Operation; Installing The Head; Pan Bars; Fitting A Camera - Vinten Vector 90 Instrucciones De Operación

Installing the head

WARNING!
The Vector 90 head may be installed on a standard 'Vinten' tripod or pedestal using the four mounting bolts
and washers provided or by using a `Quickfix' adaptor.
Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other
mountings. These are listed in the Parts List under Optional accessories.
WARNING!
After mounting the head on a tripod, use the level bubble (9) to set it level. The level bubble may be illumi-
nated by pressing the illumination button (10). The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.

Pan bars

Fit the pan bars on the mountings (15) and adjust the position of each one before tightening the clamps.
Adjust the length of the telescopic pan bar. Optional fixed and short fixed pan bars are available (see Main
assemblies in the Parts List).

Fitting a camera

WARNING!
To fit a camera, proceed as follows:
If not already fitted, install the wedge adaptor (12) in the middle position on the sliding plate (11)
(see Servicing on page 15).
Attach the wedge to the camera/lens.
Ensure that the centre lock (4) is engaged (see Locking the platform on page 13).
Slide the wedge adaptor operating lever (1) forward (parallel to the wedge) about 6 mm (1/4 in.)
against spring tension. Pull the operating lever out, away from the body of the wedge adaptor, as
far as it will go.
Insert the camera wedge into the wedge adaptor and push it forward into full engagement. Push in
the operating lever (1) until it lies parallel with the wedge adaptor body. During this operation re-
sistance of the spring-loaded over-centre mechanism will be felt. As the lever reaches the end of
its travel it will slide back (parallel to the wedge) to the locked position.

Operation

If using lifting equipment to raise or lower the head, use slings or straps.
DO NOT use shackles.
Ensure that slings or straps are securely attached to the head. A suitable
lifting point is at the rear of the platform, accessed by moving the sliding
plate (13) to the fully forward position.
DO NOT attach lifting slings or straps to the carrying handle.
Before installing the head, hold a fixing bolt in position and check that the
threaded end does not project more than 12 mm (15/32 in.) above the
mounting face
Do not rely on the tilt brake when changing the payload. Always engage the
centre lock.
Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the
range for which the head is designed
If installing on a pedestal, lock the pedestal in the fully depressed position
before installing the camera.
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