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Miniscope 5 & 7

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Page 1 Miniscope 5 & 7 User Manual Operational Instructions & Specifications...
Page 2 Miniscope 5 & 7 User Manual Operational Instructions & Specifications Edition 2...
Page 3 Chapman/Leonard Certified Locations Main Office Georgia UK & Europe 12950 Raymer Street, 2000 McFarland 400 Blvd. Chapman Leonard Studio Equipment, Ltd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Unit 2 North Orbital Commercial Park Toll Free: Toll Free: Napsbury Lane, St. Albans, Herts...
Page 4 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or electronically transmitted without the written permission of Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Inc. The Operator should be qualified to operate equipment as expressed in this manual. For assistance please call our 24-hour Customer Service.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Features Safety in Use & the Inertial Effect Troubleshooting Features & Specifications Quick Start Key Miniscope 5 Specifications on the Minibase Miniscope 7 Specifications on the Minibase Miniscope 5 Specifications on the Hybrid IV Dolly Miniscope 7 Specifications on the Hybrid IV Dolly Miniscope 5 Specifications on the Ultra Hy Hy Base Miniscope 7 Specifications on the Ultra Hy Hy Base Miniscope 5 Alternate Positions...
Page 6 Contents Overslinging & Underslinging the Nose Leveling the Minibase Installing the Nose Strut & Leveling the Hybrid IV Head Leveling the Ultra Hy Hy & Hy Hy Base Minibase Features Minibase Specifications Minibase Automated Steering Minibase Universal Handle Minibase on Track & Off-Road Tire Configuration Using the Minibase on a Curved Track Maintenance Shipping &...
Page 7: Safety Features
This manual will Chapman Battery or AC/DC Converter give you all you need to know to effectively set up Should be placed toward the back of the dolly to and operate the Miniscope.
Page 9: Safety In Use & The Inertial Effect
Miniscope 5 & 7 Safety in Use of the Inetial Effect Safety Features The Miniscope can be used safely by following these tips to neutralize the inertial effect. The Push Rod should be fully extended. Fig. A Hybrid Crab Mode with legs in the 45°...
Page 10 Miniscope 5 & 7 Warning! Pushing, pulling or stopping at the base of the chassis should be avoided. There are six places for the push bar. The push bar can be used anywhere to avoid being in the way of the arm/camera operator. Caution! The Miniscope and Dolly system should be handled in this area to avoid a tip-over...
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Miniscope 5 & 7 Troubleshooting Miniscope Main Secondary Arm Power Switch Power Switch (Disable/Enable) Drift Leveling Head Potentiometer Adjustment Adjust drift until Miniscope 0 100 is stationary. To completely Leveling Head eliminate drift, turn off the Power Switch Miniscope main power or Leveling Bubble secondary arm power switch.
Page 12: Features & Specifications
The Miniscope and Minibase are electrically powered by a 30v Is designed to minimize float on still shots when the Miniscope is Chapman Battery or AC/DC converter. balanced. It is not intended as a safety brake for walking away or shipping.
Page 13 Miniscope 5 & 7 Features and Specifications Diagram Trim Weight Bucket (primary) Automatic Electronic Stops Leveling Head Assembly Mechanical Soft Stop Sliding Fine-Tuning Weight Arm Locking Pin Side Rail Locking Bar Arm Locking Pin Storage Pan Friction Handles Mitchell Mount Trim Weight Bucket (secondary) Rear Bucket Handle Tilt Friction Handle...
Page 14: Quick Start Key
Miniscope 5 & 7 Quick Start Key Configuration Choose a Base Minibase (Main System) Hybrid IV Dolly Hustler IV Dolly ©2023...
Page 19: Miniscope 5 Specifications On The Minibase
Miniscope 5 & 7 Specifications on the Minibase Miniscope 5 Miniscope mounted on a Minibase with CL Stabilized Head. Measurement from lens to Mitchell Mount approximately 20”. Maximum Payload 150 lbs Telescoping Travel 4 ft 8 in Min Reach From Fulcrum 3 ft 10 in Max Reach From Fulcrum 8 ft 6 in...
Page 20 Miniscope 5 & 7 Horizontal Extended 6’ 11” Top of Crane to Mitchell Mount Top of Crane to Mitchell Mount Ground to Ground to (2.11m) Mitchell Mount Mitchell Mount 5’ 3” 1’ 11” 1’ 11” (1.60m) 4’ 11” (0.6m) (0.6m) (1.50m) 3’...
