Locking / Unlocking The Camera Cradle; Adjusting The Camera Cradle - Vinten FH155 Manual User Manual

Locking / Unlocking the Camera Cradle

WARNING! The tilt lock MUST be engaged before
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installing or adjusting the camera or payload
The tilt lock mechanism secures the camera cradle in the horizontal
position, to provide a stable platform when making adjustments or
when lifting the head. The tilt lock is located at the back of the head,
on the left-hand side.
The tilt lock can only be operated when the camera cradle is
in the horizontal position.
Push in the release
button to UNLOCK
the tilt lock
Push in the tilt lock
button to ENGAGE
the lock

Adjusting the Camera Cradle

The FH-155 is delivered with the camera cradle attached. Note that
the cradle is set to the highest setting during transport.
The maximum payload is 70 kg (154 lb).
The camera cradle consists of two parts: a backplate and a mounting
plate. The backplate is height adjustable and the two-way height-
adjustable mounting plate features rod openings for the pan bar
assembly for manual operation of the FH-155 (see page 9 for details).
Refer to page 12 for instructions on how to adjust the cradle.
WARNING! Always support the backplate and / or
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mounting plate when adjusting them.
WARNING! Heavy – Depending on the weight of the
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camera and payload combination, adjustments to the
cradle must be carried out by 2 or 3 persons.
Installation
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