• prepare and position the tripod you are going to use as per the manufacturer's
instructions
• do not exceed the maximum specified load (see above)
• always engage safety locks and devices where applicable
• this product is suitable for use at ambient temperatures between ‐30°C and +60°C (‐22°F
and +140°F)
• dry the product after use in wet conditions
• not suitable for use in seawater or salinated water
• avoid long exposure to sunrays and high temperatures
• do not leave the product unattended when working in public environments and where
third parties could be injured
• keep out of the reach of children
• keep hands and fingers out of moving/closing parts
• always remove any equipment mounted on the tripod before moving or transporting it
• fixing and replacement of any component of this product must be carried out exclusively
by professional personnel in conformity with the relevant safety and health standards and
only with original Luci della Ribalta srl components.
• installation of this product must be exclusively carried out by professional personnel in
compliance with the safety norms in force in the country where the product is used.
1. INSTALL AND USE YOUR FLUID‐HEAD
• position the spigot in the top aperture of your followspot and close tightly the closing
device (knob/lever) provided with the tripod
• remove the 4 hex‐head screws and relevant washers from the fluid‐head plate
• remove the nut from the central spigot (screw) of the plate
• position your followspot making sure the M12 spigot (screw) on the plate of the fluid‐head
is fitted in the central hole of the stirrup. Reposition the nut and tighten.
• fix the stirrup EXCLUSIVELY with the supplied screws
• if you are using the central holes:
the 2 M10 screws come with a set of 4 washers each, which allow to correctly mount
stirrups of various thickness. Apply 1 to 4 washers and gently tighten each screw by hand
until it reaches the underlying surface. Do not apply any further pression as this would
block the pan movement of the fluid head
• if you are using the side holes:
apply the supplied washer to each screw and tighten it in position
FAILURE TO USE THE SUPPLIED SCREWS MIGHT RESULT INTO PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
• Use the side knob on the side of the plate to friction the pan movement of the fluid head
and therefore of the followspot. The smoothness depend on the weight of the followspot.
The tighter the knob, the tighter the movement.
Tel. +39 0376 771 777 – fax +39 0376 772 140 – email
IMPORTANT SAFETY NORMS
Luci della Ribalta srl, Via Berna 14, 46042 Castel Goffredo (MN) Italy
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