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Safety - Read This First

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Technical data

Type

Levelling

Bowl

Diameter

Maximum 

Height with 

Spreader

Minimum

Height with 

Spreader

Recommended

Maximum Load

Weight

Transport

Length

3880-3 
Two-stage
Aluminium

150 mm

157.1 cm
(61.9 in.)

52 cm 
(20.5 in.)

45 kg
(99 lb)

5.8 kg
(12.8 lb)

76 cm
(29.9 in.)

3881-3 
Two-stage
Carbon Fibre

150 mm

157.1 cm
(61.9 in.)

52 cm 
(20.5 in.)

45 kg
(99 lb)

5.5 kg
(12.1 lb)

76 cm
(29.9 in.)

3770-3 
Two-stage
Aluminium

100 mm

156.2 cm
(61.5 in.)

41.6 cm
(16.4 in.)

25 kg
(55 lb)

3.2 kg

(7.1 lb)

71 cm
(28.0 in.)

3771-3 
Single-stage
Aluminium

100 mm

145.5 cm

(57.3 in.)

64.7

(25.5 in.)

25 kg
(55 lb)

2.8 kg

(6.2 lb)

86.4 cm

(34.0 in.)

3796-3 
Single-stage
Aluminium 
2 metre

100 mm

201.5 cm

(79.3 in.)

98.5

(38.8 in.)

25 kg
(55 lb)

3.7 kg

(8.1 lb)

115 cm

(45.3 in.)

3883-3 
Two-stage
Aluminium 
EFP

100 mm

157.1 cm

(61.9 in.)

52 cm

(20.5 in.)

45 kg
(99 lb)

5.8 kg
(12.8 lb)

76 cm
(29.9 in.)

3772-3 
Two-stage
Carbon Fibre

100 mm

156.2 cm
(61.5 in.)

41.6 cm
(16.4 in.)

25 kg
(55 lb)

2.6 kg

(5.7 lb)

71 cm
(28.0 in.)

3773-3 
Single-stage
Carbon Fibre

100 mm

145.5 cm

(57.3 in.)

64.7

(25.5 in.)

25 kg
(55 lb)

2.3 kg

(5.0 lb)

86.4 cm

(34.0 in.)

3884-3 
Two-stage
Carbon Fibre 
EFP

100 mm

157.1 cm

(61.9 in.)

52 cm

(20.5 in.)

45 kg
(99 lb)

5.5 kg
(12.1 lb)

76 cm
(29.9 in.)

3774-3 
Two-stage
Aluminium

75 mm

156.2 cm
(61.5 in.)

41.6 cm
(16.4 in.)

25 kg
(55 lb)

3.2 kg

(7.0 lb)

71 cm
(28.0 in.)

Summary of Contents for Vision Pozi-Loc 3770-3

Page 1: ...Vinten Camera Control Solutions Operators Guide Pozi Loc Tripods ...

Page 2: ...rld No part of 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 and Vision are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited ...

Page 3: ...d Designed to meet the demands of the professional camera operator the Pozi Loc tripod range combines an innovative clamping system with new advances in manufacturing technology Pozi Loc tripods are available with aluminium or carbon fibre legs in single or two stage configuration and with 75 mm 100 mm or 150 mm bowl mounting Cam operated clamping system requires low effort with a 90 turn from on ...

Page 4: ...m 100 mm 156 2 cm 61 5 in 41 6 cm 16 4 in 25 kg 55 lb 3 2 kg 7 1 lb 71 cm 28 0 in 3771 3 Single stage Aluminium 100 mm 145 5 cm 57 3 in 64 7 25 5 in 25 kg 55 lb 2 8 kg 6 2 lb 86 4 cm 34 0 in 3796 3 Single stage Aluminium 2 metre 100 mm 201 5 cm 79 3 in 98 5 38 8 in 25 kg 55 lb 3 7 kg 8 1 lb 115 cm 45 3 in 3883 3 Two stage Aluminium EFP 100 mm 157 1 cm 61 9 in 52 cm 20 5 in 45 kg 99 lb 5 8 kg 12 8 ...

Page 5: ...156 2 cm 61 5 in 41 6 cm 16 4 in 25 kg 55 lb 2 6 kg 5 64 lb 71 cm 28 0 in 3777 3 Single stage Carbon Fibre 75 mm 145 5 cm 57 3 in 64 7 25 5 in 25 kg 55 lb 2 3 kg 5 0 lb 86 4 cm 34 0 in 3882 3 Two stage Baby Legs 150 mm 50 cm 19 7 in 28 cm 11 in 45 kg 99 lb 4 kg 8 8 lb 36 3 cm 14 3 in 3778 3 Two stage Baby Legs 100 mm 51 cm 20 1 in 23 7 cm 9 3 in 25 kg 55 lb 2 1 kg 4 6 lb 32 7 cm 12 9 in 3779 3 Two...

