Grip Factory Munich GF-Primo - Manual (Page 49)

GF-Primo / GF-Secondo Dolly System Instruction Manual
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200kg / 440lbs. Not using High / Low Rig 250kg / 550lbs.
2. When the platform is empty, do not have more than 3 counterweights attached to the
weight carrier.
3. With the platform in the lowest position and after mounting the riser, camera, seat arms
and seat on the platform, place 2 more counterweight on to the weight carrier (total 5 units
@ 12kg). Now the first person may take position on the platform.
Attention: use caution when taking position on the platform. Make no sudden or abrupt
movements. Depending on the position of the platform i.e. high, middle or low, a ladder or
rostrum should be used to assist the operator onto the platform.
Do not climb onto the jib!!
4. Depending on the total payload to be lifted on the platform the respective amount of
counterweight can now be added. E.g. 109kg on platform requires 108kg in
counterweights. Please follow the following weight scale:
With High / Low Rig
Without
High / Low Rig
Counterweight in KG
Load on
platform in KG
Counterweight in
KG
Load on
platform in KG
12 5,00 12 10,00
24 18,00 24 26,00
36 31,00 36 42,00
48 44,00 48 58,00
60 57,00 60 74,00
72 70,00 72 90,00
84 83,00 84 106,00
96 96,00 96 122,00
108 109,00 108 138,00
120 122,00 120 154,00
132 135,00 132 170,00
144 148,00 144 186,00
156 161,00 156 202,00
168 174,00 168 218,00
180 187,00 180 234,00
192 200,00 192 250,00
5. Should a second person be required on the platform, firstly add 3 more 12kg weights to
the weight carrier.
6. With the platform in the lowest possible position the second person may take position on
the platform.
Attention: use caution when taking position on the platform. Make no sudden or abrupt
movements. Depending on the position of the platform i.e. high, middle or low, a ladder or
rostrum should be used to assist the operator onto the platform.
Do not climb onto the jib!!
7. To perfectly balance the arm follow the weight chart.