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17  EC Declaration of Conformity 

 
 
 

The company: 

Grip Factory Munich GmbH

 

 

    

 

Fürholzener Str. 1 

 

    

 

D-85386 Eching 
Germany 

 
 
 
declares, that the 

• 

Camera dolly sytem 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type:   

GF-Primo / Secondo 

 

 

 

Serial no. 

See type plate 

Built:   

See type plate 

 

• 

GF-Primo Jib (where applicable) 

 

 

 

Serial no. 

See type plate 

Built:   

See type plate 

 
 
complies with the machine guidelines  2006 /42 / EG. 
 

 

This  EC  Declaration  of  Conformity  will  become  invalid  should  the  camera  dolly 
system  be  in  any  way  modified  and  the  modifications  not  be  authorized  by  us  in 
writing. 
 

 

 
Eching, Feb. 2015   

 

 

 

 

 
 
Paolo Tundo  

- Geschäftsführer 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for GF-Primo Dolly

Page 1: ...Guidelines GF Primo Dolly GF Secondo Dolly Valid November 2015 Grip Factory Munich GmbH Tel 49 0 89 319 0 129 0 F rholzener Stra e 1 Fax 49 0 89 319 0 129 9 85386 Eching bei M nchen e mail info g f m...

Page 2: ...ring modes 16 3 6 2 GF Secondo Dolly Steering modes 18 3 7 Combi Wheels GF Primo GF Secondo 20 3 7 1 Combi wheel Brake 20 3 7 2 Disconnecting the wheels from the steering 20 3 7 3 Disconnecting the GF...

Page 3: ...2 To change Modes 52 11 4 HCU Modes and the respective Display 53 11 4 1 NORMAL Mode 53 11 4 1 1 Setting individually adjustable LIMITs 56 11 4 1 2 ENTER Mode 57 11 4 1 2 1 Setting individually adjus...

Page 4: ...Track Standard dolly operation consists of lifting 1 to 2 persons and camera or lifting the camera only without personnel on board electromechanical column for lifting 1 to 2 persons and camera or li...

Page 5: ...not make any sudden abrupt movements or lean out over the side of the platform No loose objects may be stored or placed on the crane platform In the interest of safety when operating or moving the do...

Page 6: ...payload on the column At least 1 person and camera should be on the column when it s moving Attention Should the HCU software be older than version 3 8 5 or the electronic be older than version 3 7 3...

Page 7: ...columns are identical The GF Primo Base has a central one touch selector allowing for immediate one handed switch over to crab front or rear wheel steering GF Secondo Base Dolly can also switch from c...

Page 8: ...0cm 0 27 6 140cm 55 1 Maximin column height 142cm 55 9 70cm 27 6 Minimum column height 72cm 28 3 250kg 551lbs Maximum column lift capacity 250kg 551lbs 80kg 176lbs Transport weight Dolly Base 69kg 152...

Page 9: ...over the locking mount Move the battery into position and drop it gently onto the locking shaft Store the carrying handle underneath the battery 3 2 Connecting the Platforms 3 2 1 The Multifunctional...

Page 10: ...cial drop in pins are required The pins are inserted from top to bottom and securely bolted on the bottom joint The carry handle double functions as a lock for the platforms Extend the handle by press...

Page 11: ...height of the platform mount can be adjusted and secured with the grey locking lever Hand tighten securely Max payload 100kg 220lbs Insert platform Attach both snap locks The 2 part Multifunctional Hi...

Page 12: ...track the either remove the wheels or adjust the height so the wheels are not in contact with the curved track Insert platform Attach both snap locks Max payload 100kg 220lbs The mounting plate can b...

Page 13: ...e safety pin Ensure the safety pin is inserted Connect the track wheels on both sides of platform Absenken der Plattform auf die Schienen Unlock the grey locking handle to allow height adjustment Lowe...

Page 14: ...arms and ensure a stable no play base To adjust the wheel arms to change from for example standard to narrow gauge note the following Pull to open position Hold the locking pin in the released positi...

Page 15: ...imo s Steering Handle offers individual height and angle settings The angle can be set as follows Release lever Push forward to adjust angle and activate stepless angle mode Release lever Pull back to...

Page 16: ...le and adjust to required height When the steering handle is in position close the release handle Locking pin Pull back the locking pin and insert the HCU rosette into the matching cradle Push the HCU...

