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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! KIRIN CRANE SYSTEM TECHNICAL USER GUIDE Version: 08/2021 Language: English MovieTech AG Martin-Kollar-Str. 9 80801 Munich – Germany +49 (0) 89 /436 891 3 | info@movietech.de...
KIRIN Systen Components ......................26 Overview ............................ 26 Description and Article Codes....................27 KIRIN Dollies ..........................28 Kirin Base Dolly ( 4705-01SET) ....................28 Jib Dolly (7530-0SET) ....................... 30 Kirin Head Options ........................31 Remote Head Mount (4700-9100) ..................31 Nose Mount (4700-9800) .......................
– we´re gladly there for you! The KIRIN CRANE SYSTEM is the result of countless feedback from our customers all over the world. But even though we have been working with greatest care and attention to detail in the development of this new camera crane, there is absolutely nothing like the real stress test in its “natural habitat”...
2. General Information 1) Intended use: The MT Kirin Crane System is a mobile camera crane system which shall only be used to carry cameras and their operators for use in motion picture productions in a stationary position (on levelling legs) or on tracks (with track wheels). The crane system may not be used for any purpose other than that specified.
In the event that the purchaser should report that the products do not correspond to the warranty, we may require at our discretion that either the defective equipment or the defective part is to be sent to MovieTech for repair and subsequent return, or the purchaser keeps the defective equipment or the defective part available, and we shall commission an expert who will be sent to carry out the repair.
– Konformitätserklärung Im Sinne der EU-Richtlinie für Maschinen 06/42/EG erklären wir hiermit, dass die Bauart des Kamerakran-Systems Typ: Kirin Kran mit Basis-Dolly in der serienmäßigen Ausführung der Richtlinie für Veranstaltungs- und Produktionsstätten für szenische Darstellung (VGB 70) entspricht. München, 2021/03/01...
GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 4. Safety Guidelines • Training for a safe operation of the system is offered by Movie Tech. Contact us +49 (0) 89 436 89 1 3 • Two people are required to set up the crane. Personnel must wear safety shoes, since the counterweights can present a particular danger if they fall.
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! • All elements of the crane must be within the field of vision of the operating personnel when in use. Visual obstructions can include window blinds, fog or darkness. The crane can only be moved by line of sight. •...
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Please immediately inform MovieTech about how the accident took place, how severe it was and about any kind of damage to the crane. Damaged parts should be sent back to the MovieTech factory for evaluation, repair and replacement. Operating the crane with damaged parts is not allowed –...
GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 5. Arm Height The Kirin Crane System is an ultra-versatile Camera-Crane System that can be used in various different length versions, from jib, over platform, to remote-crane. To do justice to this variety of set up possibilities, the following formula can be used to calculate the parameter Arm Height (with Arm Height as the distance from the camera mounting plate to the ...
GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 6. Kirin Crane Set-Up Versions The MovieTech Kirin Crane is a versatile camera crane system that can be set up in various different set-up versions. The following pages describe the main set-up versions in the three main categories:...
4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9700 Jib Head with exchangeable Bowl insert 150mm Counterweights: 124 kg Max. Arm Height: 1,36m + 1,78m (Kirin Jib Dolly with column extension) = 3,14m Max. Payload: 80 kg Self weight 70 kg (w/o base dolly):...
