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Components and Connections

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Skid clamp

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Trim weight

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Crab/Steer changeover foot-button

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Cable guard

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Cable clamp

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Tiller socket

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Fixed strut

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Bottom clamp

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Drag control

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Schrader valve and cap

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Removable steering ring

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Steering ring mounting plate

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Weight tray

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Accessory holder

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Summary of Contents for Osprey Plus S

Page 1: ...User Guide Pedestal Studio V4171 0001 OB V4171 0002 Part No V4171 0001 V4171 0002 EN www vinten com Osprey Plus S Pedestal ...

Page 2: ...changes Changes will be incorporated in new versions of the publication We are making every effort to ensure that our publications are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to product specifications and features Should this publication not contain information on the core functionality of your product please let us know You may be able to access the latest revision of this publication from ...

Page 3: ...estal 11 Pressurizing the pedestal using a portable pump 14 Pressurizing from an external pressure source 15 Fitting and balancing the load 16 Heavy Duty Quickfix Adaptor supplied 16 Operation 18 Height adjustment 18 Lower stage 18 Top stage 19 Brakes 19 Cable guards 19 Pedestal movement 20 Steering Tiller 21 Changing the skid tracking width 22 Optional wheels 23 Transportation and storage 24 Main...

Page 4: ...ative that you consult this operators guide before using this pedestal or attempting any adjustment or repair WARNING Before fitting adjusting or removing the payload the elevation column must be lowered to a safe working height and wheel brakes must be applied WARNING An abnormal or unbalanced payload can cause the product to become unstable Strictly adhere to the payload guidelines and mounting ...

Page 5: ...ct from water moisture and dust WARNING The product should not be used outside the operating temperature limits Refer to the product technical specifications for the operating limits for the product CAUTION Do not use solvent or oil based cleaners abrasives or wire brushes Clean with a dry lint free cloth WARNING The fitting of non approved parts or accessories or the carrying out of non approved ...

Page 6: ...Parts Store Recycling information and life cycle upgrades Warranty information links to registration submit case to service team case management User manuals Easy access to service centre This QR code is also on the Pedestal for easy reference Scan this QR code to access a dedicated page containing important information It has a selector for both single wheel and all wheel crab steering for workin...

Page 7: ...n Item Description 1 Osprey Plus S V4171 0001 1a Osprey Plus S OB V4171 0002 2 Quickfix 2 Quickfix 3 Accessory holder 3 Accessory holder 4 Trim weights x 6 4 Trim weights x 6 5 Skid Studio wheels 5a Skid OB wheels 6 Manual Pump 6 Manual Pump 1 1a 6 5 5a 3 2 4 ...

Page 8: ...rol valve 2 Four bolt mounting plate 3 Pressure gauge 4 Steering indicator 5 Top stage 6 Top clamp 7 Bottom stage 8 Safety catch 9 Trim weight stowage 10 Short strut 11 Foot support and strap 12 Wheel brake foot button 13 Kick bar 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ...

Page 9: ... 16 Crab Steer changeover foot button 17 Cable guard 18 Cable clamp 19 Tiller socket 20 Fixed strut 21 Bottom clamp 22 Drag control 23 Schrader valve and cap 24 Removable steering ring 25 Steering ring mounting plate 26 Weight tray 27 Accessory holder 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ...

Page 10: ...aptor 3330 17 3 Mitchell head Adaptor with clamp ring 3101 201 3055 3B 4 Tracking Dolly Skid 3369 57 5 100mm Bowl Adaptor 33016 6 Base Adaptor 08349 7 PTZ and Prompter plate V4166 1002 8 Studio Wheels 3329 43 9 OB Wheels 3329 30 10 OB Cable Guards 3329 44 11 Steering Ring Large 25in 3429 21 12 Tiller Bar 3329 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 10 ...

Page 11: ...ck bar 2 by pressing it into all three sliding catches on the underside of the centre casting Step 1 and secure it by engaging all three locks Step 2 The weld line on the kick bar should be aligned with the handle on the skid 3 Set the skid on the ground on its wheels and apply the brakes 4 4 Ensure that the rubber straps on each foot support 3 are to the outside of the ball joint 28 1 2 28 1 2 28...