Page 21: Miniscope 7 Specifications On The Minibase
Miniscope 5 & 7 Specifications on the Minibase Miniscope 7 Miniscope mounted on a Minibase with CL Stabilized Head. Measurement from lens to Mitchell Mount approximately 20”. Maximum Payload 150 lbs Telescoping Travel 6 ft 9 in Min Reach From Fulcrum 4 ft 8 in Max Reach From Fulcrum 11 ft 4 in...
Page 22 Miniscope 5 & 7 Horizontal Extended 7’ 0” (2.13m ) Top of Crane to Mitchell Mount Ground to 5’ 5” Mitchell Mount 2’ 1” (1.65m ) 5’ 2” (0.6m) (1.57m ) 3’ 6” 2’ 9” (1.07m ) (0.84m ) Ground to Base Mount 1’...
Page 23: Miniscope 5 Specifications On The Hybrid Iv Dolly
(0.9m) (3.5m) (3.5m) 2’ 2’ 7’ 9 7’ 9” ” (0.6m) (0.6m) (2.4m) (2.4m) 5’ 2 5’ 2” ” 1’ 7 1’ 7” ” 0.5m 0.5m CHAPMAN CHAPMAN 4’ 5 4’ 5” ” 1.3m 1.3m Underslung Retracted Underslung Extended ©2023...
Page 24 3’ 9” ” Ground to Base Mount Ground to Base Mount 2’ 2 2’ 2” ” (1.1m) (1.1m) 1’ 7 1’ 7” ” (0.7m) (0.7m) CHAPMAN 7” 7” (0.5m) (0.5m) Ground to (0.2m) (0.2m) top of Bucket 4’ 2 4’ 2” ”...
Page 25 IV the Miniscope can achieve a vertical travel of 16 feet 11 inches with the combined movement of the dolly arm lift and vertical arm tilt. The Miniscope is pictured in the UNDERSLUNG position using Chapman/ Leonard’s CL Stabilized Head. ©2023...
Page 26 (1.27m ) ) (0.97m (0.97m ) ) (0.97m (0.97m ) ) 1’ 1’ 6 6” ” 1’ 1’ 7 7” ” 1’ 1’ 0 0” ” CHAPMAN CHAPMAN (0.46m (0.46m ) ) (0.48m (0.48m ) ) 0’ 0’ 3 3” ” (0.30m (0.30m ) )
Page 27 16 feet 11 inches with the combined movement of the dolly arm lift and vertical arm tilt. The Miniscope is pictured in the OVERSLUNG position using Chapman/ Leonard’s CL Stabilized Head. ©2023...
Page 28 Measu Measurement to rement to Gr Ground ound Miniscope 5 & 7 Overslung Retracted Overslung Extended 16 16’ ’ 2” 2” (4.95m (4.95m ) ) 14 14’ ’ 7” 7” M M easurement to Ground easurement to Ground (4.47m (4.47m ) ) 12 12’...
Page 29: Miniscope 7 Specifications On The Hybrid Iv Dolly
Miniscope 5 & 7 Specifications on the Hybrid IV Dolly Miniscope 7 Miniscope mounted on a Hybrid IV dolly with CL Stabilized Head. Measurement from lens to Mitchell Mount approximately 20”. Maximum Payload 150 lbs Telescoping Travel 6 ft 9 in Min Reach From Fulcrum 4 ft 8 in Max Reach From Fulcrum...
Page 30 (5.8m) (5.8m) 1’ 11” 1’ 11” (0.6m) (0.6m) 13’ 3 13’ 3” ” 17’ 4 17’ 4” ” (4.0m) (4.0m) 5.3m 5.3m 11’ 8 11’ 8” ” 58.50° 58.50° 58.50° 58.50° 3.6m 3.6m CHAPMAN CHAPMAN Overslung Retracted Overslung Extended ©2023...
Page 31 8 feet. On the Hybrid IV the operator can achieve a vertical travel of 22 feet 2 inches with the combined movement of the dolly arm lift and vertical arm tilt. The Miniscope is set in the UNDERSLUNG position using Chapman/Leonard’s CL Stabilized Head. ©2023...
