Grip Factory Munich GF-8 - Manual (Page 5)

GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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General Assembly Procedure – GF-8
General description:
The GF-8 and GF-8 Xten is a mobile crane-system for mounting cameras in a stationary
ground position or for movement on track.
It can be operated manually from the ground and can be panned in all directions either
with a remote-bracket or a 1 to 2 person platform. In accordance to the safety guidelines
the crane is only allowed to be used on solid, level and stable ground. While using it
stationary the levelling legs have to be used.
The crane operation from the ground is managed by at least one experienced, trained and
authorised personnel from the hand grips on the counterweight bucket.
Operation of the crane is only allowed within the limits and guidelines mentioned in the
instruction manual. The allowed payloads of each version are clearly shown on the
counterweight bucket (workplace of the crane operator).
Attention: Before and during assembly observe the Safety Guidelines.
For all GF-8 Standard-Versions:
1. Secure the base dolly so that it cannot move or roll. Lock all wheel brakes. Move the
steering rod towards the centre of the dolly or remove it so that the set-up personnel
do not trip over it.
2. For the Standard-Versions 1 to 8 bolt the 90cm crane mounting column to the base
dolly (pivot height 154cm). Make sure that the 4 locking bolts are locked securely.
Tip:
The carrying handle on the bazooka should point away from the steering end
of the dolly.
Wheel brake on Base Dolly Base Dolly with 90cm / 3ft Mounting Column and
Pivot Section (Versions 1-8)
The 30cm / 1ft column extension is used in combination with the 90cm column for
versions 9 to 18 to increase the pivot height from 154cm to 184cm. It is connected to
the standard GF-8 column with 4 locking nuts and bolts. Make sure that the 4 locking
bolts are locked securely.