Page 12: ...with the ball joints on each foot support and the steering tube locates in its socket 4 Secure the struts to the supports with the rubber straps 11 5 Tighten the skid clamp 14 using moderate hand pressure only The clamp lever has a spring loaded ratchet type action and is operated as follows 6 Turn the clamp lever clock wise as far as possible 7 Pull the lever outward against the spring pressure r...

Page 13: ...e maximum safe working pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red sector on the gauge The pedestal s fitted with a pressure relief valve as a safeguard against over pressurization Do not attempt to adjust the pressure relief valve WARNING A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly when safety catch is released Do not release safety catch when pedestal is pressurized and balancing load is not ...

Page 14: ...21 is applied Remove the payload if fitted 3 Push down on the steering ring 24 against any residual pressure and release the safety catch 8 4 Move the slide down into the unlock position 5 Turn the steering ring to reveal the pressure gauge in weight tray aperture 6 Using the steering ring raise the top stage until fully extended Commence pumping by lowering and raising the top stage over the uppe...

Page 15: ...e top stage to rise fully WARNING A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly if the control valve is set to WORK Do not move the control valve directly from PUMP to WORK 2 Push the control valve 1 in and turn 90 counter clockwise to the WORK position Install the camera mount and payload and balance the load as described Fitting and balancing the load on page 16 24 24 ...

Page 16: ...ng 24 so the pressure gauge can be seen through the weight tray 4 Connect the pump adaptor 5 to the pedestal charging valve 23 by turning clockwise until finger tight 5 Connect the pump hose to the pump adaptor 5 and flip it upwards to secure 6 Position the pump between the legs standing with both feet on the pump feet 7 Grip the pump handle with both hands and using full steady Pump model may dif...

Page 17: ...released Do not release safety catch when pedestal is pressurized and balancing load is not installed Always restrain the pedestal by hand pressure on the steering ring when the safety catch is released To pressurize the pedestal from an external pressure source proceed as follows 1 Set the control valve 2 to the WORK position 2 Push down on the steering ring 24 against any residual pressure and e...

Page 18: ...essible from the underside of the mounting plate When the camera mount has been fitted the bolts should be tightened securely using a spanner of the correct size A Vinten spanner Part No J551 001 is available for this purpose WARNING Ensure that the screws engage sufficiently for safety but do not protrude above the adaptor mounting face To fit a head 1 Push up the red safety latch and unlock the ...

Page 19: ...an bars prompters lenses etc are fitted Attaching these items at a later stage may upset the pedestal balance 3 Using the Schrader valve cap carefully reduce the pressure in steps of 0 15 0 20bar 2 3psi until the payload is correctly balanced A correctly pressurized pedestal will balance its payload it may be moved to any position over the full on shot stroke with minimum effort and will maintain ...

Page 20: ...m 15 5 in and is pressure assisted to aid elevation whilst the pedestal is loaded To adjust the height setting 1 Lower the top stage and engage the top clamp 6 2 Support the weight of the load by holding the steering ring 5 and then slacken the bottom clamp 21 by turning the red knob counter clockwise until the lower stage is free to move 3 Use the steering ring to set the column at the required h...

Page 21: ...destal This can be used to hold the top stage in position if fixed height operation is required Move the clamp lever fully to the left to apply the clamp Move it fully to the right to release the clamp Brakes Each of the skid wheels is fitted with a foot operated brake The brakes are operated by pressing on the foot buttons 4 located above the wheels Press once to apply the brake and again to rele...

Page 22: ...turn together Movable indicators Pushing the foot button 16 operates a changeover mechanism which toggles the pedestal between crab and steer The button can be pressed with the wheels in any position but the changeover will not occur until the wheels are all facing forward so the steering ring may have to be turned by up to 180 before the changeover mechanism engages This arrangement ensures that ...

Page 23: ...ler is fitted as follows Unscrew and remove the round cap which is fitted on the tiller socket 19 on the end of the fixed skid leg The cap may be used to close the steering tube socket if the skid is used without the column installed Fit the tiller bar 19 1 in the tiller socket and engage it with the drive dog The pedestal can now be steered by turning the tiller bar or steering ring Crab steer ch...

