Gitzo GHF2W Bedienungsanleitung Seite 9

FIG. 5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14 – Counter balance system
The head is provided with a spring loaded counter balance system (ON/
OFF, 7 positions) to balance the off centre weight of your equipment. The
head is able to support loads up to 4 kg (8.8 lbs), and the balance system
allows to balance a off centre load up to 2,5 kg (5.5 lbs). The head can
be used with or without counter balance system.
FIG. 5
Without counter balance system the head behaves like a standard fluid head:
1. make sure that the tilt control knob "F" is tightened.
2. with one hand pull out and fully rotate the knob "H" to "OFF" position
(following the arrow).
3. with the other hand hold your equipment and unscrew the knob "F".
FIG. 6
If you want to use the head with counter balance system, proceed as follow:
- unscrew the knob "F" while holding your equipment in order to prevent
it from suddenly flopping
- move the equipment in order to reach the "zero" position (indicated
by arrow )
FIG. 7 - With the other hand fully rotate the knob "H" to "ON" position
(following the arrow).
FIG. 8 - If the equipment doesn't move, it means that you have reached
the balance point.