1.1. PROPER USE 1.2. WARRANTY 1.3. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL 1.4. REGULATORY INFORMATION 1.5. DOCUMENTATION In order to properly and safely use the STEERING P70 Pedestal read this manual very 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS carefully and follow the instructions. 2.1. DATA TABLE 2.2. COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT All back-up material, and this manual in particular, should be stored in a safe place for 2.3.
Although the equipment features safety devices not all the risks inherent its improper use can be avoided. In the case of replacement of single parts, these can be supplied free of charge by CARTONI S.p.A., but the owner will bear the cost of transport/duty charges for the parts.
In case of sale or transferring ownership of the Pedestal, the manual and warranty card must be handed over to the new operator or owner. The Pedestal designed and built by CARTONI S.p.A has passed the final test performed at the factory to verify functional features, dimensional characteristics and durability.
Steering wheel Trim weight Trim weight seat The equipment used with the STEERING P70 Pedestal should comply with the following characteristics: Extendable pneumatic column Trim weight stowage Safety hooking bar • Optimal weight (Camera + accessories + fluid Head): <55 kg;...
The Pedestal is split into the following component parts for shipment: Skid base - dolly with 12,5 cm (4,9 in.) diameter wheels One-stage column Steering wheel Foot-bar 4 x bolt 3/8’’ x ½’’ Hexagonal key 4 x weights CARTONI manual air-pump...
Prior to installation, please check the state of package for integrity on arrival, and also make sure that Assemble the foot ring (16) screwing in the three knobs (A) under the skid (central part). none of the components shows signs of impact. If any such damage oc-curs CARTONI S.p.A. should be informed immediately.
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Install the column in the skid as follows: Assemble the steering wheel (2) to the column as follows: Keep the column in vertical position and open towards external direction the three support struts (21). Place the steering wheel (2) on the steering wheel support (29), Lift the struts (21) to 45°.
Rotate the steering wheel (2) 3.2 m ountIng the amera till the red mark matches the red mark on the steering wheel support (29). Lock the wheels by pushing the lock lever (9) on each wheel. Lower the column pushing it down and lock the safety latch (26) to the safety hooking bar (25). Fix the pan and tilt Head directly on the top of the Pedestal or –...
3.4 t 4.2 C eIghts able uards According to variations of the Studio air temperature, the balance could be affected in ex-cess or defect: There is the risk of interference with cables or other obstacles under the Pedestal rubber wheels. A cable act on trim weights, adding or removing one or more units, to match the perfect balance.
The operators must take care to avoid creating potential dangerous situations for both the operator and 4.4 s afety reCautIons others. The Pedestal is equipped with safety systems designed to eliminate the risk of injury to the operators Anyone who operates the Pedestal must be thoroughly trained in the correct methods of use and its or other surrounding people.
Rotate the steering wheel lock lever (31) towards left to the unlock position (green point on the steering IsassemblIng and torage wheel). Before disassembling ensure that the load has been re-moved and that the trim weights have been placed stored in their dedi-cated spaces (14) The Pedestal can be disassembled for transport and storage.
All spare parts should be ordered from CARTONI S.p.A. which will either supply them di-rectly or indi- ervICe cate where they may be obtained. The Pedestal has been designed and built in a way to reduce as much as possible any maintenance, and Remember that repairs should only be carried out by persons employed or authorized by CARTONI to ensure problem-free efficiency over time.
The dismantling of the Pedestal at the end of its life must be carried out by competent and trained personnel. CARTONI S.P.A. www.cartoni.com PHONE: +39 06 4382002 FAX: +39 06 43588293...
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