1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Vinten Manuals
  4. Camera Accessories
  5. Vision Pozi-Loc
  6. Maintenance manual

Vinten Vision Pozi-Loc Maintenance Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Contents
Next
Previous
Page
View
Vision
Pozi-Loc
Tripods
Vinten
Camera Control Solutions

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Vision Pozi-Loc and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Vinten Vision Pozi-Loc

Summary of Contents for Vinten Vision Pozi-Loc

  • Page 1 Contents Next Previous Page View Vision Pozi-Loc Tripods Vinten Camera Control Solutions...
  • Page 2 Vinten Broadcast Limited. Vinten, Vision and Quickfit are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited.
  • Page 3 Part 2 contains repair procedures. To order spare parts or to obtain further information, application should be made to Vinten Broadcast Limited or to your local distributor, or visit our website at www.vinten.com. NOTE: Information contained in this document is subject to change.

  • Page 4: Notes To Readers

    Page Page View Notes to readers This is the on-line version of ‘Vision Pozi-Loc Tripods - Spares and Repairs’ (3770-9). Readers should be aware that the pagination differs between on-line and printed versions. Navigation Clicking the mouse on any blue text will move you around the document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Contents Page Foreword ................3 Notes to readers .
  • Page 6 First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Contents (Cont) Page Part 2 - Repairs Identifying modified bottom clamps ..........86 Adjusting ‘Pozi-Loc’...
  • Page 7 Adhesives and lubricants are indicated on each illustration by letter. These letters are standard throughout the manual and refer to the table below. NOTE: Adhesives and lubricants are not supplied by Vinten Broadcast Ltd and should be obtained under local arrangements. Letter Vinten Part No.
  • Page 8 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Part 1 - Illustrated Parts Lists...
  • Page 9 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Carrying Strap Assembly (3425-3) 75/100 mm ENG and 150 mm EFP Tripods (3425-3P) 100 mm EFP Tripods (3425-3C)
  • Page 10 Washer, skiffy, 07-3-5 M500-083 Well-nut, M5 3425-210 Strap Anchor M007-524 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 25 mm long 3425-11 Strap - Vinten Carrying Strap Assembly - 100 mm EFP Tripods (3425-3C) Item Part Item 3425-201 Strap anchor M606-001 Washer, skiffy, 07-3-5...
  • Page 11 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3770-3)

  • Page 12: Two-Stage Pozi-Loc Eng Tripod (100 Mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3770-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3770-3) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) (see page 13) 3498-322 Hook (see page 13) 3770-11 Two-stage leg assembly (see page 13) 3310-12 Strap assembly (see page 13)

  • Page 13: Adhesives And Lubricants

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Leg Assembly (3770-11) Two-stop knob - two M5 grubscrews One-stop knob - two M4 grubscrews 2_ST_75_2 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 14: Two-Stage Leg Assembly (3770-11)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Leg Assembly (3770-11) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) 3770-3 3774-15 Bowl assembly (75mm) - 3774-3 3498-321 Leg Pivot Clamp 3498-338 Spherical Washer M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3498-322 Hook.
  • Page 15 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Leg Assembly (3770-11) (Cont) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified twice. At the following serial numbers, the knobs changed from “one stop” to “two stop” and the shaft thread from M4 to M5.
  • Page 16 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3771-3)

  • Page 17: Single-Stage Pozi-Loc Eng Tripod (100 Mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3771-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3771-3) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) (see page 18) 3498-322 Hook (see page 18) 3771-11 Single-stage leg assembly (see page 18) 3310-12 Strap assembly (see page 18)
  • Page 18 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Leg Assembly (3771-11) 3771_3_IP2 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 19: Single-Stage Leg Assembly (3771-11)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Leg Assembly (3771-11) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) - 3771-3 or 3774-15 Bowl assembly (75mm) - 3775-3 3498-321 Leg Pivot Clamp 3498-338 Spherical Washer M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3310-12 Strap assembly - one per tripod 3498-226...
  • Page 20 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3772-3)

