Vinten Vision Ped Plus Operator's Manual page 11

Pressurizing the pedestal using the built-in pump
WARNING! Do not pressurize the pedestal beyond the maximum safe work-
To pressurize the pedestal using the built-in pump, proceed as follows:
Set the control valve
Ensure that the bottom clamp
Remove the payload, if fitted.
Slacken the on-shot clamp (19).
Push down on the steering ring
catch (3) Set the safety catch in the horizontal position.
Using the steering ring (20), raise the top stage until fully extended. Commence pumping
by lowering and raising the top stage over the upper half of its travel. When the pressure
gauge (22) begins to register, pump the top stage over its full stroke. Stop pumping when
the required working pressure is reached during the pumping stroke.
WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly if the control valve is set
Set the control valve
top stage to rise fully.
Set the control valve
Install the camera mount and payload and balance the load as described below.
Pressurizing the pedestal using the Vinten portable pump
WARNING! Do not pressurize the pedestal beyond the maximum safe work-
To pressurize the pedestal using the Vinten portable pump, proceed as follows:
Fully depress the moving column
On the pump, fold down both the feet (P.3).
Push in the handle release button
tion, where it will lock.
ing pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red sector on
the gauge. The pedestal is fitted with a pressure relief valve as a
safeguard against over-pressurization.
Do not attempt to adjust the pressure relief valve.
Remove the payload before pumping.
(2) to the PUMP position.
(18) is engaged.
(20) against any residual pressure and release the safety
to WORK. Do not move the control valve directly from PUMP to
WORK.
(2) to the midway position between PUMP and WORK and allow the
(2) to the WORK position.
ing pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red sector on
the gauge. The pedestal is fitted with a pressure relief valve as a
safeguard against over-pressurization.
Do not attempt to adjust the pressure relief valve.
(4) and engage the safety catch (3).
(P.5) and move the handle (P.1) to the horizontal posi-
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