bowl 

Connector by pressing up and 

turning clockwise to remove all 

clearance.

CAUTION! Push the SpeedLevel Lever fully closed against the head before use.

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