Page 24: ...larly when moving over uneven ground reduce pedestal height to a minimum Set the column to its lowest setting and engage the safety catch 8 Ensure that the brakes 12 are released and then turn the skid wheels so they are pointing at right angles to the skid legs Reach under the pedestal depress one of the spring loaded locking plungers and move the leg to the required position ensuring that the pl...

Page 25: ... Remove the column from the skid see Transportation and storage on page 24 and turn the skid upside down Unscrew and remove the countersunk screw 1 securing the wheel assembly 2 to the shaft 3 Remove the wheel assembly complete with cable guard Repeat for remaining two wheel assemblies Store the wheels for future use Fit the replacement wheel assemblies 4 to the shafts 3 and secure each wheel asse...

Page 26: ...emove the load and secure any trim weights 15 in the trim weight stowage 9 WARNING Local national or international regulations may apply to the transport and storage of pressurized pedestals NOTE It is not necessary to reduce the pedestal pressure prior to transportation or storage To avoid the possibility of dust or abrasive particles collecting on moving components set the column to minimum heig...

Page 27: ...strut They will remain raised when released then lift the complete column vertically off the skid 9 Turn the skid over release the three spring clips holding the kick ring and remove depress the locking plungers and fold the skid legs ensuring that the plungers lock in the closed position WARNING The column will be unstable if stood on its base or on the folded struts 10 10 10 9 6 8 18 18 22 10 10...

Page 28: ...llowing points will ensure a long and useful service life with minimum need for repair Cleaning During normal studio use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint free cloth Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a semi stiff brush Particular attention should be paid to the flats on the top stage of the column CAUTION Do NOT use oil or g...

Page 29: ... is necessary to adjust the bottom clamp proceed as follows 1 1 Remove the hole plug 1 Remove the screw 2 and washer 3 securing knob 4 to the spindle 5 Remove the knob and turn the spindle 5 clockwise until finger tight Replace the knob 4 on the spindle 5 so that the V notch on the clamp knob is within the limits shown Degrease screw 2 coat with Loctite 222E and secure knob with washer 3 and screw...

Page 30: ...skid clamp is applied and released by turning the handle clockwise or counter clockwise The skid clamp is fitted with a push on pull off type ratchet adjustment The top clamp has a flip lever To adjust the skid clamp pull the clamp handle away from the spindle rotate it counter clockwise and release Repeat the above procedure as necessary until the clamp locks when applied but allows free movement...

Page 31: ...t up through the column until it is fully engaged 7 The strut is correctly fitted when the thread on the end plug 23 can be started in the column without compressing the strut 8 Tighten the end plug 9 Carefully stand the pedestal upright 21 14 18 23 24 WARNING Make sure that the pedestal is at it s maximum height before tipping it over and removing the centre plug If not do not attempt to remove t...

Page 32: ...ight 695 mm 27 4 in Maximum height 1505 mm 59 3 in Maximum payload 70 kg 154 lb Weight 45 8 kg 100 9 lb Steering Ring Diameter 533 mm 21 in On shot stroke 410 mm 16 1 in Ground clearance 34 5 mm 1 4 in Transit Width 800 mm 31 5 in Tracking Width 970 mm 38 2 in Doorway Tracking Width 730 mm 28 7 in X2 Stages 2 Max working pressure 11 7 bar 170psi Relief valve pressure 12 bar 187 psi Tracking Width ...

Page 33: ...31 Environmental Data Operating temperature range 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Technical specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 34: ... relevant provisions of the following EU directives Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC A copy of the declaration is available on request UK Declaration of Conformity Videndum Production Solutions Ltd declares under our sole responsibility that the product detailed in this manual conforms with all relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations The Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 2008 A copy...

Page 35: ...tronic waste products By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health The recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources Visit our website for information on how to safely dispose of this product and its packaging In countries outside the EU Dispose of this product at a collection point for the ...

Page 36: ...Publication No V4171 4980 0 www videndum com ...

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