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oConnor 1040 User Manual

oConnor 1040
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User Guide
Part No. C1265-0001
www.ocon.com
EN
Oconnor
1040
Fluid Pan & Tilt Head
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oConnor 1040 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeFluid Head
Tilt Range+90° / -75°
Pan Range360°
Drag SystemAdjustable
MaterialAluminum
Payload Capacity40 lbs (18 kg)

Summary

Safety / About This Guide

Warning Symbols Used in These Instructions

Details warning symbols for personal injury, product damage, and general hazards.

Health and Safety

Outlines personnel safety, training, and manual handling requirements.

Mounting and Installation

Provides warnings on finger entrapment and tripod load capacity for safe mounting.

Maintenance

Covers risks of non-approved parts and battery replacement guidelines.

Box Contents

1040 Head

Lists the main OConnor 1040 fluid head unit.

Large Euro Quick Release + Plate

Includes the quick release plate for camera mounting.

100 mm Ball Base

Specifies the 100mm ball base included in the package.

100 mm Tie down

Details the tie-down mechanism for securing the head.

Pan handle

Includes the pan handle for operating the head.

Pan handle extension

Provides an extension for the pan handle.

Optional Accessories

Assistants box

Accessory for organizing items, part number CSE-MFB100.

Front box mount

Accessory for mounting a front box, part number 08308.

Eye piece leveller

Accessory for precise leveling, part number C1504-1000.

Platform Assemblies & Plates

Includes various camera plates like Euro and Mini Euro.

Tripods + Hi Hats

Lists compatible tripods and Hi Hats for mounting.

Bases

Details different base options like Mitchell and 150mm ball bases.

Components

Front View

Illustrates and labels components visible from the front of the head.

Rear View

Illustrates and labels components visible from the rear of the head.

Installation

Mounting the Head

Instructions on how to mount the head onto standard tripods using the 100mm ball base.

Leveling the Head

Steps to center the bubble level for proper head leveling on the tripod.

Remove / Install Camera Plate Platform

Procedure for removing and installing the camera plate platform on the head.

Fitting the Pan Handle

Guide on positioning the pan handle on the accessory mounting rosettes.

Mounting the Camera

Instructions for mounting the camera securely onto the head's platform.

Payload Weight and C of G Height Adjustment

Guidance on adjusting payload weight and center of gravity for balance.

Balancing the Payload

Detailed steps for setting the balance and counterbalance of the payload.

Operation

Operating the Pan and Tilt Locks

Explains how to operate the pan and tilt friction locks using the levers.

Pan and Tilt Fluid Drag

Details how to adjust the pan and tilt fluid drag using the knobs.

Maintenance

Battery Replacement

Step-by-step guide for replacing the battery for the bubble level illumination.

Adjust Lock Levers

Procedure for adjusting the pan and tilt lock levers for proper engagement.

Adjust Camera Plate

Instructions for adjusting the camera plate clamp for secure mounting.

Technical Specifications

Height

Specifies the overall height of the fluid head.

Width

Specifies the overall width of the fluid head.

Depth

Specifies the overall depth of the fluid head.

Weight

Lists the weight of the fluid head with accessories and pan bar.

*Maximum payload

Indicates the maximum payload capacity of the fluid head.

Storage temp.

Specifies the acceptable storage temperature range.

Bubble level

Notes that the bubble level is illuminated.

Tilt

Describes the tilt range of the fluid head.

Operating Temp.

Specifies the acceptable operating temperature range.

Battery

Identifies the type of battery used for the illuminated bubble level.