Vinten Vector 700 Maintenance Manual page 17

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11 When the payload C of G height adjustment is complete, check that the fore and aft balance remains
satisfactory. Re-adjust the position of the sliding plate if necessary.
12 After balancing, release the brakes
operates smoothly.
Operation
Locking the platform
13 The centre lock mechanism is operated by a plunger
engaged by holding the platform level and pushing the plunger inwards until the release lever
Use the pan bar to rock the platform slightly whilst pushing the button. To release the centre lock, rock the
platform slightly and push down on the release lever (12).
Pan and tilt brakes
14 The pan and tilt brakes are operated by levers
the appropriate lever up and back and released by pushing the lever forwards. The brakes should be applied
whenever the camera is left unattended.
Pan and tilt drag
15 The pan drag adjustment knob
adjusted by a knob (17)
knobs clockwise to increase drag and counter-clockwise to decrease drag.
WARNING!: Use only hand force to adjust drag. Do not over-tighten.
(2)(3)
(16) is mounted on the left-hand lower part of the main body. Tilt drag is
mounted on the face of the tilt drag housing on the left-hand side of the head. Turn the
and exercise the head through both axes to confirm that it
(11) on the right-hand side of the head. The lock is
(2)(3) at the rear of the head. They are applied by pulling
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