Page 32 2’ 2’ 0 0” ” (1.14m (1.14m ) ) 1’ 1’ 7 7” ” (0.61m (0.61m ) ) (0.61m (0.61m ) ) CHAPMAN CHAPMAN (0.48m (0.48m ) ) 0’ 0’ 6 6” ” 1’ 1’ 1 1” ” (0.15m (0.15m ) ) (0.33m...
Page 33 Miniscope. On the Hybrid IV the operator can achieve a vertical travel of 22 feet 3 inches with the combined movement of the dolly arm lift and vertical arm tilt. The Miniscope is set in the OVERSLUNG position using Chapman/Leonard’s CL Stabilized Head. ©2023...
Page 34 M M easurement to Groun easurement to Groun d d Miniscope 5 & 7 Overslung Retracted Overslung Extended 18 18’ ’ 11 11” ” (5.77m (5.77m ) ) 17 17’ ’ 4” 4” M M easurement to Groun easurement to Groun d d (5.28m (5.28m ) ) 13 13’...
Page 35: Miniscope 5 Specifications On The Ultra Hy Hy Base
Miniscope 5 & 7 Specifications on the Ultra HY HY Base Miniscope 5 Miniscope mounted on a Ultra HY HY Base with CL Stabilized Head. Measurement from lens to Mitchell Mount approximately 20”. Maximum Payload 150 lbs Telescoping Travel 4 ft 8 in Min Reach From Fulcrum 3 ft 10 in Max Reach From Fulcrum...
Page 36 Miniscope 5 & 7 Horizontal Extended 6’ 11” 6’ 11” Top of Crane to Mitchell Mount Top of Crane to Mitchell Mount (2.1m) (2.1m) Ground to Ground to Mitchell Mount Mitchell Mount 5’ 4 5’ 4” ” 1’ 11” 1’ 11” (1.6m) (1.6m) 5’...
Page 37: Miniscope 7 Specifications On The Ultra Hy Hy Base
Miniscope 5 & 7 Specifications on the Ultra HY HY Base Miniscope 7 Miniscope mounted on a Ultra HY HY Base with CL Stabilized Head. Measurement from lens to Mitchell Mount approximately 20”. Maximum Payload 150 lbs Telescoping Travel 6 ft 9 in Min Reach From Fulcrum 4 ft 8 in Max Reach From Fulcrum...
Page 38 Miniscope 5 & 7 5’ 5 5’ 5” ” (1.7m (1.7m) ) 1’ 11” 1’ 11” (0.6m) (0.6m) 17’ 9 17’ 9” ” 5.4m 5.4m 12’ 1 12’ 1” ” 3.7m 3.7m 10’ 6 10’ 6” ” 58.50° 58.50° 58.50° 58.50°...
Page 39: Miniscope 5 Alternate Positions
Miniscope 5 & 7 Alternate Positions Miniscope 5 Position 1 - Standard Position The Miniscope Alternate Position is easy to achieve by removing a few bolts from the adjustable fulcrum. This position is used to shorten the rear section of the Miniscope for tight spaces, and increase the reach where necessary.
Page 40 Miniscope 5 & 7 Position 2 An estimated 120-130 lb must be added as counter weight in this configuration. 3’ 4” 4’ 8” Adjustable Fulcrum 3’ 4” 9’ 4” Shorter Rear Section More Reach ©2023...
Page 41: Miniscope 7 Alternate Positions
Miniscope 5 & 7 Alternate Positions Miniscope 7 Position 1 - Standard Position The Miniscope Alternate Position is easy to achieve by removing a few bolts from the adjustable fulcrum. This position is used to shorten the rear section of the Miniscope for tight spaces, and increase the reach where necessary.
Page 42 Miniscope 5 & 7 Position 2 An estimated 120-130 lb must be added as counter weight in this configuration. 5’ 0” 5’ 6” Adjustable Fulcrum 5’ 0“ 12’ 2” Shorter Rear Section More Reach ©2023...
Page 43: Alternate Positions Configuration
Miniscope 5 & 7 Alternate Positions Configuration Fig 6. Fulcrum Panel Screws Make sure the Miniscope is retracted, and Install the locking bar. 1/2” Black Alloy Screws that the Column Locking Pin is in place. When the Miniscope is balanced Using Apple Boxes or Stands to support you may remove the support stands.
