Vinten Quattro-OBL, Operator'S Manual

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They are adjusted by slackening the knobs, setting the cable guards at the required height and
re-tightening the knobs.
Cable clamp
A cable clamp (14) is provided on the base.
Transportation and storage
To prepare the pedestal for transportation and storage, proceed as follows:
Fully depress the moving column (6) . Push down on the weight tray (2) and push the safety
catch rocker switches to the locked position.
Remove the camera and accessories.
Using the Schrader valve cap (16) , reduce pedestal pressure to 3.5 bar (50 psi).
Push down on the weight tray (2) . At the safety catches (4) , push the rocker switches to the
unlocked position. Allow the column to extend under hand restraint.
Apply the on-shot clamp (10) .
Undo the four mounting bolts and remove the pan and tilt head.
WARNING! The Quattro-OBL pedestal has a mass of 117 kg (257 lb). Take
care when lifting the pedestal. Always use the lifting handles
(9) . Do not lift the pedestal by the base casting or by the steer-
ing ring.
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.
WARNING! A pressure retaining valve prevents pedestal pressure being
reduced below approximately 3.5 bar (50 psi)
WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly when the safety catches
are released. Do not lean over the pedestal when releasing the
safety catches. Always restrain the column by hand pressure
on the weight tray when the safety catches are released.