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- Page 1 User Guide VARIO PED 1-70 Pedestal Part No. S2302-0001 www.sachtler.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 Videndum Plc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety..........2 Operation. -
Page 4: Safety
Safety Health and Safety Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. -
Page 5: Water, Moisture And Dust
Safety Maintenance WARNING! The product must only be operated on a smooth and level surface. WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts or accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved WARNING! The product must always be secured (all alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could three wheel brakes applied) when left unattended. -
Page 6: Usage
Safety Usage It has a selector for both single wheel and all wheel crab steering for working in tight spaces and on shot direction changes. It comes with The Vario Ped 1-70 pedestal is designed for use in television studios 12.5cm / 5 inch wheels with adjustable cable guards. -
Page 7: Components And Connections
Components and Connections Box Contents Item Description Vario Ped 1-70 S2302-0001 Trim weights x 6 Skid + Studio wheels Manual Pump... - Page 8 Components and Connections Item Description Control valve Four-bolt mounting plate Pressure gauge Steering indicator Top stage Top clamp Bottom stage Safety catch Trim weight stowage Short strut Foot support and strap Wheel brake foot-button...
- Page 9 Components and Connections Item Description Skid clamp Trim weight Crab/Steer changeover foot-button Cable guard Cable clamp Tiller socket Fixed strut Bottom clamp Drag control Schrader valve and cap Removable steering ring Steering ring mounting plate Weight tray...
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Page 10: Optional Accessories
Components and Connections Optional Accessories Item Description Part No. 150mm Bowl Adaptor 3330-17 Quickfix kit 3912 Pedestal Accessory Holder V4172-1003 OB Wheels 3329-30 Kick ring 3329-32 Steering Ring Large 3429-21 Tracking Dolly / Skid 3369-57 100mm Bowl Adaptor 3330-16 Base Adaptor 08348 PTZ and Prompter plate V4166-1002... -
Page 11: Assembling The Pedestal
Installation Assembling the Pedestal Turn the skid upside-down, depress the leg locking plungers and swing each folding leg out until the plungers lock the legs in the fully open position. Set the skid on the ground on its wheels and apply the brakes (3). Ensure that the rubber straps on each foot support (2) are to the outside of the ball joint. -
Page 12: Column
Installation Column Install the column on the skid as follows: Ensure that the rubber straps on each foot support (11) are to the outside of the ball joint. Hold the column uprigh. Raise the struts (20) to about 30° from horizontal. -
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 The pedestal may be pressurized using the built-in pump, by using as cylinder and the outlet connection of the hose. - Page 14 Installation To pressurize the pedestal using the built-in pump, proceed as follows: To pressurize the pedestal manually, proceed as follows: WARNING! Bottom stage elevation is assisted by a gas strut. The bottom stage will rise rapidly if released with no payload fitted. Do not lean over the pedestal when releasing the safety catch and/or the bottom clamp Set the control valve (1) to the PUMP position.
- Page 15 Installation WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly if the control valve is set to WORK. Do not move the control valve directly from PUMP to WORK. Push the control valve (1) in and turn 90° counter clockwise to the Push the control valve (1) in and turn 90°...
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Page 16: Pressurizing Using The Portable Pump
Installation Pressurizing the pedestal using the strokes, pressurize the pedestal to the required pressure. Do not exceed the maximum working pressure, indicated by the leading portable pump edge of the red sector on the gauge. Disconnect the hose from the pedestal charging valve, but do not WARNING! Do not pressurize the pedestal beyond the refit the Schrader valve cap at this stage. -
Page 17: 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 18 The pedestal has the standard four-bolt mounting plate which permits Apply downward pressure to the top plate, unlatch the safety catch. the use of various Sachtler fluid heads or optional accessories with four-bolt fixing (See Optional Accessories page 8). The mounting...
- Page 19 Installation CAUTION! It is recommend a second person hold the Lower and re-latch the column before adding the remainder of the payload steady while another person tightens the screw payload such as pan bars, prompters, lenses etc. Attaching these bolts. items at a later stage may upset the pedestal balance.
