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The Arrow Series Fluid Head Operator’s Manual
#1020 Arrow 30 with Euro camera platform
#1012 Arrow with Euro camera platform
#1014 Arrow HD with Euro camera platform
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS PAN HANDLE TELESCOPIC CLAMP PAN HANDLE CLAMP SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK BOWL CLAMP NUT PAN LOCK FIG 2 3
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CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before operation read the Operating Instructions (pp6-12). FEATURES AND CONTROLS 2 and 3 Arrow fluid heads have been designed to accommodate film and television cameras, and to be operated by qualified SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 camera operators. INTRODUCTION 4 Hold camera securely during all fitting or removal operations. Do not adjust the counterbalance or drag settings without TECHNICAL DATA 5 securing (holding) pan handle. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 To prevent accidenta
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DATA Arrow 30 Arrow Arrow HD WEIGHT 3.2kg 3.2kg 3.3kg MAX REC. LOAD 15kg (see graph on Page 9) 20kg (see graph on Page 9) 25kg (see graph on Page 9) BALL LEVELLING BASE 100mm 100mm 100mm PAN MECHANISM Stepped Fluid Drag Stepped Fluid Drag Stepped Fluid Drag Adjustment 7 selectable positions + zero 7 selectable positions + zero 7 selectable positions + zero Rotation 360º 360º 360º Lock Calliper disc brake system Calliper disc brake system Calliper disc brake system TILT MECHANISM Stepped Fluid D
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ILLUMINATION BUTTON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Operating Instructions for Arrow series fluid heads are described in six (6) steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any step. 1 INSTALL AND LEVEL THE HEAD 1.1 Unscrew the CLAMP NUT from its threaded stud. 1.2 Place the head in your 100mm tripod bowl and re-fit the CLAMP NUT. Do not tighten CLAMP NUT. 1.3 Level the fluid head by centering the bubble in the BUBBLE LEVEL. Then tighten the CLAMP NUT
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CAMERA PLATE 2 MOUNT YOUR CAMERA Arrow is equipped with a sliding platform for balance fine tuning, plus a quick-release camera plate and standard camera mounting screws (Arrow and Arrow 30 have 70mm sliding range, Arrow HD has 100mm sliding range). Please note that best camera control can be achieved by balancing the camera centre of gravity (C of G) over the centre axis of the head. 2.1 Lock the PAN and TILT LOCKS (rotate both levers clockwise until firm). 2.2 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pulli
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2 MOUNT YOUR CAMERA Continued 2.5 Attach your camera to the fluid head by holding your camera slightly ‘lens down’ and place the attached CAMERA PLATE under the front lip on the top of the SLIDING PLATFORM. Lower the back of the camera until the QUICK RELEASE snaps automatically to the locked position. Ensure the QUICK RELEASE knob is firmly seated. 2.6 To ensure a successful mount, grip the PAN HANDLE firmly and then disengage the PAN and TILT LOCKS. Your camera should be firmly attached with n
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4 COUNTERBALANCE YOUR CAMERA The Arrow 30, Arrow and Arrow HD include a variable tilted position. If the camera moves from its tilted position, counterbalance system that provides fingertip control through return the camera to the horizontal position and turn the its tilt range and allows the camera to be set at any angle COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR knob to a higher or lower within that range. The counterbalance control can be set in setting. Tilt through the range again and repeat this test one of
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5 DRAG CONTROL 5.1 Arrow heads provide seven (7) incremental settings for tilt COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR and pan drag control as well as a zero (0) freewheeling position. There are no half stops. When changing drag ILLUMINATION BUTTON settings, pan and tilt movements must be stopped. There is an endstop between Position 7 and Zero. This eliminates the risk of moving the control clockwise from ‘7’ to ‘0’ and TILT DRAG SETTING the potential risk of the payload falling forward. 5.2 To achieve smooth
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7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT The Arrow illumination feature uses a standard long–life ILLUMINATION BUTTON alkaline 12v battery. Under most operating conditions the battery will provide two years of operation. Miller approves use of the following batteries: Duracell MN21, Eveready A23, Vinnic L 1028. Other GP23A batteries also fit. To change the BATTERY: 7.1 Unscrew the two battery door RETAINING SCREWS and remove the BATTERY DOOR. 7.2 Remove the BATTERY. 7.3 Insert a new battery, negative end (-) first
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STORAGE SERVICE, SALES AND SUPPORT When storing your Arrow for extended periods: remove Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and BATTERY, clean fluid head, and place in a safe, dry place, away repair work. Failure to observe this requirement may void from direct sunlight. Arrow heads can be stored horizontally or warranty. It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised upright. However, it is not advisable to store the head for Service Agent if a change of perform
