Using The Pedestal - Vinten Vision Ped Plus Operator's Manual

ance its payload such that it may be moved to any position over the full on-shot stroke with
minimum effort and will maintain its position when the steering ring is released.
WARNING! The Schrader valve cap

Using the pedestal

Height adjustment
Lower stage
The elevation tube (5)
of 434 mm (17.1 in.). and is pressure-assisted to aid elevation whilst the pedestal is loaded. To
adjust the height setting:
Lower the top stage
Support the weight of the load by holding the steering ring and then slacken the bottom
clamp (18) by turning the red knob counter-clockwise until the lower stage is free to move.
Use the steering ring to set the column at the required height and re-tighten the bottom
clamp (18).
Top stage
The top stage of the column has an on-shot stroke of 410 mm (16.1 in.) and the load can be moved
over this distance, in balance, by raising or lowering the steering ring.
A clamp (19) for the top stage is fitted to the pedestal. This can be used to hold the top stage in
position if fixed-height operation is required. Turn the clamp lever clockwise to apply the clamp
and counter-clockwise to release it.
Brakes
Each of the skid wheels is fitted with a foot operated brake (9). The brake is applied by pressing
down on the lever situated above the wheel and released by pressing down on the centre 'pop-
up' lever which is raised when the brake is on.
WARNING! Always apply the brakes when the pedestal is left unattended.
Cable guards
The cable guards (14)
out by slackening the knobs (15), setting the cable guards at the required height and re-tightening
the knobs.
Always replace the cap and screw it down finger-tight.
forms the lower stage of the pedestal height adjustment and has a range
(4) and engage the safety catch (3).
are height-adjustable and should be set as required. Adjustment is carried
(21) forms a primary pressure seal.
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