Miller Compass 15 User Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 2 - Features and Controls

1 Features and Controls Fig. 1 Tilt Lock Pan Lock Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Sliding Platform Lock Pan Handle Clamp Pan Handle

Page 5 - Technical Data

4 Weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) Payload Range 2.0 – 9.0 kg (4.4 - 19.8 lb) Max. Capacity 20.0 kg (44.0 lb) Tilt Drag 5 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Tilt Range + 90˚ / -75˚ Tilt Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system Pan Drag 5 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Pan Range 360˚ Pan Lock Positive Loc...

Page 6 - Operating Instructions

5 The operating instructions are described in six steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any steps. 1 Fluid Head Set-up 1.1 Loosen the PAN HANDLE CLAMP fully then rotate the PAN HANDLE until it is approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD...

Page 8 - Counterbalance Control; Counterbalance Performance

3. Counterbalance Control The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Compass 15 Fluid Head offers a 4 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. 2). The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be op...

Page 10 - Battery Replacement; Maintenance

Illumination Button Retaining Screw Battery Battery Door The Compass 15 Fluid Head offers high quality surface coatings. Miller recommends keeping the Fluid Head clean at all times by using soft brushes and lint free cloth to wipe over the surfaces. • Do not immerse the Fluid Head in any liquid. • D...

Page 11 - Spare Parts and Accessories

The Compass 15 Fluid Head can be stored for extended periods; Miller recommends storage in a Miller Soft Case and the following: • Remove battery. • Clean the external surfaces. • Keep in a dry place away from direct sunlight. • Loosen off PAN & TILT LOCK. Spare Parts and Accessories ITEM ITEM N...