Page 44 Miniscope 5 & 7 Fig 3. Fig 5. Position 2 Position 1 Position 2 Position 1 Screws Sliding Adjustable Fulcrum Use Caution! Use Caution! Screws must be replaced correctly to avoid Appropriate counter weight must be added damaging the equipment. before removing locking bar.
Page 45: Miniscope Telescoping Zoom Shot
Miniscope 5 & 7 Miniscope Telescoping Zoom Shot Miniscope 5 The Miniscope has the ability to perform a horizontal plane or linear shot without having to adjust the boom. This shot can be achieved from 9’ 3” above the ground to 7” from the ground when mounted on the Hybrid Dolly for a dynamic range of 8’...
Page 47: Miniscope Head Offset Accessory
Miniscope 5 & 7 Miniscope Head Offset Accessory The Head Offset Accessory offsets the payload, aligning the center of gravity with the column. This allows for a more compact configuration and improved performance when telescoping in and out. Lower CG 3 3/8”...
Page 48: Mounting The Miniscope Featured On The Hybrid Iv Dolly
Locking Bar when Miniscope is out of balance. Install Dolly Nose struts before mounting the Miniscope. The Miniscope can be mounted on Chapman/ Leonard’s Hybrid IV Camera Dolly, as well as other Mitchell Mount bases. On a camera dolly the Miniscope has greater vertical travel, including the ability to go below ground.
Page 49 Miniscope 5 & 7 Mounting the Miniscope Featured on the Hybrid IV Dolly Leveling Head Nose Struts Remove all weights from the bucket of the Remove all the weights from the sliding Level the Hybrid IV Mitchell Mount. Miniscope to make as light as possible. weight tray.
Page 50 Miniscope 5 & 7 Friction Handles Mitchell Nut Carry the Miniscope fully retracted with locking Place Miniscope on to the Mitchell Mount of the Once the Miniscope is placed on the mount, bar and locking pin in place. (See page 18-21) The Hybrid IV, or other base and line up the keyway.
Page 51 Miniscope 5 & 7 Mount the Miniscope on the Hybrid or Hustler Dolly Labor Free 56” 8” 20 x 12 x 8” 12” Apple Boxes Make sure the Miniscope is retracted, and Remove Mitchell Nut and lower column post. After lowering the column post, roll the base that the Column Locking Pin is in place.
Page 52: Castle Ring Application
Miniscope 5 & 7 Castle Ring Application Configuration The Castle Ring Wrench is compatible with Castle Nuts - both circular and square pegs. Castle Rings Loosen Tighten The Castle Ring Wrench attaches to the bottom of the Miniscope when the Miniscope is placed on the base.
Page 53 Miniscope 5 & 7 Castle Ring Application Configuration Hybrid Castle Ring & Wrench If the Castle Ring Wrench is unavailable Insert pins into opposing holes in the ring, insert Use a hammer and rod to tap the castle ring tight. rod in the slot and twist to tighten ring.
Page 54: Electric System Connections
Miniscope mounted on the Minibase. Arm Power Cord Nose Power Cord Minibase Deck This flat surface is useful for keeping cables and cords organized. Miniscope Arm and Minibase powered by 30v Chapman/Leonard Battery or AC/DC Converter. ©2023...
Page 55 24v Output 110-240v AC Power Cord Switchable Output 12v/24~30v 12v Output 110-240v AC/DC converter Chapman / Leonard DC Battery 3 Interchangeable power sources for: Charge battery when Digital Voltage 30v Electric Center Post Lift Display reads below 29v. 30v Miniscope Leveling Nose 30v Miniscope Telescoping Arm ©2023...
Page 56 Miniscope 5 & 7 Miniscope Main Power Switch Joystick Controller To eliminate drift on long To eliminate drift on long lock off shots, power off the Miniscope. lock off shots, power off There are switches on the Joystick the Miniscope. There are Miniscope Power Connector switches on the back of the Miniscope.
Page 57 Miniscope 5 & 7 Leveling Head Potentiometer Adjustment Power Indicator Light Leveling Head Motor Power Connector Leveling Head Potentiometer Leveling Head connector Power Switch ©2023...
Page 58: Joystick Connector And Controls
Miniscope 5 & 7 Joystick Connector Caution! Avoid frequent connecting and disconnecting to minimize damage to pins and key-way. Joystick Line up Key-way on Joystick Connector Insert and Turn Clockwise Note: Colored tags make it easy to line up key-ways and connections. ©2023...