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Page 20: Fitting And Balancing The Load
Install Quickfix adaptor (Installation is explained in the previous section_Page 16.) LOCKED Attach Multi Disc to Sachtler Studio head (except Video 90) UNLOCKED Push up the red safety latch and unlock the adaptor by pulling the lever fully outwards and to the left. - Page 21 Installation Fit the adaptor to the ped first, then the head followed by the camera, red indicates moving parts not assembly sequence. Once the head is fitted follow head and accessories manuals to securely fit all of he payload (which may include camera, lens, teleprompter, viewfinder and accessories.
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Page 22: Operation
Operation Height adjustment Lower stage pressure-assistance is provided by a gas strut located within the column. The strut is available in three pressure settings (See below) and the correct one should be installed according to the pedestal load. (See Replacing gas struts on page 30). -
Page 23: Top Stage
Operation Top stage Brakes The top stage of the column has an on-shot stroke of 410 mm (16.1 Each of the skid wheels is fitted with a in) and the load can be moved over this distance, in perfect balance, foot operated brake. -
Page 24: Pedestal Movement
Operation Pedestal movement Pushing the foot-button (16) operates a changeover mechanism which toggles the pedestal between crab and steer. The button can be pressed with the wheels in any position, but the changeover will Directional control of the pedestal is achieved by turning the steering not occur until the wheels are all facing forward, so the steering ring mounted at the top of the column. - Page 25 Operation...
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Page 26: Changing The Skid Tracking Width
Operation Changing the skid tracking width WARNING! To ensure maximum stability when the skid is set to narrow track, particularly when moving over The movable skid legs can be set to either of two positions. 1: Wide uneven ground, reduce pedestal height to a minimum for normal use, maximum stability. -
Page 27: Optional Wheels
Operation Optional wheels To replace the wheels: Remove the column from the skid (see Transportation and storage A set of 160 mm (6.3 in.) wheels (Part No. 3329-30) is available to on page 26( and turn the skid upside down. convert the skid from studio to OB use. -
Page 28: Transportation And Storage
Operation 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. Transportation and storage Lower the top stage (5), then set the control valve to PUMP Remove the load and secure any trim weights (15) in the... - Page 29 Operation Set the safety catch slide (8) to LOCK position (I) and fully depress both columns until the safety catch engages and tighten the bottom clamp (3). Release the skid clamp (14). Release the three rubber foot straps (11) from the struts. Raise each strut.
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Page 30: Maintenance
Maintenance Servicing Routine Maintenance General The Vario Ped requires minimal routine maintenance, apart from checking the connections and overall operation periodically. The Vario Ped is robustly made to high engineering standards and Check the following points during normal use: little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning. -
Page 31: 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 32: Skid Clamp Adjustment
Maintenance Skid clamp adjustment Replacing gas struts The top clamp is applied by pulling the flip lever out. The skid clamp Bottom stage elevation assistance is provided by a gas strut located is applied and released by turning the handle clockwise or counter- in the telescopic column. - Page 33 Maintenance Remove the load, release the bottom clamp (21) and set the bottom Unscrew and remove the centre end plug (23) from the base of the stage (7) to its maximum height. Both stages must be fully telescopic column. extended and the payload removed. Withdraw the gas strut (24) from the column.
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Page 34: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Physical Data (Vario Ped 1-70 S2302-0001) Minimum height Tracking Width 670 mm (26.4 in.) 970 mm (38.2 in.) Maximum height Doorway Tracking Width 1480 mm (58.3 in.) 730 mm (28.7 in.) Stages Maximum payload 70 kg (154 lb) Weight Max working pressure 39.5 kg / 87.1 lb... -
Page 35: Environmental Data
Environmental Data Operating temperature range +5°C to +40°C (41°F to +104°F) Storage temperature range -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. - Page 36 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 37 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.
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