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Summary of Contents for Osprey Plus

Page 1: ...User Guide Pedestal Studio V4170 0001 OB V4170 0002 Part No V4170 0001 V4170 0002 EN www vinten com Osprey Plus 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: ...ing the pedestal 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 Castor motion 20 Tracking motion 21 Steer motion 21 Transportation and storage 22 Maintenance 23 ...

Page 4: ...erative 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 mountin...

Page 5: ...tect the product 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...

Page 6: ...o V4170 0001 and OB V4170 0002 The guide provides instructions for operation and routine maintenance Safety educational videos Exploded diagrams leading to the 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 refere...

Page 7: ...Item Description 1 Osprey Plus V4170 0001 1a Osprey Plus OB V4170 0002 2 Quickfix 2 Quickfix 3 Accessory holder 3 Accessory holder 4 Trim weights x 6 4 Trim weights x 6 5 EFP skid Studio wheels 5a EFP skid OB wheels 6 Manual Pump 6 Manual Pump 1 1a 2 4 3 6 5 5a ...

Page 8: ...t mounting plate quickfix shown attached 2 Control valve 3 Pressure gauge 4 Top stage 5 Drag control 6 Bottom stage 7 Safety catch 7a Safety catch slide 8 Trim weight 9 Fixed strut 10 Cable guard not on OB Version a 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ...

Page 9: ...in 12 Adjustable strut 13 Skid clamp 14 Wheel brake 15 Foot support and strap 16 Trim weight stowage 17 Outer tube 18 Bottom clamp 19 Top clamp 20 Steering ring 21 Weight tray 22 Schrader valve and cap 23 Accessories holder 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ...

Page 10: ...sories Item Description Part No 1 200mm Hi Hat 3155 3B 2 150mm Bowl Adaptor 3330 17 3 Mitchell head Adaptor 3055 3B 4 Tracking Dolly Skid 3369 57 5 100mm Bowl Adaptor 3330 16 6 Base Adaptor 08349 7 PTZ and Prompter plate V4166 1002 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 11: ...the Pedestal 1 Turn the skid upside down depress the leg locking plungers and swing each folding leg out until the plungers lock the legs in the open position 2 Set the skid on the ground on its wheels and apply the brakes 14 14 ...

Page 12: ...into the skid centre see marking on skid for correct orientaion at the same time engaging the struts with the ball joints on each foot support 4 Secure the struts to the supports with the rubber straps 15 5 Tighten the skid clamp 13 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 clockwise as far as possibl...

Page 13: ...maximum safe working pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red sector on the gauge The pedestal is 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 i...

Page 14: ...re and release the safety catch 7 4 Move the slide to the OFF position O 5 Turn the steering ring to reveal the pressure gauge in weight tray apperture 6 Using the steering ring 20 raise the top stage until fully extended Commence pumping by lowering and raising the top stage over the upper half of its travel When the pressure gauge 3 begins to register pump the top stage over its full stroke Stop...

Page 15: ...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 2 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 Payload on page 16 20 20 ...

Page 16: ...g so the pressure gauge 3 can be seen through the weight tray 5 Connect the pump adaptor 5 to the pedestal charging valve 23 by turning clockwise until finger tight 6 Connect the pump hose 6 to the pump adaptor 5 and flip the lever upwards to secure 7 Position the pump between the legs standing with both feet on the pump feet 8 Grip the pump handle with both hands and using full steady Pump model ...

Page 17: ...ased 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 20 against any residual pressure and engag...

Page 18: ...cessible from the underside of the mounting plate When the Quickfix Adaptor 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 pan and tild head 1 Push up the red safety lat...

Page 19: ...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 Refit the Schrader valve cap 3 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 mai...

Page 20: ...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 19 2 Support the weight of the load by holding the steering ring 4 and then slacken the bottom clamp 18 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 height ...

Page 21: ...ed 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 brake is applied by pressing down on the lever situated above the wheel and released by pressing down on the centre popup lever which is raised whe...

Page 22: ...as a grey knob To engage or disengage a pin 11 pull it up against the spring and turn through 90 The pin will only engage with the wheel when the wheel is properly aligned This arrangement provides castor track and steer motion WARNING To ensure maximum stability particularly when moving over uneven ground reduce pedestal height to a minimum Castor motion Free Travelling For castor motion Disengag...

Page 23: ...eer motion 1 Position the skid so that the fixed leg with the grey knob is in the direction of travel 2 Disengage the grey track lock 3 Engage the red track locks 4 With the fixed leg of the skid facing forwards the skid can now be moved with a steering type motion Operation x 3 All Wheels Track locked to a single direction One wheel free roation two track locked towards free wheel ...

Page 24: ...op stage 4 then set the control valve to PUMP 4 Remove the load and secure any trim 8 weights in the trim weight stowage 16 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...

Page 25: ...kid clamp 13 7 Release the three rubber foot straps 14 from the struts 8 Raise the struts which will remain raised when released Lift the complete column vertically off the skid 9 Turn the skid over 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 3 ...

Page 26: ...on to the following 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 ...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ...d 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 wh...

Page 29: ...ew and remove the centre end plug 24 from the base of the telescopic column 5 Withdraw the gas strut 24 from the column 6 Fit the new gas strut cylinder end first carefully guiding it 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 23 9 Carefully stan...

Page 30: ... Physical Data OB V4170 0002 Minimum height 678 mm 26 7 in Maximum height 1497 mm 58 4 in Maximum payload 70 kg 154 lb Weight 29 3 kg 64 6 lb Steering Ring Diameter 534 mm 20 8 in On shot stroke 410 mm 16 in Ground clearance 31 5 mm 1 3 in Transit Width 860 mm 33 8 in Tracking Width 950 mm 37 4 in X2 Stages 2 Max working pressure 11 7 bar 170psi Relief valve pressure 12 bar 187 psi Tracking Width ...

Page 31: ...29 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 32: ... 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 33: ...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 ...

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Page 36: ...Publication No V4170 4980 0 www videndum com ...

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