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Instructions for use and care of the boom
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Note that lamp tripods must be set up on a sufficiently load-bearing, level
surface to ensure maximum stability and load-bearing capacity together
with the boom.
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Observe the instructions regarding the maximum load capacity of your
boom and the selected tripod (see Technical data).
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Take into account that the specified load values apply to equipment
placed centrally on the tripod and to a balanced boom. Depending on the
equipment used (and the leverage that occurs), the maximum load values
may deviate from the specified maximum value.
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In general, all elements of this boom are maintenance-free. However,
regular removal of sand, dust and other contaminants is recommended. If
you notice a scratching or crunching noise when extending or shortening
the telescopic boom, please remove the impurities with a soft, moistened
cloth.
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For your own safety and to protect the installed equipment, make sure to
hold the tripod firmly before loosening the tripod locks when adjusting
the tripod center column with mounted equipment. The same applies to
adjusting the extension arm with mounted equipment and/or counter-
weight. If necessary, adjust the counterweight to the new situation and
re-establish the balance.
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When attaching equipment via 1/4 inch thread, note that these have a
lower load capacity than the 16 mm spigot (5/8 inch spigot). An appropri-
ately high quality mount is required for mounting heavy equipment.
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Do not move an equipped tripod with the center column extended and/
or the boom attached, or move it very carefully and flat above the ground.
There is often an unexpectedly strong and very sudden leverage effect
with heavy equipment in combination with a large center column extensi-
on. Due to the design-related top-heaviness of a lamp tripod with installed
equipment, especially when using the extension arm, the tripod can tip
over at lightning speed and the attached equipment can be damaged and
/ or injure the operator.
