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Pedestal
Part No. V4169-0001
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www.vinten.com

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  • Page 1 User Guide Pedestal Part No. V4169-0001 www.vinten.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2022 All rights reserved. Original Instructions: English All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way, including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of the Videndum Group Plc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety..........2 Operation.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Reduce the height of the elevation column to a safe lower level The Osprey Lite pedestal is designed for use in television studios and before attempting to move the product. on location to support and balance a pan and tilt head, camera and WARNING! The product must only be operated on a ancillary equipment weighing up to 35 kg (77 lb).

  • Page 5: Water, Moisture And Dust

    Safety Maintenance WARNING! The product must always be secured (all three wheel brakes applied) when left unattended. Do not WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts or leave the product unattended on a sloping surface. accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved CAUTION! Do not exceed the payload limit for the alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could product of 35 kg (77 lb).

  • Page 6: Usage

    Safety Usage Key features: The Osprey Lite pedestal is designed for use in television studios and Detachable skid for easy transport and storage. on location to support and balance a pan and tilt head, camera and Built in pressure gauge and manual pump for easy set-up ancillary equipment weighing up to 35 kg / 77 lb.

  • Page 7: Components And Connections

    Components and Connections Box Contents Osprey Lite Manual Pump...
  • Page 8 Components and Connections Adaptor retaining bolts Control valve Safety catch Tank assembly Elevation tube Velcro strap Foot support and strap Track locking pin Brake Fixed leg Skid clamp...
  • Page 9 Components and Connections Skid centre casting Folding leg Cable guard Cable guard adjustment knob Outer tube Strut Bottom clamp On-shot clamp Steering ring Schrader valve and cap Pressure gauge QR code;information portal...

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    Components and Connections Optional Accessories Item Description Part No. Osprey Lite tracking skid adaptor V4169-2006 200mm Hi-Hat 3155-3B 150mm Bowl Adaptor 3330-17 Heavy Duty Quick Fix adapter 3490-3 Mitchell head Adaptor 3055-3B Tracking Dolly / Skid 3369-57 Base Adaptor 08349...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Assembling the Pedestal Turn the skid upside-down, depress the leg locking plungers (1) and swing each folding leg (2) out until the plungers lock the legs in the fully open position. Set the skid on the ground on its wheels and apply the wheel brakes (3) by pressing down.

  • Page 12: Column

    Installation Column Install the column on the skid as follows: Ensure that the rubber straps on each foot support (6) are to the outside of the ball joint. Fully slacken the skid clamp (1). Ensure the control valve (2) is set to the WORK position. Release the Velcro retaining strap (3).

  • Page 13: Pressurizing The Pedestal

    Installation Pressurizing the pedestal WARNING! This pedestal must be pressurized only with clean, dry air or nitrogen. A pressure reducing valve must be fitted to the pressure line between the as cylinder The pedestal may be pressurized using the built-in pump, by using a and the outlet connection of the hose.
  • Page 14 90° Installation To pressurize the pedestal using the built-in pump, WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly if the proceed as follows: control valve is set to WORK. Do not move the control Push the control valve (1) in and valve directly from PUMP to WORK.

  • Page 15: Pressurizing The Pedestal Using A Portable Pump

    Do not attempt to adjust the pressure relief valve. To pressurize the pedestal using the Vinten portable *pump, proceed as follows: Fully depress the moving column (1) and engage the safety catch (2).

  • Page 16: Pressurizing From An External Pressure Source

    Installation Pressurizing from an external pressure source WARNING! This pedestal must be pressurized only with clean, dry air or nitrogen. A pressure reducing valve must be fitted to the pressure line between the gas cylinder and the outlet connection of the hose. The reducing valve must be screwed into the gas cylinder outlet.

  • Page 17: Fitting And Balancing The Load

    (2) Set the safety catch in the horizontal position. Allow the column to extend fully. The Osprey Lite may be fitted with a range of optional adaptors Using the Schrader valve cap (3), carefully reduce the pressure allowing connection to any head.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation Height adjustment Top stage The top stage of the column has an on-shot stroke of 410 mm (16.1 Lower stage in.) and the load can be moved over this distance, in balance, by raising or lowering the steering ring. The elevation tube (1) forms the lower stage of the pedestal height adjustment and has a A clamp (1) for the top stage is fitted to the pedestal.

  • Page 19: Brakes

    Operation Brakes Cable guards Each of the skid wheels is fitted with a foot operated brake (1). The The cable guards (1) are height-adjustable and should be set as brake is applied by pressing down on the lever situated above the wheel required.

  • Page 20: Pedestal Movement

    Operation Pedestal movement Castor motion (Free Travelling) The wheels on the studio version of the skid can be locked in the For castor motion, disengage all three track locks. straight-ahead position or set to castor freely. The castor/lock The skid can now be moved freely in any direction. changeover is effected by spring-loaded track lock pins on each wheel assembly.

  • Page 21: Tracking Motion

    Operation Tracking motion Steer motion (Track Lock) (Steering Traveling) For tracking motion, engage all three track locks. For steer motion: Position the skid so that the fixed leg (with the grey knob) is in the The skid can now track backwards and forwards in a straight line. direction of travel.

  • Page 22: Transportation And Storage

    Operation Transportation and storage WARNING! Local, national or international regulations may apply to the transport and storage of pressurized pedestals. NOTE: It is not necessary to reduce the pedestal pressure prior to transportation or storage. To avoid the possibility of dust or abrasive particles collecting on moving components, set the column to minimum height.

  • Page 23: Servicing

    Maintenance Servicing Routine Maintenance The Osprey Lite requires minimal routine maintenance, apart from General checking the connections and overall operation periodically. The Osprey pedestal is robustly made to high engineering standards Check the following points during normal use: and little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning.

  • Page 24: Bottom Clamp Adjustment

    Maintenance Bottom clamp adjustment When the bottom clamp is correctly adjusted, the V notch on the Remove the knob and turn the spindle (5) clockwise until finger-tight. bottom clamp knob (4) should be just before the 12 o’clock (vertically Replace the knob (4) on the spindle (5) so that the ‘V’ notch on the upwards) position when the clamp is fully applied.

  • Page 25: Top Clamp And Skid Clamp Adjustment

    Repeat the above procedure, as necessary, until the clamp locks the foot support. when applied but allows free movement when released. Using a suitable spanner remove nut (4) (a spanner is available from Vinten Part No. 3319-900SP). Apply Loctite 242 to the nut, re-install and tighten lightly.

  • Page 26: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Physical Data Environmental Data Minimum height Transit Width Operating temperature range 640 mm (25 in.) 730 mm (28.7 in.) +5°C to +40°C (41°F to +104°F) Maximum height Transit doorway width Storage temperature range -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) 1490 mm (59 in.) 733 mm (28.9 in.) Doorway Tracking Width...

  • Page 28: General Notices

    General Notices General Notices EU Declaration of Conformity Videndum Production Solutions Ltd. declares under our sole responsibility, supported by Videndum Production Solutions GmbH - our authorized representative, that the product detailed in this manual conforms with all relevant provisions of the following EU directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC A copy of the declaration is available on request.
  • Page 29 General Notices General Notices Environmental considerations European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or European Community regions separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products.
  • Page 30 Notes...
  • Page 32 Publication No. V4169-4980/0 www.videndum.com...

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