  • Page 21: Two-Stage Pozi-Loc Eng Tripod (100 Mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3772-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3772-3) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) (see page 22) 3498-322 Hook (see page 22) 3772-11 Two-stage leg assembly C/F (see page 22) 3310-12 Strap assembly...
  • Page 22 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre) (3772-11) Two-stop knob - two M5 grubscrews One-stop knob - two M4 grubscrews 2_ST_75_2 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 23: Two-Stage Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre) (3772-11)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre) (3772-11) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) 3770-3 3774-15 Bowl assembly (75mm) - 3774-3 3498-321 Leg Pivot Clamp 3498-338 Spherical Washer M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3498-322 Hook.
  • Page 24 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre) (3772-11) (Cont) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified twice. At the following serial numbers, the knobs changed from “one stop” to “two stop” and the shaft thread from M4 to M5.
  • Page 25 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3773-3)

  • Page 26: Single-Stage Pozi-Loc Eng Tripod (100 Mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3773-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3773-3) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) (see page 27) 3498-322 Hook (see page 27) 3773-11 Single-stage leg assembly C/F (see page 27) 3310-12 Strap assembly...
  • Page 27 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre) (3773-11) 3773_3_IP1 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 28: Single-Stage Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre) (3773-11)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre) (3773-11) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) -3773 -3 or 3774-15 Bowl assembly (75mm) - 3777-3 3498-321 Leg Pivot Clamp 3498-338 Spherical Washer M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3498-322 Hook J550-112...
  • Page 29 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3774-3)

  • Page 30: Two-Stage Pozi-Loc Eng Tripod (75 Mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3774-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3774-3) Item Part Item 3774-15 Bowl assembly 75mm (see page 13) 3498-322 Hook (see page 13) 3770-11 Two-stage leg assembly (see page 13) 3310-12 Strap assembly (see page 13)
  • Page 31 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3775-3)

  • Page 32: Single-Stage Pozi-Loc Eng Tripod (75 Mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3775-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3775-3) Item Part Item 3774-15 Bowl assembly 75mm (see page 18) 3498-322 Hook (see page 18) 3771-11 Single-stage leg assembly (see page 18) 3310-12 Strap assembly (see page 18)
  • Page 33 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3776-3)

  • Page 34: Two-Stage Pozi-Loc Eng Tripod (75 Mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3776-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3776-3) Item Part Item 3774-15 Bowl assembly 75mm (see page 27) 3498-322 Hook (see page 27) 3772-11 Two-stage leg assembly C/F (see page 27) 3310-12 Strap assembly...
  • Page 35 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3777-3)

  • Page 36: Single-Stage Pozi-Loc Eng Tripod (75 Mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3777-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3777-3) Item Part Item 3774-15 Bowl assembly 75mm (see page 27) 3498-322 Hook (see page 27) 3773-11 Single-stage leg assembly C/F (see page 27) 3310-12 Strap assembly...
  • Page 37 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc Baby Legs ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl) (3778-3)

  • Page 38: Pozi-Loc Baby Legs Eng Tripod (100 Mm Bowl) (3778-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc Baby Legs ENG Tripod (100 mm Bowl) (3778-3) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) (see page 41) 3498-322 Hook (see page 41) 3778-11 Two-stage leg assembly (baby legs) (see page 41) J553-040 Cleat, loop J552-022...
  • Page 39 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc Baby Legs ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl) (3779-3)

  • Page 40: Pozi-Loc Baby Legs Eng Tripod (75 Mm Bowl) (3779-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc Baby Legs ENG Tripod (75 mm Bowl) (3779-3) Item Part Item 3774-15 Bowl assembly 75mm (see page 41) 3498-322 Hook (see page 41) 3778-11 Two-stage leg assembly (baby legs) (see page 41) J553-040 Cleat, loop J552-022...
  • Page 41 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Leg Assembly (Baby legs) (3778-11) Two-stop knob - two M5 grubscrews One-stop knob - two M4 grubscrews 3770_3_IP1 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 42: Two-Stage Leg Assembly (Baby Legs) (3778-11)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Leg Assembly (Baby legs) (3778-11) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) - 3772-3 or 3774-15 Bowl assembly (75mm) - 3776-3 3498-321 Leg Pivot Clamp 3498-338 Spherical Washer 3498-321 Leg Pivot Clamp 3498-322 Hook J550-112...
  • Page 43 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Two-Stage Leg Assembly (Baby legs) (3778-11) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified twice. At the following serial numbers, the knobs changed from “one stop” to “two stop” and the shaft thread from M4 to M5.
  • Page 44 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG 2 Metre Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3796-3) 3796_3...

