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Drag control knob adjustment

When turned fully clockwise, the ‘V’ notch on the drag control knob should be within the limits 
shown. To adjust the drag control knob:

Turn the drag control knob fully clockwise.

Remove the hole plug 

(6.1)

. Remove the screw 

(6.2)

 and washer 

(6.3)

 securing knob 

(6)

 to 

the spindle 

(6.4)

.

Remove the knob, then replace on spindle 

(6.4)

 so that the ‘V’ notch on the knob is within 

the limits shown.

Degrease screw 

(6.2)

, coat with Loctite 222E and secure knob with washer 

(6.3)

 and screw 

(6.2)

. Replace hole plug 

(6.1)

.

Skid clamp adjustment

To adjust the skid clamp 

(16)

:

The skid clamp is applied or released by turning the handle clockwise or counter-clockwise. 
The handle has a pull-off/push-on ratchet adjustment. To take up wear, pull the handle 
away from the spindle, rotate counter-clockwise and release.

Repeat the above procedure, as necessary, until the clamp locks when applied but allows 
free movement when released.

Fig 6  Drag knob adjustment

(6.4)

(6.1)

(6.2)

(6.3)

(6)

30°

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Страница 6: ...tal has been specifically designed to meet the exacting demands of cam era operators working with lightweight studio cameras The Osprey Light pedestal offers a high level of control with many unique features Suitable for a wide range of professional lightweight studio camera pan and tilt head configurations up to 40 kg 88 lb Small footprint allows the pedestal to access tight set situations All th...

Страница 7: ... a risk of personal injury injury to others or damage to the ped estal or associated equipment comments appear highlighted by the word WARNING and supported by the warning triangle symbol Warning symbols on the pedestal On encountering the warning triangle or open book symbols it is imperative that you consult this operators guide before using the pedestal or attempting any ad justment or repair C...

Страница 8: ...e with BS EN ISO 9001 2000 Harmonised standards applied BS EN ISO 12100 2 2003 Safety of machinery Basic Concepts general principles for de sign Part 2 Technical principles BS EN 1050 1997 Safety of machinery Principles for risk assessment In accordance with the following UK Regulations SI 1992 No 3037 Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 1992 SI 1994 No 2063 Supply of Machinery Safety Regulatio...

Страница 9: ...ion 15 Assembling the pedestal 15 Setting the control valve 16 Pressurizing the pedestal 17 Fitting and balancing the load 22 Using the pedestal 24 Transportation and storage 26 Servicing 28 General 28 Routine checks 28 Adjustments 28 Parts List 31 Associated Publication Osprey Light Pedestal Maintenance Manual and illustrated Parts List Publication Part no V3959 4990 ...

Страница 10: ...9 7 in Maximum working pressure 9 6 bar 139 psi 9 6 bar 139 psi Minimum working pressure 2 bar 29 psi 2 bar 29 psi Relief valve pressure 10 bar 145 psi 10 bar 145 psi Internal capacity 1 9 L 0 50 gal 1 9 L 0 50 gal Operational temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Usage The Osprey Light pedestal is designed for use in television studios and on location to support and balance a pan an...

Страница 11: ...tributor see back cover or visit our website For details on maintenance and spare parts please refer to the Osprey Light Pedestal Mainte nance Manual and Illustrated Parts List Publication Part No V3950 4990 This is obtainable from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor For information on line visit our website at www vinten com ...

Страница 12: ...Back 12 Fig 1 Osprey Light Pedestal Studio Version 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 16 21 20 19 14 13 6 4 11 12 17 18 15 24 11 26 27 28 22 25 23 ...

Страница 13: ...7 Strut 8 Foot support and strap 9 Cable guard adjustment knob 10 Cable guard 11 Folding leg 12 Skid centre casting 13 Optional kick ring 14 Skid wheel 15 Brake 16 Skid clamp 17 Fixed leg 18 Cable clamp 19 Velcro strap 20 Steering tube 21 Outer tube 22 Trim weight stowage 23 Trim weight catch 24 Safety catch 25 Weight tray pocket 26 Control valve 27 Four bolt mounting plate 28 Trim weight ...

Страница 14: ...l may be pressurized using the built in pump Vinten Portable Pump or an external pressure source The pedestal is equipped with a relief valve to prevent an excessive build up of pneumatic pressure and with a safety catch to prevent accidental operation of the telescopic col umn The pressure relief valve operates at the predetermined level and automatically resets at a designated level below this T...

Страница 15: ...gs in the fully open position Fit the optional kick ring 13 which is secured by three sliding catches 13 1 to spigots 12 1 on the underside of the centre casting Set the skid on the ground on its wheels and apply the wheel brakes 15 NOTE The kick ring can be fitted in only one position with the shorter strut on the fixed leg Fig 2 Assembling the skid 13 11 1 11 13 1 12 1 17 ...

Страница 16: ...ever 16 clockwise as far as possible Pull the lever outward against the spring pressure return it to vertical and release Turn lever clockwise again Repeat until the skid clamp is sufficiently tightened Secure the Velcro retaining strap 19 clear of the skid wheels Slide the steering indicator 4 to the desired position Setting the control valve The control valve 26 safely switches the pedestal betw...

