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- Page 1 Quattro-OBL Vinten Camera Control Solutions...
- Page 2 Vinten Broadcast Limited. Vinten is a registered trademark of Vinten Broadcast Limited. Printed in Great Britain by DPS Newmarket.
- Page 3 It also lists user-replaceable spare parts and optional accessories. To order spare parts or obtain further information, please contact Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local distributor (see back cover). WARNING! Read the Safety Section on...
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Page 4: Safety - Read This First
Back Safety - Read This First Warning symbols in this operators guide Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pedestal or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word WARNING! and supported by the warning triangle symbol. Warning symbols on the pedestal On encountering the warning triangle and open book symbols it is imperative that you consult this operators guide before using this pedestal or attempting any ad-... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Pressurizing the pedestal from an external pressure source ..... 14 Pressurizing the pedestal using the Vinten portable pump ..... . 14 Balancing the load . -
Page 6: Technical Data
18 bar (261 psi) Usage The Quattro-OBL Pedestal is designed for use on location and in video and film studios to support and balance a pan and tilt head, camera and ancillary equipment up to a recommended maximum weight of 105 kg (231 lb). -
Page 7: Further Information
For further information or advice regarding this pedestal, please contact Vinten Broadcast Limited, your local Vinten distributor (see back cover) or visit our website. For full details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to the Quattro-OBL Pedestal Main- tenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List - Publication Part No. V4002-4990.This is obtainable from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor. - Page 8 Back (21) (20) (19) (18) (17) (16) (15) (14) (13) (10) (12) (11) Quattro-OBL Pedestal...
- Page 9 Back Quattro-OBL Pedestal Trim weight - auxiliary Weight tray Steering ring Safety catch Steering indicator Moving column Crab/steer changeover pedal Parking brake pedal Lifting handle (10) On-shot clamp (11) Cable guard (12) Twin wheel (13) Trim weight stowage (14) Cable clamp...
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Page 10: Introduction
Back Introduction The Quattro pedestal comprises a central four-stage telescopic column mounted in a steerable base. The moving column is initially pressurized from an external pressure source. A markable height indicator scale (19) is provided on the second section of the column allowing the operator to record camera heights for shots. -
Page 11: Operation
Unpacking Unpack the pedestal, ensuring that all transport packing is removed. WARNING! The Quattro-OBL pedestal has a mass of 117 kg (257 lb). Take care when lifting the pedestal. Always use the lifting handles (9). Do not lift the pedestal by the base casting or by the steer- ing ring. -
Page 12: Fitting The Pan And Tilt Head And Camera
(21) which permits the use of var- ious Vinten camera mounts including pan and tilt heads, Quickfix and Mitchell adapters. To fit a pan and tilt head or an adaptor it is necessary to extend the moving column. WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly when the safety catches are released. - Page 13 Back ≤ 16.3 bar (236 psi) 110 kg Pressurization graph...
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Page 14: Pressurizing The Pedestal From An External Pressure Source
(15). Disconnect the charging line, but do not refit the Schrader valve cap at this stage. Pressurizing the pedestal using the Vinten portable pump WARNING! Do not pressurize the pedestal beyond the maximum safe working pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red sec- tor on the gauge. - Page 15 Push the pump plunger fully down, push in the handle release button (P.5) and move the handle (P.1) to the vertical position, where it will lock the pump plunger in the closed posi- tion. Fold up both the feet (P.3). (P.1) (P.5) (P.2) (P.4) (P.3) Vinten portable pump...
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Page 16: Balancing The Load
Back Balancing the load After pressurization of the pedestal, the pan and tilt head and payload can be accurately balanced, as follows: Exercise the moving column over its full travel at least twice, then position the column in the mid-height position. WARNING! A pressure retaining valve prevents pedestal pressure being reduced below approximately 3.5 bar (50 psi) If the column tends to fall, remove a trim weight (1),... -
Page 17: Drag Control
Back Drag control Column movement is adjustable for drag and this is set according to operator preference by means of the drag control (17) located at the base of the moving column. Turn the control clock- wise to increase the drag setting, and counter- clockwise to decease it. On-shot clamp An on-shot clamp (10), located at the base of the moving column, can be used to hold the column in position if fixed height operation is required. -
Page 18: Cable Clamp
Transportation and storage WARNING! The Quattro-OBL pedestal has a mass of 117 kg (257 lb). Take care when lifting the pedestal. Always use the lifting handles (9). Do not lift the pedestal by the base casting or by the steer- ing ring. - Page 19 Back To avoid the possibility of dust or abrasive particles collecting on moving components, re- lease the on-shot clamp (10) and set the moving column to minimum height. Push down on the weight tray and push the safety catch rocker switches to the locked position. Place any trim weights (1), (20) in the trim weight stowage (13).
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Page 20: Servicing
Servicing General The Quattro-OBL pedestal is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will en- sure a long and useful service life with minimum need for repair. -
Page 21: Wheel Alignment
Back NOTE: Do NOT use oil or grease on any exposed part of the column. This is unnecessary and traps dirt which acts as an abrasive. Use out-of-doors will require special attention, especially in adverse conditions. Salt spray must be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity. Do not allow water to enter the column. Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed with a semi-stiff brush or vacuum clean- NOTE: Use only detergent-based cleaners. - Page 22 Back If misalignment of the wheels is suspected, carry out a tracking check, as follows: Draw a straight line on the studio floor at least 4 m (13 feet) long. Ensure that the pedestal is carrying a payload of approximately 90 kg (200 lb) Set the pedestal to crab and carefully align the wheels under the crab knob and one of the front wheels with the line on the studio floor.
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Page 23: Changing The Steering Ring
Back Changing the steering ring The Quattro-OBL is supplied with a 59 cm (23 in.) diameter steering ring (Part No. 3429-42). A larger, 74 cm (29 in.) diameter steering ring (Part No. 3429-43) is available as an optional extra. To change the steering ring: Fully extend the column and apply the on-shot clamp (10). - Page 24 Back Unscrew the two cable guard knobs (11.1) until the clamp sleeves (11.2) are clear of the cut-outs in the axle mounting block (12.4). Remove the wheel assembly (12), complete with cable guard (11). WARNING! Ensure braked wheel (with brake bar (12.5)) is installed below brake pedal (8).
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Page 25: Parts List
Parts list The following list includes the main assemblies, user-replaceable spare parts and optional acces- sories. For further information regarding repair or spare parts, please contact Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com.