Glidecam Smooth Shooter, Quick Setup Manual

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CHAPTER THREE
ADJUSTING THE LOAD SETTINGS
OF YOUR SUPPORT ARM
In order to change the LOAD SETTING of the SUPPORT ARM, you will need to
either change the SPRING TENSION within the ARM, or add or remove a
SPRING from the ARM. Both of these changes can be made using the supplied
ALLEN WRENCHES (not shown).
When you receive your GLIDECAM SMOOTH SHOOTER, it comes
preconfigured with both SPRINGS already installed and set to their weakest
SPRING TENSION setting.
In order to adjust the SPRING TENSION in the SUPPORT ARM, you must first
make sure that the SLED is not on the end of the ARM and that the ARM is not
attached to the VEST. You must also make sure that the ARM is not under load
and that it is angled upwards.
Figure 19
To increase or decrease the SPRING TENSION within the ARM, you will need
to either lengthen or shorten the SPRING with an ALLEN WRENCH as shown in
figures 19 and 20.