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Page 1 Stinger Jib Arm User Manual Operational Instructions & Specifications...
Page 2 Stinger Jib Arm User Manual Operational Instructions & Specifications Edition 13...
Page 3 Accounting: (818) 764-9391 Louisiana Texas UK & Europe 668 Distributors Row Suite E 1901 E. 51st Street Chapman Leonard Studio Equipment, Ltd. Elmwood Business Park Austin, Texas 78723 Unit 2 New Orleans, LA 70123 North Orbital Commercial Park Toll Free: Napsbury Lane, St.
Page 4 Stinger Jib Arm User Manual Copyright © 2019 Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Inc 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.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Transporting the Stinger Jib Arm Hybrid Adapter for the Stinger Jib Arm Hustler Adapter for the Stinger Jib Arm Hustler IV Adapter for the Stinger Jib Arm High Post Adapter for the Stinger Jib Arm Pedolly Mount for Stinger Jib Arm...
Page 6: Stinger Jib Arm Features
Stinger Jib Arm Features Stinger Jib Arm The Stinger Jib Arm is Rigid without the need for a Cabling System. Compatible with a variety of Heads. Stinger Jib Arm Features Comes assembled (In full configuration A variety of counter balance weights upon request) and ready for use available from 5 lb to 25 lb.
Page 7 Stinger Jib Arm 5, 10 & 25 lb Contoured Weights Require less space during movement Removable Slider Weight For Fine Tune Balancing Leveling Rod 1 ft Rear Arm Extension Cushioned Stop 1” Nut Mount Adapter see page 12 Pan Drag Control...
Page 8: Transporting The Stinger Jib Arm
A Mobile Weight Case with 425 lb of Mobile Storage Base for the Stinger™ Jib Arm Mobile Storage Base for the Stinger™ Jib Arm weights comes with every Stinger Jib Arm. (without Mitchell Mount.) when used with the Hybrid™, Super PeeWee® IV or Hustler™...
Page 9 Stinger Jib Arm Mobile Storage Base for the Stinger™ Jib Arm (with Mitchell Mount.) For use with Pedestals, HyHy, High Post Kits, and Hustler™ IV dolly without Universal Head. ©2019...
Page 10: Hybrid Adapter For The Stinger Jib Arm
Stinger Jib Arm Hybrid Adapter for the Stinger™ Jib Arm Configuration Centering Nut Mounting Nut Standard Hybrid™ Mount setup with Hybrid™ Adapter for the Stinger™ Jib Arm Hybrid™ with Stinger™ Jib Arm attached. nose flipped. installed and ready for the Stinger™ Jib Arm to be mounted.
Page 11: Hustler Adapter For The Stinger Jib Arm
Stinger Jib Arm Hustler™ IV Adapter for the Stinger™ Jib Arm Configuration Standard Hustler™ IV Mount setup. Hustler™ IV Adapter for the Stinger™ Jib Arm Hustler™ IV with Stinger™ Jib Arm installed and ready for the Stinger™ Jib Arm attached.
Page 12: High Post Adapter For The Stinger Jib Arm
Stinger Jib Arm High Post Adapter for the Stinger™ Jib Arm Configuration Standard High Post Mount setup. High Post Adapter installed and ready for the High Post with Stinger™ Jib Arm Stinger™ Jib Arm to be mounted. attached. ©2019...
Page 13: Pedolly Mount For Stinger Jib Arm
Stinger Jib Arm Pedolly Mount for the Stinger Jib Arm Configuration The Pedolly™ with its column removed and a Before mounting the Stinger™ Jib Arm on the Use a rod or bar as leverage to tighten the Center Post Insert attached.
Page 14: Overslung To Underslung Mode
Stinger Jib Arm Overslung to Underslung Mode Configuration Rubber Cover The Stinger™ Gliding Head in Overslung Mode. Rubber cover (viewed from below). To change to the Underslung Mode, first remove the rubber cover from the Gliding Head. ©2019...
Page 15 Stinger Jib Arm Next remove the Locking Ring. Separate the Mitchell Mount Head from the The Mitchell Mount Head removed from the Glider Mechanism. Glider Mechanism. ©2019...
Page 16 Stinger Jib Arm Position the Mitchell Mount Head below the Raise the Mitchell Mount Head until its threads Attach the Locking Ring to the Mitchell Mount Glider Mechanism. become visible above the Glider Mechanism. Head. ©2019...
Page 17 Stinger Jib Arm Replace the rubber cover on the Glider The Underslung Mode of the Mitchell Mount Head (viewed from below). Mechanism. ©2019...
