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Remove the Schrader valve cap
(1)
and connect the charging line from the pressure
source.
Turn on the pressure supply and slowly increase the pedestal pressure to the required pres-
sure. Do not exceed the maximum working pressure, indicated by the leading edge of the
red sector on the gauge
(2)
.
Disconnect the charging line, but do not refit the Schrader valve cap at this stage.
Fitting and balancing the load
The Osprey Light pedestal has the standard four-bolt mounting plate
(27)
which permits the use
of various Vinten camera mounts including pan and tilt heads, Quickfix and Mitchell adapters.
Fitting the camera mount
To fit the camera mount, proceed as follows:
Ensure that the control valve
(26)
is set to the WORK position (refer to
Setting the control
valve
on page 16).
Rotate the steering ring
(3)
so that the pressure gauge is visible through the viewing window
(2)
.
Push down on the steering ring
(3)
against any residual pressure, release the safety catch
(24)
and allow the column to extend fully using the steering ring
(3)
under hand restraint.
Apply the on shot clamp
(6)
.
Fit the camera mount (including the pan and tilt head) to the four-bolt fixing mounting plate
(27)
, securing the bolts from the underside of the weight tray.
Fitting the camera
There are two different procedures for fitting the camera and ancillary items, depending on the
pedestal pressurization method.
To fit the camera and ancillary items, and balance with an external pressure source, proceed as
follows:
Fully collapse the moving column
(5)
and apply the safety catch
(24)
.
NOTE:
Do not exceed 3.5 bar (50 psi) if the pan and tilt head has yet to be fitted. For
further information refer to
Fitting and balancing the load
below.
WARNING! 1. Do NOT release the safety catch if the pedestal pressure
exceeds 3.5 bar (50 psi) without a balancing load installed.
Reduce as necessary, using the Schrader valve cap
2. Do NOT lean over the pedestal. An over pressurized pedestal
may rise rapidly when the safety catch is released, causing per-
sonal injury.