Operating The Wheel Brakes; Installing The Payload; Payload Assessment - Vinten FE-165 Light User Manual

Robotic elevation unit
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Installation

Operating the Wheel Brakes

The wheels on the FE-165 are fitted with foot operated wheel brakes.
All four wheel brakes must be applied to ensure the unit is stable and
held firmly in position.
Applying the Wheel Brakes
Press down firmly on the top of
the lever to latch the brake into
the locked position.
!
Releasing the Wheel Brakes
To release, press down firmly on
the centre 'pop-up' lever which is
raised when the brake is on.
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Installing the Payload

CAUTION! Risk of product damage. The product must only
be operated with a minimum payload of 30 kg (66.1 lb). Do
not exceed the payload limit for the product of 75 kg (165 lb).
Ensure that the payload has been correctly assessed.

Payload Assessment

It is critical for the correct and safe operation of the FE-165 that the
payload to be installed is assessed to meet the following criteria:
1.
Accurately calculate the total weight of the payload to be fitted to
the elevation unit. The total weight must be at least 30 kg (66.1 lb)
but not exceed 75 kg (165 lb).
FH-145
28.4 kg (62.5 lb)
Camera body
and lens
FHR-145
24.2 kg (53.5 lb)
Ancillary
equipment
</=75 kg (165 lb)

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