Page 18: Adding/Removing The Glide Head
Stinger Jib Arm Adding/Removing the Glide Head Assembly Whenever extensions are added/removed from Loosen, but do not remove the retaining screw The 2 ft. Glider can now be pulled from the Arm. the Stinger™ Jib Arm, the 2 ft. Glider should be on each side of the 2 ft.
Page 19: Adding/Removing Arm Extensions
Stinger Jib Arm Adding/Removing Arm Extensions Assembly At this point, extensions of the Arm may be The Weight Tray Knob (pictured above) for the Before attempting to add or remove an arm safely added or removed. Weight Tray Rod may be stored on the Arm extension, remove all weights from the tray.
Page 20 Stinger Jib Arm Remove the Quick Release Pins from both sides Pull from both sides of each Leveling Rod. Let the Nose hang from the Arm. of the Leveling Rods. ©2019...
Page 21 Stinger Jib Arm Remove Leveling Rods on both sides of the Arm. Loosen both bolts on the first extension of the With both bolts loosened, the Locking Plate arm. Do not remove the bolts from the arm. may be lifted enough to remove the Nose.
Page 22 Stinger Jib Arm Lift the Locking Plate and slide the Nose off of As the nose is removed, support the Arm until it Loosen both bolts on the first extension of the the Arm. reaches its balance point. Arm. Do not remove the bolts from the Arm.
Page 23 Stinger Jib Arm Replace the Nose on the end of the Arm. Lift the Locking Plate to fully seat the Nose Reattach the Leveling Rods on both sides of section on the Arm. the Arm. The Arm is now ready for the Glider to be reattached.
Page 24: Stinger Jib Arm Configurations
Stinger Jib Arm Stinger Jib Arm Configurations Terms & Definitions For Configurations not shown in this brochure, or questions regarding a special setup, Please Contact a Chapman/Leonard Service Representative. (888) 883-6559 Maximum Height (From lens to ground Balance Ratio (Determines the amount in underslung mode.
Page 25 Stinger Jib Arm Stinger Jib Arm Configurations Configurations Configuration #1 51.25” 5 ft 183.75 lb 57.5 lb 187.5 lb 738.75 lb 130 lb MOW w/ 100 lb Payload 487.5 lb No added sections. ©2019...
Page 26 Stinger Jib Arm Configuration #2 61.25” 6 ft 116 lb 105 lb 242.5 lb 667.5 lb 2.75:1 137.5 lb MOW w/ 100 lb Payload 617.5 lb 1 ft Section - Front ©2019...
Page 28 Stinger Jib Arm Configuration #4 51.25” 5 ft 367 lb 10 lb 147.5 lb 929.5 lb 1.13:1 137.5 lb MOW w/ 100 lb Payload 360.5 lb 1 ft Section - Rear ©2019...
Page 29 Stinger Jib Arm Configuration #5 61.25” 6 ft 246 lb 37.5 lb 183 lb 815 lb 1.57:1 145.5 lb MOW w/ 100 lb Payload 440 lb 1 ft Section - Front 1 ft Section - Rear ©2019...
Page 30 Stinger Jib Arm Configuration #6 70.75” 7 ft 181 lb 62.5 lb 212.5 lb 756 lb 150 lb MOW w/ 100 lb Payload 512.5 lb 2 ft Section - Front 1 ft Section - Rear ©2019...
Page 31 Stinger Jib Arm Configuration #7 82.25” 8 ft 133 lb 100 lb 258 lb 716 lb 2.44:1 158 lb MOW w/ 100 lb Payload 602 lb 2 ft Section - Front 1 ft Section - Front 1 ft Section - Rear...
Page 33: Splice Retainer Bar
Arm. This is essential to maintaining the rigidity and stability of the Stinger Jib Arm while in operation. Warning! Before adding or removing any section of the Stinger Jib Arm, the front Glider Section MUST be removed to avoid damaging the arm.
Page 34 Stinger Jib Arm Disassembling the Stinger™ Jib Arm sections is simply the reverse of the below procedure. Next, tighten the Screw Cam Lock to draw the As shown above, the visible gap between the Arm The final step is to tighten both Socket Head Cap Arm sections together.
Page 35 Stinger Jib Arm The Stinger Jib Arm can be mounted on these Chapman/Leonard products: ® ® ® ® Hybrid Series ® ©2019...
Page 36: Shipping & Rental Return
8am - 12 pm transporting the epuipment. Keep the receipt North Hollywood, CA 91605 from the transport company indicating that the equipment has been shipped to Chapman/ Leonard Studio Equipment, Inc. When picking up or returning rental gear to Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Inc., please remember that rentals are due back by 10 a.m.