Vinten FHR-35 User Manual page 5

CAUTION! Do not use oil or grease on any exposed part of
the product. This is unnecessary and traps dirt which acts
as an abrasive.
CAUTION! Risk of damage to equipment. Do not lift or
carry the head by the top cover.
Intended Use
This product is designed for use within television studios to support
and balance a camera together with ancillary equipment weighing up
to 16 kg (35 lb). Camera operators can remotely control camera
zoom and focus and movements about the pan and tilt axes using
Vinten control systems.
Safe Working Environment
In normal operation, remote controlled equipment can
move suddenly and without warning. Since audible warnings are not
suitable for use within the studio environment, it is
recommended that only trained personnel be allowed to work in the
active areas where remote controlled heads and pedestals are
located.
Personnel should be made aware of the potential hazards of
working in a robotic environment. To avoid personal injury, personnel
should always exercise caution when working in the vicinity of robotic
equipment. The forces are sufficient to cause personal injury or injury
to others and therefore caution is essential.
Safe Operating Zone
The safe operating zone for personnel is a minimum of 1 m
outside of the footprint of the pan and tilt head. In most
installations, the teleprompter (if installed) is mounted on to the
head and protrudes the furthest beyond the base of the head.
The footprint must take into account the overhang of the
teleprompter and/or other payload equipment as the head
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moves about the pan axis.
Personnel need to be trained and aware of how far the head and
pedestal can move, the speeds involved and the need to stay clear of
robotic equipment at all times.
Warning Signs
Warning signs should be displayed prominently in the workplace
alerting personnel that robotic equipment is in use and may move
suddenly without warning.
If personnel are working on robotic or associated equipment,
ensure a warning sign is placed at the controller (control panel)
to alert operators that work is being carried out.
Safety Notes for Operators
Each remote controlled head and/or pedestal in the system
should remain within the view of the operator at all times. Do not
operate a head and/or pedestal if it cannot be seen.
Before and during remote operation, the operator must verify
visually that the active area is clear of hazards and personnel. If
personnel are too close to a head or pedestal that is about to
move, the operator should prevent the motion from starting or
stop the motion after it has started.
Operators must familiarise themselves with the working footprint of
the robotic head, including all associated equipment (lens, zoom and
focus controls, viewfinder, prompter, etc.), to prevent inadvertent
collisions or injury to personnel.
(3 ft)
Safety and Warnings
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