Grip Factory Munich GF-8 - Manual (Page 47)

GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
Page: 46
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: Before loading any weights level the weight bucket and the
platform respective remote bracket. For this case the angle
adjuster has an integrated leveller. By turning it, the
vertical plate on the angle adjuster can be set to a perfect
right angle.
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 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.