Page 6: ...eader 11 Carrying strap 12 Servicing General 14 Cleaning 14 Routine checks 14 Adjusting Pozi Loc leg clamps 14 Parts list 18 Associated publications Vision Pozi Loc Tripods Spares and Repairs Publication Part No 3770 9 Vision Spread Loc Spreader Operators Guide Publication Part No 3781 8 Spreaders Dollies and Skids Spares and Repairs Publication Part No 3313 9 ...

Page 7: ...7 1 Tripod bowl 2 Clamp knob 3 Floor spreader 4 Floor spreader adjuster 5 Leg tie strap 6 Spread Loc attachment point 7 Tie down hook Typical Vision Pozi Loc Tripod 1 2 3 6 5 7 4 ...

Page 8: ...8 1 Tripod bowl 2 Clamp knob 7 Tie down hook 8 Cleat rope spreader Typical Vision Pozi Loc Baby Legs Tripod 1 2 8 7 ...

Page 9: ...0 mm levelling bowls See table on page 4 All are fitted with the highly efficient Pozi Loc leg clamp which provides quick set up and easy adjust ment The tripods are designed for use with Vinten floor spreaders and dollies An optional mid level spreader may be used Low level baby legs versions are also available fitted with a simple cleat rope spreader ...

Page 10: ...TE Always use the spreader where possible as this increases rigidity of the tripod Being flexible the spreader compensates for uneven ground It can be removed and a dolly fitted At the fullest extension of the spreader and with all legs fully retracted the tripod can be used at its lowest operating height Although the tripod can be set up lower than this without the spreader it is NOT recommended ...

Page 11: ... arm in turn between thumb and fore finger and press in the attachment release buttons 9 Push the arm into the tripod attachment 6 until the release engages Fit the carpet feet 10 To remove the spreader press in the attachment release buttons 9 and free each arm in turn Spread Loc mid level spreader 9 6 10 ...

Page 12: ... attached Using the karabiners 11 1 clip the strap 11 to the strap anchors and adjust to length 75 mm and 100 mm bowl tripods On the lower moulding of the leg with the strap 5 drive in the knock out 15 using a suit able tool If possible remove the blank from inside the moulding to prevent subsequent rat tle Push a blind captive nut 14 into the hole in the lower moulding Using a suitable M5 screw f...

Page 13: ...13 Carrying strap 13 12 17 11 14 16 15 16 17 19 18 11 1 11 1 11 1 20 150 mm 75 100 mm ...

Page 14: ...sh water at the earliest opportunity Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi stiff brush or vacuum cleaner Routine checks During normal use check the effectiveness of the leg clamps and adjust as necessary Adjusting Pozi Loc leg clamps Bedding in occurs with Pozi Loc leg clamps which may necessitate resetting the clamp Check the effectiveness of each leg clamp as follo...

Page 15: ... own weight While sliding the leg in and out gradually tighten the threaded insert 22 until the clamp begins to grip If not aligned back off the threaded insert 22 until a slot aligns with the hole for screw 23 Carbon fibre tripods black legs back off the threaded insert 22 two slots Aluminium tripods grey legs back off the threaded insert 22 three slots Install screw 23 to secure the threaded ins...

Page 16: ...er 27 and pull off the clamp knob 26 Examine the shaft 24 If there is an identifying groove 24 1 on the shaft proceed as fol lows Otherwise consult Vision Pozi Loc Tripods Spares and Repairs Publication Part No 3770 9 or contact your local Vinten dealer Replace the clamp knob 26 and turn it to Position 2 Using a 2 5 mm hexagonal wrench slacken the grubscrew 24 until the leg is free to move under i...

Page 17: ...n 2 slide the leg in and out and gradually tighten the grubscrew 24 until the clamp begins to grip Back off the grubscrew 24 by a quarter turn 90 Secure the clamp knob 26 with the washer 27 and retaining screw 28 Refit the knob cap 29 ...

Page 18: ...772 3 Single stage tripod carbon fibre legs 100 mm bowl 3773 3 Two stage EFP tripod carbon fibre legs 100 mm bowl 3884 3 Two stage tripod aluminium legs 75 mm bowl 3774 3 Single stage tripod aluminium legs 75 mm bowl 3775 3 Two stage tripod carbon fibre legs 75 mm bowl 3776 3 Single stage tripod carbon fibre legs 75 mm bowl 3777 3 Two stage baby legs tripod aluminium legs 150 mm bowl 3882 3 Two st...

Page 19: ...19 Dollies ENG OB dolly 3319 3B ENG Studio dolly 3319 3C ENG OB dolly small 3319 3ST EFP OB dolly 3497 3E EFP Studio dolly 3497 3G Optional accessories Carrying strap 3425 3P ...

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