GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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Mounting the Extra, Mini Counterweight Bucket for Xten Versions
Position the weight bucket above the Angle Adjuster so that the lower locking pin holes are
aligned and so that the connecting lip is positioned over the main weight bucket. Then
insert the locking pins on each side of the bucket.
Insert the third locking pin through the connecting lip and into the main counterweight
bucket. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
Lower locking pin holes and
locking pins found on each side
Connecting lip and locking pin
Balancing the crane arm
Attention : When loading the crane the maximum working load capacities and
payloads must never be exceeded.
As a rule, no more than 504kg / 1108lbs of counterweight may be used in the main
counterweight bucket and no more than 98kg / 215lbs 572lbs in the Xten mini
counterweight bucket.
After the assembly procedure has been completed the seat arms, seats, risers, camera etc
may now be assembled on the platform or the remote head system may be mounted. The
working payload capacities may not be exceeded. An itemized weight list for GFM
accessories may be found below. Place the correct amount of counterweight in the weight
bucket to balance the load. Depending on the version that has been set-up, the camera
operator / operators can then take their position on the platform.
Accessories for GF-8 Crane platform weight list
Qty.
Description
Weight kg
Weight lbs
1
Seat arm combined 10cm / 4"
AL-2210
0,75 kg
1,65 lbs
1
Seat arm combined 20cm / 8"
AL-2220
1,15 kg
2,53 lbs
1
Seat arm combined 30cm / 12"
AL-2230
1,60 kg
3,52 lbs
1
Seat arm vertical 10cm / 4"
AL-2211
1,25 kg
2,75 lbs
1
Seat arm vertical 20cm / 8"
AL-2212
1,75 kg
3,85 lbs
1
Seat arm vertical 30cm / 12"
AL-2213
2,20 kg
4,84 lbs
1
Connection pin
AL-2240
0,40 kg
0,88 lbs
1
Crane seat with seat belt
AL-1030
7,20 kg
15,84 lbs
1
Riser 10 cm / 4"
AL-2310
2,80 kg
6,16 lbs
1
Riser 20cm / 8"
AL-2320
2,95 kg
6,49 lbs
1
Riser 30cm / 12"
AL-2330
3,40 kg
7,48 lbs
1
Riser 40cm / 16"
AL-2340
3,80 kg
8,36 lbs
1
Riser 50cm / 20"
AL-2350
4,25 kg
9,35 lbs
1
Ball Adapter
AL-2150
2,17 kg
4,77 lbs
Attention: The safety belts provided must be fastened upon sitting down and kept
fastened at all times when on the platform.
Only original GFM seats, seat arms, risers etc may be used.