Page 17: ...th the actual gearbox On the steering mount on the GF Primo gearbox you will also find the same markings and these should also be in alignment with the gearbox It is only possible to change steering m...

Page 18: ...17 GF Primo s 3 steering modes and selector position...

Page 19: ...ion SP 3 Combi wheel in free rotate Attention To change steering mode the top and bottom red markers must be aligned Tip Regardless of selected mode the GF Secondo Dolly can be steered from any of the...

Page 20: ...19 GF Secondo s three steering modes and their selector positions...

Page 21: ...on rear 2 wheels Kick down to lock the Studio Track wheel brake To disengage the wheels from the steering e g use on curved track simply pull out the locking pin and turn 90 Locking pin for steering L...

Page 22: ...do Combi wheels from the Base Dolly set the selector switch at position SP3 Then pull the Locking Pin to remove the wheel unit by moving it downwards Remove carefully and with caution Hold the wheel s...

Page 23: ...ts can be attached to the turnstile mount The adjustable seat arm mount is not removable Attach the bracket and secure tightly with 3 x M8 bolts When driving onto track using a drive ramp ensure that...

Page 24: ...stile Brake Push towards centre to open pull towards seat to lock Seat adjustment Pull towards seat to open Push towards centre to lock Collision protection Seat arm moves upwards in the event of a co...

Page 25: ...lumn Alternative lifting position with carry bars pointing down E g stairs Remove the column carefully by lifting 2 persons To remove the carry bars release the locking pin and pull out Insert the 4 c...

Page 26: ...d components on the Hand Cotrol Unit On Off emergency Off button Status LED Display RMP Button SPD Buton Rocker Switch MARK LIMIT Button Radio signal sender Programm and Mode Selector Button SD card s...

Page 27: ...26 Handle Rosette Battery cover Exchangeable HCU cover HCU battery Battery cover lock...

Page 28: ...ing the HCU and electronic unit Check the following before operating the dolly In both cable and wireless mode ensure that the HCU battery is fully charged and inserted into the HCU Check that the ext...

Page 29: ...ing the HCU and electronic unit The electronic and HCU must be tuned to the same channel and will be pre set by the factory to the same channel If however 2 different channels are selected please refe...

Page 30: ...ation can proceed 7 2 Activating in cable mode To operate the dolly in cable mode proceed as follows Connect the HCU and electronic unit with the delivered HCU cable by inserting the connectors on the...

Page 31: ...t on the same channel will be pre set by the factory when first delivered If however the channels are not matching because perhaps a replacement HCU is used it is essential to pair both units to one c...

Page 32: ...n the electronic will blink alternatively from red green The HCU Display and the LED on the HCU will show up in red After approx 2 seconds both LEDs will show green and the HCU display will alight in...

Page 33: ...the present channel number will be shown The channel can be changed by pressing the Rocker Switch on the HCU in the respective direction Info Switching to a new channel takes about 1 or 2 seconds to m...

Page 34: ...33 Key combination to change the channel Change the channel...

Page 35: ...ess mode Attention The Dolly will only function when the HCU and electronic unit are paired If either unit is swapped or exchanged the units must be newly paired To pair the HCU and electronic proceed...

Page 36: ...ee the section 8 Synchronising the channels Info If the HCU and electronic are already paired in cable mode they do not require additional pairing in wireless mode Proceed as follows Press and hold th...

Page 37: ...36...

Page 38: ...cy switch Why the column must be calibrated After one of the above mentioned cases the column must be calibrated to ensure a perfect column movement within the set travel range Attention If the column...

Page 39: ...n through and set The column will drive slowly to the bottom position and then to the top position and finally return to the starting position Before starting ensure that the column s lift rage is in...

Page 40: ...be released The Display shows CAL DOLLY Press the CAL button RMP button to begin calibrating The column will automatically drive to its lowest position and then to the maximum height Upon reaching the...

Page 41: ...itch the column on by pressing the ON OFF button on the HCU whilst holding the SPD button pressed As soon as the HCU LED is on the SPD button can be released The Display shows CAL DOLLY Info To stop t...

Page 42: ...41 Tastenkombination zum Kalibrieren des Dolly...

Page 43: ...htness contrast selecting column movement in mm or imperial o Information about the Dolly To select the menu proceed as follows Ensure that the HCU and column are connected refer to chapter 7 Activati...

