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Quattro-OBL Pedestal

(1)

Trim weight - auxiliary

(2)

Weight tray

(3)

Steering ring

(4)

Safety catch

(5)

Steering indicator

(6)

Moving column

(7)

Crab/steer changeover pedal

(8)

Parking brake pedal

(9)

Lifting handle

(10)

On-shot clamp

(11)

Cable guard

(12)

Twin wheel

(13)

Trim weight stowage

(14)

Cable clamp

(15)

Pressure gauge

(16)

Schrader valve and cap

(17)

Drag control

(18)

Lock spigot

(19)

Markable Height Indicator

(20)

Trim weight - main

(21)

Four-bolt mounting plate

Summary of Contents for Quattro-OBL

Page 1: ...Vinten Camera Control Solutions Operators GuideQuattro OBL Pedestal ...

Page 2: ...this document may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted copied or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of Vinten Broadcast Limited Vinten is a registered trademark of Vinten Broadcast Limited Printed in Great Britain by DPS Newmarket ...

Page 3: ...peration and routine maintenance It also lists user replaceable spare parts and optional accessories To order spare parts or obtain further information please contact Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local distributor see back cover WARNING Read the Safety Section on page 4 before using this pedestal or attempting any adjustment or repair ...

Page 4: ...ed by the warning triangle symbol Warning symbols on the pedestal On encountering the warning triangle and open book symbols it is imperative that you consult this operators guide before using this pedestal or attempting any ad justment or repair Critical data Mass Pedestal 117 kg 257 lb Trim weights 11 off total 7 5 kg 16 5 lb Load Maximum recommended load 105 kg 231 lb Pressure Maximum pressure ...

Page 5: ...external pressure source 14 Pressurizing the pedestal using the Vinten portable pump 14 Balancing the load 16 Using the pedestal 16 Height adjustment 16 Drag control 17 On shot clamp 17 Steering 17 Parking brake 17 Cable guards 17 Cable clamp 18 Transportation and storage 18 Servicing General 20 Routine maintenance 20 Cleaning 20 Wheel alignment 21 Changing the steering ring 23 Changing the wheels...

Page 6: ...steering ring 87 cm 34 3 in Large steering ring 91 3 cm 36 in Maximum Working Pressure 16 3 bar 236 psi Relief Valve Pressure 18 bar 261 psi Usage The Quattro OBL Pedestal is designed for use on location and in video and film studios to support and balance a pan and tilt head camera and ancillary equipment up to a recommended maximum weight of 105 kg 231 lb The Quattro OBL Pedestal is intended for...

Page 7: ...butor see back cover or visit our website For full details on maintenance and spare parts please refer to the Quattro OBL Pedestal Main tenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List Publication Part No V4002 4990 This is obtainable from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor For information on line visit our website at www vinten com ...

Page 8: ...Back 8 Quattro OBL Pedestal 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 15 9 16 10 17 14 18 11 4 21 20 13 12 19 ...

Page 9: ...6 Moving column 7 Crab steer changeover pedal 8 Parking brake pedal 9 Lifting handle 10 On shot clamp 11 Cable guard 12 Twin wheel 13 Trim weight stowage 14 Cable clamp 15 Pressure gauge 16 Schrader valve and cap 17 Drag control 18 Lock spigot 19 Markable Height Indicator 20 Trim weight main 21 Four bolt mounting plate ...

Page 10: ...on its underside The column is locked in the fully depressed position by two locks 4 on the weight tray which en gage with spigots 18 at the base of the column An on shot clamp 10 and a drag control 17 are provided at the base of the column The base is carried on three pairs of twin wheels The pedestal is supplied with 200 mm 7 9 in solid rubber wheels with cable guards 11 Alternative 160 mm 6 3 i...

Page 11: ...t CRAB 3 Turn the steering ring and check that all three wheels turn together and all point in the same direction Align the steering indicator 5 with the crab steer pedal 7 and press to select STEER 1 Turn the steering ring and check that two of the wheels lock in the straight ahead position and that the third wheel below the pedal is turned by the steering ring WARNING The Quattro OBL pedestal ha...

Page 12: ...tems at a later stage may upset the pedestal balance Install one main 20 and two auxiliary trim weights 1 on the weight tray 2 Pressurizing the pedestal The Quattro OBL may be pressurized from an external pressure source or by using the Vinten portable pump Part No 3357 3 Trim weights 1 20 are provided for fine balance Ascertain the payload to be fitted to the pedestal payload pan and tilt head ca...

