Vinten RADAMEC Fusion FH-100 Operator's Manual page 16

Mounting the camera and payload
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Fitting the camera
The Head is designed to allow the camera and payload to swing about its own centre of gravity (C of G), as
opposed to balancing with the use of springs or cams. The camera and payload are mounted on to the camera
cradle so the resulting centre of gravity aligns with the tilt-axis pivot point, providing true balance. Depending
on the camera configuration, it may be necessary to use an Intermediate Plate (Part No. 3384-11) to raise the
centre of gravity sufficiently to align with the tilt axis (see Balancing the Head and payload on page 7). To fit
the camera:
1. Switch OFF the power (if power is connected to the Head).
2. Position the camera cradle horizontally and engage the tilt lock (see Locking the camera cradle).
3. Using a 5 mm Hex allen key or Hex bit, loosen the three screws securing the camera cradle to the tilt
drive. Carefully lower the camera cradle to its lowest position and then secure into position. Setting the
camera cradle in this way will aid subsequent balancing of the camera and payload.
4. Place the camera onto the camera cradle and secure into position, using the fixing bolts supplied with
the camera mounting plate, from the underside of the camera cradle through the mounting slots.
NOTE: An Intermediate Plate (Part No. 3384-11) may be fitted under the camera mounting plate to
raise the camera centre of gravity to align with the tilt axis. See Balancing the Head and payload
on page 7.
Mounting the payload
When the camera is installed, the remaining payload, including viewfinder, pan bars and teleprompter, can be
attached to the Head.
Fitting a teleprompter
A teleprompter can be fitted to the Head using the mounting bracket supplied with the teleprompter. The
bracket is fitted into the teleprompter mounting holes on the front of the Head and secured into position using
the teleprompter mounting clamps.
Fitting the pan bars
Two telescopic pan bars are supplied with the Head to allow camera operators to manually operate the Head.
Pan bar mounting points are located at the back of the Head, on either side of the camera cradle. Fit the pan
bars on to the pan bar mountings and adjust the position of each pan bar before tightening the clamps. Adjust
the length of the telescopic pan bar as required. If lens hand-controls are required for manual operation, these
must be mounted to the pan bars before balancing the Head.
Warning!
Do not exceed maximum total payload
weight of 55 kg (121 lb)
55 kg
121 lbs
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