Servicing; Routine Maintenance; Cleaning; Battery Replacement - Vinten Vision 8 Operator's Manual

Routine maintenance

During use, check the following:
Check the illumination of the level bubble. Replace battery if necessary.
Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt drag controls. Reset as necessary.
Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes. Reset as necessary.
No further routine maintenance is required.

Cleaning

During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.
Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a semi-stiff brush. Particular attention
should be paid to the levelling bowl and mounting face of the head and to the space between the
tilting assembly and the base.
All Vision heads are weatherproof. However, use out-of-doors under adverse conditions will re-
quire special attention. Salt spray should be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity.
Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed using 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.

Battery replacement

The battery illuminates the level bubble (13) when the switch (4) is pressed. The level bubble re-
mains lit for approximately 15 seconds.
The battery should be replaced yearly or whenever the illumination is considered inadequate.
WARNING! If a payload is not fitted to the head, turn the balance knob (2)
To replace the battery:
Tilt the head forwards to allow access to the battery cover (14) and apply the tilt brake (7).
Using a thin-bladed screwdriver or similar tool, prise off the battery cover (14).
Pull out the battery (14.1) to the extent allowed by the cable and remove the connector
(14.2).
Push the connector onto the terminals of the replacement battery.

Servicing

fully counter-clockwise to reduce the balancing force before tilt-
ing the head forwards.
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