  • Page 45: Single-Stage Pozi-Loc Eng 2 Metre Tripod (100 Mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3796-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Pozi-Loc ENG 2 Metre Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3796-3) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl assembly 100 mm (see page 46) 3498-322 Hook (see page 46) 3771-51 Ext'd Leg Assembly (see page 46) 3310-12 Strap assembly...

  • Page 46: Extended Leg Assembly (3771-51)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Extended Leg Assembly (3771-51) 3771_3_IP1 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...
  • Page 47 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Single-Stage Leg Assembly (2 metre Tripod) (3796-11) Item Part Item 3498-15 Bowl Assembly (100mm) 3498-321 Leg Pivot Clamp 3498-338 Spherical Washer M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3498-322 Hook J550-112...
  • Page 48 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc EFP Tripod (150 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3880-3)

  • Page 49: Pozi-Loc Efp Tripod (150 Mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3880-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc EFP Tripod (150 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3880-3) Item Part Item 3880-201 150 mm bowl (machining) (see page 50) 3880-11 Leg asssembly (see page 50) 3312-12 Strap assembly (see page 53) 3880-12 Leg asssembly - lined leg (see page 53)
  • Page 50 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3880-11) Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3880_3_IP1 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 51: Leg Assembly (Aluminium Efp Tripod) (3880-11)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3880-11) Item Part Item 3880-201 150 mm bowl (machining) 3880-224 Clamp plate - leg pivot M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3880-225 Hook, M4 J550-112 Cap, tube, dome type, to fit over 3.2 mm diameter...
  • Page 52 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3880-11) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified At Serial No. 00873, the shaft was fitted with a locking thread insert and the 2 x M5 grubscrews, were changed to 1 x M5 x 10 mm Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3770-213...
  • Page 53 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3880-12) Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3880_3_IP2...

  • Page 54: Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Aluminium Efp Tripod) (3880-12)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3880-12) Item Part Item 3880-201 150 mm bowl (machining) 3880-224 Clamp plate - leg pivot M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3880-227 Pivot washer 3312-12...
  • Page 55 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3880-12) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified At Serial No. 00873, the shaft was fitted with a locking thread insert and the 2 x M5 grubscrews, were changed to 1 x M5 x 10 mm Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3770-213...
  • Page 56 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc EFP Tripod (150 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3881-3)

  • Page 57: Pozi-Loc Efp Tripod (150 Mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3881-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc EFP Tripod (150 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3881-3) Item Part Item 3880-201 150 mm bowl (machining) (see page 58) 3881-11 Leg asssembly (see page 58) 3312-12 Strap assembly (see page 61) 3881-12 Leg asssembly - lined leg (see page 61)
  • Page 58 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3881-11) Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3880_3_IP1 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 59: Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre Efp Tripod) (3881-11)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3881-11) Item Part Item 3880-201 150 mm bowl (machining) 3880-224 Clamp plate - leg pivot M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3880-225 Hook, M4 J550-112...
  • Page 60 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3881-11) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified At Serial No. 01175, the shaft was fitted with a locking thread insert and the 2 x M5 grubscrews, were changed to 1 x M5 x 10 mm Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3770-213...
  • Page 61 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3881-12) Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3880_3_IP2 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 62: Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Carbon Fibre Efp Tripod) (3881-12)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3881-12) Item Part Item 3880-201 150 mm bowl (machining) 3880-224 Clamp plate - leg pivot M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3880-227 Pivot washer 3312-12...
  • Page 63 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3881-12) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified At Serial No. 01175, the shaft was fitted with a locking thread insert and the 2 x M5 grubscrews, were changed to 1 x M5 x 10 mm Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3770-213...
  • Page 64 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc Baby Legs EFP Tripod (150 mm Bowl) (3882-3)

