Tiffen steadicam aero, Operator'S Manual, Page: 24 / 62

Set up the Docking Bracket on a stand and
use a sand bag or a friend to keep it from
toppling while the rig is on the balance pin.
With the balance stand stable, place the AERO
Gimbal Handle on the balance pin of the Dock,
but don’t let go of the rig.
CAUTION: always keep at least one hand
on the Sled at all times while it’s on the
balance pin, no matter how well-balanced it is.
First: initial top-to-bottom balance –
Make sure the camera Lock Lever is tight.
Rotate the Post to horizontal. With one hand
firmly on the Post, loosen the Gimbal Lock
Knob. The Post will move freely inside the
open Gimbal.
Grasp the Post, it will move freely inside the
open Gimbal. Grasp the Gimbal Grip or use
your thumb to push against the Gimbal,
sliding the Post one way or the other until the
Sled balances horizontally like a seesaw.
This is neutrally balanced.
CAUTION: always keep the Post
horizontal when the Gimbal Lock Knob is
open; if you don’t and the Sled rotates, the
Post will slide thru the Gimbal and can damage
your equipment.
Static Balance
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