4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9700 Jib Head with exchangeable Bowl insert 150mm Counterweights 300 g Max. ArmHeight: 2,58m + 1,78m (Kirin Jib Dolly with column extension) = 4,36m Max. Payload: 80 kg Self weight 100 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9700 Jib Head with exchangeable Bowl insert 150mm Counterweights 384 kg Max. ArmHeight: 4,19m + 1,78m (Kirin Jib Dolly with column extension) = 5,98m Max. Payload: 80 kg Self weight 145 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
Kirin Segment 1,5m 4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9500 Platform incl. turnstile Counterweights 228 kg Max. ArmHeight: 1,83m + 1,86 (Kirin Dolly with column extension) = 3,69m Max. Payload: 250 kg Self weight 125 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
Kirin Segment 1,5m 4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9500 Platform incl. turnstile Counterweights 460 kg Max. ArmHeight: 3,04m + 1,86 (Kirin Dolly with column extension) = 4,90m Max. Payload: 250 kg Self weight 180 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
Kirin Segment 1,5m 4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9500 Platform incl. turnstile Counterweights 528 kg Max. ArmHeight: 4,25m + 1,86 (Kirin Dolly with column extension) = 6,12m Max. Payload: 180 kg Self weight 195 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
Kirin Segment 1,5m 4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9500 Platform incl. turnstile Counterweights 600 kg Max. ArmHeight: 5,47m + 1,86 (Kirin Dolly with column extension) = 7,33m Max. Payload: 150 kg Self weight 242 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9100 Remotehead Mount, rotatable w. 4-Way Leveller Counterweights 528 kg Max. ArmHeight: 6,91m + 1,86 (Kirin Dolly with column extension) = 8,77m Max. Payload: 80 kg Self weight 255 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
Kirin Segment 0,5m 4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9100 Remotehead Mount, rotatable w. 4-Way Leveller Counterweights 656 kg Max. ArmHeight: 8,53m + 1,86 (Kirin Dolly with column extension) = 10,39m Max. Payload: 70 kg Self weight 275 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
4700-3000 Kirin Segment 1m 4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9100 Remotehead Mount, rotatable w. 4-Way Leveller Counterweights Max. ArmHeight: 10,15m + 1,86 (Kirin Dolly with column extension) = 12,01m Max. Payload: 60 kg Self weight 300 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
Kirin Segment 0,5m 4700-7000 Rocker end piece 4700-9100 Remotehead Mount, rotatable w. 4-Way Leveller Counterweights 936 kg Max. ArmHeight: 11,76m + 1,86 (Kirin Dolly with column extension) = 13,63m Max. Payload: 40 kg Self weight 343 kg (w/o base dolly): Dollies: Kirin Base Dolly ...
GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 8. KIRIN Dollies 1) Kirin Base Dolly ( 4705-01SET) The New Kirin Base Dolly 4Wheel Steering Hard-Rubber-wheels Ultra strong Levelling legs Pushbar and steering rod Pyramid/column column extension For 100cm and 62cm track width...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! The new Kirin Base Dolly (4705-01SET) features two mounting positions for the track wheels. 4407-0 Set - Heavy duty Track wheels 4404-0Set – Track wheels The track wheels can be easily attached by simply pulling the quick lock pin and attaching the track wheels at the corresponding position.
GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 2) Jib Dolly (7530-0SET) The New Kirin Jib Base Dolly 4Wheel Steering Hard-Rubber-wheels steering rod 3 piece column 62cm track width Additional: Track wheels Leveling legs Track width: 62 cm...
9. Kirin Head Options 1) Remote Head Mount (4700-9100) The remote head mount of the new KIRIN CRANE is designed to offer maximum freedom. No matter how you want to mount your remote head – the innovative concept allows you a variety of mounting positions.
GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 2) Nose Mount (4700-9800) 3) Jib Head (4700-9700) The Kirin Jib Head is equipped with an exchangeable Bowl insert (150mm)- Other alternatives are available upon request: Euro clamp (2041-30SET) Mitchell plate (2041-10) Bowl insert 100mm (2032-1)
If necessary, markings with barrier tapes or warning signs are required. Base firm Position the Kirin Base Dolly on a firm ground or on tracks and stable ground. Attention: Ground loading capacity: Attention! min. 3000kg/m²...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 3. Attach pyramid Attach pyramid on the base. All screws must be tightly closed. If required: add column extension cube under pyramid to gain extra hight. 4. Attach Center Pivot ATTENTION ! Section Check the bubble level again to ensure that the center pivot section is correctly levelled.
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 8.Add frond end rear “Rocker end piece” end-piece 9.Attach tower Attach tower bracings according to the bracings corresponding set-up version (see set- up versions) and tightly lock screws ATTENTION: - Always add a “Telescopic Bracing rod (flute)”...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 11. Attach jib head, According to set-up version. platform or remote- read-mount. WARNING: Maximum front arm length for use of platform – 6,5m! (see set-up versions) Be very careful when getting off, as the crane loses its balance. Always take off counterweights beforehand.
Ref. safety-related and und maschine-related equipment on stages and in studios. Certification of recurrent inspection according to „§34 UVV Veranstaltungs- und Produktionsstätten für szenische Darstellung (VBG 70).“ Product: MovieTech Kirin Crane The following inspections have been performed: Date: Description of maintenance:...
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In order to meet the high demands of our customers and to fulfill our motto “Grip-Equipment you can rely on”, we produce all our MovieTech products with passion and care in our factory in Munich. Always with the aim of developing user-friendly, versatile, robust and reliable camera support systems that users will love.
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