Page 44: ...USER Select USER There are 4 USER s to choose from Each USER can individualise settings such as LIMIT and MARKER as well as Ramps and Speeds To change the USER proceed as follows Select the respective...

Page 45: ...columns travel may be measured in IMPERIAL inches feet ft METRIC Millimetre mm PERCENT percentage To change the measurement unit proceed as follows Using the Rocker Switch select the sub menu point U...

Page 46: ...Rocker Switch select the sub menu point CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS and confirm by pressing ENTER By pressing the Rocker Switch up or down the intensity of the displays contrast or brightness can be adjust...

Page 47: ...n be adjusted Confirm by pressing ENTER Return to NORMAL mode by pressing the EXIT button and backtracking through the menus 11 1 1 3 Sub menu INFO Scroll with the Rocker Switch and select the sub men...

Page 48: ...menus WORK RUNTIME WORKTIME is the time the dolly has been switched on and RUNTIME is the duration the column has been driven moved To check the WORK or RUNTIME proceed as follows Using the Rocker Sw...

Page 49: ...sing the ENTER button and backtracking through the menus 11 1 1 4 Sub menu point JIB ON JIB OFF The JIB ON JIB OFF mode enables the selection of a special jib arm mode specifically for use with the GF...

Page 50: ...0 to 22 The Speed adjustment range is from 0 to 22 whereby 0 is slow and 22 the fastest speed For example to change from Ramp 5 to Ramp 10 Ramp proceed as follows Press and hold the RMP button Press...

Page 51: ...an be found in various operation modes and can be explained as follows 11 3 1 The various modes We differentiate between Standard Modes und Extended Modes The Extended modes are only available when an...

Page 52: ...and DELETE These modes are available with an SD card only PLAY Mode Recorded movement can be selected and repeated played RECORD Mode A move can be recorded and stored Variable Ramps and Speeds DELETE...

Page 53: ...change from one Mode to the other proceed as follows Info After switching on the HCU it will revert back to the previously selected mode Switch on the dolly either in wireless or cable mode On the un...

Page 54: ...ee 11 2 1 The complete lift range is available from 0 to 705 mm Here is an example of the Display in Normal Mode Column height position Motor temperature Celsius Voltage of columns batteries Column sc...

Page 55: ...nd looking at the HCU display the battery on the left hand side of the display represents the battery on the left side of the column In turn the battery on the right hand side of the display represent...

Page 56: ...heat by the electricity flow is at its highest in the centre of the motor and spreads to the outside housing The temperature is measured on the outside of the motor which can be up to 30 C lower than...

Page 57: ...ier to reach the required position when using a low speed Upon reaching the position press and hold the blue LIMIT button Use the Rocker Swich to drive to the second position keeping the blue LIMIT bu...

Page 58: ...on the display to NORMAL Mode o With the SET button in NORMAL Mode RMP MARKERs can be set o With the CLR button in NORMAL Mode SPD set MARKERs can deleted o with the MARK button in NORMAL Modus LIMIT...

Page 59: ...n With the SET Button MARKERs can be set or over written 11 4 1 2 1 Setting individually adjustable MARKERS To set MARKERs Mode E must be selected Setting MARKERs in a numerical sequence Press the MAR...

Page 60: ...59 MARKERs 3 to 6 can be selected in the same manner Setting MARKERs...

Page 61: ...y pressing the MARK Button select the MARKER number you want to over write e g MARK 1 Height 400 mm By using the Rocker Switch drive the column to the new required height e g 300mm Now press the SET B...

Page 62: ...tch drive the column to the required height Now press the SET button to allocate the selected number as the specific MARKER The next digit in sequence will become the following MARKER Should wish to s...

Page 63: ...that will be deleted e g MARKER 4 To delete the selected MARKER press the CLR button Info The deleted MARKER position must not necessarily be repositioned as the software recognizes that there is a d...

Page 64: ...rrent column position and driven lift range are shown on the lift range bar display The available lift range between 2 positions will also be displayed When MARKERs are set the bar display will indica...

Page 65: ...the second or next MARKER will be indicated through flashing and the lift range between these 2 positions will be set Attention By pressing the MARK Button you can select other MARKERs as the next pos...

Page 66: ...ELETE an SD Card is required Inserting the SD card To insert the card proceed as follows Remove the CS card cover Insert the card fully until it clicks into position Replace the cover INFO The cover h...

