# Pan Axis Balance

#### STEP 1

Tilt the gimbal about 20 degrees from the verticality.

#### STEP 2

Loosen the thumb screw, then gently slide the pan axis slider backward/ forward until it doesn’t swing and stay at any given position when released.

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#### **STEP 3**

Tighten the thumb screw to make sure the pan axis slider is locked in position.

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