  • Page 65: Pozi-Loc Baby Legs Efp Tripod (150 Mm Bowl) (3882-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc Baby Legs EFP Tripod (150 mm Bowl) (3882-3) Item Part Item 3880-201-15 150 mm bowl (machining) (see page 66) 3882-11 Leg assembly (baby legs) (see page 66) J552-022 Cap, tube, heat-shrinkable type K500-002 Cord, 4 mm dia black polyester 1.5 m...
  • Page 66 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Baby Legs EFP Tripod) (3882-11) 3880_3_IP1 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...
  • Page 67 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Baby Legs EFP Tripod ) (3882-11) Item Part Item 3880-201 150 mm bowl (machining) 3880-224 Clamp plate - leg pivot M007-506 Screw, button head, socket, M6 x 20 mm long 3880-225 Hook, M4 J550-112...
  • Page 68 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Baby Legs EFP Tripod ) (3882-11) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified At Serial No. 00114, the shaft was fitted with a locking thread insert and the 2 x M5 grubscrews, were changed to 1 x M5 x 10 mm Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3880-17...

  • Page 69: Pozi-Loc Efp Tripod (100 Mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3883-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc EFP Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3883-3)
  • Page 70 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc EFP Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Aluminium Legs) (3884-3) Item Part Item 3380-201 Tripod head (see page 71) 3883-12 Leg asssembly - lined leg (see page 74) 3312-12 Strap assembly (see page 74) 3883-11 Leg asssembly (see page 71)
  • Page 71 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3883-11) Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3883_3_IP1 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 72: Leg Assembly (Aluminium Efp Tripod) (3883-11)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3883-11) Item Part Item 3380-201 Tripod head 3312-211 Leg retainer M006-511 Screw, button head, socket, M5 x 10 mm long M007-911 Screw, countersunk head, socket, M6 x 45 mm long M501-009 Nut, M6, nyloc, full 3310-227...
  • Page 73 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3883-11) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified At Serial No. 00112, the shaft was fitted with a locking thread insert and the 2 x M5 grubscrews, were changed to 1 x M5 x 10 mm Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3770-213...
  • Page 74 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3883-12) Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3880_3_IP2 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 75: Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Aluminium Efp Tripod) (3883-12)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3883-12) Item Part Item 3380-201 Tripod head 3312-211 Leg retainer M006-511 Screw, button head, socket, M5 x 10 mm long M007-911 Screw, countersunk head, socket, M6 x 45 mm long M501-009 Nut, M6, nyloc, full 3312-12...
  • Page 76 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Aluminium EFP Tripod) (3883-12) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified At Serial No. 00112, the shaft was fitted with a locking thread insert and the 2 x M5 grubscrews, were changed to 1 x M5 x 10 mm Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3770-213...

  • Page 77: Pozi-Loc Efp Tripod (100 Mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3884-3)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc EFP Tripod (100 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3884-3)
  • Page 78 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Pozi-Loc EFP Tripod (150 mm Bowl, Carbon Fibre Legs) (3881-3) Item Part Item 3380-201 Tripod head (see page 79) 3881-12 Leg asssembly - lined leg (see page 82) 3312-12 Strap assembly (see page 82) 3881-11 Leg asssembly...
  • Page 79 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3884-11) Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3883_3_IP1 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 80: Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre Efp Tripod) (3884-11)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3884-11) Item Part Item 3380-201 Tripod head 3312-211 Leg retainer M006-511 Screw, button head, socket, M5 x 10 mm long M007-911 Screw, countersunk head, socket, M6 x 45 mm long M501-009 Nut, M6, nyloc, full 3310-227...
  • Page 81 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3884-11) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified At Serial No. 00108, the shaft was fitted with a locking thread insert and the 2 x M5 grubscrews, were changed to 1 x M5 x 10 mm Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3770-213...
  • Page 82 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3884-12) Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3880_3_IP2 page 7 for letter key to adhesives and lubricants...

