Servicing; General; Cleaning; Routine Checks - Vinten Vision Pozi-Loc 3880-3 Operator's Manual

General

Vision products are robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to
maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long
and useful service life with minimum need for repair.

Cleaning

During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.
Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a semi-stiff brush. Particular attention
should be paid to the mounting bowl of the tripod.
All tripod, spreader and dolly parts are weatherproof. However, use out-of-doors under adverse
conditions will require special attention. Salt spray should be washed off with fresh water at the
earliest opportunity. Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi-stiff
brush or vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: Use only detergent-based cleaners. DO NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners,
abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt, as these damage
the protective surfaces.

Routine checks

During normal use, check the effectiveness of the leg clamps and adjust as necessary.

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 clamps (2).
Position each leg in turn vertically on a set of weighing scales.
Gradually apply body weight to the leg until either or both clamps begin to slip. Note the
reading on the scales at which this occurs.
A reading of less than 35 kg (77 lb) will necessitate adjustment.

Servicing

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