Adjusting arm balance to eliminate drift

Product compatibility:

Current models – X400, SL180, Diamond, Excel, Ultra.

Discontinued models – BiLite (Mk.II onwards), QiLite, SL200, ME10.

The jib arm on your DARAY light will have been balanced during manufacture, however over time you may need to occasionally rebalance the arm, particularly if the arm ‘drifts’ into a lower position when you move the head.

Note: Before adjusting the arm tension, ensure the head and handle are both attached.

1. Push the primary arm up to its highest position, this makes it easier to adjust the tension.
2. Locate the capstan (see image circled right). This is accessible through a small gap in the underside of the primary arm, through which you will see a nut with two small holes in each side. Insert a small implement (e.g. hex wrench 2mm AF) into one of the holes in the capstan located at the top of the jib arm (can be seen when standing underneath the arm). You will see stickers labelled 1 and 2 on either side of the capstan opening.

TIP: Grip the hex wrench as close as you can to the base to prevent it from bending.

• If the arm is drifting downwards: Turn the capstan in the direction of label 2 until desired balance is obtained.
• If the arm is drifting upwards: Turn the capstan in the direction of label 1 until desired balance is obtained.