  • Page 83: Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Carbon Fibre Efp Tripod) (3884-12)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3884-12) Item Part Item 3380-201 Tripod head 3312-211 Leg retainer M006-511 Screw, button head, socket, M5 x 10 mm long M007-911 Screw, countersunk head, socket, M6 x 45 mm long M501-009 Nut, M6, nyloc, full 3312-12...
  • Page 84 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Leg Assembly - Lined Leg (Carbon Fibre EFP Tripod) (3884-12) Item Part Item NOTE: The design of the bottom clamp has been modified At Serial No. 00108, the shaft was fitted with a locking thread insert and the 2 x M5 grubscrews, were changed to 1 x M5 x 10 mm Earlier tripods - two M5 grubscrews 3770-213...
  • Page 85 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Part 2 - Repairs...

  • Page 86: Identifying Modified Bottom Clamps

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Identifying modified bottom clamps One-stop/two-stop To prevent the bottom clamps on two-stage Pozi-Loc tripods being damaged by inadvertent overtightening, the bottom clamp housing and clamp knob were modified to a two-stop version. At the same time, the securing thread for the knob and the thread for the locking grubscrews was increased from M4 to M5.
  • Page 87 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Tripod Type Part No. Serial No. 75 mm Aluminium 3774-3 03757 75 mm Carbon fibre 3776-3 02574 100 mm Aluminium 3770-3 03783 100 mm Carbon fibre 3772-3 04677 100 mm Aluminium EFP 3883-3 00112 100 mm Carbon fibre EFP 3884-3...
  • Page 88 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 1 STOP UNMODIFIED M4 CLEARANCE HOLE M5 CLEARANCE HOLE MODIFIED 2 STOPS IDENTIFICATION GROOVE Identifying bottom clamps...

  • Page 89: Adjusting 'Pozi-Loc' Leg Clamps

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Adjusting ‘Pozi-Loc’ leg clamps Bedding-in occurs with ‘Pozi-Loc’ leg clamps, which may necessitate resetting the clamp. Check the effectiveness of each leg clamp as follows: Extend all three tripod legs fully and apply the clamp(s). Position each leg in turn vertically on a set of weighing scales.
  • Page 90 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 90° POSITION 1 Earlier clamp - two grubscrews Later clamp - One grubscrew (11) (10) (10) Adjusting ‘Pozi-Loc’ bottom clamps Bottom clamp The design of the bottom clamp changed during 2005. Check version as follows: Turn the clamp knob to Position 1 (fully ‘on’).
  • Page 91 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Examine the shaft. 3.4.1 Earlier clamps have a smooth shaft and are fitted with locking and adjusting grubscrews. Loctite is used on these screws 3.4.2 Later clamps have a groove machined in the shaft and are fitted with a single, longer, adjusting grubscrew, retained by a locking thread insert.

  • Page 92: Replacing The Components Of The Top Clamp Assembly

    Replacing the components of the top clamp assembly (ENG and EFP tripods) Consumables The following consumable materials will be required: Loctite 221(Vinten Part No. Z002-026) White bearing grease (Vinten Part No. Z150-085) Dismantling Dismantle the top clamp as follows: Turn the clamp counter-clockwise to the ‘OFF’ position.
  • Page 93 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Replacing the components of the top clamp assembly (EFP and ENG tripods)
  • Page 94 “Identifying modified bottom clamps” on page Consumables The following adhesive will be required: Loctite 221(Vinten Part No. Z002-026) White bearing grease (Vinten Part No. Z150-085) Dismantling - current clamps Remove the clamp knob as follows: Turn the clamp knob counter-clockwise to the ‘OFF’ position.