Page 59 Miniscope 5 & 7 Joystick Controls Drift Arm Out Adjust drift until Miniscope is stationary. To completely eliminate drift, Secondary Arm Power turn off the Miniscope Arm In Switch (Disable/Enable) main power or secondary arm power switch. Positions: Up - Hi Speed Power Middle - Off Indicator...
Page 60: Balancing The Miniscope
Miniscope 5 & 7 Balancing the Miniscope Configuration The Crane must be balanced before use. The nose payload must be present before you can achieve a properly balanced arm. With the Locking Bar in place for safety, apply Nose Payload. (Head, camera and accessories.) And connect the power cables.
Page 61 Miniscope 5 & 7 Balancing the Miniscope Configuration Warning! Always secure weights with spacers and wing nuts. First release the Tilt Friction Handle. Then add Bucket Trim Weights until the Miniscope feels balanced on the 3/8 inch slot. When the Miniscope floats on the 3/8” slot, the Miniscope should be balanced.
Page 62 Miniscope 5 & 7 Warning! Caution! Always secure weights with spacers If the Miniscope is not perfectly and wing nuts. balanced it may allow unwanted telescoping movement to occur due to AC power failure, or when the miniscope is used manually. Spacers Wing nut 3/8 inch slot allows...
Page 63: Leveling The Nose
Miniscope 5 & 7 Leveling the Nose Note: Before the Leveling Head is adjusted make sure the post on the base is level. Leveling Head Potentiometer Adjustment Leveling Head Power Switch Leveling Bubble With the Leveling Head powered on, use the To Level the Minibase use the built-in levels.
Page 64: Overslinging & Underslinging The Nose
Miniscope 5 & 7 Overslinging the Nose Note: Bucket weight may need to be adjusted when going from Underslung to Overslung and vice-versa. The Miniscope, like our Hydrascope, provides the convenient option of rotating the Nose to place the camera above the arm (Overslung). It is not necessary to remove the camera or head to bring the camera to the Overslung position.
Page 65 Miniscope 5 & 7 Overslinging the Nose Underslung Switch 1 Leveling Head Power Switch Make sure the leveling head is powered on and the nose is level. ©2023...
Page 66 Miniscope 5 & 7 Overslinging the Nose Warning! The Leveling Head will not function properly if the switch is in the wrong position. Overslung Underslung Leveling Head Nut: Loosen, DO NOT REMOVE Change the direction of the switch to match Loosen the 1 inch nut located near the front section of the the desired position of use leveling head.
Page 67 Miniscope 5 & 7 Overslinging the Nose Leveling Head Safety Lock Knob Pull and twist the safety lock knob to disengage the leveling head. When re-engaging the safety Two people can carefully rotate the entire lock knob make sure the locking pin fully engages the mechanism. The locking mechanism is Leveling Head with the payload attached.
Page 68 Miniscope 5 & 7 Overslinging the Nose Caution! Rotate the Leveling Head clockwise when overslinging and counter clockwise when underslinging as shown in the illustration. This will prevent over stretching or damage to the wire harness. Leveling Head Safety Lock Knob ©2023...
Page 69 Miniscope 5 & 7 Overslinging the Nose Leveling Head Nut: Snug tight, DO NOT over tighten. Primary Trim Weight Bucket Secondary Trim Weight Bucket Re-tighten the 1 inch Leveling Head Nut. Double check nose level and re-adjust the The nut should be snug, use care to prevent leveling head if necessary.
Page 70 Miniscope 5 & 7 Overslinging the Nose Remove the Miniscope locking bar and boom the arm up/down and confirm the leveling head is operating correctly. ©2023...
Page 71: Leveling The Minibase
Miniscope 5 & 7 Leveling the Minibase Configuration Caution! The Minibase arm should be leveled before and after mounting the Miniscope, as well as after any significant amount of travel. Built-In Level Level Axis 1 Level Axis 2 Rotate in opposite directions and turn in unison.
Page 72: Installing The Nose Strut & Leveling The Hybrid Iv Head
Miniscope 5 & 7 Installing the Nose Strut and Leveling the Hybrid IV Head Configuration Caution! The Mount should be leveled before and after mounting the Miniscope, as well as after any significant amount of travel. Built In Window Level Leveling Head Nose Struts Level Axis One...
