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Operation
Tripods
Erecting the tripod
Release the leg retaining clips
(4)
, slacken the spreader clamp
(10)
and spread the legs.
Select the appropriate tripod foot for each leg by pressing the foot release button
(5.4)
and turning
the swivel foot assembly. Use the spike
(5.1)
for soft surfaces or the rubber foot
(5.2)
for hard sur-
faces. To install the tripod on a floor spreader or dolly, turn the swivel foot assembly to the transit
position
(5.3)
.
For standing height operations using a two-stage tripod, undo the three bottom clamps and extend
the bottom stages fully. Tighten the clamps fully. Unless conditions are extreme (split levels etc)
the bottom stages should be fully extended or fully retracted.
Adjust the operating height by undoing the top clamps and pulling the tripod up to the required
height. Graduations are provided on each leg to facilitate height setting.
Level the tripod head using the level bubble. Tighten the clamps fully.
Tighten the spreader clamp.
In adverse conditions secure the tripod using the tie-down hooks
(6)
, or suspend a weight from a
hook.
Mounting a head
The head is mounted on the tripod with a either a standard Vinten four-bolt mounting or a Mitch-
ell-type centre screw. Additionally, a heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor may be used for heads supplied
with a Quickfix mounting and
100/150 mm bowl adaptors for heads with a ball base (see
“Optional
accessories” on page 28
).
Vinten four-bolt mounting
Position the head on the tripod and engage the four captive bolts
(12)
with the head.
Tighten the bolts using a suitable screwdriver or coin, or use a suitable box spanner (16 mm (5/8
in.) AF).
Mitchell-type centre screw
Position the head on the tripod and engage the key in the keyway
(1)
. Insert the clamping ring
from the underside of the tripod and tighten.
Heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor
Position the heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor on the tripod and engage the four captive bolts
(12)
.
NOTE:
Unless installing on a dolly or floor spreader, keep the mid-level spreader
attached to the tripod.
Summary of Contents for HDT Heavy-Duty
Page 1: ...Vinten Camera Control Solutions Operators Guide HDT Heavy Duty Tripod Range ...
Page 7: ...7 HDT 1 Tripod 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 6 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 12 ...
Page 9: ...9 14 Four bolt head fixing 15 Elevation handle 16 On shot clamp Elevation unit 14 15 16 ...
Page 17: ...17 Installing or Removing the Elevation Unit 8 12 13 1 8 1 12 2 12 3 13 2 13 13 3 12 1 ...