Страница 17: ...lowing movement over the full on shot stroke of the moving column with minimum effort and will maintain its position when the steering ring is released Balance can be adjusted by adding or removing trim weights 28 to the weight tray pockets 25 or venting some of the internal pressure Ascertain the payload to be fitted to the pedestal payload pan and tilt head camera trim weights lens and all ancil...

Страница 18: ...icated by the leading edge of the red sec tor on the gauge 2 Do NOT adjust the pressure relief valve Personal injury and pedestal damage may occur Fig 3 Pressurization Graph 10 20 30 40 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 lb kg 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 bar 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 140 130 psi 9 6 bar 139 psi ...

Страница 19: ... steering ring 3 raise the top stage 5 until fully extended Commence pumping by lowering and raising the top stage 5 over the upper half of its travel When the pressure gauge 2 begins to register pump the top stage over its full stroke As pressure increases put a foot on the skid to restrain the pedestal on the up stroke Stop pumping when the required pressure is reached Fig 3 during the pumping s...

Страница 20: ...s fully collapsed and the safety catch 24 is applied Depress the control valve 26 against the spring force and rotate the lever fully counter clockwise to a horizontal position allowing the lever 26 to extend under the spring force The control valve 26 will remain in an extended position Pressurizing the pedestal using the Vinten portable pump WARNING Place the control valve 26 in the TRANSITION p...

Страница 21: ...he 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 depress 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 feet P 3 Pressurizing from an external pressure source A pressure reducing valve must be f...

Страница 22: ...g 3 against any residual pressure release the safety catch 24 and allow the column to extend fully using the steering ring 3 under hand restraint Apply the on shot clamp 6 Fit the camera mount including the pan and tilt head to the four bolt fixing mounting plate 27 securing the bolts from the underside of the weight tray Fitting the camera There are two different procedures for fitting the camera...

Страница 23: ...ay be moved to any position over the full on shot stroke with minimum effort and will maintain its position when the steering ring is re leased The pedestal is now ready for use To fit the camera and ancillary items and balance using the built in pump proceed as follows Pressurize the pedestal to balance the full payload refer to Pressurizing the pedestal using the built in pump on page 19 Fully c...

Страница 24: ... by raising and lowering the steering ring 3 Column movement can be damped as required by setting the drag control knob 6 located at the top of the fixed column 21 Turn the knob 6 clockwise to increase the drag setting and counter clockwise to decease it If fixed height operation is required turn the knob fully clockwise to lock the moving column in po sition Brakes The skid is fitted with a brake...

Страница 25: ...control of the pedestal is achieved by rotating the steering ring 3 mounted at the top of the column This rotates all three aligned wheels simultaneously providing crab steering The steering system is geared so that the skid wheels turn by the same amount as the steering ring This ensures for example that turning the steering ring by 90 will also cause the pedestal to change direction by 90 The st...

Страница 26: ...nk volume will remain 3 Reducing the pedestal pressure below 3 5 bar 50 psi will cause the remaining pressure to leak NOTE It is not necessary to reduce the pedestal pressure prior to transportation or storage However it is recommended to set the control valve 26 to PUMP to isolate the moving column 5 from the internal pressure Set the column to minimum height to avoid the possibility of dust or a...

Страница 27: ...ruts Raise the struts 7 then lift the complete column vertically off the skid Secure the struts with the Velcro strap 19 Remove the kick ring 13 from the skid by releasing the sliding catches 13 1 Depress the locking plungers 11 1 and fold the skid legs 11 ensuring that the plungers lock in the fully closed position WARNING ALWAYS collapse the moving column 5 and engage the safety catch 24 if whee...

Страница 28: ...an abrasive and should be removed with a semi stiff brush or vacuum clean er Routine checks Check the following during normal use Check for ageing and cracking of the rubber strut securing straps and renew if necessary Check the effectiveness of the drag control and skid clamp Adjust if necessary Check for radial or side play in the moving column Adjust if necessary Check the condition of the safe...

Страница 29: ... is within the limits shown Degrease screw 6 2 coat with Loctite 222E and secure knob with washer 6 3 and screw 6 2 Replace hole plug 6 1 Skid clamp adjustment To adjust the skid clamp 16 The skid clamp is applied or released by turning the handle clockwise or counter clockwise The handle has a pull off push on ratchet adjustment To take up wear pull the handle away from the spindle rotate counter...

Страница 30: ...ction in the Maintenance Manual This adjustment should be carried out by a competent person Steering adjustments Inaccuracies in steering may be due to slackness in the steering belt or steering chains or inac curate tracking Checking and adjustment should be carried out by a competent person as de scribed in the appropriate section of the Maintenance Manual ...

Страница 31: ...semblies Osprey Light studio version 10 cm wheels and cable guards V3950 0001 Osprey Light OB version 12 5 cm wheels V3950 0002 Column V3950 1001 Studio skid V3950 1101 OB skid V3950 1105 Optional accessories 100 mm levelling bowl 3330 16 150 mm levelling bowl 3330 17 Heavy duty Quickfix adaptor 3490 3 Kick ring V3950 1109 Vinten portable pump 3357 3 Spanner for head bolts J551 001 Tracking base a...

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