About This Guide; Introduction And Description - Vinten OSPREY plus User Manual

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Safety
Usage
The Osprey Plus pedestal is designed for use in television studios
and on location to support and balance a pan and tilt head, camera
and ancillary equipment weighing up to 70 kg / 155 lb.
This product is intended for use on an unobstructed and reasonably
level surface by television camera operators.
WARNING!
!
Do NOT attempt to use this product if you do not
understand how to operate it.
Do NOT use this product for any other purpose than
that specified in the Usage statement above.
Maintenance beyond that detailed in this Operators
Guide must be performed only by competent personnel
in accordance with the procedures.

About this Guide

This operators guide is issued for the Osprey Plus Pedestals, Part No.
Studio: V4170-0001 and OB: V4170-0002.
The guide provides instructions for operation and routine maintenance.

Introduction and Description

The Osprey Plus is capable of handling any payload up to 70kg /
154lb. It has 2 stages for achieving very high and low shots, and the
upper stage is perfectly balanced for on shot tracking of talent. It has
an integral manual pump and an inlet valve for use with an external
supply, making Perfect Balance easy to achieve.
There is a storage area for the camera operator. In addition, the
Osprey Plus pedestal includes a pressure gauge for clear and reliable
set-up and the detachable skid allows the pedestal to be simply
broken down into two sections for easy storage and transportation.
It comes with 12.5cm / 5 inch wheels, track locks and adjustable cable
4
guards for studio use.
The OB version comes with 15 cm / 5.9 inch wheels for greater
ground clearance for outside broadcast applications
Key features:
Upper stage perfect balance for on-shot performance
Balance assisted second stage for easy elevation and extended
height range
Built in pressure gauge and manual pump for easy counterbalance
set-up
Detachable skid for easy transport and storage
Pedestal supplied with Quickfix quick release system & operator
storage area
Column can be adapted to work on dolly track
Scan this QR code to access a dedicated page
containing important information:
Safety / educational videos
Exploded diagrams leading to the Parts Store
Recycling information and life cycle upgrades
Warranty information & links to registration /
submit case to service team/case management
User manuals
Easy access to service centre
This QR code is also on the Pedestal for easy
reference.

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