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Putting into service
Unpacking
2
Unpack the pedestal, ensuring that all transport packing and retaining fixings are removed, in particular
the white plastic collar under the weight tray.
3
Ensure that both platform locking bars
are retaining the platform in its lowest position.
Steering mechanism checks
4
There are two foot buttons on the pedestal, one marked CRAB
and one marked STEER
. Bring
on the steering wheel in line with the datum line on the weight tray
, press the
CRAB button and turn the steering wheel. Check that all three wheels turn together and all point in the same
direction. Now realign the red indicator, press the STEER button and turn the steering wheel. Check that two
of the wheels lock into the straight-ahead position and that the third wheel can still be turned with the steering
ring.
Attachment of pan and tilt heads
5
The following paragraphs provide the necessary information for mounting Vinten and other pan and tilt
heads. However, the head should not be fitted to the pedestal until the appropriate point in the charging
procedure is reached
.
Vinten pan and tilt heads
6
Any type of Vinten head, including remotely operated types, may be fitted to the Fulmar pedestal.
Fitting is carried out by placing the head in position, locating the four holes and fitting the four bolts provided.
Pan and tilt heads using Mitchell-type centre-screw fixing
7
To fit heads using the Mitchell-type centre-screw fixing, it is necessary to fit a stand-off adaptor, Vinten
Part No. 3710-3.
8
The adaptor is fixed with the standard four-bolt fixing and enables the centre screw to be secured.
Vinten heads can be fitted by means of a centre screw if this is preferred.
WARNING!: Do not attempt to unlock the platform locking bars until the pedestal load
has been fitted.