  • Page 95: Replacing The Components Of The Bottom Clamp Assembly (Two-Stage Eng Tripods)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View (15) (14) Earlier clamps (10) (10) (18) (17) (11) (16) (12) (13) Replacing the components of the bottom clamp assembly (two-stage ENG tripods)
  • Page 96 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Assembly - current clamps Install the bottom clamp as follows: Apply white bearing grease to the cam surface of the cam moulding and the washer (2). Install the washer (2), the bottom clamp shaft (3), the cam moulding and the lower clamp assembly in the bottom clamp moulding (6).
  • Page 97 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Assembly - earlier clamps Install the bottom clamp as follows: 13.1 Apply white bearing grease to the cam surface of the cam moulding and the washer (2). 13.2 Install the washer (2), the bottom clamp shaft (16), the cam moulding and the lower clamp assembly in the bottom clamp moulding (6).
  • Page 98 “Identifying modified bottom clamps” on page Consumables The following adhesive will be required: Loctite 221(Vinten Part No. Z002-026) White bearing grease (Vinten Part No. Z150-085) Dismantling - current clamps Remove the clamp knob as follows: Turn the clamp knob (12) counter-clockwise to the ‘OFF’...
  • Page 99 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View (15) (14) (13) (12) (15) (11) (14) (13) (12) (10) (11) (18) (17) (16) Replacing the components of the bottom clamp assembly (two-stage EFP tripods)
  • Page 100 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Assembly - current clamps Install the bottom clamp as follows: Apply white bearing grease to the cam surface of the cam moulding and the washer (6). Install the washer (6), the bottom clamp shaft (7), the cam moulding and the lower clamp assembly in the bottom clamp moulding (11).
  • Page 101 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Assembly - earlier clamps Install the bottom clamp as follows: 13.1 Apply white bearing grease to the cam surface of the cam moulding and the washer (6). 13.2 Install the washer (6), the bottom clamp shaft (16), the cam moulding and the lower clamp assembly in the bottom clamp moulding (11).
  • Page 102 The legs are secured in the bowl assembly by pivot clamps. Each clamp is secured by a single screw. Consumables The following adhesive will be required: Loctite 221 (Vinten Part No. Z002-026) Removal Remove the tripod leg as follows: If necessary, remove the hook (2), which passes through one of the leg pivot clamps screws into the bowl assembly (8).

  • Page 103: Replacing Tripod Legs (Eng Tripods)

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Replacing tripod legs (ENG tripods)
  • Page 104 The legs are secured in the bowl assembly by leg retainers. Each leg retainers is secured by two screws. Consumables The following consumables will be required: Loctite 221 (Vinten Part No. Z002-026) White Chesterton grease (Vinten Part No. Z150-105) Removal Remove the tripod leg as follows: Remove two screws securing each leg retainer in the bowl (5).
  • Page 105 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Replacing tripod legs (100 mm EFP tripods)
  • Page 106 The legs are secured in the bowl assembly by clamp plates. Each clamp plate is secured by a single screw. Consumables The following adhesive will be required: Loctite 221 (Vinten Part No. Z002-026) Removal Remove the tripod leg as follows: Remove two screws...
  • Page 107 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View Replacing tripod legs (EFP tripods)
  • Page 108 Consumables The following consumable will be required: Loctite 221 (Vinten Part No. Z002-026) White Chesterton grease (Vinten Part No. Z150-105) Installation - 150 mm EFP tripods Install the carrying strap on EFP (150 mm bowl) tripods as follows: On the underside of the tripod bowl, identify the M6 tapped hole (8).

  • Page 109: Installing A Carrying Strap

    Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View (1.1) (1.1) 150 mm EFP (10) (1.1) 75/100 mm ENG Installing a carrying strap on 75/100 mm ENG tripods and 150 mm EFP tripods...
  • Page 110 Contents First Previous Next Previous Page Page Page View 3.13 On the underside of the tripod bowl, remove and discard the screw securing the corresponding leg clamp (10). Do not remove the washer (9). 3.14 Position the bowl strap anchor on the leg clamp, ensuring it is correctly oriented.
  • Page 111 Contents First Previous Previous Page Page View (12) (13) (14) (1.1) (11) (1.1) Installing a carrying strap on 100 mm EFP tripods...

Table of Contents