Page 67: ...be opened where the sequence will be recorded Upon pressing the OPEN button the time bar will show in the top left hand corner of the display To start recording press the Rocker Switch and proceed to...

Page 68: ...67 Recording a sequence...

Page 69: ...bar indicator To commence with the play back drive manually to the start position using the Rocker Switch Upon reaching the S position the time bar in the top left hand corner of the display will indi...

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Page 71: ...s Change to DELETE mode by pressing the mode selector button on the underneath of the HCU Scroll to the required file with the Rocker Switch e g MOVE0000 then press the DEL button If you have more tha...

Page 72: ...is not allowed Attention As soon as the emergency switch is activated the column moves with a preset speed and NO Ramp Ensure that no equipment or persons are on the column Jib arms etc must be disman...

Page 73: ...both the HCU and electronic sending and receiving on the same channel Error In wireless mode there is a disturbance in the movement of the column Solution Select the next or any other channel e g 4 If...

Page 74: ...ries from the column and check the battery poles on the column They should be sticking out from the connection plate and not flush with it Reconnect the batteries and check the connection The top of t...

Page 75: ...th column o the batteries are charged Error The column cannot be calibrated Solution Check if o the correct button combination is being pressed to activate the calibration mode see 4 2 calibrating the...

Page 76: ...ution If the display is red it can have a few reasons and in general it is not necessarily an error but also a signal If the display turns red it can mean either o the connection to the electronic is...

Page 77: ...e middle section of the GF Primo Jib on to the column s Euro adapter Note the front of the jib should be mounted on the same side as the electronic housing Jib front and electronic housing Secure the...

Page 78: ...onto the steel pin and hand tighten the locking bolt Connect the connection rod to the connection fork by inserting fully and securing with the locking pin Connect the rear section to the middle sect...

Page 79: ...re with the locking pins Connect the second weight rod and ensure that the weight rod is the same length on both sides Secure with locking screw Attach the weight triangle to the rear of the arm by al...

Page 80: ...the mounting bolt into the lower hole The High Low Rig has a key link where the mounting bolt must connect to Connect the High Low Rig by pressing it to the front plate and allowing the key link to s...

Page 81: ...ounting bolt must connect to Connect the Platform by pressing it to the High Low Rig and allowing the key link to slide onto the mounting bolt Secure the platform by inserting the locking bolt and scr...

Page 82: ...ch platform position is required E g for the high position Screw the mounting bolt into the lower hole The Platform has a key link where the mounting bolt must connect to Connect the Platform by press...

Page 83: ...6 6 High Low Rig 7 15 4 Middle section 40 88 Rear section Parallelogram rod 9 8 21 5 Connector for weights 7 5 16 5 Connection rod 2 4 4 Total weight 82 9 182 3 Platform High Low Rig Middle section Co...

Page 84: ...83 14 2 GF Primo Jib set up configurations Set up with High Low Rig The maximum payload on the Platform is limited to 200kg 440lbs...

Page 85: ...d and that the HCU display is showing Jib On siehe 11 2 Set up without High Low Rig The maximum payload on the Platform is limited to 250kg 550lbs Attention Before assembling or operating the GF Primo...

Page 86: ...mode To select the Jib On Modus proceed as follows Upon switching on the column the display will indicate Jib Off or Jib On depending on the selected mode To change mode enter the MENU by pressing th...

Page 87: ...s on the platform in one go Proceed step by step in a balanced procedure 3 Drive the platform to the lowest position and proceed to mount the riser camera seat arms and seat on the platform Simultaneo...

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Page 89: ...Emergency on off switch HCU on off HCU control buttons and rocker switch cable and wireless mode Checking the HCU battery and main dolly batteries Intensive maintenance procedures are Servicing the co...

Page 90: ...ctions platform counterweight rods parallelogram rod are not damaged and fitted correctly The smoothness of the pan bearing and the joints For further information or enquiries concerning maintenance a...

Page 91: ...ization Recognized regulations and generally recognized technical rules and accepted technical codes of practice e g DIN norms VDE regulations technical rules of other European Union members States or...

Page 92: ...ial no See type plate Built See type plate GF Primo Jib where applicable Serial no See type plate Built See type plate complies with the machine guidelines 2006 42 EG This EC Declaration of Conformity...

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