Servicing; General; Cleaning; Routine Checks - Vinten Vision Ped Plus Operator's Manual

General

The Vision Ped Plus pedestal is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention
is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will
ensure a long and useful service life with minimum need for repair.

Cleaning

During normal studio use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free
cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a semi-stiff
brush. Particular attention should be paid to the flats on the top stage of the column.
NOTE: Do NOT use oil or grease on any exposed part of the column. This is
unnecessary and traps dirt which acts as an abrasive.
Use out-of-doors will require special attention, especially in adverse conditions. Salt spray must
be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity. Do not allow water to enter the column.
Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed with a semi-stiff brush or vacuum clean-
er.
NOTE: Use only detergent-based cleaners. Do NOT use solvent- or oil-
based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to remove
accumulations of dirt, as these damage the protective surfaces.

Routine checks

Check the following points during normal use:
Check for ageing and cracking of the rubber securing straps and renew if necessary.
Check the effectiveness of the clamps.
Check the skid tracking
Check for radial or side play in the top stage.

Adjustments

Adjustments which may become necessary after considerable use are as follows:
Taking up wear in the bottom clamp.
Taking up wear in the top clamp and the skid clamp.
Skid wheel alignment
Elimination of radial and side play on the top stage.

Servicing

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