Fitting A Camera And Payload - Vinten vector 430 Operator's Manual

Fitting a camera and payload

CAUTION
Do not rely on the tilt brake when changing the payload. Always engage the
centre lock.
Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the
range for which the head is designed.
When installing on a pedestal, lock the pedestal in the fully depressed
position before fitting the camera and payload.
If not already fitted, install the EFP quickfit adaptor (15) onto the slide plate using the six screws
(Fig. 6). Attach the wedge adaptor in the middle position on the camera slide plate using the two
3/8 in. BSW camera screws in accordance with the instructions supplied with the camera.
Wedge plate
EFP quickfit adaptor
Fig. 6 EFP quickfit adaptor and wedge adaptor
To fit the camera to the head:
Engage the centre lock (2) (Fig. 5).
Insert the forward edge of the camera wedge into the EFP quickfit adaptor (15).
Push the wedge down until the lock bar clicks out.
Slide the safety lock plate backwards to hold the lock bar in position.
Install the remainder of the payload (lens, zoom and focus controls, viewfinder, prompter etc).
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