Optional Wheels; Transportation And Storage - Vinten Osprey Plus Operator's Manual

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Optional wheels

A set of 160 mm (6.3 in.) wheels (Part No. 3329-30) is available to convert the skid from studio to
OB use. A set of 125 mm (5in.) wheels with cable guards (Part No. 3329-43) is available to convert
an OB skid to a studio skid.
To replace the wheels:
Remove the column from the skid and turn the skid upside-down.
Unscrew and remove the countersunk screws
the shaft (26.3).
Remove the wheel assembly, complete with cable guard.
Repeat for remaining two wheel assemblies. Store the wheels for future use.
Fit the replacement wheel assemblies
sembly to the shaft with the countersunk screws (26.1).

Transportation and storage

WARNING! Local, national or international regulations may apply to the
NOTE:
It is not necessary to reduce the pedestal pressure prior to transportation or
storage and the pan and tilt head may be removed with the pedestal in the fully
depressed and locked position. However, to facilitate removal of the camera and
mounting, pressure should be reduced to 3.5 bar (50 psi).
The pedestal may be dismantled for transportation and storage. Proceed as follows:
Apply the brakes (9).
WARNING! Ensure that the payload is removed and trim weights are
Remove the load and secure any trim weights
Set the safety catch slide
engages.
Release the skid clamp (11).
Release the three rubber foot straps
Raise the longer strut (19)(on the fixed skid leg), which will remain raised when released.
Raise and hold the two shorter struts (7), then lift the complete column vertically off the skid.
(26.2)
transport and storage of pressurized pedestals.
secured in the trim weight stowage before dismantling the ped-
estal.
(5)
to ON (I) and fully depress the column until the safety catch
(10)
from the struts.
(26.1)
securing the wheel assembly
to the shafts
(26.3)
and secure each wheel as-
(13)
in the trim weight stowage (6).
(26.2)
to
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