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Installation
Fitting and balancing the load
After pressurization of the pedestal, the
camera mounting and payload can be fitted
and balanced.
!
WARNING! Fit the camera mounting and payload with
the moving column depressed and the safety catch
engaged.
The pedestal has the standard four-bolt mounting plate which permits
the use of various Vinten camera mounts including pan and tilt heads,
Quickfix and Mitchell adapters See Optional Accessories on page
8.
Heavy Duty Quickfix Adaptor (supplied)
The heavy duty Quickfix adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with
a ‘Quickfix’ base to be installed on a standard Vinten four-hole
mounting.
Installation
1.
Install the adaptor on the four-hole mounting The mounting bolts
are captive in the pedestal and the bolt heads are accessible from
the underside of the mounting plate. When the camera mount
has been fitted, the bolts should be tightened securely using a
spanner of the correct size. A Vinten spanner, Part No. J551-001, is
available for this purpose.
!
WARNING! Ensure that the screws engage sufficiently
for safety, but do not protrude above the adaptor
mounting face.
To fit a head
1.
Push up the red safety latch and unlock the adaptor by pulling the
lever fully outwards and to the left.
2.
Position the head in the adaptor, ensuring that it seats correctly in
the recess and the safety button is depressed.
3.
Lock the head in
the adaptor by
pushing the lever
fully inwards to
the right until the
red safety latch
operates.
To remove a head
1.
Push up the red
safety latch and
unlock the adaptor
by pulling the lever
fully outwards and
to the left.
! WARNING! This unit contains a spring under tension.
Removal of the backplate may cause personal injury.
UNLOCKED LOCKED
RED SAFETY
LATCH
SAFETY
BUTTON