GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 1. Introduction We are very glad that you decided to work with our MovieTech / ABC Crane 100 System. The Light Crane 100 is the all-rounder under the ABC product range of light cranes. It is manufactured from high-quality materials, yet light and convinces through quick and easy assembly and dismantling.
1) Intended use: The Crane 100 is a mobile camera crane system which shall only be used to carry cameras remote heads for use in motion picture productions in a stationary position (on a tripod or base dolly) or on tracks (with track wheels).
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.
EC machinery directive. This declaration is no longer valid if the machine is modified without out our consent. Camera Crane System Type: Crane 100 Appropriate regulations: DIN EN ISO 12100 Richtlinie für Veranstaltungs- und Produktionsstätten für szenische Darstellung (VGB 70) entspricht.
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. How to set it up 1) Set-Up: step by step...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 3. Sternschraube mit 1. Sichere Position des Statives / 2. Montage der Kranstütze/ Beilagscheibe sicher befestigen / Secure position of tripod Assembling of column on the stand Fix screw with shim 4. Sternschraube sicher anziehe/ 5.
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 11. Verstellarm auf linker Seite der 10. Rückseitig: Achstift mit Pin in 12. Sternschraube auf Achse Stütze montieren / Buchse einführen / schrauben / Mount lever on the left side of Fix axis pin in accurate position Fix lever with screw column 14.
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 19. Segmente 3 und 4 (Endstück) 20. Verlängerungssegment 2 mit 21. Verlängerungssegment 2 mit 3 miteinander verbinden / Basissegment 3 verbinden / verbinden / Connect segment no.2 Connect segment no.3 with no.4 Connect segment no.2 with no.3 with no.3 (detail) 22.
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 28. Montagebild an Segment 4 / 29. Steckverbindung Turmseil auf 30. Turmrohr aufrichten / Picture (detail) Turmrohr / Mount wire piece on Erect tower tube tower tube 31. Turmseil zum Kopfsegment 32. Turmseil sicher einhaken / 33.
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 37. Steuerseil zum Kopfsegment 38. Steuerseil mit Krankopfseil 39. Kontrolle der Horizontposition ziehen / verbinden des Krankopfs / Check the position Take steering rope to the top /Connect steering rope with rope of of crane head segment crane head...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 46. Seil am Endsegment 4 47. Klemmstück Seil mit Outrigger 48. Spannschloss schließen / einhaken/ verbinden / Mount rope (clamping Close rod strainer of end segment Hook in the rope on the end piece) with outrigger no.4 segment no.4 49.
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 55. Umlenkrolle Steuerseil - 56. Umlenkolle Steuerseil – 57. Krankopfwinkel mit Handbügel Position: steile Krankopfwinkel / Position sehr steile Krankopfwinkel einstellen Deviation roller in lower position for Achtung:, Fixierpin für Verstellung steeper angle motion Deviation roller in position for entfernen, Bremse öffnen, Winkel extrem steeper angle motion...
MovieTech Crane100 2) LOAD: The Light Crane 100 is a lightweight construction made of a special squared tube. Despite a total weight of approximately 66.14 lb / [30 kg] (without tripod) it can hold cameras as heavy as 44.09...
Please note maximum camera weight 5kg / 11.02 lb 6) Dollies: Item No. 7510-0SET Standard Basis Dolly CD 5 for Crane 100 with extension Item No. 7530-0SET Broad basis Dolly CD 6 for Crane 100 with extension Dollies are expandable with optional accessory for camera dolly on tracks!
GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 7) Version “S” 5,01m [16.44ft] Front crane arm length: 11.02 ft / [3,36 m] Back crane arm length: 5.41 ft / [1,65 m] Tower pipe half-length 8) Version “M” 6,56m [21.52ft] Front crane arm length: 11.02 ft / [3,36 m] Back crane arm length: 5.41 ft / [1,65 m] Tower pipe half-length 9) Version “L”...
GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! Crane length overview Max camera Front crane arm Back crane arm Total length weight Version L 44.09lb / 20kg 20.96ft / 6,39m 5.45ft / 1,66m 26.41ft / 8,05m Version M 44.09lb / 20kg 16.11ft / 4,91m 5.45ft / 1,66m 21.19ft / 6,46m Version S...
GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! 7. Special Version “Crane 100 KIT” The “Crane 100 KIT” is a special version of the standard Crane 100. It is featured with: Big crane head with Euro-clamp (design Crane 120) Big counter weight holder (design Crane 120) Tare-weight rod with tare weight for fine adjustment.
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 – Crane 100 The following inspections have been performed: Date: Description of maintenance:...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! Test Sheet Movie Tech AG Confirmation of expertise for installation, inspection and maintenance of specific camera cranes in accordance with BetrSichV and DGUV regulation 17. The expert inspection must be repeated annually from year 1 - 3. An expert inspection is required in year 4. Examiners: Date: Manufacturer/ Type:...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! Test Sheet Movie Tech AG Confirmation of expertise for installation, inspection and maintenance of specific camera cranes in accordance with BetrSichV and DGUV regulation 17. The expert inspection must be repeated annually from year 1 - 3. An expert inspection is required in year 4. Examiners: Date: Manufacturer/ Type:...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! Test Sheet Movie Tech AG Confirmation of expertise for installation, inspection and maintenance of specific camera cranes in accordance with BetrSichV and DGUV regulation 17. The expert inspection must be repeated annually from year 1 - 3. An expert inspection is required in year 4. Examiners: Date: Manufacturer/ Type:...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! Test Sheet Movie Tech AG Confirmation of expertise for installation, inspection and maintenance of specific camera cranes in accordance with BetrSichV and DGUV regulation 17. The expert inspection must be repeated annually from year 1 - 3. An expert inspection is required in year 4. Examiners: Date: Manufacturer/ Type:...
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GRIP EQUIPMENT YOU CAN RELY ON! Test Sheet Movie Tech AG Confirmation of expertise for installation, inspection and maintenance of specific camera cranes in accordance with BetrSichV and DGUV regulation 17. The expert inspection must be repeated annually from year 1 - 3. An expert inspection is required in year 4. Examiners: Date: Manufacturer/ Type:...
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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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