Vinten Radamec Fusion FPR-210 - Manual (Page 14)

Fusion FPR-210 + pedestal
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Directly mounting a Fusion head to the pedestal
To fit the pan and tilt head and payload, proceed as follows:
1. Rotate the steering ring [21] so that the pressure gauge [1] is visible through the
viewing window.
2. Push down on the steering ring [21] (A) against residual pressure and release the
column lock [5] (B). Allow the column to extend under hand restraint.
3. Fit the pan and tilt head to the four-hole mounting plate [2] and tighten the bolts
supplied with the head securely using a flat-bladed screwdriver or a spanner of the
correct size. A Vinten spanner (part no. J551-001) is available for this purpose.
4. Set the column lock [5] to the ON position (see Using the column lock on page 21)
and lower the moving column under hand restraint until the column lock engages.
5. Fit the camera and accessories. Ensure that all equipment (incl. pan bars,
prompters, lenses, etc.) has been securely fitted. Attaching equipment at a later
stage can affect the pedestal balance.
WARNING!
1. DO NOT release the column lock, if the pedestal pressure exceeds 4 bar
(60 psi) without a balancing load installed. Reduce as necessary, using the
Schrader valve cap.
2. DO NOT lean over the pedestal. A pressurised pedestal could rise rapidly
when the column lock is released. ALWAYS restrain the column by hand
pressure on the pedestal base.
3. ONLY authorised service personnel are permitted to disengage the
robotic height drive cable when increasing/decreasing the pedestal
pressure or changing the payload.
CAUTION! Do not reduce pedestal pressure below 3.5 bar (50 psi). This ensures
that the elevating mechanism remains in tension, preventing damage to the
pedestal.
Fig. 4 Column Lock Release
A B