Page 13: ...Pressurization graph 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 kg lb psi bar 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 16 3 bar 236 psi ...

Page 14: ...nect the hose to the pedestal charging valve 16 On the pedestal push down on the weight tray 2 against residual pressure At the safety catches 4 push the rocker switches to the unlocked position Position the pump between the legs standing with both feet on the fold down feet P 3 WARNING This pedestal must be pressurized only with clean dry air or nitrogen A pressure reducing valve must be fitted t...

Page 15: ...00 strokes will be required to fully charge the pedestal Disconnect the hose P 4 from the pedestal charging valve but do not refit the Schrader valve cap at this stage Fit the hose in its stowage P 2 Push the pump plunger fully down push in the handle release button P 5 and move the handle P 1 to the vertical position where it will lock the pump plunger in the closed posi tion Fold up both the fee...

Page 16: ...weights Using the pedestal Height adjustment The column 6 has an on shot stroke of 100 cm 39 4 in and the load can be moved over this distance in perfect balance by raising and lowering the steering ring 3 The movement is ad justable for drag 17 and an on shot clamp 10 can be used to hold the moving column in position if fixed height operation is required A markable height indication scale 19 is p...

Page 17: ...teer setting one wheel steering two fixed or a crab setting all three wheels turning together Pushing the pedal 7 operates the changeover mechanism which toggles the pedestal between crab and steer In position 1 with the white pedal area hidden the pedestal is in steer In position 3 with the white pedal area visible crab is selected Although the button can be pressed with the wheels in any positio...

Page 18: ...d 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 p...

Page 19: ...ease the on shot clamp 10 and set the moving column 6 to minimum height Push down on the weight tray 2 and push the safety catch rocker switches to the locked position Place any trim weights 1 20 in the trim weight stowage 13 WARNING This pedestal must be transported and stored in an upright position ...

Page 20: ...in the moving column If the steering is misaligned re align the wheels see Wheel alignment Refer to the appropriate section in the Maintenance Manual if the on shot clamp is ineffective ex cessive radial or side play is apparent in the moving column or any other defect is apparent Adjustments and repairs should be carried out only by a competent person Cleaning During studio use the only cleaning ...

Page 21: ... Wheel alignment Inaccuracies in the steering may be due to misalignment of the wheels backlash in the steering ring or slackness in the steering belt or chains NOTE Do NOT use oil or grease on any exposed part of the column This is unnecessary and traps dirt which acts as an abrasive NOTE Use only detergent based cleaners Do NOT use solvent or oil based cleaners abrasives or wire brushes to remov...

Page 22: ...prevent damage Adjust all three cable guards 11 to their highest position Select STEER and turn the wheels until the two wheels furthest from the clutch wheel 12 1 lock in the straight ahead position At each axle mounting slacken the lock screws 12 2 Push a substantial straight edge 12 3 at least 1 m long against the tyres of the two pairs of wheels until the wheels are aligned Tighten the lock sc...

Page 23: ... and remove the steering ring Position the replacement steering ring on the steering hub with the steering indicator in the position noted above Secure the steering ring with four M8 nuts 3 1 Changing the wheels The Quattro OBL is supplied with 200 mm 7 9 in solid rubber wheels with cable guards Alter native 160 mm 6 3 in solid polymer composite wheels are available The wheels are available in set...

Page 24: ...t the wheel assembly 12 on the axle mounting block 12 4 Set the cable guard 11 to the correct height then screw down the two cable guard knobs 11 1 so that the clamp sleeves 11 2 engage in the cut outs in the axle mounting block 12 4 Fully tighten the cable guard knobs WARNING Ensure braked wheel with brake bar 12 5 is installed below brake pedal 8 Changing the wheels 12 4 11 2 11 1 11 12 12 5 8 ...

Page 25: ...or your local distributor For information on line visit our website at www vinten com Item Part No Quattro OBL pedestal V4002 0002 Trim weights main 3445 47 auxiliary 3445 48 Small diameter steering ring 3445 42 Large diameter steering ring 3445 43 Vinten portable pump 3357 3 Set of three 160 mm polymer composite wheels with cable guards 3502 910SP Set of three 200 mm solid rubber wheels with cabl...

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