Servicing; General; Routine Maintenance; Cleaning - Vinten Quattro SL Operating Instructions Manual

General

The Quattro SL pedestal is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to
maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long and useful
service life with minimum need for repair.

Routine maintenance

The Quattro SL pedestal requires no routine maintenance other than regular cleaning.
During normal use, check the steering alignment, the effectiveness of the on-shot clamp and check for
radial or side play in the moving column.
If the steering is misaligned, re-align the wheels (See Steering alignment on page 17).
Refer to the appropriate section in the Maintenance Manual if the on-shot clamp is ineffective, excessive
radial or side play is apparent in the moving column, or any other defect is apparent.
Adjustments and repairs should be carried out only by a competent person.

Cleaning

During normal studio use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.
Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a semi-stiff brush. Particular
attention should be paid to the flats on the top stage of the column and to the wheels, which are accessible
for cleaning through the lifting apertures.
NOTE: Do NOT use oil or grease on any exposed part of the column. This is unnecessary and
traps dirt which acts as an abrasive.
Use out-of-doors will require special attention, especially in adverse conditions. Salt spray must be washed
off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity. Do not allow water to enter the column. Sand and dirt acts
as an abrasive and should be removed with a semi-stiff brush or vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: Use only detergent-based cleaners. Do NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners, abrasives
or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt, as these damage the protective surfaces.

Steering alignment

(Fig 4)
Inaccuracies in the steering may be due to misalignment of the wheels, backlash in the steering ring, or
slackness in the steering belt or chains,
If misalignment of the wheels is suspected, carry out a tracking check, as follows:
Draw a straight line on the studio floor at least 4 m (13 feet) long.
Ensure that the pedestal is carrying a payload of approximately 80 kg (176 lb)

Servicing

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