Page 73: Leveling The Ultra Hy Hy & Hy Hy Base
Miniscope 5 & 7 Leveling the Ultra Hy Hy Configuration Caution! The Mount should be leveled before and after mounting the Miniscope, as well as after any significant amount of travel. Level Turn In Unison Line the pocket level up with bars you wish to level.
Page 74 Miniscope 5 & 7 Leveling the Hy Hy Base Configuration Leveling the Hy Hy is easy with leveling bubbles attached to the post. Turn the leveling bars in opposite directions (and in unison) to observe the way the Hy Hy post moves. Adjust plane using the leveling bars until the axis appears level according to the bubble.
Page 75: Minibase Features
Pull and twist to disengage. Twist til pin drops into receiver to re-engage. Minibase Deck This flat surface is useful for keeping cables and cords organized. Soft Pneumatic Tires Accessory Weight Storage Stores the bucket trim weight and carriage weight. Chapman Battery and AC/DC Converter ©2023...
Page 76 Down Battery Hooks Actuator Switch Actuator Switch Input/Output Designed for holding Chapman Batteries, Moves the Minibase center post or AC/DC converters that will power the up and down with 16” of travel. Minibase Lift, as well as the Miniscope arm and nose.
Page 77: Minibase Specifications
6.75” Top View Soft Pneumatic 30 Chapman Power Source: 1 Chapman 13” Tire Extensions Battery and AC/DC Converter will power the telescoping arm, camera system and electronic lift of the Minibase. The Batteries and Converter also act as weights for the base to 33”...
Page 78: Minibase Automated Steering
Miniscope 5 & 7 Minibase Automated Steering Note: The steering handle and Linear Actuator are NOT to be used together. Remove Linear Actuator before using steering handle. The Linear Actuator is by special request only. The Linear Actuator allows the Minibase steering to be done remotely from either side of the base.
Page 79: Minibase Universal Handle
Minibase Universal Handle Accessory The Minibase Handle Adapter allows the The Handle Adapter shifts the dolly into crab Minibase Handle to be used on any Chapman or conventional steering while using the Minibase dolly, including the Hybrid IV and Hustler IV Handle.
Page 80: Minibase On Track & Off-Road Tire Configuration
Miniscope 5 & 7 Minibase on Track and Off-Road Tires Configurations Warning! Harmful Vapor can cause eye, skin and respiratory irritation. The standard tires for the Minibase are hard Within each can of Silicone Spray, we provided rubber tires designed for track and flat surfaces. a sponge to prevent harmful vapor exposer when used indoors.
Page 81: Using The Minibase On A Curved Track
Miniscope 5 & 7 Using the Minibase on Curve Track Blue paint on axle hub and wheel hub. Blue Paint Steering Lock Pin DU Bushing Before preparing the Minibase for curve Be sure the wheels equipped with the DU bushing are on the outside curve side of the Minibase. track, roll the Minibase on to straight track The wheels with the DU bushing are marked with blue paint on the inside hub of the wheel.
Page 82 Miniscope 5 & 7 1.5” Speed wrench Safety End Cap Screw in Safety Safety Cap Outside set of wheels End Cap here in place with DU bushing. Remove the 1” nut from the axle using a speed wrench. Screw the safety end cap into the threaded Lubricate the concave track groove on the axle to allow the DU bushing to slide on the axle as it enters the curve.
Page 83 Miniscope 5 & 7 Using the Minibase on Curve Track Friction Brake Wheels to be used on the outside curve of the track are marked with blue paint on the inside hub of the wheel and axle. These wheels contain DU bushing and will articulate to accommodate the curve.
Page 84 Miniscope 5 & 7 The friction brake can be par- tially applied for controlled movement of the base, or completely locked off for a Friction stationary shot. Brake When moving up or down a grade, lock the rear axle and partially engage the rear friction brake.
Page 85: Maintenance
Miniscope 5 & 7 Maintenance Always read Warning Labels. Note: When Dolly is in use on a curved, to prevent dolly from derailing use ZEP Silicone Spray. Always begin cleaning the equipment with a Vacuum Cleaner. Never use an air hose, because dirt metal shavings will find their way into joints and bearings.
Page 86: Shipping & Rental Return
North Hollywood, CA 91605 Rental bays are located on the left, immediately after entering the Chapman / Leonard facility. Trucks should be backed into the bays for easier loading. If no bays are available, please park on Raymer Street and advise the Rental Office of your arrival.

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